The following table sets out the dates of the Hansard reports for each stage of the Act’s passage through the Northern Ireland Assembly.
| STAGE | DATE |
|---|---|
| First Stage | 17 November 2008 |
| Accelerated Passage Motion | 25 November 2008 |
| Second Stage | 25 November 2008 |
| Consideration Stage | 2 December 2008 |
| Further Consideration Stage | 8 December 2008 |
| Final Stage | 9 December 2008 |
| Royal Assent | 15 December 2008. |