Explanatory Memorandum

Commissioner for Older People Act (Northern Ireland) 2011

2011 CHAPTER 1

25 January 2011

Commentary on Sections

Section 21 - Review of this Act

This Section provides that three years after the passing of this Act, [The Commissioner for Older People Act (Northern Ireland) 2011], and no earlier than every three years or later than five years after that, the Commissioner must review the workings of this Act and send a report to the First Minister and the deputy First Minister. The report should contain the Commissioner’s views as to the adequacy and effectiveness of the legislation and may contain the Commissioner’s recommendations for improvement. The report must then be laid before the Assembly by the First Minister and the deputy First Minister acting jointly.