2.—(1) The Interpretation Act (Northern Ireland) 1954 [1954 c.33] shall apply to Article 1 and the following provisions of this Order (except Article 5(2)) as it applies to an Act of the Parliament of Northern Ireland.
Para. (2) rep. in pt. by 1977 NI 28; residue spent
(3) Expressions used in Article 3 which are defined in the [1962 c.14] Electoral Law Act (Northern Ireland) 1962 have the same meanings in that Article as in that Act.
Para. (4) rep. by 1977 NI 28