Explanatory Notes

Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2006

2006 CHAPTER 33

25th July 2006

Commentary on Sections

Part 5: Miscellaneous

Section 21: Arms decommissioning: extension of amnesty period

86.This section amends the Northern Ireland Arms Decommissioning Act 1997 (c.7) to the effect that the latest permitted end date of an amnesty period during which paramilitary arms may be decommissioned is extended from 27th February 2007 to 27th February 2010.