Explanatory Memorandum

Justice Act (Northern Ireland) 2015

2015 CHAPTER 9

24 July 2015

Commentary on Sections

Part 10: Supplementary Provisions

This part contains the supplementary provisions including powers to make regulations.

Section 102: Regulations, orders and directions

This section provides that regulations and orders made by the Department may include such additional provisions as the Department considers necessary.

Section 103: Interpretation

This section contains interpretation provisions.

Section 104: Transitional provisions and savings

This section provides for transitional provisions and savings set out in Schedule 5 to have effect.

Section 105: Repeals

This section provides repeals set out in Schedule 6 to have effect.

Section 106: Commencement

The section concerns the commencement of the Act and enables the Department to make Commencement Orders.

Section 107: Short title

This section provides a short title for the Act.