http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/47Northern Ireland Act 1998An Act to make new provision for the government of Northern Ireland for the purpose of implementing the agreement reached at multi-party talks on Northern Ireland set out in Command Paper 3883.1998-11-19texttext/xmlenStatute Law Database2026-01-30Expert Participation2026-01-29 Northern Ireland Act 1998ActNorthern Ireland Act 2006Northern Ireland Act 2006 (repealed)Sch. 2 para. 2(5)s. 1(3)Northern Ireland Act 1998s. 16(1)Northern Ireland Act 2006Northern Ireland Act 2006 (repealed)Sch. 2 para. 2(4)s. 1(3)Northern Ireland Act 1998s. 18(1)Northern Ireland Act 2006Northern Ireland Act 2006 (repealed)Sch. 2 para. 2(4)s. 1(3)Northern Ireland Act 1998s. 31(1)Northern Ireland Act 2006Northern Ireland Act 2006 (repealed)Sch. 3 para. 2(2)s. 1(3)Northern Ireland Act 1998s. 31(1)Northern Ireland (St Andrews Agreement) Act 2006Sch. 3 para. 2(2)s. 1(3)Northern Ireland Act 1998s. 31(2)-(2D)Northern Ireland Act 2006Northern Ireland Act 2006 (repealed)Sch. 3 para. 2(1)s. 1(3)Northern Ireland Act 1998s. 31(2)-(2D)Northern Ireland (St Andrews Agreement) Act 2006Sch. 3 para. 2(1)s. 1(3)Northern Ireland Act 1998s. 31(2)Northern Ireland Act 2006Northern Ireland Act 2006 (repealed)Sch. 2 para. 4(1)s. 1(3)Northern Ireland Act 1998s. 31(2E)Northern Ireland Act 2006Northern Ireland Act 2006 (repealed)Sch. 3 para. 3(1)s. 1(3)Northern Ireland Act 1998s. 39(1)Northern Ireland Act 2006Northern Ireland Act 2006 (repealed)Sch. 2 para. 2(6)(7)s. 1(3)Northern Ireland Act 1998s. 44(4)Northern Ireland Act 2006Northern Ireland Act 2006 (repealed)Sch. 2 para. 3(9)s. 1(3) Sch. 2 para. 3(11)Northern Ireland Act 1998s. 47Northern Ireland Act 2006Northern Ireland Act 2006 (repealed)Sch. 2 para. 3(2)s. 1(3) Sch. 2 para. 3(11)Northern Ireland Act 1998s. 96(1)Northern Ireland Act 2006Northern Ireland Act 2006 (repealed)Sch. 3 para. 3(2)s. 1(3)Northern Ireland Act 1998s. 96(2)Northern Ireland Act 2006Northern Ireland Act 2006 (repealed)Sch. 2 para. 4(2)(a)s. 1(3)Northern Ireland Act 1998s. 96(2A)-(2D)Northern Ireland Act 2006Northern Ireland Act 2006 (repealed)Sch. 2 para. 4(2)(b)s. 1(3)Northern Ireland Act 1998Sch. 10 para. 39(4)-(6)Access to Justice (Northern Ireland) Order 2003Sch. 5art. 45art. 1(2)Northern Ireland Act 1998s. 7(1)European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018Sch. 3 para. 51(2)(a)s. 19 Sch. 8 para. 37s. 25(4)reg. 3(l)reg. 10Northern Ireland Act 1998Sch. 2 para. 9BSaving Gateway Accounts Act 2009s. 27s. 31Northern Ireland Act 1998s. 65(4)Government Resources and Accounts Act (Northern Ireland) 2001Sch. 1 para. 6Northern Ireland Act 1998s. 6The Detergents (Safeguarding) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019reg. 3(4)reg. 1 1998 c. 47An Act to make new provision for the government of Northern Ireland for the purpose of implementing the agreement reached at multi-party talks on Northern Ireland set out in Command Paper 3883.[19th November 1998]Be it enacted by the Queen’s most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, and Commons, in this present Parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:—Part I11It is hereby declared that Northern Ireland in its entirety remains part of the United Kingdom and shall not cease to be so without the consent of a majority of the people of Northern Ireland voting in a poll held for the purposes of this section in accordance with Schedule 1.2But if the wish expressed by a majority in such a poll is that Northern Ireland should cease to be part of the United Kingdom and form part of a united Ireland, the Secretary of State shall lay before Parliament such proposals to give effect to that wish as may be agreed between Her Majesty’s Government in the United Kingdom and the Government of Ireland.2The Government of Ireland Act 1920 is repealed; and this Act shall have effect notwithstanding any other previous enactment.31If it appears to the Secretary of State that sufficient progress has been made in implementing the Belfast Agreement, he shall lay before Parliament the draft of an Order in Council appointing a day for the commencement of Parts II and III (“the appointed day”).2If the draft Order laid before Parliament under subsection (1) is approved by resolution of each House of Parliament, the Secretary of State shall submit it to Her Majesty in Council and Her Majesty in Council may make the Order.41In this Act—“excepted matter” means any matter falling within a description specified in Schedule 2;“reserved matter” means any matter falling within a description specified in Schedule 3;“transferred matter” means any matter which is not an excepted or reserved matter.2If at any time after the appointed day it appears to the Secretary of State—athat any reserved matter should become a transferred matter; orbthat any transferred matter should become a reserved matter,he may, subject to subsections (2A) to (3D) , lay before Parliament the draft of an Order in Council amending Schedule 3 so that the matter ceases to be or, as the case may be, becomes a reserved matter with effect from such date as may be specified in the Order.2AThe Secretary of State shall not lay before Parliament under subsection (2) the draft of an Order amending Schedule 3 so that a policing and justice matter ceases to be a reserved matter unless—aa motion for a resolution praying that the matter should cease to be a reserved matter is tabled by the First Minister and the deputy First Minister acting jointly; andbthe resolution is passed by the Assembly with the support of a majority of the members voting on the motion, a majority of the designated Nationalists voting and a majority of the designated Unionists voting.3The Secretary of State shall not lay before Parliament under subsection (2) the draft of any other Order unless the Assembly has passed with cross-community support a resolution praying that the matter concerned should cease to be or, as the case may be, should become a reserved matter.3AThe Secretary of State shall not lay before Parliament under subsection (2) the draft of an Order amending paragraph 16 of Schedule 3 (Civil Service Commissioners for Northern Ireland) unless the Secretary of State has, at least three months before laying the draft, laid a report before Parliament.3BThe report under subsection (3A) must set out the Secretary of State's view of the effect (if any) that the Order would have on—athe independence of the Civil Service Commissioners for Northern Ireland;bthe application of the principle that persons should be selected for appointment to the Northern Ireland Civil Service on merit on the basis of fair and open competition; andcthe impartiality of the Northern Ireland Civil Service.3CThe Secretary of State shall not lay before Parliament under subsection (2) the draft of an Order amending paragraph 42(aa) of Schedule 3 (Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission) unless the Secretary of State has, at least three months before laying the draft, laid a report before Parliament.3DThe report under subsection (3C) must set out the Secretary of State's view of the effect (if any) that the Order would have on—athe independence of the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission;bthe application of internationally accepted principles relating to national human rights institutions; andcthe relationship between the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission and the Assembly.4If the draft of an Order laid before Parliament under subsection (2) is approved by resolution of each House of Parliament, the Secretary of State shall submit it to Her Majesty in Council and Her Majesty in Council may make the Order.5In this Act—“the Assembly” means the New Northern Ireland Assembly, which after the appointed day shall be known as the Northern Ireland Assembly;“cross-community support”, in relation to a vote on any matter, means—the support of a majority of the members voting, a majority of the designated Nationalists voting and a majority of the designated Unionists voting; orthe support of 60 per cent of the members voting, 40 per cent of the designated Nationalists voting and 40 per cent of the designated Unionists voting;“designated Nationalist” means a member designated as a Nationalist in accordance with standing orders of the Assembly and “designated Unionist” shall be construed accordingly.5AStanding orders of the Assembly shall provide that a member of the Assembly designated in accordance with the standing orders as a Nationalist, as a Unionist or as Other may change his designation only if—a(being a member of a political party) he becomes a member of a different political party or he ceases to be a member of any political party;b(not being a member of any political party) he becomes a member of a political party.6In this section “policing and justice matter” means a matter falling within a description specified in—12aany of paragraphs 9 to 12, 14A to 15A and 17 of Schedule 3; orbany other provision of that Schedule designated for this purpose by an order made by the Secretary of State. Part II51Subject to sections 6 to 8, the Assembly may make laws, to be known as Acts.2A Bill shall become an Act when it has been passed by the Assembly and has received Royal Assent.3A Bill receives Royal Assent at the beginning of the day on which Letters Patent under the Great Seal of Northern Ireland signed with Her Majesty’s own hand signifying Her Assent are notified to the Presiding Officer.4The date of Royal Assent shall be written on the Act by the Presiding Officer, and shall form part of the Act.5The validity of any proceedings leading to the enactment of an Act of the Assembly shall not be called into question in any legal proceedings.6This section does not affect the power of the Parliament of the United Kingdom to make laws for Northern Ireland, but an Act of the Assembly may modify any provision made by or under an Act of Parliament in so far as it is part of the law of Northern Ireland.61A provision of an Act is not law if it is outside the legislative competence of the Assembly.2A provision is outside that competence if any of the following paragraphs apply—ait would form part of the law of a country or territory other than Northern Ireland, or confer or remove functions exercisable otherwise than in or as regards Northern Ireland;bit deals with an excepted matter and is not ancillary to other provisions (whether in the Act or previously enacted) dealing with reserved or transferred matters;cit is incompatible with any of the Convention rights;cait is incompatible with Article 2(1) of the Protocol on Ireland/ Northern Ireland in the EU withdrawal agreement (rights of individuals);d. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .eit discriminates against any person or class of person on the ground of religious belief or political opinion;fit modifies an enactment in breach of section 7.3For the purposes of this Act, a provision is ancillary to other provisions if it is a provision—awhich provides for the enforcement of those other provisions or is otherwise necessary or expedient for making those other provisions effective; orbwhich is otherwise incidental to, or consequential on, those provisions;and references in this Act to provisions previously enacted are references to provisions contained in, or in any instrument made under, other Northern Ireland legislation or an Act of Parliament.4Her Majesty may by Order in Council specify functions which are to be treated, for such purposes of this Act as may be specified, as being, or as not being, functions which are exercisable in or as regards Northern Ireland.5No recommendation shall be made to Her Majesty to make an Order in Council under subsection (4) unless a draft of the Order has been laid before and approved by resolution of each House of Parliament.6A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71Subject to subsections (2A) and (2B), the following enactments shall not be modified by an Act of the Assembly or subordinate legislation made, confirmed or approved by a Minister or Northern Ireland department—a. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .bthe Human Rights Act 1998; ...csection 43(1) to (6) and (8), section 67, sections 84 to 86B, section 95(3) and (4) and section 98 ....dsection 1 and section 84 of the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002.; ...ethe European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018; andfthe United Kingdom Internal Market Act 2020.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2ASubsection (1) does not prevent an Act of the Assembly or subordinate legislation modifying—baany excluded provision of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018, orcany regulations made under that Act.2BFor the purposes of subsection (2A)(ba), the following are excluded provisions of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018—asection 1B(3) and (4),bsections 8A to 8C,csection 10(3) and (4),dsections 13A and 13B,esections 15A to 15C,fParts 1A to 1C of Schedule 2,gparagraphs 1(11) and (12), 2(12) and (13) and 8A to 8G of Schedule 7, andhparagraph 21 of Schedule 8.3In this Act “Minister”, unless the context otherwise requires, means the First Minister, the deputy First Minister or a Northern Ireland Minister.7A1The Assembly shall not pass a relevant Bill without cross-community support.2In this section—“pass”, in relation to a Bill, means pass at the stage in the Assembly's proceedings at which the Bill falls finally to be passed or rejected;“relevant Bill” means a Bill containing a provision which deals with a matter falling within a description specified in paragraph 7A of Schedule 3 (size of Assembly).8The consent of the Secretary of State shall be required in relation to a Bill which contains—aa provision which deals with an excepted matter and is ancillary to other provisions (whether in the Bill or previously enacted) dealing with reserved or transferred matters; orba provision which deals with a reserved matter.91A Minister in charge of a Bill shall, on or before introduction of it in the Assembly, make a statement to the effect that in his view the Bill would be within the legislative competence of the Assembly.2The statement shall be in writing and shall be published in such manner as the Minister making the statement considers appropriate.101Standing orders shall ensure that a Bill is not introduced in the Assembly if the Presiding Officer decides that any provision of it would not be within the legislative competence of the Assembly.2Subject to subsection (3)—athe Presiding Officer shall consider a Bill both on its introduction and before the Assembly enters on its final stage; andbif he considers that the Bill contains—iany provision which deals with an excepted matter and is ancillary to other provisions (whether in the Bill or previously enacted) dealing with reserved or transferred matters; oriiany provision which deals with a reserved matter,he shall refer it to the Secretary of State; andcthe Assembly shall not proceed with the Bill or, as the case may be, enter on its final stage unless—ithe Secretary of State’s consent to the consideration of the Bill by the Assembly is signified; oriithe Assembly is informed that in his opinion the Bill does not contain any such provision as is mentioned in paragraph (b)(i) or (ii).3Subsection (2)(b) and (c) shall not apply—awhere, in the opinion of the Presiding Officer, each provision of the Bill which deals with an excepted or reserved matter is ancillary to other provisions (whether in the Bill or previously enacted) dealing with transferred matters only; orbon the introduction of a Bill, where the Bill has been endorsed with a statement that the Secretary of State has consented to the Assembly considering the Bill.4In this section and section 14 “final stage”, in relation to a Bill, means the stage in the Assembly’s proceedings at which the Bill falls finally to be passed or rejected.111The Advocate General for Northern Ireland or the Attorney General for Northern Ireland may refer the question of whether a provision of a Bill would be within the legislative competence of the Assembly to the Supreme Court for decision.2Subject to subsection (3), he may make a reference in relation to a provision of a Bill at any time during—athe period of four weeks beginning with the passing of the Bill; andbthe period of four weeks beginning with any subsequent approval of the Bill in accordance with standing orders made by virtue of section 13(6).3If he notifies the Presiding Officer that he does not intend to make a reference in relation to a provision of a Bill, he shall not make such a reference unless, after the notification, the Bill is approved as mentioned in subsection (2)(b).4If the Supreme Court decides that any provision of a Bill would be within the legislative competence of the Assembly, its decision shall be taken as applying also to that provision if contained in the Act when enacted.12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131Standing orders shall include provision—afor general debate on a Bill with an opportunity for members to vote on its general principles;bfor the consideration of, and an opportunity for members to vote on, the details of a Bill; andcfor a final stage at which a Bill can be passed or rejected but not amended.2Standing orders may, in relation to different types of Bill, modify provisions made in pursuance of subsection (1)(a) or (b).3Standing orders—ashall include provision for establishing such a committee as is mentioned in paragraph 11 of Strand One of the Belfast Agreement;bmay include provision for the details of a Bill to be considered by the committee in such circumstances as may be specified in the orders.4Standing orders shall include provision—arequiring the Presiding Officer to send a copy of each Bill, as soon as reasonably practicable after introduction, to the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission; andbenabling the Assembly to ask the Commission, where the Assembly thinks fit, to advise whether a Bill is compatible with human rights (including the Convention rights).5Standing orders shall provide for an opportunity for the reconsideration of a Bill after its passing if (and only if)—athe Supreme Court decides that any provision of the Bill would not be within the legislative competence of the Assembly;b. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ca decision is made in relation to the Bill under section 14(4) or (5); orda motion under section 15(1) is passed by either House of Parliament.6Standing orders shall, in particular, ensure that any Bill amended on reconsideration is subject to a final stage at which it can be approved or rejected but not amended.7References in subsection (5) and other provisions of this Act to the passing of a Bill shall, in the case of a Bill which has been amended on reconsideration, be read as references to the approval of the Bill.141It shall be the Secretary of State who submits Bills for Royal Assent.2The Secretary of State shall not submit a Bill for Royal Assent at any time when—a the Advocate General for Northern Ireland or the Attorney General for Northern Ireland is entitled to make a reference in relation to a provision of the Bill under section 11; orbany such reference has been made but has not been decided or otherwise disposed of by the Supreme Court .3If—athe Supreme Court has decided that any provision of a Bill would not be within the legislative competence of the Assembly; . . .b. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .the Secretary of State shall not submit the Bill in its unamended form for Royal Assent.3AThe Secretary of State shall not submit a Bill for Royal Assent if the Assembly has passed the Bill in contravention of section 7A (cross-community support required for Bill altering size of Assembly).4The Secretary of State may, unless he consents to it, decide not to submit for Royal Assent a Bill containing a provision—awhich the Secretary of State considers deals with an excepted matter and is ancillary to other provisions (whether in the Bill or previously enacted) dealing with reserved or transferred matters; orbwhich the Secretary of State considers deals with a reserved matter,if the Bill has not been referred to him under subsection (2) of section 10 (whether by virtue of subsection (3)(a) of that section or otherwise) before the Assembly enters on its final stage.5The Secretary of State may decide not to submit for Royal Assent a Bill which contains a provision which he considers—awould be incompatible with any international obligations, with the interests of defence or national security or with the protection of public safety or public order; orbwould have an adverse effect on the operation of the single market in goods and services within the United Kingdom.151Subject to subsections (2) and (3), a Bill to which the Secretary of State has consented under this Part shall not be submitted by him for Royal Assent unless he has first laid it before Parliament and either—athe period of 20 days beginning with the date on which it is laid has expired without notice having been given in either House of a motion that the Bill shall not be submitted for Royal Assent; orbif notice of such a motion is given within that period, the motion has been rejected or withdrawn.2Subsection (1) shall not apply to a Bill if the Secretary of State considers that it contains no provision which deals with an excepted or reserved matter except a provision which is ancillary to other provisions (whether in the Bill or previously enacted) dealing with transferred matters only.3Subsection (1) shall not apply to a Bill if the Secretary of State considers that by reason of urgency it should be submitted for Royal Assent without first being laid before Parliament.4Any Bill submitted by virtue of subsection (3) shall, if given Royal Assent, be laid before Parliament by the Secretary of State after Royal Assent, and if—awithin the period of 20 days beginning with the date on which it is laid notice is given in either House of a motion praying that the Act of the Assembly shall cease to have effect; andbthat motion is carried,Her Majesty may by Order in Council repeal that Act with effect from such date as may be specified in the Order.5An Order in Council under subsection (4) may make such consequential and transitional provisions and such savings in connection with the repeal as appear to Her Majesty to be necessary or expedient.6Any notice of motion for the purposes of subsection (1) or (4) must be signed by not less than 20 members of the House in which it is given; and the period mentioned in that subsection shall be computed, in relation to each House, by reference only to days on which that House sits. Part III16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16A1This section applies where an Assembly is elected under section 31 or 32.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Before the end of the period for filling Ministerial offices— athe offices of First Minister and deputy First Minister shall be filled by applying subsections (4) to (7); andbthe Ministerial offices to be held by Northern Ireland Ministers shall be filled by applying section 18(2) to (6).3AIn this section “the period for filling Ministerial offices” means the period comprising—athe period of six weeks beginning with the day on which the Assembly first meets, andbthe next three successive periods of six weeks (each referred to as an “extension period”), except for any period that is excluded by subsection (3B).3BAn extension period is excluded if, before it begins, the Assembly resolves that the period for filling Ministerial offices should not be extended (or further extended).3CThe Assembly may not pass a resolution under subsection (3B) without cross-community support.4The nominating officer of the largest political party of the largest political designation shall nominate a member of the Assembly to be the First Minister.5The nominating officer of the largest political party of the second largest political designation shall nominate a member of the Assembly to be the deputy First Minister.6If the persons nominated do not take up office within a period specified in standing orders, further nominations shall be made under subsections (4) and (5).7Subsections (4) to (6) shall be applied as many times as may be necessary to secure that the offices of First Minister and deputy First Minister are filled.8But no person may take up office as First Minister, deputy First Minister or Northern Ireland Minister by virtue of this section after the end of the period mentioned in subsection (3) (see further section 32(3)).9The persons nominated under subsections (4) and (5) shall not take up office until each of them has affirmed the terms of the pledge of office.10Subject to the provisions of this Part, the First Minister , the deputy First Minister and the Northern Ireland Ministers shall hold office until immediately before those offices are next filled by virtue of this section.11The holder of the office of First Minister or deputy First Minister may by notice in writing to the Presiding Officer designate a Northern Ireland Minister to exercise the functions of that office—aduring any absence or incapacity of the holder; orbduring any vacancy in that office arising otherwise than under section 16B(2),but a person shall not have power to act by virtue of paragraph (a) for a continuous period exceeding six weeks.11AThe First Minister and deputy First Minister cease to hold office if the period of 24 weeks beginning with the day on which an Assembly first meets expires without those offices having been filled by virtue of this section.12This section shall be construed in accordance with, and is subject to, section 16C.16B1The First Minister or the deputy First Minister—amay at any time resign by notice in writing to the Presiding Officer; andbshall cease to hold office if he ceases to be a member of the Assembly otherwise than by virtue of a dissolution.2If either the First Minister or the deputy First Minister ceases to hold office at any time, whether by resignation or otherwise, the other—ashall also cease to hold office at that time; butbmay continue to exercise the functions of his office until immediately before those offices are filled in accordance with this section.3Where at any time the offices of First Minister and deputy First Minister become vacant otherwise than by virtue of section 16A(11A), they shall be filled by applying subsections (4) to (7) before the end of the period for filling the offices of First Minister and deputy First Minister.3AIn this section “the period for filling the offices of First Minister and deputy First Minister” means the period comprising—athe period of six weeks beginning with the day on which the offices of First Minister and deputy First Minister become vacant, andbthe next three successive periods of six weeks (each referred to as an “extension period”), except for any period that is excluded by subsection (3B).3BAn extension period is excluded if, before it begins, the Assembly resolves that the period for filling the offices of First Minister and deputy First Minister should not be extended (or further extended).3CThe Assembly may not pass a resolution under subsection (3B) without cross-community support.4The nominating officer of the largest political party of the largest political designation shall nominate a member of the Assembly to be the First Minister.5The nominating officer of the largest political party of the second largest political designation shall nominate a member of the Assembly to be the deputy First Minister.6If the persons nominated do not take up office within a period specified in standing orders, further nominations shall be made under subsections (4) and (5).7Subsections (4) to (6) shall be applied as many times as may be necessary to secure that the offices of First Minister and deputy First Minister are filled.8But no person may take up office as First Minister or deputy First Minister under this section after the end of the period mentioned in subsection (3) (see further section 32(3)).9The persons nominated under subsections (4) and (5) shall not take up office until each of them has affirmed the terms of the pledge of office.10This section shall be construed in accordance with, and is subject to, section 16C.16C1In sections 16A and 16B and this section “nominating officer”, in relation to a party, means—athe person registered under Part 2 of the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000 as the party's nominating officer; orba member of the Assembly nominated by him for the purposes of this section.2For the purposes of sections 16A and 16B and this section—athe size of a political party is to be determined by reference to the number of seats in the Assembly which were held by members of the party on the day on which the Assembly first met following its election; butbif two or more parties are taken by virtue of paragraph (a) to be of the same size, the respective sizes of those parties is to be determined by reference to the number of first preference votes cast for the parties at the last general election of members of the Assembly;(this is subject to subsections (7) and (8)).3For the purposes of sections 16A and 16B and this section, a political party to which one or more members of the Assembly belong is to be taken—ato be of the political designation “Nationalist” if, at the relevant time (see subsection (11)), more than half of the members of the Assembly who belonged to the party were designated Nationalists;bto be of the political designation “Unionist” if, at the relevant time, more than half of the members of the Assembly who belonged to the party were designated Unionists;cotherwise, to be of the political designation “Other”.4For the purposes of sections 16A and 16B and this section—athe size of the political designation “Nationalist” is to be taken to be equal to the number of members of the Assembly who, at the relevant time, were designated Nationalists;bthe size of the political designation “Unionist” is to be taken to be equal to the number of members of the Assembly who, at the relevant time, were designated Unionists;cthe size of the political designation “Other” is to be taken to be equal to the number of members of the Assembly who, at the relevant time, were neither designated Nationalists nor designated Unionists.5But if two or more political designations are taken by virtue of subsection (4) to be of the same size, the respective sizes of those designations is to be determined by reference to the aggregate number of first preference votes cast, at the last general election of members of the Assembly, for members of the Assembly who, at the relevant time, were—adesignated Nationalists (in the case of the political designation “Nationalist”);bdesignated Unionists (in the case of the political designation “Unionist”); orcneither designated Nationalists nor designated Unionists (in the case of the political designation “Other”).6If at any time the party which is the largest political party of the largest political designation is not the largest political party—aany nomination to be made at that time under section 16A(4) or 16B(4) shall instead be made by the nominating officer of the largest political party; andbany nomination to be made at that time under section 16A(5) or 16B(5) shall instead be made by the nominating officer of the largest political party of the largest political designation.7Where—athe Assembly has resolved under section 30(2) that a political party does not enjoy its confidence; andbthe party's period of exclusion (see subsection (12)) under that provision has not come to an end,subsection (2)(a) above shall have effect as if the number of seats in the Assembly which were held by members of the party on the day on which the Assembly first met following its election was nil.8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Where—aa person nominated by the nominating officer of a political party ceased to hold office as First Minister or deputy First Minister as a result of a resolution of the Assembly under section 30(2)...; andbthe party's period of exclusion under section 30(2) ... subsequently comes to an end otherwise than by virtue of the dissolution of the Assembly,the First Minister and the deputy First Minister shall cease to hold office when the party's period of exclusion under that provision comes to an end ....10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11In this section “the relevant time” means the end of the day on which the Assembly first met following its election.12In this section, a reference to a period of exclusion ... is, in the case of a period of exclusion ... which has been extended, a reference to that period as extended.13Standing orders may make further provision in connection with the making of nominations under sections 16A and 16B.14In this Act “the pledge of office” means the pledge of office which, together with the code of conduct to which it refers, is set out in Schedule 4.171The First Minister and the deputy First Minister acting jointly may at any time, and shall where subsection (2) applies, determine—athe number of Ministerial offices to be held by Northern Ireland Ministers; andbthe functions to be exercisable by the holder of each such office.2This subsection applies where provision is made by an Act of the Assembly for establishing a new Northern Ireland department or dissolving an existing one.3In making a determination under subsection (1), the First Minister and the deputy First Minister shall ensure that the functions exercisable by those in charge of the different Northern Ireland departments existing at the date of the determination are exercisable by the holders of different Ministerial offices.4The number of Ministerial offices shall not exceed 10 or such greater number as the Secretary of State may by order provide.5A determination under subsection (1) shall not have effect unless it is approved by a resolution of the Assembly passed with cross-community support.18A1Where—aan Assembly is elected— iat a poll the date for which is proposed under section 32(3B), oriifollowing the issue of a certificate under subsection (A2),bthe period of 24 weeks beginning with the day on which an Assembly first meets expires without the offices mentioned in section 16A(3) having been filled, orcthe period of 48 weeks beginning with the day on which a vacancy arises in the offices of First Minister and deputy First Minister expires without those offices having been filled,all Northern Ireland Ministers shall cease to hold office (and the Ministerial offices shall remain vacant until next filled by virtue of section 16A).A2Where the Secretary of State—ahas proposed, or is under a duty to propose, a date for the poll for the election of the next Assembly under section 32(1) or (3), andbconsiders that, in order to give effect to the purpose underlying paragraph 3.15 of Annex C of Part 2 of The New Decade, New Approach Deal so far as it relates to representation, it is necessary for the Northern Ireland Ministers to cease to hold office on the election of that Assembly,the Secretary of State may issue a certificate that the conditions in paragraphs (a) and (b) are met.1Where—a. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ba determination under section 17(1) takes effect;ca resolution which causes one or more Ministerial offices to become vacant is passed under section 30(2);d. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .daa period of exclusion under section 30(2) ... comes to an end; or.esuch other circumstances obtain as may be specified in standing orders,all Northern Ireland Ministers shall cease to hold office and the Ministerial offices shall be filled by applying subsections (2) to (6) within a period so specified.2The nominating officer of the political party for which the formula in subsection (5) gives the highest figure may select a Ministerial office and nominate a person to hold it who is a member of the party and of the Assembly.3If—athe nominating officer does not exercise the power conferred by subsection (2) within a period specified in standing orders; orbthe nominated person does not take up the selected Ministerial office within that period,that power shall become exercisable by the nominating officer of the political party for which the formula in subsection (5) gives the next highest figure.4Subsections (2) and (3) shall be applied as many times as may be necessary to secure that each of the Ministerial offices is filled.5The formula is—S1+Mwhere—S = the number of seats in the Assembly which were held by members of the party on the day on which the Assembly first met following its election;M = the number of Ministerial offices (if any) which are held by members of the party.6Where the figures given by the formula for two or more political parties are equal, each of those figures shall be recalculated with S being equal to the number of first preference votes cast for the party at the last general election of members of the Assembly.7The holding of office as First Minister or deputy First Minister shall not prevent a person being nominated to hold a Ministerial office.8A Northern Ireland Minister shall not take up office until he has affirmed the terms of the pledge of office.9A Northern Ireland Minister shall cease to hold office if—ahe resigns by notice in writing to the First Minister and the deputy First Minister;aathere is an Assembly election at which the Minister is not returned as a member;bhe ceases to be a member of the Assembly otherwise than by virtue of a dissolution; orche is dismissed by the nominating officer who nominated him (or that officer’s successor) and the Presiding Officer is notified of his dismissal.10Where a Ministerial office is vacant otherwise than by virtue of subsection (A1) or (1), the nominating officer of the party on whose behalf the previous incumbent was nominated may nominate a person to hold the office who is a member of the party and of the Assembly.11If—athe nominating officer does not exercise the power conferred by subsection (10) within a period specified in standing orders; orbthe nominated person does not take up the office within that period,the vacancy shall be filled by applying subsections (2) to (6) within a period specified in standing orders.12Where—athe Assembly has resolved under section 30(2) that a political party does not enjoy its confidence; andbthe party’s period of exclusion under that provision has not come to an end,the party shall be disregarded for the purposes of any application of subsections (2) to (6).12A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13In this section “nominating officer”, in relation to a party, means—athe person registered under Part 2 of the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000 as the party's nominating officer; orba member of the Assembly nominated by him for the purposes of this section.14In this section, a reference to a period of exclusion ... is, in the case of a period of exclusion ... which has been extended, a reference to that period as extended.191The First Minister and the deputy First Minister acting jointly may at any time determine—athat a number of members of the Assembly specified in the determination shall be appointed as junior Ministers in accordance with such procedures for their appointment as are so specified; andbthat the functions exercisable by virtue of each junior Ministerial office shall be those specified in relation to that office in the determination.2Procedures specified in a determination under this section may apply such formulae or other rules as the First Minister and the deputy First Minister consider appropriate.3A determination under this section shall—amake provision as to the circumstances in which a junior Minister shall cease to hold office, and for the filling of vacancies; andbprovide that a junior Minister shall not take up office until he has affirmed the terms of the pledge of office.4A determination under this section shall not take effect until it has been approved by a resolution of the Assembly.5Where a determination under this section takes effect—aany junior Ministers previously appointed shall cease to hold office; andbthe procedures specified in the determination shall be applied within a period specified in standing orders.19A1No person may—abe nominated to hold the office of First Minister or deputy First Minister or a Ministerial office to be held by a Northern Ireland Minister,cbe appointed as a junior Minister, ordbe nominated under paragraph 7 of Schedule 1 to the Police (Northern Ireland) Act 2000 (members of the Northern Ireland Policing Board drawn from the Northern Ireland Assembly),if he is the holder of a disqualifying office.2A Minister or junior Minister ceases to hold that office on becoming the holder of a disqualifying office.3A person holding office as a member of the Northern Ireland Policing Board in accordance with paragraph 7 of Schedule 1 to the Police (Northern Ireland) Act 2000 ceases to hold that office on becoming the holder of a disqualifying office.4In this section “disqualifying office” means—aMinister of the Government of Ireland; orbchairman or deputy chairman of—ia committee of the Dáil Éireann (House of Representatives of Ireland);iia committee of the Seanad Éireann (Senate of Ireland); oriiia joint committee of the Oireachtas (National Parliament of Ireland).201There shall be an Executive Committee of each Assembly consisting of the First Minister, the deputy First Minister and the Northern Ireland Ministers.2The First Minister and the deputy First Minister shall be chairmen of the Committee.3The Committee shall have the functions set out in paragraphs 19 and 20 of Strand One of the Belfast Agreement.4The Committee shall also have the function of discussing and agreeing upon—awhere the agreed programme referred to in paragraph 20 of Strand One of that Agreement has been approved by the Assembly and is in force, any significant or controversial matters that are clearly outside the scope of that programme;aawhere no such programme has been approved by the Assembly, any significant or controversial matters;bsignificant or controversial matters that the First Minister and deputy First Minister acting jointly have determined to be matters that should be considered by the Executive Committee.5Subsections (3) and (4) are subject to subsections (6) to (9).6Quasi-judicial decisions may be made by the Department of Justice or the Minister in charge of that Department without recourse to the Executive Committee.7Decisions may be made by the Department for Infrastructure or the Minister in charge of that Department in the exercise of any function under—athe Planning Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (except a function under section 1 of that Act); orbregulations or orders made under that Act,without recourse to the Executive Committee.8Nothing in subsection (3) requires a Minister to have recourse to the Executive Committee in relation to any matter unless that matter affects the exercise of the statutory responsibilities of one or more other Ministers more than incidentally.9A matter does not affect the exercise of the statutory responsibilities of a Minister more than incidentally only because there is a statutory requirement to consult that Minister.211Subject to subsection (2), the Northern Ireland departments existing on the appointed day shall be the Northern Ireland departments for the purposes of this Act.2Provision may be made by Act of the Assembly for establishing new Northern Ireland departments or dissolving existing ones.3If an Act of the Assembly which establishes a new Northern Ireland department provides for it to be in the charge of the First Minister and the deputy First Minister acting jointly—athe department shall not be regarded as a Northern Ireland department for the purposes of subsection (2) or (3) of section 17; andbthe office held by those Ministers as the head of the department shall not be regarded as a Ministerial office for the purposes of subsection (4) of that section or section 18.21A1An Act of the Assembly that—aestablishes a new Northern Ireland department; andbprovides that the purpose of the department is to exercise functions consisting wholly or mainly of devolved policing and justice functions,may (but need not) make provision of the kind mentioned in subsection (3) , (3A),(4), (5) or (5A).3The Act may provide for the department to be in the charge of a Northern Ireland Minister appointed by virtue of a nomination—amade by the First Minister and the deputy First Minister acting jointly; andbapproved by a resolution of the Assembly passed with the support of a majority of the members voting on the motion for the resolution, a majority of the designated Nationalists voting and a majority of the designated Unionists voting.3AThe Act may provide for the department to be in the charge of a Northern Ireland Minister appointed by virtue of a nomination—amade by one or more members of the Assembly, andbapproved by a resolution of the Assembly passed with the support of a majority of the members voting on the motion for the resolution, a majority of the designated Nationalists voting and a majority of the designated Unionists voting.4The Act may provide for the department to be in the charge of two Northern Ireland Ministers acting jointly.5The Act may provide—afor the department to be in the charge of a Northern Ireland Minister who is supported by a junior Minister; andbfor the persons holding those offices to rotate at intervals determined by or under the Act, so that the person who was the Minister in charge of the department becomes the junior Minister and the person who was the junior Minister becomes the Minister.5AThe Act may provide—afor the department to be in the charge of a Northern Ireland Minister elected by the Assembly; andbfor that Minister to be supported by a deputy Minister elected by the Assembly.6There must not, at any time, be more than one department in relation to which provision of the kind mentioned in any of subsections (3) , (3A),(4) , (5) and (5A) is made by Act of the Assembly , or by Order in Council under subsection (7C).7Schedule 4A (provisions relating to a department with devolved policing and justice functions) shall have effect.7AIf it appears to the Secretary of State that there is no reasonable prospect that the Assembly will pass an Act of the kind described in subsection (1)(a) and (b), he may lay before Parliament the draft of an Order in Council which—aestablishes a new Northern Ireland department;bprovides that the purpose of the department is to exercise functions consisting wholly or mainly of devolved policing and justice functions;cprovides for the department to be in the charge of a Northern Ireland Minister elected by the Assembly and for that Minister to be supported by a deputy Minister elected by the Assembly; anddprovides for Part 3A of Schedule 4A to apply in relation to the department (with any necessary modifications).7BThe draft of an Order laid before Parliament under subsection (7A) may contain supplementary, incidental, consequential, transitional or saving provision.7CIf the draft of an Order laid before Parliament under subsection (7A) is approved by resolution of each House of Parliament, the Secretary of State shall submit it to Her Majesty in Council and Her Majesty in Council may make the Order.7DNo more than one department may be established by virtue of an Order under subsection (7C).8In this section “devolved policing and justice function” means a function relating to a matter which—ais a transferred matter by virtue of an Order under section 4; andbimmediately before the matter became a transferred matter, was a policing and justice matter (within the meaning given by section 4(6)).21B1This section has effect in relation to—athe first Act of the Assembly to establish a new Northern Ireland department the purpose of which is to exercise functions consisting wholly or mainly of devolved policing and justice functions but only if the Act makes provision of the kind mentioned in section 21A(5A) (other than by virtue of paragraph 8(5) of Schedule 1 to the Northern Ireland Act 2009) ; orban Order in Council under section 21A(7C) establishing a new Northern Ireland department.2The Act or the Order may include provision for or in connection with securing that the department is to be treated, for the purposes of section 17, as not having been established until the time at which devolved policing and justice functions are first transferred to, or conferred on, the department (“the time of devolution”).3The Act or the Order may include provision for or in connection with applying paragraph 11E(3) to (6) of Schedule 4A (with any necessary modifications) to enable elections to be held, before the time of devolution, to select—aa member of the Assembly (“the relevant Minister designate”) to be the person who is to hold the relevant Ministerial office as from the time of devolution; andba member of the Assembly (“the deputy Minister designate”) to be the person who is to hold the deputy Ministerial office as from that time.4Where the Act or the Order includes provision by virtue of subsection (3), it shall secure that (notwithstanding paragraph 11E(1) of Schedule 4A)—aif the relevant Minister designate affirms the terms of the pledge of office within a specified period after the time of devolution, he shall become the relevant Minister;bif the deputy Minister designate affirms the terms of the pledge of office within that period, he shall (subject to paragraph (c)) become the deputy Minister;cif the relevant Minister designate does not affirm the terms of the pledge of office within that period—ihe shall not become the relevant Minister; andiiparagraph 11E(10) and (11) of Schedule 4A shall apply as if the relevant Minister had ceased to hold office at the end of that period otherwise than by virtue of section 16A(2);dif the deputy Minister designate does not affirm the terms of the pledge of office within that period—ihe shall not become the deputy Minister; andiiparagraph 11E(10) of Schedule 4A shall apply as if the deputy Minister had ceased to hold office at the end of that period otherwise than by virtue of section 16A(2).5In this section “devolved policing and justice function” has the same meaning as in section 21A (see subsection (8) of that section).6In this section “relevant Minister”, “relevant Ministerial office”, “deputy Minister” and “deputy Ministerial office” have the same meaning as in Part 3A of Schedule 4A.21C1This section applies if the first Northern Ireland department the purpose of which is to exercise functions consisting wholly or mainly of devolved policing and justice functions (as defined in section 21A(8)) is established—aby an Act of the Assembly which makes provision of the kind mentioned in section 21A(5A) (other than by virtue of paragraph 8(5) of Schedule 1 to the Northern Ireland Act 2009) ; orbby an Order in Council under section 21A(7C).2Standing orders shall require the committee established by virtue of section 29A to consider the operation of the Ministerial arrangements provided for by Part 3A of Schedule 4A.3The committee shall, by no later than two years and ten months after the time at which devolved policing and justice functions are first transferred to, or conferred on, the department (“the time of devolution”), make a report on the operation of the Ministerial arrangements provided for by Part 3A of Schedule 4A—ato the Assembly; andbto the Executive Committee,and the report must include a recommendation as to whether or not the deputy Ministerial office (see subsection (8)) should be retained.4If before the end of the period of three years beginning with the time of devolution (“the initial period”) the Assembly resolves that the deputy Ministerial office should be abolished at a time specified in the resolution (before the end of the initial period), the Secretary of State shall make an order abolishing the deputy Ministerial office (see subsection (9)) at, or as soon as reasonably practicable after, the time specified.5If—asubsection (4) does not apply; andbthe Assembly does not resolve, before the end of the initial period, that the deputy Ministerial office should be retained for an additional period ending after the initial period,the Secretary of State shall make an order abolishing the deputy Ministerial office as soon as reasonably practicable after the end of the initial period.6If—asubsection (4) does not apply;bthe Assembly resolves that the deputy Ministerial office should be retained for an additional period ending after the initial period or for one or more further additional periods; andcone of those additional periods ends without a further additional period having begun,the Secretary of State shall make an order abolishing the deputy Ministerial office as soon as reasonably practicable after the end of that period.7A resolution of the Assembly under this section shall not be passed without the support of—aa majority of the members voting on the motion for the resolution;ba majority of the designated Nationalists voting; andca majority of the designated Unionists voting.8In this section “deputy Ministerial office” has the same meaning as in Part 3A of Schedule 4A.9In this section references to an order abolishing the deputy Ministerial office are to an order amending this Act and any other enactment so far as may be necessary to secure that the Northern Ireland Minister in charge of the department for the time being—ais not to be supported by a deputy Minister (within the meaning of Part 3A of Schedule 4A); andbneed not belong to the largest or the second largest political designation (within that meaning).10An order under this section—ashall be made by statutory instrument; andbmay contain supplementary, incidental, consequential, transitional or saving provision.221An Act of the Assembly or other enactment may confer functions on a Minister (but not a junior Minister) or a Northern Ireland department by name.2Functions conferred on a Northern Ireland department by an enactment passed or made before the appointed day shall, except as provided by an Act of the Assembly or other subsequent enactment, continue to be exercisable by that department.231The executive power in Northern Ireland shall continue to be vested in Her Majesty.2As respects transferred matters, the prerogative and other executive powers of Her Majesty in relation to Northern Ireland shall, subject to subsections (2A) and (3) , be exercisable on Her Majesty’s behalf by any Minister or Northern Ireland department.2ASo far as the Royal prerogative of mercy is exercisable on Her Majesty’s behalf under subsection (2), it is exercisable only by the Minister in charge of the Department of Justice.3As respects the Northern Ireland Civil Service and the Commissioner for Public Appointments for Northern Ireland, the prerogative and other executive powers of Her Majesty in relation to Northern Ireland shall be exercisable on Her Majesty’s behalf by the First Minister and the deputy First Minister acting jointly.4The First Minister and deputy First Minister acting jointly may by prerogative order under subsection (3) direct that such of the powers mentioned in that subsection as are specified in the order shall be exercisable on Her Majesty’s behalf by a Northern Ireland Minister or Northern Ireland department so specified.241A Minister or Northern Ireland department has no power to make, confirm or approve any subordinate legislation, or to do any act, so far as the legislation or act—ais incompatible with any of the Convention rights;aais incompatible with Article 2(1) of the Protocol on Ireland/ Northern Ireland in the EU withdrawal agreement (rights of individuals);b. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .cdiscriminates against a person or class of person on the ground of religious belief or political opinion;din the case of an act, aids or incites another person to discriminate against a person or class of person on that ground; orein the case of legislation, modifies an enactment in breach of section 7.2Subsection (1)(c) and (d) does not apply in relation to any act which is unlawful by virtue of the Fair Employment and Treatment (Northern Ireland) Order 1998, or would be unlawful but for some exception made by virtue of Part VIII of that Order.3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .251If any subordinate legislation made, confirmed or approved by a Minister or Northern Ireland department contains a provision dealing with an excepted or reserved matter, the Secretary of State may by order revoke the legislation.2An order made under subsection (1) shall recite the reasons for revoking the legislation and may make provision having retrospective effect.261If the Secretary of State considers that any action proposed to be taken by a Minister or Northern Ireland department would be incompatible with any international obligations, with the interests of defence or national security or with the protection of public safety or public order, he may by order direct that the proposed action shall not be taken.2If the Secretary of State considers that any action capable of being taken by a Minister or Northern Ireland department is required for the purpose of giving effect to any international obligations, of safeguarding the interests of defence or national security or of protecting public safety or public order, he may by order direct that the action shall be taken.3In subsections (1) and (2), “action” includes making, confirming or approving subordinate legislation and, in subsection (2), includes introducing a Bill in the Assembly.4If any subordinate legislation made, confirmed or approved by a Minister or Northern Ireland department contains a provision which the Secretary of State considers—awould be incompatible with any international obligations, with the interests of defence or national security or with the protection of public safety or public order; orbwould have an adverse effect on the operation of the single market in goods and services within the United Kingdom,the Secretary of State may by order revoke the legislation.5An order under this section shall recite the reasons for making the order and may make provision having retrospective effect.271A Minister of the Crown may make an order containing provision such as is specified in subsection (2) where—aan international obligation or an assimilated obligation is an obligation to achieve a result defined by reference to a quantity (whether expressed as an amount, proportion or ratio or otherwise); andbthe quantity relates to the United Kingdom (or to an area including the United Kingdom or to an area consisting of a part of the United Kingdom which is or includes the whole or part of Northern Ireland).2The provision referred to in subsection (1) is provision for the achievement by a Minister or Northern Ireland department (in the exercise of his or its functions) of so much of the result to be achieved under the international obligation or assimilated obligation as is specified in the order.3The order may specify the time by which any part of the result to be achieved by the Minister or department is to be achieved.4Where an order under subsection (1) is in force in relation to an international obligation ..., the obligation shall have effect for the purposes of this Act as if it were an obligation to achieve so much of the result to be achieved under the obligation as is specified in the order by the time or times so specified.4AWhere an order under subsection (1) is in force in relation to an assimilated obligation, the Minister or Northern Ireland department must (in the exercise of the Minister's or the department's functions) achieve so much of the result to be achieved under the obligation as is specified in the order by the time or times so specified.5No order shall be made by a Minister of the Crown under subsection (1) unless he has consulted the Minister or department concerned.281Arrangements may be made between—aany department of the Government of the United Kingdom or any public body, or holder of a public office, in the United Kingdom; andbany Northern Ireland department,for any functions of one of them to be discharged by, or by officers of, the other.2No such arrangements shall affect the responsibility of the person on whose behalf any functions are discharged.3In this section—areferences to a department of the Government of the United Kingdom include references to any Minister of the Crown; andbreferences to a Northern Ireland department include references to a Minister.28A1Without prejudice to the operation of section 24, a Minister or junior Minister shall act in accordance with the provisions of the Ministerial Code.2In this section “the Ministerial Code” means—athe Ministerial Code that becomes the Ministerial Code for the purposes of this section by virtue of paragraph 4 of Schedule 1 to the Northern Ireland (St Andrews Agreement) Act 2006 (as from time to time amended in accordance with this section); orbany replacement Ministerial Code prepared and approved in accordance with this section (as from time to time amended in accordance with this section).3If at any time the Executive Committee—aprepares draft amendments to the Ministerial Code; orbprepares a draft Ministerial Code to replace the Ministerial Code,the First Minister and deputy First Minister acting jointly shall lay the draft amendments or the draft Code before the Assembly for approval.4A draft Ministerial Code or a draft amendment to the Code—ashall not be approved by the Assembly without cross-community support; andbshall not take effect until so approved.5The Ministerial Code must include provision for requiring Ministers or junior Ministers to bring to the attention of the Executive Committee any matter that ought, by virtue of section 20(3) or (4), to be considered by the Committee.6The Ministerial Code must include provision for a procedure to enable any Minister or junior Minister to ask the Executive Committee to determine whether any decision that he is proposing to take, or has taken, relates to a matter that ought, by virtue of section 20(3) or (4), to be considered by the Committee.7The Ministerial Code must also include provision as to the procedures of the Executive Committee with respect to—athe taking of decisions; andbconsideration by the Committee of decision papers that are to be considered by the North-South Ministerial Council or the British-Irish Council.8The Ministerial Code must in particular provide—athat it is the duty of the chairmen of the Executive Committee to seek to secure that decisions of the Executive Committee are reached by consensus wherever possible;bthat, if consensus cannot be reached, a vote may be taken; andcthat, if any three members of the Executive Committee require the vote on a particular matter which is to be voted on by the Executive Committee to require cross-community support, any vote on that matter in the Executive Committee shall require cross-community support in the Executive Committee.9The Ministerial Code may include such other provisions as the Executive Committee thinks fit.10Without prejudice to the operation of section 24, a Minister or junior Minister has no Ministerial authority to take any decision in contravention of a provision of the Ministerial Code made under subsection (5).28B1This section applies if 30 members petition the Assembly expressing concern that a decision taken by a Minister or junior Minister (“the Ministerial decision”)—amay have been taken in contravention of section 28A(1); orbrelates to a matter of public importance.2But this section does not apply if the Ministerial decision has previously been the subject of a reference under this section.3If the Presiding Officer, after consulting the political parties whose members hold seats in the Assembly, certifies that the Ministerial decision relates to a matter of public importance, he shall refer the decision to the Executive Committee for its consideration.4Having considered the reference, the Executive Committee shall notify the Presiding Officer—awhether or not the decision was, in its view, taken in contravention of section 28A(1);bwhether or not the decision relates, in its view, to a significant or controversial matter; andcas to any action that the Executive Committee proposes to take, or has taken, in relation to the decision.5No reference may be made under this section after the end of the period of seven days beginning with—athe day on which the Ministerial decision was taken; orbif appropriate, the day on which the decision was notified to the Assembly.6Any consideration by the Executive Committee of a Ministerial decision under this section must be completed before the end of the period of seven days beginning with the day on which the reference is made.7Standing orders shall make provision with respect to the procedure to be followed—ain petitioning the Assembly under subsection (1); andbin making a reference under this section.8The periods mentioned in subsections (5) and (6) shall be computed by reference only to days on which the Assembly sits.28CSection 44 applies to the Executive Committee as it applies to the Assembly, but as if—ain subsection (1), for “any person” there were substituted “a senior officer of a Northern Ireland department (within the meaning given by Article 2(3) of the Departments (Northern Ireland) Order 1999)”;bat the end of that subsection there were inserted “but only in so far as they are matters in relation to which the Executive Committee's functions under section 20(3) or (4) are exercisable”;csubsection (6) were omitted; anddin subsection (7), for “The Presiding Officer” there were substituted “The First Minister and the deputy First Minister acting jointly”.28D1The Executive Committee shall adopt a strategy setting out how it proposes to enhance and protect the development of the Irish language.2The Executive Committee shall adopt a strategy setting out how it proposes to enhance and develop the Ulster Scots language, heritage and culture.3The Executive Committee—amust keep under review each of the strategies; andbmay from time to time adopt a new strategy or revise a strategy.28E1The Executive Committee shall adopt a strategy setting out how it proposes to tackle poverty, social exclusion and patterns of deprivation based on objective need.2The Executive Committee—amust keep under review the strategy; andbmay from time to time adopt a new strategy or revise the strategy.291Standing orders shall make provision—afor establishing committees of members of the Assembly (“statutory committees”) ito advise and assist the First Minister and the deputy First Minister in the formulation of policy with respect to matters within their responsibilities as Ministers jointly in charge of the Office of the First Minister and deputy First Minister, andii to advise and assist each Northern Ireland Minister in the formulation of policy with respect to matters within his responsibilities as a Minister;bfor enabling a committee to be so established either in relation to a single Northern Ireland Minister or in relation to more than one; andcconferring on the committees the powers described in paragraph 9 of Strand One of the Belfast Agreement.2Standing orders shall provide that—athe nominating officer of the political party for which the formula in subsection (3) gives the highest figure may select a statutory committee and nominate as its chairman or deputy chairman a person who is a member of the party and of the Assembly;bif the nominating officer does not exercise the power conferred by paragraph (a) within a period specified in standing orders, or the nominated person does not take up the selected office within that period, that power shall be exercisable instead by the nominating officer of the political party for which the formula in subsection (3) gives the next highest figure; andcparagraphs (a) and (b) shall be applied as many times as may be necessary to secure that a chairman and deputy chairman are nominated for each of the statutory committees.3The formula is—S1+Cwhere—S = the number of seats in the Assembly which were held by members of the party on the day on which the Assembly first met following its election;C = the number of chairmen and deputy chairmen of statutory committees (if any) who are members of the party.4Standing orders shall provide that, where the figures given by the formula for two or more political parties are equal, each of those figures shall be recalculated with S being equal to the number of first preference votes cast for the party at the last general election of members of the Assembly.5Standing orders shall provide that—aa Minister or junior Minister may not be the chairman or deputy chairman of a statutory committee; andbin making a selection under the provision made by virtue of subsection (2)(a), a nominating officer shall prefer a committee in which he does not have a party interest to one in which he does.5AA member of the Assembly who is—aa Minister of the Government of Ireland, orbchairman or deputy chairman of—ia committee of the Dáil ÿireann (House of Representatives of Ireland),iia committee of the Seanad ÿireann (Senate of Ireland), oriiia joint committee of the Oireachtas (National Parliament of Ireland),may not be the chairman or deputy chairman of a statutory committee.6For the purposes of subsection (5) a nominating officer has a party interest in a committee if ait is established to advise and assist the First Minister and the deputy First Minister and either of those Ministers is a member of his party; orbit is established to advise and assist a Northern Ireland Minister and that Minister is a member of his party.7Standing orders shall provide that a chairman or deputy chairman shall cease to hold office if—ahe resigns by notice in writing to the Presiding Officer;bhe ceases to be a member of the Assembly; orche is dismissed by the nominating officer who nominated him (or that officer’s successor) and the Presiding Officer is notified of his dismissal.8Standing orders shall provide that, where an office of chairman or deputy chairman is vacant, the nominating officer of the party on whose behalf the previous incumbent was nominated may nominate a person to hold the office who is a member of the party and of the Assembly.9Standing orders shall provide that if—athe nominating officer does not exercise the power conferred by subsection (8) within a period specified in standing orders; orbthe nominated person does not take up the selected office within that period,the vacancy shall be filled by applying the provision made by virtue of subsections (2) to (5).10In this section “nominating officer” has the same meaning as in section 18.29A1Standing orders shall make provision—afor establishing a committee to examine such matters relating to the functioning of the Assembly and the Executive Committee as may be specified in the standing orders;bin relation to the membership of the committee; andcfor regulating proceedings of the committee.2Standing orders shall provide for the committee to make reports—ato the Assembly; andbto the Executive Committee.3The committee shall, by no later than 1 May 2015, make a report on the operation of the provisions of Parts 3 and 4 of this Act—ato the Secretary of State;bto the Assembly; andcto the Executive Committee.29B1Standing orders shall require the committee established by virtue of section 29A to consider—athe operation of sections 16A to 16C; andbin particular, whether to recommend that the Secretary of State should make an order amending this Act and any other enactment so far as may be necessary to secure that they have effect, as from the date of the election of the 2011 Assembly, as if the executive selection amendments had not been made.2In subsection (1)—“the 2011 Assembly” means the Assembly due to be elected under section 31 in 2011;“the executive selection amendments” means the amendments made by section 8 of, and paragraphs 1, 2(1) and (2) and 3 to 14 of Schedule 5 to, the Northern Ireland (St Andrews Agreement) Act 2006.29CStanding orders shall require one of the committees established by virtue of section 29 or the committee established by virtue of section 29A—ato review the operation of the amendments made by Schedules 2 to 5 to the Northern Ireland Act 2009,bto report on its review by a specified date that is before 1 May 2012, andcto include in its report any recommendations it has for changes to the way in which judicial office holders are appointed and removed.301If the Assembly resolves that a Minister or junior Minister no longer enjoys the confidence of the Assembly—abecause he is not committed to non-violence and exclusively peaceful and democratic means; orbbecause of any failure of his to observe any other terms of the pledge of office,he shall be excluded from holding office as a Minister or junior Minister for such period of not less than three months, and not more than twelve months, beginning with the date of the resolution as the resolution may provide .1AThe Assembly may, before a period of exclusion under subsection (1) ... comes to an end, by resolution extend it until the end of such period of not less than three months, and not more than twelve months, beginning with the date of the resolution as the resolution may provide.2If the Assembly resolves that a political party does not enjoy the confidence of the Assembly—abecause it is not committed to non-violence and exclusively peaceful and democratic means; orbbecause it is not committed to such of its members as are or might become Ministers or junior Ministers observing the other terms of the pledge of office,members of that party shall be excluded from holding office as Ministers or junior Ministers for such period of not less than six months, and not more than twelve months, beginning with the date of the resolution as the resolution may provide .3The Assembly may, before a period of exclusion under subsection (2) ... comes to an end, by resolution extend it until the end of such period of not less than six months, and not more than twelve months, beginning with the date of the resolution as the resolution may provide.4A period of exclusion under subsection (1) or (2) shall come to an end if the Assembly—ais dissolved; orbresolves to bring the exclusion to an end.5A motion for a resolution under this section shall not be moved unless—ait is supported by at least 30 members of the Assembly;bit is moved by the First Minister and the deputy First Minister acting jointly; orcit is moved by the Presiding Officer in pursuance of a notice under subsection (6).6If the Secretary of State is of the opinion that the Assembly ought to consider a resolution under this section, he shall serve a notice on the Presiding Officer requiring him to move a motion for such a resolution.7In forming an opinion under subsection (6), the Secretary of State shall in particular take into account each of the following —awhether the person or party concerned is committed to the use now and in the future of only democratic and peaceful means to achieve his or its objectives;bwhether he or it has ceased to be involved in any acts of violence or of preparation for violence;cwhether he or it is directing or promoting acts of violence by other persons;dwhether he or it is co-operating fully with any Commission of the kind referred to in section 7 of the Northern Ireland Arms Decommissioning Act 1997 in implementing the Decommissioning section of the Belfast Agreement; ...e. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8A resolution under this section shall not be passed without cross-community support.9In this section a reference to a period of exclusion under any provision is, in the case of a period of exclusion under that provision which has been extended, a reference to that period as extended.30A1This section applies if—athe Monitoring Commission has, or members of that Commission have under the agreement establishing it, made a report containing a recommendation about steps the Assembly might consider taking;bthe taking of those steps by the Assembly requires the passing by it of a resolution under section 30(1), (1A), (2) or (3) in relation to a Minister, junior Minister or political party; andcthe first motion for a resolution under that provision in relation to the Minister, junior Minister or political party concerned that is put to the vote after the making of the report does not attract cross-community support.2Where this section applies because of the failure of a motion for a resolution under section 30(1), the Secretary of State may by direction exclude the Minister or junior Minister concerned from holding office as a Minister or junior Minister for such period of not less than three months, and not more than twelve months, beginning with the date of the direction as the direction may provide (subject to subsection (4)).3Where this section applies because of the failure of a motion for a resolution under section 30(1A), the Secretary of State may, before the period of exclusion to which the motion related comes to an end, by direction extend it until the end of such period of not less than three months, and not more than twelve months, beginning with the date of the direction as the direction may provide (subject to subsection (4)).4The Secretary of State may exercise the power under subsection (2) or (3) only if he is satisfied that the Minister or junior Minister concerned—ais not committed to non-violence and exclusively peaceful and democratic means; orbhas failed to observe any other terms of the pledge of office.5Where this section applies because of the failure of a motion for a resolution under section 30(2), the Secretary of State may by direction exclude members of the political party concerned from holding office as Ministers or junior Ministers for such period of not less than six months, and not more than twelve months, beginning with the date of the direction as the direction may provide (subject to subsection (7)).6Where this section applies because of the failure of a motion for a resolution under section 30(3), the Secretary of State may, before the period of exclusion to which the motion related comes to an end, by direction extend it until the end of such period of not less than six months, and not more than twelve months, beginning with the date of the direction as the direction may provide (subject to subsection (7)).7The Secretary of State may exercise the power under subsection (5) or (6) only if he is satisfied that the political party concerned—ais not committed to non-violence and exclusively peaceful and democratic means; orbis not committed to such of its members as are or might become Ministers or junior Ministers observing the other terms of the pledge of office.8A period of exclusion under subsection (2) or (5) shall come to an end if—athe Secretary of State by direction so provides; orbthe Assembly is dissolved.9In subsection (1)(a) “the Monitoring Commission” means the Commission mentioned in section 1 of the Northern Ireland (Monitoring Commission etc.) Act 2003.10In this section a reference to a period of exclusion under any provision is, in the case of a period of exclusion under that provision which has been extended, a reference to that period as extended.30B1...Under exceptional circumstances the Secretary of State may by direction temporarily exclude a Minister or junior Minister.2An exclusion under subsection (1) shall only remain in effect until either—a. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .bthe Assembly has considered a resolution under section 30(1) or (2); orca period of two weeks has elapsed.3In subsection (1) “exceptional circumstances” include where—a. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .bthere is insufficient time for the Assembly to consider a resolution under section 30(1) or (2).4A direction made under this section shall be in writing and shall be laid before Parliament after the direction is given. Part IV311Subject to subsection (2), the date of the poll for the election of each Assembly shall be the first Thursday in May in the fifth calendar year following that in which its predecessor was elected; and the predecessor shall be dissolved at the beginning of the minimum period which ends with that date.2The date of the poll for the election of the Assembly next following the Assembly elected at the poll on 26 November 2003 shall be 7 March 2007; and the Assembly elected on 26 November 2003 shall be dissolved on 30 January 2007.3The Secretary of State may at any time by order direct that the date of the poll for the election of the next Assembly shall, instead of being that specified in subsection (1) . . . , be a date specified in the order being a date falling not more than two months before or after the date specified in that subsection.4An Assembly elected under this section or section 32 shall meet within the period of eight days beginning with the day of the poll at which it is elected.5For the purposes of subsection (4), a Saturday, a Sunday, Christmas Day, Good Friday and any day which is a bank holiday in Northern Ireland shall be disregarded , as shall any day on which section 1 of the Northern Ireland Act 2000 is in force.6In this section “minimum period” means a period determined in accordance with an order of the Secretary of State.321If the Assembly passes a resolution that it should be dissolved the Secretary of State shall , as soon as practicable, propose a date for the poll for the election of the next Assembly.1AThe proposed date must be within the period of 12 weeks beginning with the day on which the resolution is passed.2A resolution under subsection (1) shall not be passed without the support of a number of members of the Assembly which equals or exceeds two thirds of the total number of seats in the Assembly.3If—athe period mentioned in section 16A(3) ends without the offices of First Minister and deputy First Minister and the Ministerial offices to be held by Northern Ireland Ministers having been filled; orbthe period mentioned in section 16B(3) ends without the offices of First Minister and deputy First Minister having been filled,the Secretary of State shall , as soon as practicable, propose a date for the poll for the election of the next Assembly.3AThe proposed date must be within the period of 12 weeks beginning when the duty in subsection (3) arises.3BAt any time after the first six weeks of the period mentioned in section 16A(3) or 16B(3) but before the end of the period mentioned there, the Secretary of State may, if the offices mentioned there have not yet been filled, propose a date for the poll for the election of the next Assembly.3CThe Secretary of State may exercise the power in subsection (3B) only if the Secretary of State considers that it is necessary to do so in order to give effect to the purpose underlying paragraph 3.15 of Annex C of Part 2 of The New Decade, New Approach Deal so far as it relates to representation.3DThe Assembly may not pass a resolution under subsection (1)—aduring a period when the Secretary of State is under a duty to propose a date under subsection (3), orbif the Secretary of State has proposed a date under subsection (3) or (3B) and that date has not yet been reached.3EThe duty in subsection (3) does not arise if—athe Assembly passes a resolution under subsection (1) during the period mentioned in section 16A(3) or 16B(3), orbthe Secretary of State proposes a date under subsection (3B) during that period.3FThe Secretary of State may not propose a date under subsection (3B)—aduring a period when the Secretary of State is under a duty to propose a date under subsection (1), orbif the Secretary of State has proposed a date under subsection (1) and that date has not yet been reached.3GWhere the Secretary of State has proposed a date under subsection (1), (3) or (3B), the Secretary of State may, before the Assembly has been dissolved—apropose a different date under that subsection, or bin the case of a date proposed under subsection (3B), withdraw the proposal;and an Order in Council under subsection (4) may be amended or revoked accordingly.4If the Secretary of State proposes a date under subsection (1) , (3) or (3B), Her Majesty may by Order in Council—adirect that the date of the poll for the election of the next Assembly shall, instead of being determined in accordance with section 31, be the date proposed; andbprovide for the Assembly to be dissolved on a date specified in the Order.331The members of the Assembly shall be returned for the parliamentary constituencies in Northern Ireland.2Each constituency shall return five members.3An Order in Council under the Parliamentary Constituencies Act 1986 changing a parliamentary constituency in Northern Ireland shall have effect for the purposes of this Act in relation to—athe first election under section 31 or 32 for which the notice of election, which is required to be published under Assembly Election Rules, is published—ion a day after the end of the period of six months beginning with the day on which the Order comes into force, oriiif sooner, on or after the day on which Parliament is dissolved prior to the first parliamentary general election in relation to which the Order has effect; andblater elections under that section and by-elections.4In subsection (3), “Assembly Election Rules” means the rules in Schedule 1 to the Representation of the People Act 1983, as applied by Article 3 of, and Schedule 1 to, the Northern Ireland Assembly (Elections) Order 2001 (S.I. 2001/2599).341This section applies to elections of members of the Assembly, including by-elections.2Each vote in the poll at an election shall be a single transferable vote.3A single transferable vote is a vote—acapable of being given so as to indicate the voter’s order of preference for the candidates for election as members for the constituency; andbcapable of being transferred to the next choice when the vote is not needed to give a prior choice the necessary quota of votes or when a prior choice is eliminated from the list of candidates because of a deficiency in the number of votes given for him.4The Secretary of State may by order make provision about elections or any matter relating to them.5In particular, an order under subsection (4) may make—aprovision as to the persons entitled to vote at an election and the registration of such persons;bprovision for securing that no person stands as a candidate for more than one constituency at a general election;cprovision for determining the date of the poll at a by-election;dprovision about deposits.6An order under subsection (4) may apply (with or without modifications) any provision of, or made under, any enactment.7An order under subsection (4) may make different provision for different areas about the conduct of elections, including different provision about the registration of persons entitled to vote at an election.351The Secretary of State may by order make provision for the filling of vacancies occurring in the Assembly’s membership.2Such provision may be made by reference to by-elections or substitutes or such other method of filling vacancies as the Secretary of State thinks fit.3If a seat becomes vacant, the Presiding Officer shall as soon as reasonably practicable inform the Chief Electoral Officer for Northern Ireland.4The validity of any proceedings of the Assembly is not affected by any vacancy in its membership.5An order under subsection (1) may apply (with or without modifications) any provision of, or made under, any enactment.361The Northern Ireland Assembly Disqualification Act 1975 shall have effect as if any reference to the Assembly established under section 1 of the Northern Ireland Assembly Act 1973 were a reference to the Assembly.2No recommendation shall be made to Her Majesty to make an Order in Council under section 3(1) of the Northern Ireland Assembly Disqualification Act 1975 (power to amend Schedule 1) without the consent of the Secretary of State.3A person who is Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant or Lieutenant for a county or county borough in Northern Ireland is disqualified for membership of the Assembly for a constituency comprising the whole or part of the county or county borough.4A person is disqualified for membership of the Assembly if he is disqualified for membership of the House of Commons otherwise than under the House of Commons Disqualification Act 1975.4AA person who is a qualifying EU citizen or an EU citizen with retained rights is disqualified for membership of the Assembly unless the person is resident for the purposes of section 4(3) of the Representation of the People Act 1983 in—aan electoral area in Great Britain, orba district electoral area in Northern Ireland.5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6A person is not disqualified for membership of the Assembly by virtue of subsection (4) by reason only that—ahe is a peer . . . ; orbhe is a Lord Spiritual.7A person is not disqualified for membership of the Assembly by virtue of subsection (4) by reason only that he is disqualified under section 3 of the Act of Settlement (certain persons born out of the Kingdom) if he is a qualifying EU citizen or an EU citizen with retained rights.8In this section, “qualifying EU citizen” and “EU citizen with retained rights” have the same meaning as in the Representation of the People Act 1983 (see sections 203A and 203B of that Act).371Subject to any order made by the Assembly under this section—aif any person disqualified by virtue of the Northern Ireland Assembly Disqualification Act 1975 or section 36 is returned as a member of the Assembly, his return shall be void; andbif any person being a member of the Assembly becomes disqualified by virtue of that Act or that section, his seat shall be vacated.2If, in a case which falls or is alleged to fall within subsection (1) otherwise than by virtue of section 36(4), it appears to the Assembly—athat the grounds of disqualification or alleged disqualification which subsisted or arose at the material time have been removed; andbthat it is otherwise proper so to do,the Assembly may by order direct that any such disqualification incurred on those grounds at that time shall be disregarded for the purposes of this section.3No order under subsection (2) shall affect the proceedings on any election petition or any determination of an election court.4Subsection (1)(b) has effect subject to ... section 427 of the Insolvency Act 1986 (bankruptcy etc) and section 31 of the Elections Act 2022 (disqualification of offenders for holding elective office etc); and where, in consequence of either of those sections, the seat of a disqualified member of the Assembly has not been vacated—ahe shall not participate in any proceedings of the Assembly; andbany of his other rights and privileges as a member of the Assembly may be withdrawn by a resolution of the Assembly.5The validity of any proceedings of the Assembly is not affected by the disqualification of any person from being a member of the Assembly or from being a member for the constituency for which he purports to sit.381Any person who claims that a person purporting to be a member of the Assembly—ais disqualified; orbwas disqualified when, or at any time since, he was returned,may apply to the High Court of Justice in Northern Ireland for a declaration to that effect.2On an application—athe person in respect of whom the application is made shall be the respondent;bthe applicant shall give such security for costs, not exceeding £5,000, as the court may direct; andcthe decision of the court shall be final.3A declaration made in accordance with this section shall be certified in writing to the Secretary of State by the court.4No such declaration shall be made in respect of a person on any grounds if an order has been made by the Assembly under subsection (2) of section 37 directing that any disqualification incurred by him on those grounds shall be disregarded for the purposes of that section.5No declaration shall be made in respect of any person on grounds which subsisted when he was elected if an election petition is pending or has been tried in which his disqualification on those grounds is or was in issue.6The Secretary of State may by order substitute for the amount specified in subsection (2)(b) such other amount as may be specified in the order.391Each Assembly shall as its first business elect from among its members a Presiding Officer and deputies.2A person elected Presiding Officer or deputy shall hold office until the conclusion of the next election for Presiding Officer under subsection (1) unless—ahe previously resigns;bhe ceases to be a member of the Assembly otherwise than by virtue of a dissolution; orcthe Assembly elects from among its members a person to hold office as Presiding Officer or deputy in his place.3If the Presiding Officer or a deputy ceases to hold office (otherwise than under subsection (2)(c)) before the Assembly is dissolved, the Assembly shall elect another from among its members to fill his place.4The Presiding Officer’s functions may be exercised by a deputy if the office of Presiding Officer is vacant or the Presiding Officer is for any reason unable to act.5The Presiding Officer may (subject to standing orders) authorise a deputy to exercise functions on his behalf.6Standing orders may include provision as to the participation (including voting) of the Presiding Officer and deputies in the proceedings of the Assembly.7A person shall not be elected under subsections (1) to (3) without cross-community support.401There shall be a body corporate, to be known as the Northern Ireland Assembly Commission (“the Commission”), to perform—athe functions conferred on the Commission by virtue of any enactment; andbany functions conferred on the Commission by resolution of the Assembly.2The members of the Commission shall be—athe Presiding Officer; andbthe prescribed number of members of the Assembly appointed in accordance with standing orders.3In subsection (2) “the prescribed number” means 5 or such other number as may be prescribed by standing orders.3AA member of the Assembly who is—aa Minister of the Government of Ireland, orbchairman or deputy chairman of—ia committee of the Dáil Éireann (House of Representatives of Ireland),iia committee of the Seanad Éireann (Senate of Ireland), oriiia joint committee of the Oireachtas (National Parliament of Ireland),may not be appointed as a member of the Commission.4The Commission shall provide the Assembly, or ensure that the Assembly is provided, with the property, staff and services required for the Assembly’s purposes.5The Assembly may give special or general directions to the Commission for the purpose of or in connection with the exercise of the Commission’s functions.6Proceedings by or against the Assembly (other than proceedings on the Crown side of the Queen’s Bench Division) shall be instituted by or against the Commission on behalf of the Assembly.7Any property or liabilities acquired or incurred in relation to matters within the general responsibility of the Commission to which (apart from this subsection) the Assembly would be entitled or subject shall be treated for all purposes as property or liabilities of the Commission.8Any expenses of the Commission shall be defrayed out of money appropriated by Act of the Assembly.9Any sums received by the Commission shall be paid into the Consolidated Fund of Northern Ireland, subject to any provision made by Act of the Assembly for the disposal of or accounting for such sums.10Schedule 5 (which makes further provision about the Commission) shall have effect.40A1A member of the Assembly shall not—aparticipate in any proceedings of the Assembly, orbhave any of the other rights and privileges enjoyed by members of the Assembly who have taken their seats,until he or she has given the following undertaking:I undertake:— to support the rule of law unequivocally in word and deed and to support all efforts to uphold it;— to work collectively with the other members of the Assembly to achieve a society free of paramilitarism;— to challenge all paramilitary activity and associated criminality;— to call for, and to work together with the other members of the Assembly to achieve, the disbandment of all paramilitary organisations and their structures;— to challenge paramilitary attempts to control communities;— to support those who are determined to make the transition away from paramilitarism;— to accept no authority, direction or control on my political activities other than my democratic mandate alongside my own personal and party judgment.2Standing orders shall provide for the procedure for giving the undertaking.3The procedure may not specify a day or period of time after which members are prohibited from giving the undertaking.4Subsection (1) applies to a person on each occasion when he or she becomes a member of the Assembly.411The proceedings of the Assembly shall be regulated by standing orders.2Standing orders shall not be made, amended or repealed without cross-community support.3Schedule 6 (which makes provision as to how certain matters are to be dealt with by standing orders) shall have effect.421If a petition expressing concern about a matter which is to be voted on by the Assembly is—apresented to the Assembly by 30 members, andbon the day after the consideration period, confirmed by 30 members,the vote on that matter requires cross-community support.2If such a petition is presented, the vote on the matter to which it relates may not take place until after the day mentioned in subsection (1)(b).3The members presenting or confirming a petition must include—aone member who belongs to a political party and one member who belongs to a different political party,bone member who belongs to a political party and one member who does not belong to a political party and did not belong to a political party when returned as a member of the Assembly, orctwo members who do not belong to a political party and did not belong to a political party when returned as members of the Assembly.4A matter may not be the subject of a petition if it—aconcerns a sanction in relation to the conduct of a Minister or other member of the Assembly; bconcerns the vote on the general principles of a Bill referred to in section 13(1)(a);cis a matter specified in standing orders made under subsection (6)(c).5A petition under this section may not be presented or confirmed by the Presiding Officer or a deputy Presiding Officer.6Standing orders must—amake provision with respect to the procedure to be followed in presenting and confirming a petition under this section (which may include provision specifying a minimum period between the presentation of the petition and the time when the vote on the matter to which it relates would take place if not postponed by the petition);bprovide that the matter to which a petition under this section relates may be referred, in accordance with paragraphs 11 and 13 of Strand One of the Belfast Agreement, to the committee established under section 13(3)(a);cspecify further matters that may not be the subject of a petition under this section, for the purposes of fully implementing paragraph 2.2.4 of Annex B of Part 2 of The New Decade, New Approach Deal;dmake provision for such steps to be taken during the consideration period as may be necessary for the purposes of fully implementing paragraph 2.2.7 of Annex B of Part 2 of The New Decade, New Approach Deal.7If the day mentioned in paragraph (b) of subsection (1) is not a working day that paragraph is to be read as referring to the next day that is a working day.8In this section—“the consideration period” means the period of 14 days beginning with the day on which the petition is presented;“working day” means any day other than a Saturday, a Sunday, Christmas Day, Good Friday or a day which is a bank holiday in Northern Ireland.431Standing orders shall include provision for a register of interests of members of the Assembly, and for—aregistrable interests (as defined in standing orders) to be registered in it; andbthe register to be published and made available for public inspection.2Standing orders shall include provision requiring that any member of the Assembly who has—aa financial interest (as defined in standing orders) in any matter; orbany other interest, or an interest of any other kind, specified in standing orders in any matter,declares that interest before taking part in any proceedings of the Assembly relating to that matter.3Standing orders made in pursuance of subsection (1) or (2) may include provision for preventing or restricting the participation in proceedings of the Assembly of a member with a registrable interest, or an interest mentioned in subsection (2), in a matter to which the proceedings relate.4Standing orders shall include provision prohibiting a member of the Assembly from—aadvocating or initiating any cause or matter on behalf of any person, by any means specified in standing orders, in consideration of any payment or benefit in kind of a description so specified; orburging, in consideration of any such payment or benefit in kind, any other member of the Assembly to advocate or initiate any cause or matter on behalf of any person by any such means.5Standing orders may include provision—afor excluding from proceedings of the Assembly any member who fails to comply with, or contravenes, any provision made in pursuance of subsections (1) to (4); andbfor withdrawing his rights and privileges as a member for the period of his exclusion.6Any member of the Assembly who—atakes part in any proceedings of the Assembly without having complied with, or in contravention of, any provision made in pursuance of subsections (1) to (3); orbcontravenes any provision made in pursuance of subsection (4),is guilty of an offence.7A person guilty of an offence under subsection (6) is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale.8Proceedings for an offence under subsection (6) shall not be taken without the consent of the Director of Public Prosecutions for Northern Ireland.441The Assembly may require any person—ato attend its proceedings for the purpose of giving evidence; orbto produce documents in his custody or under his control,relating to any of the matters mentioned in subsection (2).2Those matters are—atransferred matters concerning Northern Ireland;bother matters in relation to which statutory functions are exercisable by Ministers or the Northern Ireland departments.3The power in subsection (1) is exercisable in relation to a person outside Northern Ireland only in connection with the discharge by him of functions relating to matters within subsection (2).4That power is not exercisable in relation to a person who is or has been a Minister of the Crown, or a person who is or has been in Crown employment within the meaning of Article 236 of the Employment Rights (Northern Ireland) Order 1996, in connection with —athe discharge of any functions prior to the appointed day or during a period when section 1 of the Northern Ireland Act 2000 was in force , orbthe giving of a direction under section 5A of the Northern Ireland (Executive Formation etc) Act 2022 or the exercise of a function in accordance with such a direction.4AThat power is not exercisable in relation to a person mentioned in subsection (4) in connection with the discharge, during a relevant period, of a function which relates to a matter which is a transferred matter by virtue of an Order under section 4.For this purpose “relevant period” means a period when the matter was not a transferred matter.4BThat power is not exercisable in relation to a person mentioned in subsection (4) in connection with the discharge, during a relevant period, of a statutory function which—ais exercisable by a Minister or a Northern Ireland department; butbwas at any time exercisable by a Minister of the Crown.For this purpose “relevant period” means a period when the statutory function was exercisable by a Minister of the Crown.5That power is not exercisable in relation to—aa person discharging functions of any body whose functions relate to excepted matters, in connection with the discharge by him of those functions;ba person discharging functions of any body whose functions relate to reserved matters, in connection with the discharge by him of those functions;ca judge of any court or a member of any tribunal which exercises the judicial power of the State.6That power may be exercised by a committee of the Assembly only if the committee is expressly authorised to do so by standing orders.7The Presiding Officer shall give the person in question notice in writing specifying—athe time and place at which the person is to attend and the particular matters relating to which he is required to give evidence; orbthe documents, or types of documents, which he is to produce, the date by which he is to produce them and the particular matters to which they are to relate.8Such notice shall be given—ain the case of an individual, by sending it, by registered post or the recorded delivery service, addressed to him at his usual or last known address or, where he has given an address for service, at that address;bin any other case, by sending it, by registered post or the recorded delivery service, addressed to the person at the person’s registered or principal office.9A person is not obliged under this section to answer any question or produce any document which he would be entitled to refuse to answer or produce in proceedings in a court in Northern Ireland.10In this section “statutory functions” means functions conferred by virtue of any enactment.451Subject to subsection (9) of section 44, any person to whom a notice under subsection (7) of that section has been given who—arefuses or fails to attend proceedings as required by the notice;brefuses or fails, when attending proceedings as required by the notice, to answer any question relating to the matters specified in the notice;cdeliberately alters, suppresses, conceals or destroys any document which he is required to produce by the notice; ordrefuses or fails to produce any such document,is guilty of an offence and liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale or to imprisonment for a period not exceeding three months.2It is a defence for a person charged with an offence under subsection (1)(a), (b) or (d) to prove that he had a reasonable excuse for the refusal or failure.3Where an offence under this section which has been committed by a body corporate is proved to have been committed with the consent or connivance of, or to be attributable to any neglect on the part of—aa director, manager, secretary or other similar officer of the body corporate; orbany person who was purporting to act in any such capacity,he, as well as the body corporate, is guilty of that offence and liable to be proceeded against accordingly.4Proceedings for an offence under this section shall not be taken without the consent of the Director of Public Prosecutions for Northern Ireland.5For the purposes of section 44 and this section, a person shall be taken to comply with a requirement to produce a document if he produces a copy of, or an extract of the relevant part of, the document.461The Presiding Officer or such other person as may be authorised by standing orders may—aadminister an oath to any person giving evidence in proceedings of the Assembly; andbrequire him to take the oath.2Any person who refuses to take an oath when required to do so under subsection (1)(b) is guilty of an offence.3A person guilty of an offence under this section is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale or to imprisonment for a period not exceeding three months.471The Assembly shall pay to members of the Assembly such salaries as may from time to time be determined .2The Assembly may pay to members of the Assembly such allowances as may from time to time be determined .2AThe Assembly may make provision—adetermining the salaries or allowances payable to members of the Assembly under this section, orbproviding for those salaries or allowances to be determined by a person other than the Assembly in accordance with the provision.2BDifferent provision may be made for different cases (for example, provision for higher salaries to be payable to Ministers or other office holders).3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Provision under subsection (2A) must ensure that, if a salary is payable to a member of the Assembly (“M”) as a member of the House of Lords or as a member of the European Parliament—aif M does not hold an office within subsection (9A), no salary is payable to M under this section;bif M holds an office within subsection (9A), the salary which would otherwise be payable to M under this section is reduced by the appropriate amount.4AThe appropriate amount is the amount of the salary payable under this section to members of the Assembly generally.5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Standing orders must include provision for the publication of every determination of salaries or allowances by provision under subsection (2A)(a) .8AProvision under subsection (2A)(b) must include provision for the publication of every determination of salaries or allowances under that provision.9For the purposes of this section—aa person’s membership of the Assembly begins on the day on which he takes his seat in accordance with standing orders; andba person’s holding of an office within subsection (9A) begins on the day on which he takes up office.9AAn office is within this subsection if the salary payable under this section to a member of the Assembly holding the office is higher than the salary payable under this section to members of the Assembly generally.10For the purposes of this section, a person who is a member of the Assembly immediately before the Assembly is dissolved shall be treated—aif he continues to hold office as a Minister or junior Minister, as Presiding Officer or deputy or as a member of the Northern Ireland Assembly Commission , as if he were a member of the Assembly until the end of the day on which he ceases to hold the office; andbif he does not fall within paragraph (a) but is nominated as a candidate at the subsequent general election, as if he were a member of the Assembly until the end of the day of the poll for that election.10AThe provision which may be made by the Assembly for the purposes of this section includes provision—aby a resolution of the Assembly conferring functions on the Northern Ireland Assembly Commission, orbby an Act of the Assembly (which may include provision establishing an office or body, provision conferring functions on an office-holder or body and ancillary provision).11Any expenditure incurred by the Assembly under this section shall be defrayed out of money appropriated by Act of the Assembly.47A1If, in relation to the salary payable under section 47 to a Minister or junior Minister, the Assembly resolves that the whole or a specified part of the salary payable for a specified period shall not be payable—abecause he is not committed to non-violence and exclusively peaceful and democratic means, orbbecause of any failure of his to observe any other terms of the pledge of office,the salary payable to him under that section shall be reduced accordingly.2If, in relation to the salaries payable under section 47 to members of the Assembly who are members of a particular political party, the Assembly resolves that the whole or a specified part of the salaries payable for a specified period shall not be payable—abecause that party is not committed to non-violence and exclusively peaceful and democratic means, orbbecause it is not committed to such of its members as are or might become Ministers or junior Ministers observing the other terms of the pledge of office,the salaries payable to them under that section shall be reduced accordingly.3The Assembly may, before the end of the period by reference to which a reduction under subsection (1) or (2) falls to be made, by resolution extend that period.4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5The period by reference to which a reduction under subsection (1) or (2) falls to be made shall come to an end if the Assembly—ais dissolved; orbresolves to bring the reduction to an end.6A motion for a resolution under this section shall not be moved unless—ait is supported by at least 30 members of the Assembly;bit is moved by the First Minister and the deputy First Minister acting jointly; orcit is moved by the Presiding Officer in pursuance of a notice under subsection (7).7If the Secretary of State is of the opinion that the Assembly ought to consider a resolution under this section, he shall serve a notice on the Presiding Officer requiring him to move a motion for such a resolution.8In forming an opinion under subsection (7), the Secretary of State shall in particular take into account the matters listed in section 30(7).9A resolution under this section shall not be passed without cross-community support.10In this section a reference to—athe period by reference to which a reduction under subsection (1) or (2) falls to be made, ...b. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .is, where the period has been extended, a reference to the period as extended.47B1This section applies if—athe Monitoring Commission has, or members of that Commission have under the agreement establishing it, made a report containing a recommendation about steps the Assembly might consider taking;bthe taking of those steps by the Assembly requires the passing by it of a resolution under section 47A(1), (2), (3) or (4) in relation to a Minister, junior Minister or political party; andcthe first motion for a resolution under that provision in relation to the Minister, junior Minister or political party concerned that is put to the vote after the making of the report does not attract cross-community support.2Where this section applies because of the failure of a motion for a resolution under section 47A(1), the Secretary of State may, in relation to the salary payable under section 47 to the Minister or junior Minister concerned, by direction provide that the whole or a specified part of the salary payable for a specified period shall not be payable (subject to subsection (4)).3Where this section applies because of—athe failure of a motion for a resolution under section 47A(3) to extend a period by reference to which a reduction under section 47A(1) falls to be made, orbthe failure of a motion for a resolution under section 47A(4) to extend a period by reference to which provision for non-payability under subsection (2) applies,the Secretary of State may, before the end of that period, by direction extend that period (subject to subsection (4)).4The Secretary of State may exercise the power under subsection (2) or (3) only if he is satisfied that the Minister or junior Minister concerned—ais not committed to non-violence and exclusively peaceful and democratic means; orbhas failed to observe any other terms of the pledge of office.5Where this section applies because of the failure of a motion for a resolution under section 47A(2), the Secretary of State may, in relation to the salaries payable under section 47 to members of the Assembly who are members of the political party concerned, by direction provide that the whole or a specified part of the salaries payable for a specified period shall not be payable (subject to subsection (7)).6Where this section applies because of—athe failure of a motion for a resolution under section 47A(3) to extend a period by reference to which a reduction under section 47A(2) falls to be made, orbthe failure of a motion for a resolution under section 47A(4) to extend a period by reference to which provision for non-payability under subsection (5) applies,the Secretary of State may, before the end of that period, by direction extend that period (subject to subsection (7)).7The Secretary of State may exercise the power under subsection (5) or (6) only if he is satisfied that the political party concerned—ais not committed to non-violence and exclusively peaceful and democratic means; orbis not committed to such of its members as are or might become Ministers or junior Ministers observing the other terms of the pledge of office.8The period by reference to which provision for non-payability under subsection (2) or (5) applies shall come to an end if—athe Secretary of State by direction so provides; orbthe Assembly is dissolved.9In subsection (1)(a) “the Monitoring Commission” means the Commission mentioned in section 1 of the Northern Ireland (Monitoring Commission etc.) Act 2003.10In this section a reference to—athe period by reference to which provision for non-payability under subsection (2) or (5) applies, orbthe period by reference to which a reduction under section 47A(1) or (2) falls to be made,is, where the period has been extended, a reference to the period as extended.47C1A period specified under section 47A(1) or (2) ...—ashall begin no earlier than the end of the day when the resolution or direction specifying it is passed or given;bshall begin no later than the end of the period of one month beginning with that day; andcshall not be longer than 12 months.2The power under section 47A(3) ... to extend a period is a power to extend it until the end of such period of not more than 12 months beginning with the date of the resolution, ..., by which the power is exercised as the resolution ... may provide.481The Assembly may make provision for the payment of pensions, gratuities or allowances to, or in respect of, any person who—ahas ceased to be a member of the Assembly; orbhas ceased to hold an office within subsection (1A) but continues to be a member of the Assembly.1AAn office is within this subsection if the salary payable under section 47 to a member of the Assembly holding the office is higher than the salary payable under that section to members of the Assembly generally.2Such provision may, in particular, include provision for—acontributions or payments towards provision for such pensions, gratuities or allowances;bthe establishment and administration (whether by the Commission or otherwise) of one or more pension schemes.2AWhere any salary payable to a person under section 47 is not payable because of section 47A , any provision made under this section for the payment of pensions which has effect in relation to him shall apply as if the salary were payable.3In this section—“the Commission” means the Northern Ireland Assembly Commission;“provision” includes provision—by an Act of the Assembly (which may include provision establishing an office or body, provision conferring functions on an office-holder or body and ancillary provision) ; orby a resolution of the Assembly conferring functions on the Commission.4Any expenditure incurred by the Assembly under this section shall be defrayed out of money appropriated by Act of the Assembly.491Her Majesty may by Order in Council make provision as to—athe form and manner of preparation; andbthe publication,of Letters Patent signed with Her Majesty’s own hand signifying Her Assent to a Bill passed by the Assembly.2If the First Minister and the deputy First Minister acting jointly so direct, impressions with the same device as the Great Seal of Northern Ireland shall be taken in such manner, of such size and on such material as is specified in the direction.3Each such impression—ashall be known as a Wafer Great Seal of Northern Ireland; andbshall be kept in accordance with directions of the First Minister and the deputy First Minister acting jointly.4If a Wafer Great Seal of Northern Ireland has been applied to Letters Patent mentioned in subsection (1), the document has the same validity as if it had passed under the Great Seal of Northern Ireland.501For the purposes of the law of defamation, absolute privilege shall attach to—athe making of a statement in proceedings of the Assembly; andbthe publication of a statement under the Assembly’s authority.2A person is not guilty of contempt of court under the strict liability rule as the publisher of any matter—ain the course of proceedings of the Assembly which relate to a Bill or subordinate legislation; orbto the extent that it consists of a fair and accurate report of such proceedings which is made in good faith.3In this section—“statement” has the same meaning as in the Defamation Act 1996;“the strict liability rule” has the same meaning as in the Contempt of Court Act 1981.51A member of the Assembly may at any time resign his seat by notice in writing to the Presiding Officer.51A1If the Assembly resolves that the whole or a specified part of any financial assistance payable for a specified period under the Financial Assistance for Political Parties Act (Northern Ireland) 2000 to a particular political party shall not be payable—abecause it is not committed to non-violence and exclusively peaceful and democratic means, orbbecause it is not committed to such of its members as are or might become Ministers or junior Ministers observing the other terms of the pledge of office,the financial assistance payable to it under that Act shall be reduced accordingly.2The Assembly may, before the end of the period by reference to which a reduction under subsection (1) falls to be made, by resolution extend that period.3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4The period by reference to which a reduction under subsection (1) falls to be made shall come to an end if the Assembly—ais dissolved; orbresolves to bring the reduction to an end.5A motion for a resolution under this section shall not be moved unless—ait is supported by at least 30 members of the Assembly;bit is moved by the First Minister and the deputy First Minister acting jointly; orcit is moved by the Presiding Officer in pursuance of a notice under subsection (6).6If the Secretary of State is of the opinion that the Assembly ought to consider a resolution under this section, he shall serve a notice on the Presiding Officer requiring him to move a motion for such a resolution.7In forming an opinion under subsection (6), the Secretary of State shall in particular take into account the matters listed in section 30(7).8A resolution under this section shall not be passed without cross-community support.9In this section a reference to—athe period by reference to which a reduction under subsection (1) falls to be made, ...b. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .is, where the period has been extended, a reference to the period as extended.51B1This section applies if—athe Monitoring Commission has, or members of that Commission have under the agreement establishing it, made a report containing a recommendation about steps the Assembly might consider taking;bthe taking of those steps by the Assembly requires the passing by it of a resolution under section 51A(1), (2) or (3) in relation to a political party; andcthe first motion for a resolution under that provision in relation to the political party concerned that is put to the vote after the making of the report does not attract cross-community support.2Where this section applies because of the failure of a motion for a resolution under section 51A(1), the Secretary of State may by direction provide that the whole or a specified part of any financial assistance payable for a specified period under the Financial Assistance for Political Parties Act (Northern Ireland) 2000 to the political party concerned shall not be payable (subject to subsection (5)).3Where this section applies because of the failure of a motion for a resolution under section 51A(2) to extend the period by reference to which a reduction under section 51A(1) falls to be made, the Secretary of State may, before the end of that period, by direction extend that period (subject to subsection (5)).4Where this section applies because of the failure of a motion for a resolution under section 51A(3) to extend the period by reference to which provision for non-payability under subsection (2) applies, the Secretary of State may, before the end of that period, by direction extend that period (subject to subsection (5)).5The Secretary of State may exercise the power under subsection (2), (3) or (4) only if he is satisfied that the political party concerned—ais not committed to non-violence and exclusively peaceful and democratic means; orbis not committed to such of its members as are or might become Ministers or junior Ministers observing the other terms of the pledge of office.6The period by reference to which provision for non-payability under subsection (2) applies shall come to an end if—athe Secretary of State by direction so provides; orbthe Assembly is dissolved.7In subsection (1)(a) “the Monitoring Commission” means the Commission mentioned in section 1 of the Northern Ireland (Monitoring Commission etc.) Act 2003.8In this section a reference to—athe period by reference to which provision for non-payability under subsection (2) applies, orbthe period by reference to which a reduction under section 51A(1) falls to be made,is, where the period has been extended, a reference to the period as extended.51C1A period specified under section 51A(1)...—ashall begin no earlier than the end of the day when the resolution or direction specifying it is passed or given;bshall begin no later than the end of the financial year in which that day falls; andcshall not be longer than 12 months.2The power under section 51A(2) ... to extend a period is a power to extend it until the end of such period of not more than 12 months beginning with the date of the resolution, ..., by which the power is exercised as the resolution ... may provide.51D1This section applies to the following resolutions of the Assembly—aa resolution censuring a Minister or junior Minister—ibecause he is not committed to non-violence and exclusively peaceful and democratic means; oriibecause of any failure of his to observe any other terms of the pledge of office;ba resolution censuring a political party—ibecause it is not committed to non-violence and exclusively peaceful and democratic means; oriibecause it is not committed to such of its members as are or might become Ministers or junior Ministers observing the other terms of the pledge of office.2A motion for a resolution to which this section applies shall not be moved unless—ait is supported by at least 30 members of the Assembly;bit is moved by the First Minister and the deputy First Minister acting jointly; orcit is moved by the Presiding Officer in pursuance of a notice under subsection (3).3If the Secretary of State is of the opinion that the Assembly ought to consider a resolution to which this section applies, he shall serve a notice on the Presiding Officer requiring him to move a motion for such a resolution.4In forming an opinion under subsection (3), the Secretary of State shall in particular take into account the matters listed in section 30(7).5A resolution to which this section applies shall not be passed without cross-community support.Part V52. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52A1The First Minister and the deputy First Minister acting jointly shall, as far in advance of each meeting of the North-South Ministerial Council or the British-Irish Council as is reasonably practicable, give to the Executive Committee and to the Assembly the following information in relation to the meeting—athe date;bthe agenda; andc(once determined under this section) the names of the Ministers or junior Ministers who are to attend the meeting.2Each Minister or junior Minister who has responsibility (whether or not with another Minister or junior Minister) in relation to any matter included in the agenda for a meeting of either Council (“appropriate Minister”) shall be entitled—ato attend the meeting; andbto participate (see section 52C) in the meeting so far as it relates to that matter.3An appropriate Minister may nominate another Minister or junior Minister—ato attend the meeting in place of the appropriate Minister; andbto participate in the meeting so far as it relates to matters for which the appropriate Minister has responsibility,but a person may not be nominated under this subsection without his consent.4Each appropriate Minister shall notify the First Minister and the deputy First Minister, as soon as reasonably practicable and in any event no later than 10 days before the date of the meeting, that—ahe intends to attend the meeting;bhe does not intend to attend the meeting but has nominated another person under subsection (3) to attend in his place; orche does not intend to attend the meeting and he does not intend, or has not been able, to make such a nomination,and a notification under paragraph (b) shall include the name of the person nominated.5If the appropriate Minister gives a notification under subsection (4)(c) (or if the First Minister and the deputy First Minister receive no notification from him under subsection (4)), the First Minister and the deputy First Minister acting jointly shall nominate a Minister or junior Minister—ato attend the meeting in place of the appropriate Minister; andbto participate in the meeting so far as it relates to matters for which the appropriate Minister has responsibility.6In relation to a matter for which the First Minister and the deputy First Minister are the appropriate Ministers—athe notification to be made by each of them under subsection (4) shall be made to the other; andbif either of them (“A”) gives a notification under subsection (4)(c) (or if the other (“B”) receives no notification from A under subsection (4)), B (acting alone) shall make the nomination under subsection (5) in relation to A.7The First Minister and the deputy First Minister acting jointly shall make such nominations (or further nominations) of Ministers and junior Ministers (including where appropriate alternative nominations) as they consider necessary to ensure such cross-community participation in either Council as is required by the Belfast Agreement.8Subsection (9) applies in relation to any matter included in the agenda for a meeting of either Council if—athe First Minister and the deputy First Minister are not the appropriate Ministers in relation to the matter; butbthe matter is one that ought, by virtue of section 20(3) or (4), to be considered by the Executive Committee.9The First Minister and the deputy First Minister acting jointly shall also be entitled—ato attend the meeting; andbto participate in the meeting so far as it relates to that matter.10In this section “day” does not include a Saturday, a Sunday, Christmas Day, Good Friday and any day which is a bank holiday in Northern Ireland.52B1It shall be a Ministerial responsibility of—aeach appropriate Minister; orbif a Minister or junior Minister is nominated under section 52A(3) or (5) to attend a meeting of the North-South Ministerial Council or the British-Irish Council in place of an appropriate Minister, that Minister or junior Minister,to participate in the meeting so far as it relates to matters for which the appropriate Minister has responsibility.2It shall be a Ministerial responsibility of a Minister or junior Minister nominated to attend a meeting of either Council under section 52A(7) to participate in the meeting so far as specified in the nomination.3Each appropriate Minister shall give to—aa person nominated under section 52A(3) or (5) to attend a meeting of either Council in his place; orba person nominated under section 52A(7) to participate in a meeting of either Council so far as specified in the nomination,such information as may be necessary to enable the person's full participation in the meeting.4But if the appropriate Minister does not give sufficient information under subsection (3) to enable the person's full participation in the meeting—athe First Minister and the deputy First Minister acting jointly may request the necessary information; andbif they do so, the appropriate Minister must give that information to the person nominated.5A person nominated under section 52A(3) or (5) may enter into agreements or arrangements in respect of matters for which the appropriate Minister is (or the appropriate Ministers are) responsible.6Without prejudice to the operation of section 24, a Minister or junior Minister attending a meeting of either Council by virtue of any provision of section 52A or this section shall act in accordance with any decisions of the Assembly or the Executive Committee (by virtue of section 20) which are relevant to his participation in the Council concerned.7In this section “appropriate Minister”, in relation to a meeting of the North-South Ministerial Council or the British-Irish Council, has the same meaning as in section 52A.52C1If any question arises under section 52A or 52B as to which Minister or junior Minister has responsibility for any matter, the First Minister and the deputy First Minister acting jointly shall determine that question.2A Minister or junior Minister who participates in a meeting of either the North-South Ministerial Council or the British-Irish Council by virtue of any provision of section 52A or 52B shall, as soon as reasonably practicable after the meeting, make a report—ato the Executive Committee; andbto the Assembly.3A report under subsection (2)(b) shall be made orally unless standing orders authorise it to be made in writing.4The Northern Ireland contributions towards the expenses of the Councils shall be defrayed as expenses of the Office of the First Minister and deputy First Minister.5In sections 52A and 52B and this section “participate” shall be construed—ain relation to the North-South Ministerial Council, in accordance with paragraphs 5 and 6 of Strand Two of the Belfast Agreement;bin relation to the British-Irish Council, in accordance with the first paragraph 5 of Strand Three of that Agreement.531This section applies to any agreement or arrangement entered into by a Minister or junior Minister participating, by reason of any provision of section 52A or 52B, in a meeting of the North-South Ministerial Council or the British-Irish Council.2Provision may be made by Act of the Assembly for giving effect to any agreement or arrangement to which this section applies, including provision—afor transferring to any body designated by or constituted under the agreement or arrangement any functions which would otherwise be exercisable by any Minister or Northern Ireland department;bfor transferring to a Minister or Northern Ireland department any functions which would otherwise be exercisable by any authority outside Northern Ireland.3Subsection (2) has effect notwithstanding anything in subsection (2)(a) of section 6; but it does not affect—athe operation of subsection (2)(b) to (f) of that section; orbthe operation of section 7A, 8 or 15 in relation to the enactment of any Act of the Assembly.4No agreement or arrangement to which this section applies entered into for the establishment after the appointed day of an implementation body shall come into operation without the approval of the Assembly.5In subsection (4) “implementation body” means a body for implementing, on the basis mentioned in paragraph 11 of Strand Two of the Belfast Agreement, policies agreed in the North-South Ministerial Council.541This section applies where excepted or reserved matters relating to Northern Ireland are to be discussed at a meeting of the British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference.2The First Minister and the deputy First Minister acting jointly shall ensure that there is such cross-community attendance by Ministers and junior Ministers at the meeting as is required by the Belfast Agreement.551The Secretary of State may make an order about any body—awhich he considers to be an implementation body; andbwhich is, or is to be, established on or before the appointed day.2An order under this section may make any such provision as may be made (after the appointed day) by Act of the Assembly and may in particular—aconfer on the body the legal capacities of a body corporate;bconfer on the body any function which the Secretary of State considers necessary or expedient for the purpose for which it is, or is to be, established;cconfer on a Northern Ireland department power to make grants to the body out of money appropriated by Act of the Assembly;dmake provision as to the accounting and audit arrangements which are to apply in relation to the body; andemake consequential or supplementary provisions, including provisions amending or repealing any Northern Ireland legislation, or any instrument made under such legislation.3In this section “implementation body” means a body for implementing, on the basis mentioned in paragraph 11 of Strand Two of the Belfast Agreement, policies agreed in the North-South Ministerial Council.561The First Minister and the deputy First Minister acting jointly shall make arrangements for obtaining from the Forum its views on social, economic and cultural matters.2The arrangements so made shall not take effect until after they have been approved by the Assembly.3The expenses of the Forum shall be defrayed as expenses of the Department of Finance and Personnel.4In this section “the Forum” means the consultative Civic Forum established in pursuance of paragraph 34 of Strand One of the Belfast Agreement by the First Minister and the deputy First Minister acting jointly.PART 5A56ASchedule 6A (EU Withdrawal: democratic consent process) has effect.56BSchedule 6B (EU Withdrawal: Windsor Framework democratic scrutiny) has effect.Part VI571The Consolidated Fund of Northern Ireland shall continue to exist.2Sums forming part of the Fund—ashall be appropriated to the public service of Northern Ireland by Act of the Assembly; andbshall not be applied for any purpose for which they are not appropriated.3Subsection (2) is subject to section 59 and to any provision which charges sums on the Fund and is made—aby or under an Act of Parliament; orbby an Act of the Assembly or other Northern Ireland legislation.58The Secretary of State shall from time to time make payments into the Consolidated Fund of Northern Ireland out of money provided by Parliament of such amounts as he may determine.591If an Act is not passed at least three working days before the end of a financial year (“year 1”) authorising the issue out of the Consolidated Fund of Northern Ireland of sums for the service of the next financial year (“year 2”)—athe authorised officer of the Department of Finance and Personnel may, subject to any Act subsequently passed, authorise the issue of sums out of that Fund for the service of year 2; andbthe sums so issued shall be appropriated for such services and purposes as the officer may direct.2The aggregate of the sums issued under subsection (1) for the service of year 2 shall not exceed 75 per cent of the total amount appropriated by Act for the service of year 1.3If an Act is not passed before the end of July in any financial year authorising the issue out of the Consolidated Fund of Northern Ireland of sums for the service of the year—athe authorised officer of the Department of Finance and Personnel may, subject to any Act subsequently passed, authorise the issue of sums out of that Fund for the service of the year; andbthe sums so issued shall be appropriated for such services and purposes as the officer may direct.4The aggregate of the sums issued under subsection (3), and (where applicable) the sums issued under subsection (1), for the service of any financial year shall not exceed 95 per cent of the total amount appropriated by Act for the service of the preceding financial year.5In this section—“Act” means an Act of the Assembly or, in relation to any time before the appointed day, an Order in Council under Schedule 1 to the Northern Ireland Act 1974;“authorised officer”, in relation to the Department of Finance and Personnel, means the Permanent Secretary or such other officer as may be nominated by him for the purpose.601In so far as such provision has not been made, an Act of the Assembly or other Northern Ireland legislation shall make provision—afor proper accounts to be prepared by the Northern Ireland departments, and by other persons to whom sums are paid directly out of the Consolidated Fund of Northern Ireland, of their expenditure and receipts;bfor the Department of Finance and Personnel to prepare an account of payments into and out of the Fund;cfor the Comptroller and Auditor General for Northern Ireland to exercise, or ensure the exercise by other persons of, the functions mentioned in subsection (2);dfor access by persons exercising those functions to such documents as they may reasonably require;efor members of the Northern Ireland Civil Service designated for the purpose to be answerable to the Assembly in respect of the expenditure and receipts of each of the Northern Ireland departments; andffor the publication of accounts prepared in pursuance of paragraphs (a) and (b), and of reports on such accounts, and for the laying of such accounts and reports before the Assembly.2The functions referred to in subsection (1)(c) are—aissuing credits for the payment of sums out of the Fund;bexamining accounts prepared in pursuance of subsection (1)(a) and (b) (which includes determining whether sums paid out of the Fund have been paid out and applied in accordance with section 57), and certifying and reporting on them;ccarrying out examinations into the economy, efficiency and effectiveness with which the Northern Ireland departments have used their resources in discharging their functions; anddcarrying out examinations into the economy, efficiency and effectiveness with which other persons determined under Northern Ireland legislation to whom sums are paid directly out of the Fund have used those sums in discharging their functions.3Standing orders shall make provision for establishing a committee of members of the Assembly to consider accounts, and reports on accounts, laid before the Assembly in pursuance of this section or any other enactment.4Persons (other than the Comptroller and Auditor General for Northern Ireland) charged with the exercise of any function under subsection (2) or other like function conferred by Northern Ireland legislation shall not, in the exercise of that or any ancillary function, be subject to the direction or control of any Minister or Northern Ireland department or of the Assembly.5Subsection (2)(b) does not apply to accounts prepared by the Comptroller and Auditor General for Northern Ireland.611The Secretary of State may advance to the Department of Finance and Personnel sums required for the purpose of—ameeting a temporary excess of sums to be paid out of the Consolidated Fund of Northern Ireland over sums paid into the Fund; orbproviding a working balance in the Fund.2The Treasury may issue to the Secretary of State out of the National Loans Fund any sum which he requires for the making of an advance under this section.3The aggregate at any time outstanding in respect of the principal of sums advanced under this section shall not exceed £250 million.4Sums advanced under this section shall be repaid to the Secretary of State at such times and by such methods, and interest on them shall be paid to him at such rates and at such times, as the Treasury may determine.5Sums received by the Secretary of State under subsection (4) shall be paid into the National Loans Fund.6Amounts required for the repayment of, or the payment of interest on, sums advanced under this section shall be charged on the Consolidated Fund of Northern Ireland.7The Secretary of State may by order, with the consent of the Treasury, substitute for the amount specified in subsection (3) such increased amount as may be specified in the order.621The Secretary of State shall, for each financial year—aprepare, in such form and manner as the Treasury may direct, an account of sums paid and received by him under section 61; andbsend the account to the Comptroller and Auditor General not later than the end of November in the following financial year.2The Comptroller and Auditor General shall—aexamine, certify and report on the account; andblay copies of it and his report before each House of Parliament.631The Assembly may not pass a vote, resolution or Act to which this subsection applies except in pursuance of a recommendation which—ais made by the Minister of Finance and Personnel; andbis signified to the Assembly by him or on his behalf.2Subsection (1) applies to a vote, resolution or Act which—aimposes or increases a charge on the Consolidated Fund of Northern Ireland;bappropriates a sum out of that Fund or increases a sum to be appropriated;creleases or compounds a debt owed to the Crown; ordimposes or increases a tax.3Standing orders shall provide that a vote, resolution or Act which—aappropriates a sum out of the Consolidated Fund of Northern Ireland or increases a sum to be appropriated; orbimposes or increases a tax,shall not be passed without cross-community support.641The Minister of Finance and Personnel shall, before the beginning of each financial year, lay before the Assembly a draft budget, that is to say, a programme of expenditure proposals for that year which has been agreed by the Executive Committee in accordance with paragraph 20 of Strand One of the Belfast Agreement.1AAt least 14 days before laying a draft budget for a financial year, the Minister of Finance and Personnel must lay before the Assembly a statement specifying the amount of UK funding for that year notified to the Minister by the Secretary of State.1BAt the same time as laying a draft budget for a financial year, the Minister of Finance and Personnel must lay before the Assembly a statement showing that the amount of UK funding required by the draft budget does not exceed the amount specified under subsection (1A) for that year.1CSubsection (1D) applies if, after a draft budget for a financial year has been laid before the Assembly, the Secretary of State notifies the Minister of Finance and Personnel that the amount of UK funding for that year has been revised to the amount specified in the notification.1DBefore the end of the period of four months beginning with the day on which the notification under subsection (1C) was given, the Minister of Finance and Personnel must lay before the Assembly a statement specifying the revisions to the expenditure proposals which are required in consequence of the notification.1EThe amount of UK funding required by the expenditure proposals (taking account of the revisions under subsection (1D)) must not exceed the amount specified in the notification under subsection (1C).2The Assembly may, with cross-community support, approve a draft budget laid before them with or without modification.3In this section references to UK funding, in relation to a financial year, are to funding from such sources as are specified in the notification mentioned in subsection (1A) in relation to that year.651The Comptroller and Auditor General for Northern Ireland shall be appointed by Her Majesty on the nomination of the Assembly.2A recommendation shall not be made to Her Majesty for the removal from office of the Comptroller and Auditor General for Northern Ireland unless—athe Assembly so resolves; andbthe resolution is passed with the support of a number of members of the Assembly which equals or exceeds two thirds of the total number of seats in the Assembly.3The Comptroller and Auditor General for Northern Ireland shall not, in the exercise of any of his functions, be subject to the direction or control of any Minister or Northern Ireland department or of the Assembly; but this subsection does not apply in relation to any function conferred on him of preparing accounts.4The accounts of the Consolidated Fund of Northern Ireland shall be audited by the Comptroller and Auditor General for Northern Ireland in accordance with the Exchequer and Audit Act Northern Ireland) 1921.5Subsection (4) is subject to any provision of an Act of the Assembly or other Northern Ireland legislation.6The Assembly shall not have power under Article 4(1) of the Audit (Northern Ireland) Order 1987 to pass at any time a resolution which reduces the salary payable to a person holding the office of Comptroller and Auditor General for Northern Ireland at that time.661Standing orders shall make provision for establishing a committee of members of the Assembly to exercise, in place of the Department of Finance and Personnel, the functions conferred on that Department by Article 6(2) of the Audit (Northern Ireland) Order 1987 (expenses of Northern Ireland Audit Office).2No more than one member of the committee established under subsection (3) of section 60 may be a member of the committee established under this section.3The committee established under this section shall, in discharging its functions, have regard to the advice of the committee established under that subsection and of the Department of Finance and Personnel.671The Treasury may require the Northern Ireland Ministers and departments to provide, within such period as the Treasury may specify, such information, in such form and prepared in such manner, as the Treasury may specify.2If the information is not in their possession or under their control, their duty under subsection (1) is to take all reasonable steps to comply with the requirement.67A1A person must send to the Secretary of State a copy of any minutes, accounts, reports, or other documents, that, during a period in which the Assembly is not functioning, the person lays before the Assembly under a relevant provision.2The Secretary of State must lay before the House of Commons anything received under subsection (1).3In this section “relevant provision” means—asection 10(4), 11(3)(c), 16(4) or 24(2) of the Government Resources and Accounts Act (Northern Ireland) 2001, orbArticle 8 of the Financial Provisions (Northern Ireland) Order 1993 (S.I. 1993/1252 (N.I. 5)).4In this section “period in which the Assembly is not functioning” means a period—abeginning with the first day after the end of the period in which an Assembly must meet if, at the end of that period, the Presiding Officer and deputies are not in post, andbending with the next day on which the Presiding Officer and deputies are in post.5In subsection (4)—aa reference to a Presiding Officer or deputy being in post is a reference to their being in post having been elected under section 39(1) after the day of the poll at which the Assembly referred to in subsection (4)(a) is elected, andba reference to the period in which an Assembly must meet is a reference to the period referred to in section 31(4).Part VII681There shall be a body corporate to be known as the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission.2The Commission shall consist of a Chief Commissioner and other Commissioners appointed by the Secretary of State.3In making appointments under this section, the Secretary of State shall as far as practicable secure that the Commissioners, as a group, are representative of the community in Northern Ireland.4Schedule 7 (which makes supplementary provision about the Commission) shall have effect.691The Commission shall keep under review the adequacy and effectiveness in Northern Ireland of law and practice relating to the protection of human rights.2The Commission shall, before the end of the period of two years beginning with the commencement of this section, make to the Secretary of State such recommendations as it thinks fit for improving—aits effectiveness;bthe adequacy and effectiveness of the functions conferred on it by this Part; andcthe adequacy and effectiveness of the provisions of this Part relating to it.3The Commission shall advise the Secretary of State and the Executive Committee of the Assembly of legislative and other measures which ought to be taken to protect human rights—aas soon as reasonably practicable after receipt of a general or specific request for advice; andbon such other occasions as the Commission thinks appropriate.4The Commission shall advise the Assembly whether a Bill is compatible with human rights—aas soon as reasonably practicable after receipt of a request for advice; andbon such other occasions as the Commission thinks appropriate.5The Commission may—agive assistance to individuals in accordance with section 70; andbbring proceedings involving law or practice relating to the protection of human rights.6The Commission shall promote understanding and awareness of the importance of human rights in Northern Ireland; and for this purpose it may undertake, commission or provide financial or other assistance for—aresearch; andbeducational activities.7The Secretary of State shall request the Commission to provide advice of the kind referred to in paragraph 4 of the Human Rights section of the Belfast Agreement.8AThe Commission shall publish a report of its findings on an investigation.8For the purpose of exercising its functions under this section the Commission may conduct such investigations as it considers necessary or expedient.9The Commission may decide to publish its advice and the outcome of its research . . . .10The Commission shall do all that it can to ensure the establishment of the committee referred to in paragraph 10 of that section of that Agreement.10AFor functions of the Commission in relation to Article 2(1) of the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland in the EU withdrawal agreement (rights of individuals), see sections 78A to 78E.11In this section—aa reference to the Assembly includes a reference to a committee of the Assembly;b“human rights” includes the Convention rights.69A1For the purpose of an investigation under section 69(8) the Commission may by notice in writing require a person—ato provide information in his possession,bto produce documents in his possession, orcto give oral evidence.2A notice may include provision about—athe form of information, documents or evidence;btiming.3A notice—amay not require a person to provide information that he is prohibited from disclosing by virtue of an enactment,bmay not require a person to do anything that he could not be compelled to do in proceedings before the High Court, andcmay not require a person to attend at a place unless the Commission undertakes to pay the expenses of his journey.4The Commission may issue a notice under subsection (1) only if it has—aconsidered whether the matter to which the notice relates has already been sufficiently investigated by another person, andbconcluded that it has not.5The recipient of a notice may apply to a county court to have the notice cancelled on the grounds that the requirement imposed by the notice—ais unnecessary having regard to the purpose of the investigation to which the notice relates,bcontravenes subsection (4) or section 69D, orcis otherwise unreasonable.6Subsection (7) applies where the Commission thinks that a person—ahas failed without reasonable excuse to comply with a notice, orbis likely to fail without reasonable excuse to comply with a notice.7The Commission may apply to a county court for an order requiring a person to take such steps as may be specified in the order to comply with the notice.8A person commits an offence if without reasonable excuse he—afails to comply with a notice,bfails to comply with an order under subsection (7),cfalsifies anything provided or produced in accordance with a notice or order, ordmakes a false statement in giving oral evidence in accordance with a notice.9A person who is guilty of an offence under subsection (8) shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale.10A notice under this section may not require the Public Prosecution Service for Northern Ireland to supply documents or evidence about a decision whether or not to institute or continue criminal proceedings.69B1Where a person is given a notice under section 69A(1) he shall disregard it, and notify the Commission that he is disregarding it, in so far as he thinks it would require him—ato disclose sensitive information within the meaning of paragraph 5 of Schedule 1 to the Justice and Security Act 2013 (Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament),bto disclose information which might lead to the identification of an employee or agent of an intelligence service (other than one whose identity is already known to the Commission),cto disclose information which might provide details of processes used in recruiting, selecting or training employees or agents of an intelligence service,dto disclose information which might provide details of, or cannot practicably be separated from, information falling within any of paragraphs (a) to (c),eto make a disclosure of information relating to an intelligence service which would prejudice the interests of national security, orfto make a disclosure of information relating to the Police Service of Northern Ireland which would prejudice the interests of national security.2Where in response to a notice under section 69A(1) a person gives a notice to the Commission under subsection (1) above—asection 69A(7) and (8) shall not apply in relation to that part of the notice under section 69A(1) to which the notice under subsection (1) above relates,bthe Commission may apply to the tribunal established by section 65 of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (c. 23) for an order requiring the person to take such steps as may be specified in the order to comply with the notice,cthe following provisions of that Act shall apply in relation to proceedings under this subsection as they apply in relation to proceedings under that Act (with any necessary modifications)—isection 67(7), (8) and (10) to (12) (determination),iisection 68 (procedure), andiiisection 69 (rules), anddthe tribunal shall determine proceedings under this subsection by considering the opinion of the person who gave the notice under subsection (1) above in accordance with the principles that would be applied by a court on an application for judicial review of the giving of the notice.3Where the Commission receives information or documents from or relating to an intelligence service in response to a notice under section 69A(1), the Commission shall store and use the information or documents in accordance with any arrangements specified by the Secretary of State.4The recipient of a notice under section 69A(1) may apply to the High Court to have the notice cancelled on the grounds that the requirement imposed by the notice is undesirable for reasons of national security, other than for the reason that it would require a disclosure of a kind to which subsection (1) above applies.5An investigation under section 69(8) may not consider—awhether an intelligence service has acted (or is acting) in a way which is incompatible with a person's human rights, orbother matters concerning human rights in relation to an intelligence service.6In this section “intelligence service” means—athe Security Service,bthe Secret Intelligence Service, andcthe Government Communications Headquarters.69C1For the purpose of an investigation under section 69(8) a person authorised in writing by the Commission may enter a specified place of detention in Northern Ireland on one or more occasions during a specified period.2In subsection (1) “specified” means specified in the terms of reference of the investigation.3In subsection (1) “place of detention” means—aa prison specified in the Schedule to the Prisons and Young Offenders Centres Rules (Northern Ireland) 1995,ba place used for the purpose of detaining arrested persons in a police station designated under Article 36 of the Police and Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 (S.I. 1989/1341 (N.I. 12)),ca place designated under paragraph 1 of Schedule 8 to the Terrorism Act 2000 (c. 11) (detention),din a building where a court sits, a place used for the purpose of detaining arrested persons,ea juvenile justice centre provided under Article 51 of the Criminal Justice (Children) (Northern Ireland) Order 1998 (S.I. 1998/1504 (N.I. 9)),fthe secure accommodation in Bangor provided and used in accordance with Article 44 of the Children (Northern Ireland) Order 1995 (S.I. 1995/755 (N.I. 2)),ga removal centre, a short-term holding facility or pre-departure accommodation within the meaning of section 147 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 (c. 33), andhany accommodation (including accommodation in a hospital) provided for the purpose of detention under the Mental Health (Northern Ireland) Order 1986 (S.I. 1986/595 (N.I. 4)).4The Commission may specify a place of detention in the terms of reference of an investigation only if it has—aconsidered whether the matter in respect of which the place is specified has already been sufficiently investigated by another person, andbconcluded that it has not.5The power under subsection (1) may not be exercised—aduring the period of 15 days beginning with that on which copies of the terms of reference of the investigation are provided in accordance with section 69D(1)(b), orbwhile an application under subsection (6), made during that period, has not yet been determined.6A county court may, on the application of a person who appears to the court to be responsible for a place of detention specified in terms of reference—aorder that the power under subsection (1) may not be used to enter the place of detention;bimpose restrictions on the exercise of the power in relation to the place of detention;crequire the Commission to amend the terms of reference.7An order may be made under subsection (6) only if the court thinks that—aaccess to the place of detention is unnecessary having regard to the purpose of the investigation,bit would be unreasonable to allow the Commission access to the place of detention, orcthe Commission has failed to comply with subsection (4) or section 69D.8In considering whether to make an order under subsection (6), and in considering the terms of an order under subsection (6)(b), the court shall have regard, in particular, to the likely impact of the use of the power under subsection (1) on the operation of the place of detention.9If a person obstructs the Commission in the exercise of the power under subsection (1) the Commission may apply to a county court for an order requiring the person not to obstruct the Commission.10A person commits an offence if without reasonable excuse he fails to comply with an order under subsection (9).11A person who is guilty of an offence under subsection (10) shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale.12The Secretary of State may by order amend subsection (3).69D1A power under section 69A(1) or 69C(1) may be used in relation to an investigation only if the Commission has—aprepared terms of reference for the investigation in advance, andbsent a copy of the terms of reference to—iany person identified in them,iia person responsible for any place of detention specified in them, andiiiany other person whom the Commission thinks may be affected by the investigation.2Terms of reference must specify a period within which the investigation must be concluded.3Subsection (2) does not prevent the Commission from commencing (in accordance with this Part) a new investigation of matters arising out of, or incompletely considered in, an earlier investigation.701This section applies to—aproceedings involving law or practice relating to the protection of human rights which a person in Northern Ireland has commenced, or wishes to commence; orbproceedings in the course of which such a person relies, or wishes to rely, on such law or practice.2Where the person applies to the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission for assistance in relation to proceedings to which this section applies, the Commission may grant the application on any of the following grounds—athat the case raises a question of principle;bthat it would be unreasonable to expect the person to deal with the case without assistance because of its complexity, or because of the person’s position in relation to another person involved, or for some other reason;cthat there are other special circumstances which make it appropriate for the Commission to provide assistance.3Where the Commission grants an application under subsection (2) it may—aprovide, or arrange for the provision of, legal advice;barrange for the provision of legal representation;cprovide any other assistance which it thinks appropriate.4Arrangements made by the Commission for the provision of assistance to a person may include provision for recovery of expenses from the person in 00certain circumstances.711Nothing in section 6(2)(c) or 24(1)(a) shall enable a person—ato bring any proceedings in a court or tribunal on the ground that any legislation or act is incompatible with the Convention rights; orbto rely on any of the Convention rights in any such proceedings,unless he would be a victim for the purposes of article 34 of the Convention if proceedings in respect of the legislation or act were brought in the European Court of Human Rights.2Subsection (1) does not apply to the Attorney General, the Advocate General for Northern Ireland, the Attorney General for Northern Ireland, the Advocate General for Scotland or the Lord Advocate.2ASubsection (1) does not apply to the Commission.2BIn relation to the Commission's instituting, or intervening in, proceedings which rely on section 7(1)(b) of the Human Rights Act 1998—athe Commission need not be a victim or potential victim of the unlawful act to which the proceedings relate,bsection 7(3) and (4) of the Human Rights Act 1998 (c. 42) (breach of Convention rights: sufficient interest, &c.) shall not apply,cthe Commission may act only if there is or would be one or more victims of the unlawful act, anddno award of damages may be made to the Commission (whether or not the exception in section 8(3) of that Act applies).2CFor the purposes of subsection (2B)—a. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ban expression used in subsection (2B) and in section 7 of the Human Rights Act 1998 has the same meaning in subsection (2B) as in section 7.3Section 6(2)(c)—adoes not apply to a provision of an Act of the Assembly if the passing of the Act is, by virtue of subsection (2) of section 6 of the Human Rights Act 1998, not unlawful under subsection (1) of that section; andbdoes not enable a court or tribunal to award in respect of the passing of an Act of the Assembly any damages which it could not award on finding the passing of the Act unlawful under that subsection.4Section 24(1)(a)—adoes not apply to an act which, by virtue of subsection (2) of section 6 of the Human Rights Act 1998, is not unlawful under subsection (1) of that section; andbdoes not enable a court or tribunal to award in respect of an act any damages which it could not award on finding the act unlawful under that subsection.5In this section “the Convention” has the same meaning as in the Human Rights Act 1998.72. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .731There shall be a body corporate to be known as the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland.2The Commission shall consist of not less than 14 nor more than 20 Commissioners appointed by the Secretary of State.3The Secretary of State shall appoint—aone Commissioner as Chief Commissioner; andbat least one Commissioner as Deputy Chief Commissioner.4In making appointments under this section, the Secretary of State shall as far as practicable secure that the Commissioners, as a group, are representative of the community in Northern Ireland.5Schedule 8 (which makes supplementary provision about the Commission) shall have effect.741The functions exercisable by the bodies listed in subsection (2) shall instead be exercisable by the Equality Commission; and the bodies listed are hereby dissolved.2Those bodies are—athe Fair Employment Commission for Northern Ireland;bthe Equal Opportunities Commission for Northern Ireland;cthe Commission for Racial Equality for Northern Ireland;dthe Northern Ireland Disability Council.3In exercising its functions the Equality Commission shall—aaim to secure an appropriate division of resources between the functions previously exercisable by each of the bodies listed in subsection (2); andbhave regard to advice offered by a consultative council.4In subsection (3) “consultative council” means a group of persons selected by the Commission to advise in relation to the functions previously exercisable by one of the bodies listed in subsection (2) or in relation to the Commission’s functions under Schedule 9.5The Secretary of State may by order make such supplemental, incidental or consequential provision as appears to him to be appropriate as a result of subsections (1) and (2).6In particular, an order may include provision—aamending an enactment;bfor the transfer of rights and liabilities;cfor payments into the Consolidated Fund or to a specified person.7For functions of the Commission in relation to Article 2(1) of the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland in the EU withdrawal agreement (rights of individuals), see sections 78A to 78E.751A public authority shall in carrying out its functions relating to Northern Ireland have due regard to the need to promote equality of opportunity—abetween persons of different religious belief, political opinion, racial group, age, marital status or sexual orientation;bbetween men and women generally;cbetween persons with a disability and persons without;anddbetween persons with dependants and persons without.2Without prejudice to its obligations under subsection (1), a public authority shall in carrying out its functions relating to Northern Ireland have regard to the desirability of promoting good relations between persons of different religious belief, political opinion or racial group.3In this section “public authority” means—aany department, corporation or body listed in Schedule 2 to the Parliamentary Commissioner Act 1967 (departments, corporations and bodies subject to investigation) and designated for the purposes of this section by order made by the Secretary of State;bany authority (other than the Equality Commission, the board of governors of a grant-aided school, the Comptroller and Auditor General, a general health care provider or an independent provider of health and social care) listed in Schedule 3 to the Public Services Ombudsman Act (Northern Ireland) 2016 (listed authorities);bathe Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery;cc... the Chief Constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland and the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland;cdthe Director of Public Prosecutions for Northern Ireland;ce. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .cf. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .dany other person designated for the purposes of this section by order made by the Secretary of State.3AAn order under subsection (3)(a) or (d) may provide that the designated department, corporation, body or other person—ais not subject to, or is only subject to, specified obligations under subsection (1) or (2), orbis not subject to, or is only subject to, specified obligations under subsection (1) or (2)—iwhen exercising a specified function, oriiwhen exercising a specified function in specified circumstances or for specified purposes.3BIn subsection (3A) “specified” means specified in the order.4Schedule 9 (which makes provision for the enforcement of the duties under this section) shall have effect.4AThe references in subsections (1) and (2) and Schedule 9 to the functions of the Director of Public Prosecutions for Northern Ireland do not include any of his functions relating to the prosecution of offences or any of the functions conferred on him by, or in relation to, Part 5 or 8 of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (c. 29) (civil recovery of the proceeds etc. of unlawful conduct, civil recovery investigations and disclosure orders in relation to confiscation investigations) .5In this section—“disability” has the same meaning as in the Disability Discrimination Act 1995; and“racial group” has the same meaning as in the Race Relations (Northern Ireland) Order 1997.761It shall be unlawful for a public authority carrying out functions relating to Northern Ireland to discriminate, or to aid or incite another person to discriminate, against a person or class of person on the ground of religious belief or political opinion.2An act which contravenes this section is actionable in Northern Ireland at the instance of any person adversely affected by it; and the court may—agrant damages;bsubject to subsection (3), grant an injunction restraining the defendant from committing, causing or permitting further contraventions of this section.3Without prejudice to any other power to grant an injunction, a court may grant an injunction under subsection (2) only if satisfied that the defendant—acontravened this section on the occasion complained of and on more than one previous occasion; andbis likely to contravene this section again unless restrained by an injunction.4This section does not apply in relation to any act or omission which is unlawful by virtue of the Fair Employment and Treatment (Northern Ireland) Order 1998, or would be unlawful but for some exception made by virtue of Part VIII of that Order.5Subsection (1) applies to the making, confirmation or approval of subordinate legislation only if—athe legislation contains a provision which discriminates against a person or class of person on the ground of religious belief or political opinion; andbthe provision extends only to the whole or any part of Northern Ireland.6Where it is alleged that subsection (1) applies to the making, confirmation or approval of subordinate legislation, subsection (2) shall not apply but the contravention may be relied upon in legal proceedings relating to the validity of the subordinate legislation.7The following are public authorities for the purposes of this section—aa Minister of the Crown;bany department, corporation or body listed in Schedule 2 to the Parliamentary Commissioner Act 1967 (departments, corporations and bodies subject to investigation);cany authority (other than a Northern Ireland department, the board of governors of a grant-aided school, the Comptroller and Auditor General, a general health care provider or an independent provider of health and social care) listed in Schedule 3 to the Public Services Ombudsman Act (Northern Ireland) 2016 (listed authorities);cathe Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery;ethe Police Service of Northern Ireland, the Police Service of Northern Ireland Reserve and the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland;eathe Director of Public Prosecutions for Northern Ireland;f. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .fa. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .fb. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ga universal service provider (within the meaning of Part 3 of the Postal Services Act 2011 ) so far as carrying out functions in connection with the provision of a universal postal service (within the meaning of that Part ).8This section does not apply to a decision of the Director of Public Prosecutions for Northern Ireland not to institute, or to discontinue, criminal proceedings or, where such a decision has been made, to any act done for the purpose of enabling the decision whether to institute or continue the proceedings to be made or for securing that the proceedings are discontinued.9No injunction may be granted in respect of a contravention of this section by the Director of Public Prosecutions for Northern Ireland unless the court is satisfied that it would not prejudice any decision to institute criminal proceedings or any criminal proceedings.10Where a party to proceedings for a contravention of this section applies for a stay of those proceedings on the ground of prejudice to a decision to institute criminal proceedings, or of prejudice to particular criminal proceedings, the court must grant the stay unless it is satisfied that continuance of the proceedings for the contravention would not result in the prejudice alleged.11The reference in subsection (1) to the functions of the Director of Public Prosecutions for Northern Ireland does not include any of the functions conferred on him by, or in relation to, Part 5 or 8 of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (c. 29) (civil recovery of the proceeds etc. of unlawful conduct, civil recovery investigations and disclosure orders in relation to confiscation investigations).771Subject to subsections (2) and (3), an authority or body to which this section applies may not require a person to take an oath or make a declaration as a condition of—abeing appointed to the authority or body;bacting as a member of the authority or body; orcserving with or being employed by the authority or body.2Subsection (1) shall not prevent a person being required to take an oath, or make a declaration, which is expressly required or authorised by the law in force immediately before this section comes into force.3Subsection (1) shall not prevent a person being required to make a declaration—aof acceptance of office;bthat he is qualified to act, serve or be employed in a capacity; orcthat he is not disqualified from acting, serving or being employed in a capacity.3ASubsection (1) is subject to the requirement in section 40A for a member of the Assembly to give the undertaking set out there.4This section applies to—athe Assembly;bany authority (other than a Northern Ireland department, the board of governors of a grant-aided school, the Comptroller and Auditor General, a general health care provider or an independent provider of health and social care) listed in Schedule 3 to the Public Services Ombudsman Act (Northern Ireland) 2016 (listed authorities).5Subsections (1) to (3) apply with the necessary modifications to a Minister and a Northern Ireland department.6An act which contravenes this section is actionable in Northern Ireland at the instance of any person adversely affected by it; and the court may—agrant damages;bsubject to subsection (7), grant an injunction restraining the defendant from committing, causing or permitting further contraventions of this section.7Without prejudice to any other power to grant an injunction, a court may grant an injunction under subsection (6) only if satisfied that the defendant—acontravened this section on the occasion complained of and on more than one previous occasion; andbis likely to contravene this section again unless restrained by an injunction.8In this section a reference to a declaration includes a reference to any kind of undertaking or affirmation, by whatever name.781The provisions mentioned in subsection (2) (which preclude an investigation when the person aggrieved has or had a remedy by way of proceedings in a court of law) shall not apply to an investigation of a complaint alleging maladministration involving—adiscrimination, or aiding or inciting any person to discriminate, on the ground of religious belief or political opinion; orba requirement in contravention of section 77 to take an oath or make a declaration (within the meaning of that section).2The provisions are—asection 5(2)(b) of the Parliamentary Commissioner Act 1967;bsection 21(1)(b) of the Public Services Ombudsman Act (Northern Ireland) 2016.78A1The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission must monitor the implementation of Article 2(1) of the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland in the EU withdrawal agreement (rights of individuals).2The Commission must report to the Secretary of State and the Executive Office in Northern Ireland on the implementation of Article 2(1)—aas soon as reasonably practicable after receipt of a general or specific request for such a report, andbon such other occasions as the Commission thinks appropriate.3A report under subsection (2) may require the Secretary of State or the Executive Office in Northern Ireland to reply in writing to any recommendations contained in the report, explaining what steps have been taken or are planned in response to the recommendations.4On receiving a report under subsection (2)—athe Secretary of State must lay a copy of it before Parliament, andbthe Executive Office in Northern Ireland must lay a copy of it before the Assembly.5The Commission must advise the Secretary of State and the Executive Committee of the Assembly of legislative and other measures which ought to be taken to implement Article 2(1)—aas soon as reasonably practicable after receipt of a general or specific request for advice, andbon such other occasions as the Commission thinks appropriate.6The Commission must advise the Assembly (or a committee of the Assembly) whether a Bill is compatible with Article 2(1)—aas soon as reasonably practicable after receipt of a request for advice, andbon such other occasions as the Commission thinks appropriate.7The Commission must promote understanding and awareness of the importance of Article 2(1); and for this purpose it may undertake, commission or provide financial or other assistance for—aresearch, andbeducational activities.8The Commission may decide to publish its advice and the outcome of its research.9The Commission may, for the purposes of Article 14(c) of the Protocol, bring any appropriate matters to the attention of the Specialised Committee referred to in that Article.78B1The Equality Commission for Northern Ireland must monitor the implementation of Article 2(1) of the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland in the EU withdrawal agreement.2The Commission must report to the Secretary of State and the Executive Office in Northern Ireland on the implementation of Article 2(1)—aas soon as reasonably practicable after receipt of a general or specific request for such a report, andbon such other occasions as the Commission thinks appropriate.3A report under subsection (2) may require the Secretary of State or the Executive Office in Northern Ireland to reply in writing to any recommendations contained in the report, explaining what steps have been taken or are planned in response to the recommendations.4On receiving a report under subsection (2)—athe Secretary of State must lay a copy of it before Parliament, andbthe Executive Office in Northern Ireland must lay a copy of it before the Assembly.5The Commission must advise the Secretary of State and the Executive Committee of the Assembly of legislative and other measures which ought to be taken to implement Article 2(1)—aas soon as reasonably practicable after receipt of a general or specific request for advice, andbon such other occasions as the Commission thinks appropriate.6The Commission must advise the Assembly (or a Committee of the Assembly) whether a Bill is compatible with Article 2(1)—aas soon as reasonably practicable after receipt of a request for advice, andbon such other occasions as the Commission thinks appropriate.7The Commission must promote understanding and awareness of the importance of Article 2(1); and for this purpose it may undertake, commission or provide financial or other assistance for—aresearch, andbeducational activities.8The Commission may decide to publish its advice and the outcome of its research.9The Commission may, for the purposes of Article 14(c) of the Protocol, bring any appropriate matters to the attention of the Specialised Committee referred to in that Article.78C1The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission or Equality Commission for Northern Ireland may—abring judicial review proceedings in respect of an alleged breach (or potential future breach) of Article 2(1) of the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland in the EU withdrawal agreement;bintervene in legal proceedings, whether for judicial review or otherwise, in so far as they relate to an alleged breach (or potential future breach) of Article 2(1).2Subsection (1)(a) does not create a cause of action.78D1This section applies to proceedings or proposed proceedings by a person in respect of an alleged breach (or potential future breach) of Article 2(1) of the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland in the EU withdrawal agreement.2Where the person applies to the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission, or the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland, for assistance in relation to the proceedings, the Commission may grant the application, so far as it relates to the alleged breach (or potential future breach) of Article 2(1), on any of the following grounds—athat the case raises a question of principle;bthat it would be unreasonable to expect the person to deal with the case without assistance because of its complexity, or because of the person's position in relation to another person involved, or for some other reason;cthat there are other special circumstances which make it appropriate for the Commission to provide assistance.3Where an application under subsection (2) is granted, the Commission in question may—aprovide, or arrange for the provision of, legal advice;barrange for the provision of legal representation;cprovide any other assistance which it thinks appropriate.4Arrangements made under this section for the provision of assistance to a person may include provision for recovery of expenses from the person in certain circumstances.78EThe Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission and the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland may arrange for any of their functions under sections 78A to 78D to be carried out by one of them acting on behalf of the other (or by them acting jointly).Part 7A78F1A public authority must in carrying out functions relating to Northern Ireland have due regard to the national and cultural identity principles.2The “national and cultural identity principles” are—athe principle that everybody in Northern Ireland is free to—ichoose, affirm, maintain and develop their national and cultural identity, andiiexpress and celebrate that identity in a manner that takes account of the sensitivities of those with different national and cultural identities and respects the rule of law, andbthe principle that public authorities should encourage and promote reconciliation, tolerance and meaningful dialogue between those with different national and cultural identities with a view to promoting parity of esteem, mutual respect and understanding, and cooperation.3In this Part, a reference to a person’s national and cultural identity is a reference to a person’s religious belief, political opinion or racial group.4In this section—“public authority” means an authority listed in Schedule 3 to the Public Services Ombudsman Act (Northern Ireland) 2016 (c. 4 (N.I.)), but does not include—a body referred to in note 2 to Schedule 3 but not listed in that Schedule;the Office of Identity and Cultural Expression (see section 78G);“racial group” has the same meaning as in the Race Relations (Northern Ireland) Order 1997.5The First Minister and deputy First Minister acting jointly may by regulations modify this section for the purpose of adding authorities to or removing authorities from the definition of “public authority”.6Regulations under subsection (5) may—aadd an authority only if the provision adding the authority—iwould be within the legislative competence of the Assembly if it were contained in an Act of the Assembly, andiiwould not, if it were contained in a Bill of the Assembly, result in that Bill requiring the consent of the Secretary of State;badd or remove an authority for a particular purpose, or in relation to particular functions;cinclude transitional or supplementary provision.78G1A body corporate to be known as the Office of Identity and Cultural Expression is established.2In this Part “the Office” means the Office of Identity and Cultural Expression.3 Schedule 9A contains provision about the Office.78H1The principal aims of the Office in exercising functions under this section are—ato promote cultural pluralism and respect for diversity in Northern Ireland;bto promote social cohesion and reconciliation between those with different national and cultural identities;cto increase the capacity and resilience of people in Northern Ireland to address issues related to differences in national and cultural identity;dto support, and promote the celebration of, the cultural and linguistic heritage of all people living in Northern Ireland.2The Office must—apromote awareness of the national and cultural identity principles,bmonitor and promote compliance with the duty under section 78F(1), andcreport to the Assembly about compliance with that duty.3In carrying out the functions in subsection (2), the Office may in particular—apublish, and revise, guidance about—ithe duty under section 78F(1), including best practice for complying with that duty, andiiother matters relating to national and cultural identity in Northern Ireland;bundertake, commission or support research into matters relating to national and cultural identity in Northern Ireland (including at the request of the Irish Language Commissioner or the Commissioner for the Ulster Scots and the Ulster British tradition);cprovide, commission or support educational programmes, engagement and training on matters relating to national and cultural identity in Northern Ireland;dprovide grants to persons with aims like those described in subsection (1);ecooperate with persons with aims like those described in subsection (1) (whether or not relating to Northern Ireland).4The First Minister and deputy First Minister acting jointly may direct the Office in relation to the exercise of its functions.78I1The Office may—aestablish a body corporate or other organisation to be known as the Castlereagh Foundation, orbprovide grants for the establishment of such a body or organisation by another person.2A body or other organisation established or funded under subsection (1) must—ahave as its principal objective the funding and support of academic research into identity, including national and cultural identity and shifting patterns of identity, in Northern Ireland, andbbe operationally and financially independent from the Office (though this does not affect the Office’s functions under section 78H).3The Office may dispose of any interest in the Castlereagh Foundation.Part 7B78J1The purpose of this Part is to provide official recognition of the status of the Irish language in Northern Ireland by—aproviding for the appointment of an Irish Language Commissioner,bproviding for the development of standards of best practice relating to the use of the Irish language by public authorities, andcrequiring public authorities to have due regard to such standards.2This is in addition to any other official recognition of the status of the Irish language including, for example, in—asection 28D,bthe North/South Co-operation (Implementation Bodies) (Northern Ireland) Order 1999 (S.I. 1999/859), andcprovision relating to Irish-medium education.3Nothing in this Part affects the status of the English language.78K1The First Minister and deputy First Minister acting jointly must appoint an Irish Language Commissioner.2The person for the time being holding office as Irish Language Commissioner is by that name a corporation sole.3In this Part, “the Commissioner” means the Irish Language Commissioner.4 Schedule 9B contains provision about the Commissioner.78L1The principal aim of the Commissioner in exercising functions under this Part is to enhance and protect the use of the Irish language by public authorities in the provision of services to the public or a section of the public in Northern Ireland.2The Commissioner must—aprepare and publish, in accordance with sections 78M and 78N, standards of best practice relating to the use of the Irish language by public authorities,bmonitor and promote compliance with those standards, andcinvestigate complaints in accordance with section 78P.3The Commissioner may provide advice, support and guidance to public authorities in relation to the use of the Irish language and the standards of best practice.4The First Minister and deputy First Minister acting jointly may direct the Commissioner in relation to the exercise of the Commissioner’s functions.5In this Part, a reference to services is a reference to services whether provided for payment or not.78M1The Commissioner must—aprepare written standards of best practice relating to the use of the Irish language by public authorities in the provision of services to the public or a section of the public in Northern Ireland (“best practice standards”), andbsubmit them to the First Minister and deputy First Minister.2The First Minister and deputy First Minister acting jointly may approve best practice standards submitted under subsection (1) with or without modifications.3The Commissioner must publish best practice standards approved under subsection (2).4In preparing best practice standards, the Commissioner must—ahave due regard to any guidance of the First Minister and deputy First Minister acting jointly, andbconsult such public authorities or other persons as the Commissioner considers appropriate.5Best practice standards—amust state the date or dates from which they are to be applicable, andbmay make different provision for different public authorities or different descriptions of public authority.78N1The Commissioner must, within the period of five years beginning with the day on which best practice standards were last published, review the operation of those standards.2The Commissioner may revise or withdraw best practice standards—afollowing a review under subsection (1), orbat any other time, if the Commissioner considers it necessary or desirable to do so.3The Commissioner must submit any revised best practice standards to the First Minister and deputy First Minister.4Subsections (2) to (5) of section 78M apply to revised best practice standards as they apply to best practice standards prepared under section 78M(1).78O1A public authority must, in providing services to the public or a section of the public in Northern Ireland, have due regard to any published best practice standards.2A public authority must prepare and publish a plan setting out the steps it proposes to take to comply with the duty in subsection (1).3A public authority—amay revise and re-publish the plan if the authority considers it necessary or desirable to do so, andbmust revise and re-publish the plan if relevant revised best practice standards are published in accordance with section 78N.4In preparing or revising a plan under this section, a public authority must consult the Commissioner.78P1 Subsection (2) applies in relation to a complaint to the effect that a public authority has failed to comply with its obligations under section 78O if—athe complaint is made by a person claiming to have been directly affected by the failure,bthe complaint is made in writing to the Commissioner within the period of three months beginning with the day on which the complainant first knew of the matters raised in the complaint, andcthe Commissioner is satisfied that the complainant has notified the public authority of the matters raised in the complaint and the authority has had reasonable opportunity to consider them and respond.2The Commissioner must—ainvestigate the complaint, orbprovide the complainant with a written statement of the Commissioner’s reasons for not investigating the complaint.3If investigating the complaint, the Commissioner must—anotify the complainant and public authority in writing of that fact,bafford the public authority reasonable opportunity to comment on matters raised in the complaint, andcgive the complainant and public authority a report setting out the Commissioner’s findings.4If the Commissioner finds that the public authority failed to comply with its obligations under section 78O, the Commissioner—amay include in the report under subsection (3) recommendations as to how the public authority might remedy its failure and avoid future failures, andbmust lay the report before the Assembly.5An investigation under this section may be carried out in private if the Commissioner considers it appropriate.78Q1In this Part “public authority” means an authority listed in Schedule 3 to the Public Services Ombudsman Act (Northern Ireland) 2016 (c. 4 (N.I.)), but does not include—athe Commissioner;bthe Office of Identity and Cultural Expression;cthe Commissioner for the Ulster Scots and the Ulster British tradition;dthe implementation body to which Part 6 of the North/South Co-operation (Implementation Bodies) (Northern Ireland) Order 1999 (S.I. 1999/859) (language) applies;ea body referred to in note 2 to Schedule 3 but not listed in that Schedule.2The First Minister and deputy First Minister acting jointly may by regulations modify this section for the purpose of adding authorities to or removing authorities from the definition of “public authority”.3Regulations under subsection (2) may—aadd an authority only if the provision adding the authority—iwould be within the legislative competence of the Assembly if it were contained in an Act of the Assembly, andiiwould not, if it were contained in a Bill of the Assembly, result in that Bill requiring the consent of the Secretary of State;badd or remove an authority for a particular purpose, or in relation to specified functions;cinclude transitional or supplementary provision.Part 7C78R1The First Minister and deputy First Minister acting jointly must appoint a Commissioner for the Ulster Scots and the Ulster British tradition.2The person for the time being holding office as the Commissioner for the Ulster Scots and the Ulster British tradition is by that name a corporation sole.3In this Part, “the Commissioner” means the Commissioner for the Ulster Scots and the Ulster British tradition.4 Schedule 9C contains provision about the Commissioner.78S1The principal aim of the Commissioner in exercising functions under this Part is to enhance and develop the language, arts and literature associated with the Ulster Scots and the Ulster British tradition in Northern Ireland (in this Part referred to as “the relevant language, arts and literature”).2The Commissioner must—apromote awareness of Ulster Scots services provided by public authorities to the public or a section of the public in Northern Ireland;bprovide or publish such advice, support and guidance as the Commissioner considers appropriate to public authorities in relation to—ideveloping and encouraging the relevant language, arts and literature (including in relation to facilitating the use of Ulster Scots in the provision of services to the public or a section of the public in Northern Ireland);iithe effect and implementation of the international instruments specified in subsection (3) in relation to the relevant language, arts and literature;cinvestigate complaints in accordance with section 78T.3The specified international instruments are—athe Council of Europe’s Charter for Regional or Minority Languages opened for signature on 5 November 1992,bthe Council of Europe’s Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities opened for signature on 1 February 1995, andcthe Convention on the Rights of the Child adopted by the General Assembly of the United Nations on 20 November 1989,including any protocols which are in force in relation to the United Kingdom, but subject to any reservations, objections or interpretative declarations by the United Kingdom for the time being in force.4In preparing guidance for publication, the Commissioner must consult with such public authorities and other persons as the Commissioner considers appropriate.5The First Minister and deputy First Minister acting jointly may direct the Commissioner in relation to the exercise of the Commissioner’s functions.6In subsection (2)(a), “Ulster Scots services” means services provided in Ulster Scots or likely to be of particular interest to those with an interest in the relevant language, arts and literature.7In this Part, a reference to services is a reference to services whether provided for payment or not.8Nothing in this Part affects the status of the English language.78T1 Subsection (2) applies in relation to a complaint to the effect that a public authority did not have due regard to published facilitation guidance if—athe complaint is made by a person claiming to have been directly affected by the failure,bthe complaint is made in writing to the Commissioner within the period of three months beginning with the day on which the complainant first knew of the matters raised in the complaint, andcthe Commissioner is satisfied that the complainant has notified the public authority of the matters raised in the complaint and the authority has had reasonable opportunity to consider and respond.2The Commissioner must—ainvestigate the complaint, orbprovide the complainant with a written statement of the Commissioner’s reasons for not investigating the complaint.3If investigating the complaint, the Commissioner must—anotify the complainant and public authority in writing of that fact,bafford the public authority reasonable opportunity to comment on matters raised in the complaint, andcgive the complainant and public authority a report setting out the Commissioner’s findings.4If the Commissioner finds that the public authority did not have due regard to published facilitation guidance, the Commissioner—amay include in the report under subsection (3) recommendations as to how the public authority might have better regard to published facilitation guidance, andbmay lay the report before the Assembly.5An investigation under this section may be carried out in private if the Commissioner considers it appropriate.6In this section “published facilitation guidance” means guidance published under section 78S(2)(b)(i) in relation to facilitating the use of Ulster Scots in the provision of services to the public or a section of the public in Northern Ireland.78U1In this Part “public authority” means an authority listed in Schedule 3 to the Public Services Ombudsman Act (Northern Ireland) 2016 (c. 4 (N.I.)) but does not include—athe Commissioner;bthe Office of Identity and Cultural Expression;cthe Irish Language Commissioner;dthe implementation body to which Part 6 of the North/South Co-operation (Implementation Bodies) (Northern Ireland) Order 1999 (S.I. 1999/859) (language) applies;ea body referred to in note 2 to Schedule 3 but not listed in that Schedule.2The First Minister and deputy First Minister acting jointly may by regulations modify this section for the purpose of adding authorities to or removing authorities from the definition of “public authority”.3Regulations under subsection (2) may—aadd an authority only if the provision adding the authority—iwould be within the legislative competence of the Assembly if it were contained in an Act of the Assembly, andiiwould not, if it were contained in a Bill of the Assembly, result in that Bill requiring the consent of the Secretary of State;badd or remove an authority for a particular purpose, or in relation to specified functions;cinclude transitional or supplementary provision.Part VIII79Schedule 10 (which makes provision in relation to devolution issues) shall have effect.801The Secretary of State may by order make such provision as he considers necessary or expedient in consequence of—aany provision of an Act of the Assembly which is not, or may not be, within the legislative competence of the Assembly; orbany purported exercise by a Minister or Northern Ireland department of his or its functions which is not, or may not be, a valid exercise of those functions.2An order under this section may—amake provision having retrospective effect;bmake consequential or supplementary provision, including provision amending or repealing any Northern Ireland legislation, or any instrument made under such legislation;cmake transitional or saving provision.811This section applies where any court or tribunal decides that—aany provision of an Act of the Assembly is not within the legislative competence of the Assembly; orba Minister or Northern Ireland department does not have the power to make, confirm or approve a provision of subordinate legislation that he or it has purported to make, confirm or approve.2The court or tribunal may make an order—aremoving or limiting any retrospective effect of the decision; orbsuspending the effect of the decision for any period and on any conditions to allow the defect to be corrected.3In deciding whether to make an order under this section, the court or tribunal shall (among other things) have regard to the extent to which persons who are not parties to the proceedings would otherwise be adversely affected.4Where a court or tribunal is considering whether to make an order under this section, it shall order notice of that fact to be given to—athe Attorney General for Northern Ireland; andbwhere the decision mentioned in subsection (1) relates to a devolution issue (within the meaning of Schedule 10), the appropriate authority,unless the person to whom the notice would be given is a party to the proceedings.5A person to whom notice is given under subsection (4) or, where such notice is given to the First Minister and the deputy First Minister, those Ministers acting jointly may take part as a party in the proceedings so far as they relate to the making of the order.6Paragraphs 37 and 38 of Schedule 10 apply with necessary modifications for the purposes of subsections (4) and (5) as they apply for the purposes of that Schedule.7In this section “the appropriate authority” means—ain relation to proceedings in Northern Ireland, the Advocate General for Northern Ireland and ;bin relation to proceedings in England and Wales, the Attorney General;cin relation to proceedings in Scotland, the Lord Advocate and the Advocate General for Scotland.82. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .831This section applies where—aany provision of an Act of the Assembly, or of a Bill for such an Act, could be read either—iin such a way as to be within the legislative competence of the Assembly; oriiin such a way as to be outside that competence; orbany provision of subordinate legislation made, confirmed or approved, or purporting to be made, confirmed or approved, by a Northern Ireland authority could be read either—iin such a way as not to be invalid by reason of section 24 or, as the case may be, section 76; oriiin such a way as to be invalid by reason of that section.2The provision shall be read in the way which makes it within that competence or, as the case may be, does not make it invalid by reason of that section, and shall have effect accordingly.3In this section “Northern Ireland authority” means a Minister, a Northern Ireland department or a public authority (within the meaning of section 76) carrying out functions relating to Northern Ireland.841Her Majesty may by Order in Council make provision with respect to elections (but not the franchise) and boundaries in respect of district councils in Northern Ireland.1AThe power in subsection (1) includes power to make provision with respect to polls at elections for district councillors when they are combined with polls at other elections.1BAn Order in Council under subsection (1) may make different provision for different areas about the conduct of elections, including different provision about the registration of persons entitled to vote at an election.2Her Majesty may by Order in Council make such amendments of the law of any part of the United Kingdom as appear to Her Majesty to be necessary or expedient in consequence of any provision made by or under—aNorthern Ireland legislation; orbany Act of Parliament passed before this Act in so far as the provision is part of the law of Northern Ireland.3An Order in Council under subsection (1) or (2) may contain such consequential and supplemental provisions as appear to Her Majesty to be necessary or expedient.4No recommendation shall be made to Her Majesty to make an Order in Council under this section unless a draft of the Order has been laid before and approved by resolution of each House of Parliament.851Her Majesty may by Order in Council make provision dealing with any matter falling within a description specified in any of paragraphs 9 to 17 of Schedule 3 (a “relevant matter”), including—aprovision having retrospective effect;bprovision for the delegation of functions;cprovision amending or repealing any provision made by or under any Act of Parliament or Northern Ireland legislation.2An Order in Council under this section may—amake provision ancillary to provisions (whether in the Order or previously enacted) which deal with any relevant matter;bmake such consequential, incidental, supplemental, or transitional provision as appears to Her Majesty to be necessary or expedient.3No recommendation shall be made to Her Majesty to make an Order in Council under this section unless a draft of the Order has been laid before and approved by resolution of each House of Parliament.4No draft may be laid under subsection (3) unless—athe Secretary of State has laid before Parliament a document which contains a draft of the proposed Order;bthe Secretary of State has referred the document to the Assembly for its consideration; andcthe period of 60 days beginning with the day on which the document was laid before Parliament has ended.5The Assembly may report to the Secretary of State the views expressed in the Assembly on the proposed Order and shall do so if the Secretary of State so requests.6The draft laid under subsection (3) must be accompanied—aif representations have been made during the period mentioned in subsection (4), by a statement containing a summary of the representations;bif a report has been made to the Secretary of State under subsection (5) during that period, by a copy of the report; andcif, as a result of any representations or report so made, the proposed Order has been changed, by a statement containing details of the changes.7Subsection (3) does not apply to an Order in Council which declares that it has been made to appear to Her Majesty that by reason of urgency the Order requires to be made without a draft having been approved as mentioned in that subsection.8Where an Order in Council contains a declaration such as is mentioned in subsection (7)—athe Order shall be laid before Parliament after being made; andbif at the end of the period of 40 days after the date on which the Order is made it has not been approved by resolution of each House, it shall then cease to have effect (but without prejudice to anything previously done under it or to the making of a new Order).9In reckoning the periods mentioned in subsections (4) and (8), no account shall be taken of any time during which Parliament is dissolved or prorogued or during which both Houses are adjourned for more than four days.10References to Acts of the Assembly in any enactment or instrument shall, so far as the context permits, be deemed to include references to Orders in Council under this section.11Orders in Council under this section may be omitted from any annual edition of statutory instruments made by virtue of section 8 of the Statutory Instruments Act 1946.12In this section “representations” means representations about a proposed Order in Council under this section made to the Secretary of State and includes—aany relevant resolution of either House of Parliament or of the Assembly; andbany relevant report or resolution of any committee of either House of Parliament or of the Assembly.861Her Majesty may by Order in Council make such provision, including provision amending the law of any part of the United Kingdom, as appears to Her Majesty to be necessary or expedient in consequence of, or for giving full effect to, this Act or any Order under section 4 or 6.2Orders under subsection (1) may make provision for transferring to a United Kingdom authority, with effect from any date specified in the Order—aany functions which immediately before that date are exercisable by a Northern Ireland authority and appear to Her Majesty to be concerned with a matter which is an excepted or reserved matter other than by virtue of an Order under section 4;bany functions which immediately before that date are exercisable by a Northern Ireland authority and appear to Her Majesty not to be exercisable in or as regards Northern Ireland by virtue of an Order under section 6.3Orders under subsection (1) may make provision for transferring to a Northern Ireland authority, with effect from any date specified in the Order—aany functions which immediately before that date are exercisable by a United Kingdom authority and appear to Her Majesty to be concerned with a matter which is a transferred matter other than by virtue of an Order under section 4;bany functions which immediately before that date are exercisable by a United Kingdom authority and appear to Her Majesty to be exercisable in or as regards Northern Ireland by virtue of an Order under section 6.3AAn Order under subsection (1) in relation to an Order under section 4 may make provision doing any of the following—atransferring to a United Kingdom authority, with effect from any date specified in the Order under subsection (1), any function which immediately before that date is exercisable by a Northern Ireland authority;btransferring to a Northern Ireland authority, with effect from any date specified in the Order under subsection (1), any function which immediately before that date is exercisable by a United Kingdom authority;cconferring a function on a United Kingdom authority or a Northern Ireland authority;dremoving a function from a United Kingdom authority or a Northern Ireland authority.4An Order under subsection (1) may make provision, to such extent as may appear to Her Majesty to be necessary or expedient in consequence of, or for giving full effect to, this Act or any Order under section 4 or 6—afor transferring or apportioning any property, rights or liabilities;bfor substituting any authority for any other authority in any charter, contract or other document or in any legal proceedings;cfor any other transitional or consequential matter.5Where such provision as is mentioned in subsection (3)(b) has been made by Order in Council under subsection (1), Her Majesty may, if it appears to Her necessary or expedient to do so, by Order in Council—aprovide that the functions transferred to the Northern Ireland authority shall be exercisable by a United Kingdom authority, either alone or concurrently with the Northern Ireland authority; andbmake such provision as is mentioned in subsection (4)(a) to (c).6No recommendation shall be made to Her Majesty to make an Order under this section unless a draft of it has been laid before and approved by resolution of each House of Parliament.7In this section “Northern Ireland authority” means—aa Minister or a Northern Ireland department;bthe Comptroller and Auditor General for Northern Ireland; orcany other public body or holder of public office in Northern Ireland.8In this section “United Kingdom authority” means—athe Privy Council;bany Minister of the Crown;cthe Defence Council;dthe Commissioners of Inland Revenue;ethe Commissioners of Customs and Excise;fthe Comptroller and Auditor General; organy other public body or holder of public office in the United Kingdom.86A1Her Majesty may by Order in Council make provision amending—athe Crime (International Co-operation) Act 2003; orbthe Extradition Act 2003,for the purpose of transferring to a Minister or a Northern Ireland department, with effect from any date specified in the Order, any relevant function under the Act.2In subsection (1) “relevant function” means a function which, immediately before the date specified in the Order,—ais exercisable by a Minister of the Crown; andbis exercisable in relation to Northern Ireland.3An Order under subsection (1) may make provision, to such extent as may appear to Her Majesty to be necessary or expedient in consequence of, or for giving full effect to, the Order—afor transferring or apportioning any property, rights or liabilities;bfor substituting any body or person for any other body or person in any charter, contract or other document or in any legal proceedings;cfor any other transitional or consequential matter.4No recommendation shall be made to Her Majesty to make an Order under this section unless a draft of it has been laid before and approved by resolution of each House of Parliament.86B1Her Majesty may by Order in Council make provision amending section 7 so as to provide for—aenactments to become entrenched; orbenactments that are entrenched by virtue of an Order under paragraph (a) to cease to be entrenched.2For the purposes of this section an enactment is entrenched if section 7 prevents it from being modified by an Act of the Assembly or subordinate legislation made, confirmed or approved by a Minister or Northern Ireland department.3No recommendation shall be made to Her Majesty to make an Order under this section unless a draft of it has been laid before and approved by resolution of each House of Parliament.871The Secretary of State and the Northern Ireland Minister having responsibility for social security (“the Northern Ireland Minister”) shall from time to time consult one another with a view to securing that, to the extent agreed between them, the legislation to which this section applies provides single systems of social security, child support and pensions for the United Kingdom.2Without prejudice to section 28, the Secretary of State with the consent of the Treasury, and the Northern Ireland Minister with the consent of the Department of Finance and Personnel, may make—aarrangements for co-ordinating the operation of the legislation to which this section applies with a view to securing that, to the extent allowed for in the arrangements, it provides single systems of social security, child support and pensions for the United Kingdom; andbreciprocal arrangements for co-ordinating the operation of so much of the legislation as operates differently in relation to Great Britain and in relation to Northern Ireland.3Such arrangements as are mentioned in subsection (2)(a) or (b) may include provision for making any necessary financial adjustments, other than adjustments between the National Insurance Fund and the Northern Ireland National Insurance Fund.4The Secretary of State may make regulations for giving effect to arrangements under subsection (2); and any such regulations may for the purposes of the arrangements provide—afor adapting legislation (including subordinate legislation) for the time being in force in Great Britain;bwithout prejudice to paragraph (a) above, for securing that acts, omissions and events having any effect for the purposes of the enactments in force in Northern Ireland have a corresponding effect in relation to Great Britain (but not so as to confer any double benefit); andcfor determining, in cases where rights accrue both in relation to Great Britain and in relation to Northern Ireland, which of those rights shall be available to the person concerned.5The Northern Ireland department having responsibility for social security may make regulations for giving effect to arrangements under subsection (2); and any such regulations may for the purposes of the arrangements provide—afor adapting legislation (including subordinate legislation) for the time being in force in Northern Ireland;bwithout prejudice to paragraph (a) above, for securing that acts, omissions and events having any effect for the purposes of the enactments in force in Great Britain have a corresponding effect in relation to Northern Ireland (but not so as to confer any double benefit); andcfor determining, in cases where rights accrue both in relation to Northern Ireland and in relation to Great Britain, which of those rights shall be available to the person concerned.6This section applies to—athe Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992 and the Social Security Contributions and Benefits (Northern Ireland) Act 1992;bthe Social Security Administration Act 1992 and the Social Security Administration (Northern Ireland) Act 1992;cthe Child Support Act 1991 and the Child Support (Northern Ireland) Order 1991;dthe Social Security Pensions Act 1975 and the Social Security Pensions (Northern Ireland) Order 1975;ethe Social Security Act 1989 and the Social Security (Northern Ireland) Order 1989;fthe Disability (Grants) Act 1993;gthe Pension Schemes Act 1993 and the Pensions Schemes (Northern Ireland) Act 1993;hthe Social Security (Incapacity for Work) Act 1994 and the Social Security (Incapacity for Work) (Northern Ireland) Order 1994;ithe Jobseekers Act 1995 and the Jobseekers (Northern Ireland) Order 1995;jthe Pensions Act 1995 and the Pensions (Northern Ireland) Order 1995;kthe Child Support Act 1995 and the Child Support (Northern Ireland) Order 1995;lthe Social Security (Recovery of Benefits) Act 1997 and the Social Security (Recovery of Benefits) (Northern Ireland) Order 1997;mthe Social Security Act 1998 and the Social Security (Northern Ireland) Order 1998.nthe Welfare Reform and Pensions Act 1999 and the Welfare Reform and Pensions (Northern Ireland) Order 1999othe Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 and the Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act (Northern Ireland) 2000pthe Social Security Fraud Act 2001 and the Social Security Fraud Act (Northern Ireland) 2001qthe State Pension Credit Act 2002 and the State Pension Credit Act (Northern Ireland) 2002rthe Age-Related Payments Act 2004 and the Age-Related Payments (Northern Ireland) Order 2004;sthe Pensions Act 2004 and the Pensions (Northern Ireland) Order 2005tthe Welfare Reform Act 2007 and the Welfare Reform Act (Northern Ireland) 2007;uthe Pensions Act 2007 and the Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2008vthe Child Maintenance and Other Payments Act 2008, the Mesothelioma, etc., Act (Northern Ireland) 2008, and the Child Maintenance Act (Northern Ireland) 2008;wthe Pensions Act 2008 and the Pensions (No. 2) Act (Northern Ireland) 2008.xthe Welfare Reform Act 2012 and the Welfare Reform (Northern Ireland) Order 2015;ythe Pensions Act 2014 and the Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2015;zthe Pension Schemes Act 2015 and the Pension Schemes Act (Northern Ireland) 2016.6ABut this section does not apply to the legislation referred to in subsection (6) to the extent that it relates to child benefit or guardian’s allowance.7Her Majesty may by Order in Council make any modifications of subsection (6) which She considers necessary or expedient.8The following provisions (which are superseded by this section and section 88) shall cease to have effect—asections 177 and 178 of the Social Security Administration Act 1992 (co-ordination and reciprocity with Northern Ireland);bsections 153 and 154 of the Social Security Administration (Northern Ireland) Act 1992 (co-ordination and reciprocity with Great Britain);csection 56(2) to (4) of the Child Support Act 1991 (co-ordination with Northern Ireland);dArticle 49(2) and (3) of the Child Support (Northern Ireland) Order 1991 (co-ordination with Great Britain);esection 29(2) to (4) of the Child Support Act 1995 (co-ordination with Northern Ireland);fArticle 20 of the Child Support (Northern Ireland) Order 1995 (co-ordination with Great Britain).9Section 189 of the Social Security Administration Act 1992 (regulations and orders: general) shall apply in relation to the power conferred by subsection (4) as it applied in relation to the power conferred by section 177(4) of that Act.10The power conferred by subsection (5) shall be construed as if it had been conferred by an Act of the Assembly; and section 165 of the Social Security Administration (Northern Ireland) Act 1992 (regulations and orders: general) shall apply in relation to that power as it applied in relation to the power conferred by section 153(3) of that Act.11A statutory instrument containing an Order in Council under subsection (7) shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.881The Joint Authority continued in being by section 177(2) of the Social Security Administration Act 1992—ashall consist of the Secretary of State, the Northern Ireland Minister having responsibility for social security and the Chancellor of the Exchequer; andbshall continue in being by the name of the Social Security, Child Support and Pensions Joint Authority for the purposes of the legislation to which section 87 applies.2The responsibility of the Joint Authority shall include that of giving effect to arrangements under section 87(2), with power to discharge such functions as may be provided under the arrangements.3The Joint Authority shall also have power—ato require the making by the Commissioners of Inland Revenue of any necessary adjustments between the National Insurance Fund and the Northern Ireland National Insurance Fund, andbto make any other necessary financial adjustments.4The Joint Authority shall continue—ato be a body corporate; andbto have an official seal which shall be officially and judicially noticed;and the seal of the Authority may be authenticated by any member of, or the secretary to, the Authority, or by any person authorised by the Authority to act on behalf of the secretary.5Any member of the Joint Authority shall be entitled, subject to and in accordance with any rules laid down by the Authority, to appoint a deputy to act for him at meetings of the Authority.6The Documentary Evidence Act 1868 shall apply to the Joint Authority as if the Authority were included in the first column of the Schedule to that Act and—aas if any member or the secretary, or any person authorised to act on behalf of the secretary, of the Authority were mentioned in the second column of that Schedule; andbas if the regulations referred to in that Act included any document issued by the Authority.891For subsection (1) of section 149 of the Social Security Administration (Northern Ireland) Act 1992 (Social Security Advisory Committee) substitute—1The Department may from time to time—arefer to the Social Security Advisory Committee for consideration and advice such questions relating to the operation of any of the relevant enactments as the Department thinks fit (including questions as to the advisability of amending any of them);brefer to the Industrial Injuries Advisory Council for consideration and advice such questions as the Department thinks fit relating to industrial injuries benefit or its administration.2After subsection (2) of that section insert—2ASubject—ato subsection (3) below; andbto section 150 below,where the Department proposes to make regulations relating only to industrial injuries benefit or its administration, it shall refer the proposals, in the form of draft regulations or otherwise, to the Industrial Injuries Advisory Council for consideration and advice.3At the end of subsection (3) of that section insert “ ; and subsection (2A) above does not apply to the regulations specified in Schedule 5A to this Act ”.4After that subsection insert—3AThe Industrial Injuries Advisory Council may also give advice to the Department on any other matter relating to industrial injuries benefit or its administration.5In subsections (1), (2) and (5) of section 150 of that Act (cases in which consultation not required), after “the Committee”, in each place, insert “ or the Council ”.6In subsection (3) of that section—aafter “the Committee”, in the first place, insert “ or the Council ”; andbafter “the Committee has made its report” insert “ or, as the case may be, the Council has given its advice ”.7In subsection (6) of that section, after the definition of “the Committee” insert—“the Council” means the Industrial Injuries Advisory Council;.8After Schedule 5 to that Act insert—SCHEDULE 5A1Regulations under section 120(1)(b) of the Contributions and Benefits Act.2Regulations which state that they contain only provisions in consequence of an order under section 129 or 132 above.3Regulations made within a period of 6 months from the passing of any Act passed after this Act and directed to be construed as one with this Act, where—athe regulations state that they contain only regulations to make provision consequential on the passing of the Act; andbthe Act does not exclude this paragraph in respect of the regulations;and in this paragraph “Act” includes an Act of the Northern Ireland Assembly.4Regulations which state that they contain only regulations making with respect to industrial injuries benefit or its administration the same or substantially the same provision as has been, or is to be, made with respect to other benefit as defined in section 121(1) of the Contributions and Benefits Act or its administration.5Regulations which state that the only provision with respect to industrial injuries benefit or its administration that is made by the regulations is the same or substantially the same as provision made by the instrument with respect to other benefit as defined in section 121(1) of the Contributions and Benefits Act or its administration.6Regulations made for the purpose only of consolidating other regulations revoked by them.7Regulations making only provision corresponding to provision contained in regulations made by the Secretary of State or the Lord Chancellor in relation to Great Britain.9In section 192(5) of the Social Security Administration Act 1992, after the entry relating to section 170 (with Schedule 5) insert— “ section 171 (with Schedule 6); ”.901This section applies where in any proceedings—aa person claims that an act discriminated against him in contravention of section 24 or 76; andbthe person against whom the claim is made proposes to rely on a certificate purporting to be signed by or on behalf of the Secretary of State and certifying—ithat an act specified in the certificate was done for the purpose of safeguarding national security or protecting public safety or public order; andiithat the doing of the act was justified by that purpose.2The claimant may, in accordance with rules made under section 91 , appeal against the certificate to the Tribunal, that is to say, the tribunal established under section 91.3If on an appeal under subsection (2) the Tribunal determines—athat the act specified in the certificate was done for the certified purpose; andbthat the doing of the act was justified by that purpose,the Tribunal shall uphold the certificate; in any other case, the Tribunal shall quash the certificate.4If—athe claimant does not appeal against the certificate; orbthe certificate is upheld on appeal,the certificate shall be conclusive evidence of the matters certified by it.5In this section “act” does not include the making, confirmation or approval of a provision of subordinate legislation.911There shall be a tribunal in relation to which Schedule 11 shall have effect.2The Lord Chancellor may , after consultation with the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland, make rules—afor regulating the exercise of rights of appeal to the Tribunal;bfor prescribing the practice and procedure to be followed on or in connection with appeals to the Tribunal, including the mode and burden of proof and admissibility of evidence on such appeals; andcfor other matters preliminary or incidental to or arising out of such appeals.2AThe Lord Chief Justice may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under subsection (2)—athe holder of one of the offices listed in Schedule 1 to the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002;ba Lord Justice of Appeal (as defined in section 88 of that Act).3Rules under this section may provide that—aa party to any proceedings before the Tribunal on an appeal; andbwhere the Secretary of State is not party to any such proceedings, the Secretary of State,has the right to be legally represented in the proceedings, subject to any power conferred on the Tribunal by such rules.4Rules under this section may, in particular—amake provision enabling proceedings before the Tribunal to take place without a party being given full particulars of the reasons for the issue of the certificate which is the subject of the appeal;bmake provision enabling the Tribunal to hold proceedings in the absence of any person, including a party and any legal representative appointed by a party;cmake provision about the functions in proceedings before the Tribunal of persons appointed under subsection (7); anddmake provision enabling the Tribunal to give a party a summary of any evidence taken in his absence.5Rules under this section may also include provision—aenabling any functions of the Tribunal which relate to matters preliminary or incidental to an appeal to be performed by a single member of the Tribunal; orbconferring on the Tribunal such ancillary powers as the Lord Chancellor thinks necessary for the purposes of the exercise of its functions.6In making rules under this section, the Lord Chancellor shall have regard, in particular, to—athe need to secure that certificates which are the subject of appeals are properly reviewed; andbthe need to secure that information is not disclosed contrary to the public interest.7The Advocate General for Northern Ireland may appoint a person to represent the interests of a party to proceedings before the Tribunal in any proceedings from which he and any legal representative of his are excluded.8A person appointed under subsection (7)—ashall be a member of the Bar of Northern Ireland;bshall not be responsible to the party whose interests he represents.9In this section and section 92 “party”, in relation to proceedings on appeal, means the appellant or the person proposing to rely on the certificate which is the subject of the appeal.921Where the Tribunal has determined an appeal under section 90—aany party to the appeal; orbwhere the Secretary of State was not a party to the appeal, the Secretary of State,may bring a further appeal to the Court of Appeal in Northern Ireland on any question of law material to the Tribunal’s determination.2An appeal under this section may be brought only with the leave of the Tribunal or, if such leave is refused, with the leave of the Court of Appeal in Northern Ireland.3The Lord Chancellor may , after consultation with the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland, make rules regulating, and prescribing the procedure to be followed on, applications to the Tribunal for leave to appeal under this section.3AThe Lord Chief Justice may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under subsection (3)—athe holder of one of the offices listed in Schedule 1 to the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002;ba Lord Justice of Appeal (as defined in section 88 of that Act).4Rules under this section may include provision enabling an application for leave to appeal to be heard by a single member of the Tribunal.931Subject to subsection (2), property in relation to which section 31(4) of the Northern Ireland Constitution Act 1973 had effect (property held in trust for Parliament of Northern Ireland etc.) shall on and after the commencement of this section be applied for the purposes of the Assembly or such other purposes as the Department of the Environment (“the Department”) may determine.2The Secretary of State may require the Department to make available to him in any premises comprised in the property mentioned in subsection (1) (other than the Parliament Buildings at Stormont) such accommodation and facilities as he may specify.3The Secretary of State shall in consideration of the use of any such accommodation and facilities make to the Department such payments out of money provided by Parliament as he and the Department may agree.4In so far as any of the property mentioned in subsection (1) was not immediately before the commencement of this section vested in the Department it shall vest in the Department at that commencement; and subsections (1) and (2) shall have effect notwithstanding anything in any deed or other instrument relating to the property to which those subsections apply.941Subject to subsection (2), land purchase annuities shall be collected by the Department of Agriculture and paid into the Consolidated Fund of Northern Ireland.2A land purchase annuity may be extinguished by, or redeemed with the agreement of, the Department of Agriculture.3The Irish Land Purchase Fund shall be wound up and the money standing to its credit shall be paid into the Consolidated Fund of the United Kingdom.4In this section “land purchase annuities” means annuities for the repayment of advances made under any enactment relating to land purchase in Northern Ireland.Part IX951Except so far as otherwise provided by or under this Act, nothing in this Act shall affect the operation in or in relation to Northern Ireland of any law in force on the appointed day or passed or made before that day, including in particular Orders in Council made under—asection 69 of the Government of Ireland Act 1920;bsection 1(3) of the Northern Ireland (Temporary Provisions) Act 1972;csection 38 or 39 of the Northern Ireland Constitution Act 1973; ordSchedule 1 to the Northern Ireland Act 1974.2The laws continued by section 61 of the Government of Ireland Act 1920 shall continue to have effect to the extent provided for by that section (but with any modification necessary for adapting them to this Act).3No law made by the Assembly shall have effect so as to prejudice or diminish the rights or privileges of any pensioned officer of a local authority under the provisions of the Local Government (Ireland) Acts 1898 to 1919.4No provision of this Act shall—aaffect the operation before the coming into force of that provision of any Northern Ireland legislation; orbrender unlawful anything required or authorised to be done by any Act of Parliament, whenever passed.5Schedule 12 (which provides for the construction of certain references in existing laws) shall have effect, but subject to any provision made by or under this Act or by any Act of the Assembly.95A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .961An order under section 17(4), 25, 26, 27, 31(3) or (6), 38(6), 72(2) or 74(5) shall be made by statutory instrument which shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.2An order under section 4(6),31(2), 34(4), 35(1), 55, 69C(12), 75(3)(a) or (d) or 80 or Schedule 1—ashall be made by statutory instrument; andbshall not be made unless a draft has been laid before and approved by resolution of each House of Parliament.2AParagraph (b) of subsection (2) does not apply to an order under section 31(2) if the order declares that the Secretary of State considers it to be expedient for the order to be made without the approval mentioned in that paragraph.2BAn order containing a declaration under subsection (2A)—ashall be laid before Parliament after being made; andbshall cease to have effect if it is not approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament before the end of the period of 28 days beginning with the date on which it is made.2CSubsection (2B)(b) does not prejudice the making of a new order.2DIn calculating the period of 28 days mentioned in subsection (2B)(b), no account is to be taken of any time during which Parliament is dissolved or prorogued or during which both Houses are adjourned for more than four days.3Regulations under section 87(4) shall be made by statutory instrument which shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of the House of Commons.4An order under section 61(7)—ashall be made by statutory instrument; andbshall not be made unless a draft has been laid before and approved by resolution of the House of Commons.4A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4BThe powers to make regulations under sections 78F, 78Q and 78U are exercisable by statutory rule for the purposes of the Statutory Rules (Northern Ireland) Order 1979.4CRegulations may not be made under section 78F, 78Q or 78U unless a draft of the regulations has been laid before and approved by resolution of the Assembly. 5Regulations under section 87(5) shall be subject to negative resolution (within the meaning given by section 41(6) of the Interpretation Act Northern Ireland) 1954).6Rules under section 91 or 92—ashall be made by statutory instrument; andbshall not be made unless a draft has been laid before and approved by resolution of each House of Parliament.96A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97Any expenditure of the Secretary of State in consequence of this Act shall be paid out of money provided by Parliament.981In this Act—“the appointed day” has the meaning given by section 3(1);“the Assembly” has the meaning given by section 4(5);“the Belfast Agreement” means the agreement reached at multi-party talks on Northern Ireland set out in Command Paper 3883;...“the Convention rights” has the same meaning as in the Human Rights Act 1998;“cross-community support” has the meaning given by section 4(5);“designated Nationalist” and “designated Unionist” have the meanings given by section 4(5);“document” includes anything in which information is recorded in any form;“enactment” includes any provision of this Act and any provision of, or of any instrument made under, Northern Ireland legislation;“excepted matter” has the meaning given by section 4(1);“financial year”, unless the context otherwise requires, means a year ending with 31st March;“functions” includes powers and duties, and “confer”, in relation to functions, includes impose;“international obligations” means any international obligations of the United Kingdom other than obligations to observe and implement ... the Convention rights;. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .“Minister”, unless the context otherwise requires, has the meaning given by section 7(3);“Minister of the Crown” includes the Treasury;“modify”, in relation to an enactment, includes amend or repeal;“The New Decade, New Approach Deal ” means the deal to restore devolved government in Northern Ireland published by that name in January 2020;“Northern Ireland” includes so much of the internal waters and territorial sea of the United Kingdom as are adjacent to Northern Ireland;“Northern Ireland legislation” means—Acts of the Parliament of Ireland;Acts of the Parliament of Northern Ireland;Orders in Council under section 1(3) of the Northern Ireland (Temporary Provisions) Act 1972;Measures of the Northern Ireland Assembly established under section 1 of the Northern Ireland Assembly Act 1973;Orders in Council under Schedule 1 to the Northern Ireland Act 1974;Acts of the Assembly; andOrders in Council under section 85;“the Northern Ireland zone” means the sea within British fishery limits which is adjacent to Northern Ireland;“the pledge of office” has the meaning given by section 16C(14);“political opinion” and “religious belief” shall be construed in accordance with Article 2(3) and (4) of the Fair Employment and Treatment (Northern Ireland) Order 1998;“proceedings”, in relation to the Assembly, includes proceedings of any committee;“property” includes rights and interests of any description;“reserved matter” has the meaning given by section 4(1);“the St Andrews Agreement” means the agreement reached on 13 October 2006 at multi-party talks on Northern Ireland held at St Andrews;“subordinate legislation” has the same meaning as in the Interpretation Act 1978 and also includes an instrument made under Northern Ireland legislation;“transferred matter” has the meaning given by section 4(1).2For the purposes of this Act, a provision of any enactment, Bill or subordinate legislation deals with the matter, or each of the matters, which it affects otherwise than incidentally.3For the purposes of this Act, a provision of any Act or Bill which modifies a provision of—athe Agricultural Wages (Regulation) (Northern Ireland) Order 1977;bthe Employment Rights (Northern Ireland) Order 1996; orcthe Industrial Tribunals (Northern Ireland) Order 1996,which is amended or applied by or under the National Minimum Wage Act 1998 shall not be treated as dealing with a matter falling within the subject-matter of that Act if the modification affects the national minimum wage and other employment matters in the same way.4For the purposes of this Act, a provision of an Act of the Assembly or of subordinate legislation discriminates against any person or class of persons if it treats that person or that class less favourably in any circumstances than other persons are treated in those circumstances by the law for the time being in force in Northern Ireland.5For those purposes a person discriminates against another person or a class of persons if he treats that other person or that class less favourably in any circumstances than he treats or would treat other persons in those circumstances.6No provision of an Act of the Assembly or of subordinate legislation, and no making, confirmation or approval of a provision of subordinate legislation, shall be treated for the purposes of this Act as discriminating if the provision has the effect of safeguarding national security or protecting public safety or public order.7No other act done by any person shall be treated for the purposes of this Act as discriminating if—athe act is done for the purpose of safeguarding national security or protecting public safety or public order; andbthe doing of the act is justified by that purpose.8Her Majesty may by Order in Council determine, or make provision for determining, for such purposes of this Act as may be specified, any boundary between—athe waters or parts of the sea which are to be treated as adjacent to Northern Ireland; andbthose which are not,and may make different determinations or provisions for different purposes.9No recommendation shall be made to Her Majesty to make an Order in Council under subsection (8) unless a draft of the Order has been laid before and approved by resolution of each House of Parliament.99The enactments mentioned in Schedule 13 shall have effect subject to the amendments there specified, being minor amendments and amendments consequential on the provisions of this Act.1001The transitional provisions and savings contained in Schedule 14 shall have effect; but nothing in this subsection shall be taken as prejudicing the operation of sections 16 and 17 of the Interpretation Act 1978 (which relate to the effect of repeals).2The enactments specified in Schedule 15, which include some that are spent, are hereby repealed to the extent specified in the third column of that Schedule.1011This Act may be cited as the Northern Ireland Act 1998.2The following provisions shall come into force on the day on which this Act is passed—asections 3, 55, 86, 93, 96 and 98;bparagraph 20 of Schedule 13 and section 99 so far as relating to that paragraph;cin Schedule 15, the repeal of section 31(4) to (6) of the Northern Ireland Constitution Act 1973 and section 100(2) so far as relating to that repeal; anddthis section.3The remaining provisions of this Act (except Parts II and III) shall come into force on such day as the Secretary of State may by order made by statutory instrument appoint; and different days may be appointed for different purposes.SCHEDULE 1Section 1(1).1The Secretary of State may by order direct the holding of a poll for the purposes of section 1 on a date specified in the order.2Subject to paragraph 3, the Secretary of State shall exercise the power under paragraph 1 if at any time it appears likely to him that a majority of those voting would express a wish that Northern Ireland should cease to be part of the United Kingdom and form part of a united Ireland.3The Secretary of State shall not make an order under paragraph 1 earlier than seven years after the holding of a previous poll under this Schedule.41An order under this Schedule directing the holding of a poll shall specify—athe persons entitled to vote; andbthe question or questions to be asked.2An order—amay include any other provision about the poll which the Secretary of State thinks expedient (including the creation of criminal offences); andbmay apply (with or without modification) any provision of, or made under, any enactment.SCHEDULE 2Section 4(1).1The Crown, including the succession to the Crown and a regency, but not—afunctions of the First Minister and deputy First Minister, the Northern Ireland Ministers or the Northern Ireland departments, or functions in relation to Northern Ireland of any Minister of the Crown;bproperty belonging to Her Majesty in right of the Crown or belonging to a government department or held in trust for Her Majesty for the purposes of a government department (other than property used for the purposes of the armed forces of the Crown or the Ministry of Defence Police);cthe foreshore or the sea bed or subsoil or their natural resources so far as vested in Her Majesty in right of the Crown.2The Parliament of the United Kingdom; parliamentary elections, including the franchise; disqualifications for membership of that Parliament.3International relations, including relations with territories outside the United Kingdom, the European Union (and their institutions) and other international organisations and extradition , and international development assistance and co-operation, but not—a. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .aaco-operation between the Police Service of Northern Ireland and the Garda Síochána with respect to any of the following matters—itransfers, secondments, exchanges or training of officers;iicommunications (including liaison and information technology);iiijoint investigations;ivdisaster planning;bthe exercise of legislative powers so far as required for giving effect to any agreement or arrangement entered into—iby a Minister or junior Minister participating, by reason of any provision of section 52A or 52B , in a meeting of the North-South Ministerial Council or the British-Irish Council; oriiby, or in relation to the activities of, any body established for implementing, on the basis mentioned in paragraph 11 of Strand Two of the Belfast Agreement, policies agreed in the North-South Ministerial Council;cobserving and implementing international obligations and obligations under the Human Rights Convention.In this paragraph “the Human Rights Convention” means the following as they have effect for the time being in relation to the United Kingdom—athe Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, agreed by the Council of Europe at Rome on 4th November 1950; andbany Protocols to that Convention which have been ratified by the United Kingdom.4The defence of the realm; trading with the enemy; the armed forces of the Crown but not any matter within paragraph 10 of Schedule 3; war pensions; the Ministry of Defence Police.5Control of nuclear, biological and chemical weapons and other weapons of mass destruction.6Dignities and titles of honour.7Treason but not powers of arrest or criminal procedure.8Nationality; immigration, including asylum and the status and capacity of persons in the United Kingdom who are not British citizens; free movement of persons within the European Economic Area; issue of travel documents.9The following matters—ataxes or duties under any law applying to the United Kingdom as a whole;bstamp duty levied in Northern Ireland before the appointed day; andctaxes or duties substantially of the same character as those mentioned in sub-paragraph (a) or (b).9AChild Trust Funds.9CThe operation of the Small Charitable Donations Act 2012.9DBonuses under the Savings (Government Contributions) Act 2017.10The following matters—anational insurance contributions;bthe control and management of the Northern Ireland National Insurance Fund and payments into and out of that Fund;creductions in and deductions from national insurance contributions;dnational insurance rebates;epayments out of public money to money purchase pension schemes;fcontributions equivalent premiums;grights to return to the state pension scheme.Sub-paragraph (a) includes the determination, payment, collection and return of national insurance contributions and matters incidental to those matters.Sub-paragraph (b) does not include payments out of the Northern Ireland National Insurance Fund which relate to—ithe benefits mentioned in section 143(1) of the Social Security Administration (Northern Ireland) Act 1992, or benefits substantially of the same character as those benefits; oriiadministrative expenses incurred in connection with matters not falling within sub-paragraphs (a) to (g).Sub-paragraphs (b) and (e) do not include payments out of or into the Northern Ireland National Insurance Fund under—isection 172(1)(b), (2)(a) or (7)(c) of the Pension Schemes (Northern Ireland) Act 1993; oriiArticle 202, 227, 234 or 252 of the Employment Rights (Northern Ireland) Order 1996.In this paragraph “contributions equivalent premium” has the meaning given by section 51(2) of the Pension Schemes (Northern Ireland) Act 1993.10ATax credits under Part 1 of the Tax Credits Act 2002.10BHealth in pregnancy grant, Child benefit and guardian’s allowance.10CThe operation of the Childcare Payments Act 2014.11The determination of the remuneration, superannuation and other terms and conditions of service (other than those relating to removal from office) of judges of the Court of Judicature of Northern Ireland, holders of offices listed in column 1 of Schedule 3 to the Judicature (Northern Ireland) Act 1978, county court judges, recorders, resident magistrates, ... coroners, the Chief and other Social Security Commissioners for Northern Ireland and the Chief and other Child Support Commissioners for Northern Ireland .11AThe Supreme Court , but not rights of appeal to the Supreme Court or legal aid for appeals to the Supreme Court .121Elections, including the franchise, in respect of the Northern Ireland Assembly ... and district councils.2This paragraph does not apply to—athe division of local government districts into areas (“district electoral areas”) for the purposes of elections to the councils of those districts,bthe determination of the names of district electoral areas, orcthe determination of the number of councillors to be elected for a district electoral area or a local government district.13The subject-matter of the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000 with the exception of Part IX (political donations etc. by companies).This paragraph does not include the funding of political parties for the purpose of assisting members of the Northern Ireland Assembly connected with such parties to perform their Assembly duties.14Coinage, legal tender and bank notes.15The National Savings Bank.16The subject-matter of the Protection of Trading Interests Act 1980.16ARegulation of the provision of subsidies which are or may be distortive or harmful by a public authority to persons supplying goods or services in the course of a business.In this paragraph—“Public authority” means a person who exercises functions of a public nature.“Subsidy” includes assistance provided to a person directly or indirectly by way of income or price support, grant, loan, guarantee, indemnity, the provision of goods or services and any other kind of assistance, whether financial or otherwise and whether actual or contingent.A subsidy is provided “by a public authority” if it is provided by that authority directly or indirectly.A subsidy is “distortive or harmful” if it distorts competition between, or otherwise causes harm or injury to, persons supplying goods or services in the course of a business, whether or not those persons are established in the United Kingdom.17National security (including the Security Service, the Secret Intelligence Service and the Government Communications Headquarters); special powers and other provisions for dealing with terrorism or subversion; the Technical Advisory Board provided for by section 245 of the Investigatory Powers Act 2016; the subject-matter of—athe Official Secrets Acts 1911 and 1920;bthe subject-matter of sections 3 to 10, Schedule 1, Part 2 and Chapter 1 of Part 6 of the Investigatory Powers Act 2016, except so far as relating to the prevention or detection of serious crime (within the meaning of that Act);cthe Official Secrets Act 1989, except so far as relating to any information, document or other article protected against disclosure by section 4(2) (crime) and not by any other provision of sections 1 to 4.18Nuclear energy and nuclear installations, including nuclear safety, security and safeguards, and liability for nuclear occurrences, but not the subject-matter of—asection 3(5) to (7) of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (emission limits); orbthe Radioactive Substances Act 1993.19Regulation of sea fishing outside the Northern Ireland zone (except in relation to Northern Ireland fishing boats).In this paragraph “Northern Ireland fishing boat” means a fishing vessel which is registered in the register maintained under section 8 of the Merchant Shipping Act 1995 and whose entry in the register specifies a port in Northern Ireland as the port to which the vessel is to be treated as belonging.20Regulation of activities in outer space.20ARegulation of activities in Antarctica (which for these purposes has the meaning given by section 1 of the Antarctic Act 1994).21Any matter with which a provision of the Northern Ireland Constitution Act 1973, other than section 36(1)(c), solely or mainly deals.21AThe office and functions of the Advocate General for Northern Ireland.22Any matter with which a provision of this Act falling within the following sub-paragraphs solely or mainly deals—aParts I and II;bPart III except sections 19, 20, 22, 23(2) to (4) , 28, 28A, 28B, 28D and 28E ;cPart IV except sections 40, 43, 44(8) and 50 and Schedule 5;din Part V, sections 52A to 52C and 54;ePart VI except sections 57(1) and 67;fin Part VII, sections 69B, 71(1) and (2) and (3) to (5), 74(5) and (6), 76 and 78;gin Part VIII, sections 79 to 83 and Schedule 10.This paragraph does not apply to—iany matter in respect of which it is stated by this Act that provision may be made by Act of the Assembly;iiany matter to which a description specified in this Schedule or Schedule 3 is stated not to apply; oriiiany matter falling within a description specified in Schedule 3.SCHEDULE 3Section 4(1).1The conferral of functions in relation to Northern Ireland on any Minister of the Crown apart from the Advocate General for Northern Ireland .2Property belonging to Her Majesty in right of the Crown or belonging to a department of the Government of the United Kingdom or held in trust for Her Majesty for the purposes of such a department (other than property used for the purposes of the armed forces of the Crown or the Ministry of Defence Police).3Navigation, including merchant shipping, but not harbours or inland waters.4Civil aviation but not aerodromes.5The foreshore and the sea bed and subsoil and their natural resources (except so far as affecting harbours); submarine pipe-lines; submarine cables, including any land line used solely for the purpose of connecting one submarine cable with another.6Domicile.7The subject-matter of the Postal Services Act 2000.This paragraph does not include financial assistance for the provision of services (other than postal services and services relating to postal or money orders) to be provided from public post offices.In this paragraph “postal services” and “public post offices” have the same meanings as in the Postal Services Act 2000.7AThe alteration of the number of members of the Assembly returned for each constituency.This paragraph does not include—athe alteration of that number to a number lower than five or higher than six, orbthe provision of different numbers for different constituencies.8Disqualification for membership of the Assembly; privileges, powers and immunities of the Assembly, its members and committees greater than those conferred by section 50.91The following matters—athe subject-matter of Parts 2 and 3 of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000, so far as relating to the prevention or detection of crime (within the meaning of that Act) or the prevention of disorder;aathe subject-matter of the following provisions of the Investigatory Powers Act 2016, so far as relating to the prevention or detection of serious crime (within the meaning of that Act)—isections 3 to 10 and Schedule 1,iiPart 2, andiiiChapter 1 of Part 6;abthe subject-matter of section 11, Parts 3 and 4 and Chapter 2 of Part 6 of the Investigatory Powers Act 2016, so far as relating to the prevention or detection of crime (within the meaning of that Act) or the prevention of disorder;acthe subject-matter of section 12 of, and Schedule 2 to, the Investigatory Powers Act 2016, so far as relating to the prevention or detection of crime (within the meaning of that Act);bin relation to the prevention or detection of crime, the subject-matter of Part 3 of the Police Act 1997;cthe operation of—isections 21 to 40 of, and Schedules 3 and 4 to, the Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Act 2007, andiisection 102 of, and Schedule 12 to, the Terrorism Act 2000;din relation to terrorism, the exercise of the Royal prerogative of mercy;ethe operation of sections 1 to 8 of, and Schedule 1 to, the Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Act 2007 and the operation of Part 1 of the Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996 where a certificate under section 1 of the 2007 Act has been issued;fin relation to the regulation of drugs or other substances through the criminal law (including offences, exceptions to offences, penalties, powers of arrest and detention, prosecutions and the treatment of offenders) or otherwise in relation to the prevention or detection of crime—ithe subject-matter of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971;iithe subject-matter of sections 12 and 13 of the Criminal Justice (International Co-operation) Act 1990;gthe National Crime Agency;hin relation to prisons, the accommodation of persons in separated conditions on the grounds of security, safety or good order.2In sub-paragraph (1)(h) “prisons” includes any institution for the detention of persons because of their involvement, or suspected involvement, in crime.3This paragraph does not include any excepted matters or any matter within paragraph 10 of this Schedule.9A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101The subject-matter of the Public Processions (Northern Ireland) Act 1998.2In relation to the maintenance of public order, the armed forces of the Crown (including the conferring of powers, authorities, privileges or immunities on members of the armed forces for the purposes of the maintenance of public order).3This paragraph does not include any matter within paragraph 17 of Schedule 2.11The operation of the temporary provisions, as defined in section 47 of the Police (Northern Ireland) Act 2000.11A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121Items for the time being specified in Article 45(1) or (2) of the Firearms (Northern Ireland) Order 2004; and the subject-matter of Article 45(10) of that Order.2The security of explosives, including—athe prevention of loss or theft of explosives,bthe prevention of the use of explosives for wrongful purposes, andcthe detection, identification and traceability of explosives.This sub-paragraph does not include the security of fireworks, or the licensing of shotfirers, or the subject-matter of section 2 of the Explosives Act (Northern Ireland) 1970.13Civil defence.14The subject-matter of Part 2 of the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 .14A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16The ... Civil Service Commissioners for Northern Ireland.17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18The subject-matter of sections 149 to 151 of and Schedules 5 and 5A to the Social Security Administration (Northern Ireland) Act 1992 (Social Security Advisory Committee and Industrial Injuries Advisory Council).19The subject-matter of the Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme.20Import and export controls and trade with any place outside the United Kingdom but not—athe furtherance of the trade of Northern Ireland or the protection of traders in Northern Ireland against fraud;bservices in connection with, or the regulation of, the quality, insurance, transport, marketing or identification of agricultural or food products, including livestock;cthe prevention of disease or the control of weeds and pests;daerodromes and harbours;eany matter within paragraph 4 of Schedule 2.21The subject-matter of the National Minimum Wage Act 1998.22The subject-matter of the following provisions of the Pension Schemes Act 1993—asection 6(1), (2)(a)(i), (iii) and (iv) and (b), (3), (4) and (8) (registration of occupational and personal pension schemes);bsection 145 (Pensions Ombudsman).23The following matters—afinancial services, including investment business, banking and deposit-taking, collective investment schemes and insurance;bfinancial markets, including listing and public offers of securities and investments, transfer of securities and insider dealing.This paragraph does not include the subject-matter of—athe Industrial and Provident Societies Act Northern Ireland) 1969;bthe Credit Unions (Northern Ireland) Order 1985;cthe Companies (Northern Ireland) Order 1986;dthe Insolvency (Northern Ireland) Order 1989;ethe Companies (Northern Ireland) Order 1990;fthe Companies (No.2) (Northern Ireland) Order 1990;gthe Open-Ended Investment Companies (Investment Companies with Variable Capital) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1997.24The subject-matter of—athe Building Societies Act 1986;bthe Friendly Societies Act 1992.25The subject-matter of the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 , but in relation to any type of business.25A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26Regulation of anti-competitive practices and agreements; abuse of dominant position; monopolies and mergers.27Intellectual property but not the subject-matter of Parts I and II of the Plant Varieties Act 1997 (plant varieties and the Plant Varieties and Seeds Tribunal).28Units of measurement and United Kingdom primary standards.29Telecommunications; wireless telegraphy; the provision of programme services (within the meaning of the Broadcasting Act 1990); internet services; electronic encryption; the subject matter of Part II of the Wireless Telegraphy Act 1949 (electromagnetic disturbance).30The National Lottery (except in so far as any matter within Schedule 2 is concerned).31Xenotransplantation.32Surrogacy arrangements, within the meaning of the Surrogacy Arrangements Act 1985, including the subject-matter of that Act.33The subject-matter of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 1990.34Human genetics.35Research Councils within the meaning of the Science and Technology Act 1965.35AUnited Kingdom Research and Innovation.36Areas in which industry may qualify for assistance under Part III of the Industrial Development Act 1982.37Consumer safety in relation to goods.38 The subject matter of all technical standards and requirements in relation to products that had effect immediately before IP completion day in pursuance of an obligation under EU law, other than standards and requirements in relation to food, agricultural or horticultural produce, fish or fish products, seeds, animal feeding stuffs, fertilisers or pesticides.39The subject-matter of section 3(5) to (7) of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (emission limits); the environmental protection technology scheme for research and development in the United Kingdom.40The subject-matter of—athe Data Protection Act 1984;bthe Data Protection Act 1998; andcCouncil Directive 95/46/EC (protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and free movement of such data).41Oaths and declarations (including all undertakings and affirmations, by whatever name) other than those within section 77(3).41A1The division of local government districts into areas (“district electoral areas”) for the purposes of elections to the councils of those districts.2The determination of the names of district electoral areas.3The determination of the number of councillors to be elected for a district electoral area or a local government district.42Any matter with which a provision of this Act falling within the following sub-paragraphs solely or mainly deals—ain Part III, sections 19, 20 , 28, 28A and 28B ;aain Part VII, sections 68 to 69A, 69C to 70, 71(2A) to (2C) and Schedule 7;bin Part VII, sections 73, 74(3) and (4), 75 and 77(1), (2) and (4) to (8) and Schedules 8 and 9;bain Part VII, sections 78A to 78E;cin Part VIII, sections 90 to 93 and Schedule 11.This paragraph does not apply to—iany matter in respect of which it is stated by this Act that provision may be made by Act of the Assembly; oriiany matter to which a description specified in this Schedule or Schedule 2 is stated not to apply.SCHEDULE 4Section 16(10).Pledge of OfficeSection 21APart 111This Part of this Schedule has effect in relation to a Northern Ireland department—athe functions of which consist wholly or mainly of devolved policing and justice functions; andbin relation to which an Act of the Assembly provides, by virtue of section 21A(3), for it to be in the charge of a Northern Ireland Minister (the “relevant Minister”) appointed by virtue of a nomination—imade by the First Minister and the deputy First Minister acting jointly; andiiapproved by a resolution of the Assembly passed with the support of a majority of the members voting on the motion for the resolution, a majority of the designated Nationalists voting and a majority of the designated Unionists voting.2In this paragraph “devolved policing and justice function” has the same meaning as in section 21A (see subsection (8) of that section).1ASection 16A(3) shall have effect as if, for paragraph (b) (and the word “and” before it) there were substituted—aaonce those offices have been filled, the relevant Ministerial office (within the meaning of Part 1 of Schedule 4A) shall be filled by applying paragraph 3(3) to (6) of that Schedule; andbonce that office has been filled, the other Ministerial offices to be held by Northern Ireland Ministers shall be filled by applying section 18(2) to (6).21Section 18 (Northern Ireland Ministers) shall not apply in relation to—athe relevant Minister; orbthe Ministerial office held by the relevant Minister (the “relevant Ministerial office”),and paragraph 3 shall apply instead.2But the references to Ministerial offices in—asubsection (1)(c) and (d) of section 18; andbsubsection (5) of that section (in the definition of M),shall be taken to include the relevant Ministerial office.31Where any of the conditions in paragraphs (b) to (e) of section 18(1) is satisfied—athe relevant Minister shall (if holding office at the time) cease to hold office; andbthe relevant Ministerial office shall be filled by applying sub-paragraphs (3) to (6) within a period specified in standing orders.2The relevant Ministerial office shall be filled by applying sub-paragraphs (3) to (6) before section 18(2) to (6) is applied in relation to the other Ministerial offices.3The First Minister and the deputy First Minister acting jointly shall nominate a member of the Assembly to hold the relevant Ministerial office.3ABut a member of the Assembly who is a member of a political party may not be nominated unless the nominating officer of the party consents to his nomination within a period specified in standing orders.4The nomination shall not take effect unless it is approved by a resolution of the Assembly passed with the support of—aa majority of the members voting on the motion for the resolution;ba majority of the designated Nationalists voting; andca majority of the designated Unionists voting.5If—athe nomination does not take effect within a period specified in standing orders; orbthe nominated person does not take up the office for which he has been nominated within that period,a further nomination of a member of the Assembly shall be made under sub-paragraph (3).6Sub-paragraphs (3) to (5) shall be applied as many times as may be necessary to secure that the relevant Ministerial office is filled.7The holding of office as First Minister or deputy First Minister shall not prevent a person being nominated to hold the relevant Ministerial office.8The relevant Minister shall not take up office until he has affirmed the terms of the pledge of office.9The relevant Minister shall cease to hold office if—ahe resigns by notice in writing to the First Minister and the deputy First Minister;bhe ceases to be a member of the Assembly otherwise than by virtue of a dissolution; orche is dismissed by the First Minister and the deputy First Minister acting jointly and the Presiding Officer is notified of his dismissal; ordwhere consent to his nomination was required under sub-paragraph (3A), he is dismissed by the nominating officer who consented (or that officer's successor) and the Presiding Officer is notified of his dismissal.10If the relevant Minister ceases to hold office at any time, otherwise than by virtue of sub-paragraph (1), the relevant Ministerial office shall be filled by applying sub-paragraphs (3) to (6) within a period specified in standing orders.10AIf, as a result of the relevant Minister (“the former Minister”) ceasing to hold office and the relevant Ministerial office being filled by virtue of sub-paragraph (10),—athe total number of Ministerial offices held by members of a political party increases; orbthe total number of Ministerial offices held by members of a political party decreases,all other Northern Ireland Ministers shall cease to hold office and those Ministerial offices shall be filled by applying section 18(2) to (6) within a period specified in standing orders.10BBut sub-paragraph (10A) shall not apply if—athe former Minister ceased to hold office by virtue of being dismissed by a nominating officer under sub-paragraph (9)(d); andbbefore the relevant Ministerial office was filled, either of the conditions in sub-paragraph (10C) was satisfied in relation to each member of the Assembly who was a member of the political party of the nominating officer.10CThe conditions are that—athe First Minister and the deputy First Minister sought to nominate the member under sub-paragraph (3) for the relevant Ministerial office but consent to his nomination was not given in accordance with sub-paragraph (3A); orbthe member was nominated under sub-paragraph (3) for the relevant Ministerial office and the nomination took effect within the period specified in standing orders by virtue of sub-paragraph (5)(a), but the member did not take up the office within that period.11Where—athe Assembly has resolved under section 30(2) that a political party does not enjoy its confidence; andbthe party's period of exclusion under that provision has not come to an end,no member of that party may be nominated under sub-paragraph (3).12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13In this paragraph, a reference to a period of exclusion ... is, in the case of a period of exclusion ... which has been extended, a reference to that period as extended.14In this paragraph “nominating officer” has the same meaning as in section 18.Part 1A3A1This Part of this Schedule has effect in relation to a Northern Ireland department—athe functions of which consist wholly or mainly of devolved policing and justice functions, andbin relation to which an Act of the Assembly provides, by virtue of section 21A(3A), for it to be in the charge of a Northern Ireland Minister (the “relevant Minister”) appointed by virtue of a nomination—imade by one or more members of the Assembly, andiiapproved by a resolution of the Assembly passed with the support of a majority of the members voting on the motion for the resolution, a majority of the designated Nationalists voting and a majority of the designated Unionists voting.2In this paragraph “devolved policing and justice function” has the same meaning as in section 21A (see subsection (8) of that section).3BSection 16A(3) has effect as if, for paragraph (b) (and the word “and” before it) there were substituted—aaonce those offices have been filled, the relevant Ministerial office (within the meaning of Part 1A of Schedule 4A) shall be filled by applying paragraph 3D(4) to (8) of that Schedule; andbonce that office has been filled, the other Ministerial offices to be held by Northern Ireland Ministers shall be filled by applying section 18(2) to (6).3C 1 Section 18 (Northern Ireland Ministers) shall not apply in relation to—athe relevant Minister, orbthe Ministerial office held by the relevant Minister (the “relevant Ministerial office”),and paragraph 3D shall apply instead.2But the reference to Ministerial offices in subsection (5) of that section (in the definition of M) shall be taken to include the relevant Ministerial office.3DA1Where—aan Assembly is elected—iat a poll the date for which is proposed under section 32(3B), oriifollowing the issue of a certificate under section 18(A2),bthe period of 24 weeks beginning with the day on which an Assembly first meets expires without the offices mentioned in section 16A(3) having been filled, orcthe period of 48 weeks beginning with the day on which a vacancy arises in the offices of First Minister and deputy First Minister expires without those offices having been filled,the relevant Minister shall cease to hold office (and the relevant Ministerial office shall remain vacant until next filled by virtue of section 16A).1Where any of the following conditions is satisfied—athe relevant Minister shall (if holding office at the time) cease to hold office, andbthe relevant Ministerial office shall be filled by applying sub-paragraphs (4) to (8) within a period specified in standing orders.2The conditions are—aa determination under section 17(1) takes effect;ba resolution which causes the relevant Ministerial office to become vacant is passed under section 30(2);c. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .da period of exclusion under section 30(2) ... comes to an end ...;esuch other circumstances obtain as may be specified in standing orders for the purposes of section 18(1)(e) but only so far as standing orders provide for those circumstances to be applicable for the purposes of this sub-paragraph.3If relevant, the relevant Ministerial office shall be filled by applying sub-paragraphs (4) to (8) after section 16B(3) to (7) is applied in relation to the offices of First Minister and deputy First Minister but before section 18(2) to (6) is applied in relation to the other Ministerial offices.4One or more members of the Assembly may nominate another member of the Assembly to hold the relevant Ministerial office.4ABut a member of the Assembly who is a member of a political party may not be nominated unless the nominating officer of the party consents to the nomination within a period specified in standing orders.5The nomination shall not take effect unless it is approved by a resolution of the Assembly passed with the support of—aa majority of the members voting on the motion for the resolution,ba majority of the designated Nationalists voting, andca majority of the designated Unionists voting.6Once one member has been nominated, no further nominations may be made unless and until sub-paragraph (7) applies.7If—athe nomination does not take effect within a period specified in standing orders, orbthe nominated person does not take up the office for which the person has been nominated within that period,a further nomination of a member of the Assembly may be made under sub-paragraph (4).8Sub-paragraphs (4) to (7) shall be applied as many times as may be necessary to secure that the relevant Ministerial office is filled.9The holding of office as First Minister or deputy First Minister shall not prevent a person being nominated to hold the relevant Ministerial office.10The relevant Minister shall not take up office until the Minister has affirmed the terms of the pledge of office.11The relevant Minister shall cease to hold office if—athe Minister resigns by notice in writing to the First Minister and the deputy First Minister,aathere is an Assembly election at which the Minister is not returned as a member,bthe Minister ceases to be a member of the Assembly otherwise than by virtue of a dissolution, ...bawhere consent to the Minister's nomination was required under sub-paragraph (4A), the Minister is dismissed by the nominating officer of the party and the Presiding Officer is notified of the dismissal, orc where consent to the Minister's nomination was not required under sub-paragraph (4A), the Assembly resolves that the Minister is to cease to hold office.12A resolution for the purposes of sub-paragraph (11)(c) must be passed with the support of—aa majority of the members voting on the motion for the resolution,ba majority of the designated Nationalists voting, andca majority of the designated Unionists voting.13A motion for a resolution for the purposes of sub-paragraph (11)(c) shall not be moved unless—ait is supported by at least 30 members of the Assembly, orbit is moved by the First Minister and the deputy First Minister acting jointly.14If the relevant Minister ceases to hold office at any time, otherwise than by virtue of sub-paragraph (A1) or (1), the relevant Ministerial office shall be filled by applying sub-paragraphs (4) to (8) within a period specified in standing orders.15Where—athe Assembly has resolved under section 30(2) that a political party does not enjoy its confidence, andbthe party's period of exclusion under that provision has not come to an end,no member of that party may be nominated under sub-paragraph (4).16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17In this paragraph, a reference to a period of exclusion ... is, in the case of a period of exclusion ... which has been extended, a reference to that period as extended.18In this paragraph and paragraph 3E “nominating officer” has the same meaning as in section 18.3E1Where the first condition or the second condition is met—aall the Northern Ireland Ministers other than the relevant Minister cease to hold office, andbthose Ministerial offices must be filled by applying section 18(2) to (6) within a period specified in standing orders.2The first condition is that—athe relevant Minister ceased to hold office by virtue of paragraph 3D(1)(a), and the office was filled by virtue of paragraph 3D(1)(b),bparagraph 3D(1) applied because a resolution was passed under section 30(2) which caused no Ministerial office other than the relevant Ministerial office to become vacant, andcas a result of the events mentioned in paragraph (a) the total number of Ministerial offices held by members of a political party increased or decreased.3The second condition is that—athe relevant Minister (“the former Minister”) ceased to hold office otherwise than by virtue of paragraph 3D(1)(a), and the office was filled by virtue of paragraph 3D(14), andbas a result of the events mentioned in paragraph (a) the total number of Ministerial offices held by members of a political party increased or decreased.4But the second condition is not met where—athe former Minister ceased to hold office by virtue of being dismissed by a nominating officer under paragraph 3D(11)(ba),bimmediately before the office was filled there was at least one eligible member of the nominating officer's political party, andceach such eligible member failed to fill the office for one or other of the following reasons.5Those reasons are—athat one or more members of the Assembly sought to nominate the eligible member for the office, but consent to the nomination was not given by the nominating officer in accordance with paragraph 3D(4A);bthat the eligible member was nominated for the office but did not take it up within the period specified in standing orders under paragraph 3D(7)(a).6References in this paragraph to an eligible member of a political party are to a member of that party who is also a member of the Assembly, but do not include the former Minister.Part 241This Part of this Schedule has effect in relation to a Northern Ireland department—athe functions of which consist wholly or mainly of devolved policing and justice functions; andbin relation to which an Act of the Assembly provides, by virtue of section 21A(4), for it to be in the charge of two Northern Ireland Ministers acting jointly (the “relevant Ministers”).2In this paragraph “devolved policing and justice function” has the same meaning as in section 21A (see subsection (8) of that section).4ASection 16A(3) shall have effect as if, for paragraph (b) (and the word “and” before it) there were substituted—aaonce those offices have been filled, the relevant Ministerial offices (within the meaning of Part 2 of Schedule 4A) shall be filled by applying paragraph 7(3) to (6) of that Schedule; andbonce those offices have been filled, the other Ministerial offices to be held by Northern Ireland Ministers shall be filled by applying section 18(2) to (6).51Section 17 (Ministerial offices) has effect subject to the following modifications.2Subsection (3) has effect subject to the provision of the Act of the Assembly referred to in paragraph 4(1)(b).3The Ministerial offices held by the relevant Ministers (the “relevant Ministerial offices”) are to count as a single Ministerial office for the purposes of subsection (4).61Section 18 (Northern Ireland Ministers) shall not apply in relation to—athe relevant Ministers; orbthe relevant Ministerial offices,and paragraph 7 shall apply instead.2But the references to Ministerial offices in—asubsection (1)(c) and (d) of section 18; andbsubsection (5) of that section (in the definition of M),shall be taken to include the relevant Ministerial offices.71Where any of the conditions in paragraphs (b) to (e) of section 18(1) is satisfied—athe relevant Ministers shall (if holding office at the time) cease to hold office; andbthe relevant Ministerial offices shall be filled by applying sub-paragraphs (3) to (6) within a period specified in standing orders.2The relevant Ministerial offices shall be filled by applying sub-paragraphs (3) to (6) before section 18(2) to (6) is applied in relation to the other Ministerial offices.3The First Minister and the deputy First Minister acting jointly shall nominate two members of the Assembly to hold the relevant Ministerial offices.3ABut a member of the Assembly who is a member of a political party may not be nominated unless the nominating officer of the party consents to his nomination within a period specified in standing orders.4The nomination shall not take effect unless it is approved by a resolution of the Assembly passed with the support of—aa majority of the members voting on the motion for the resolution;ba majority of the designated Nationalists voting; andca majority of the designated Unionists voting.5If—athe nomination does not take effect within a period specified in standing orders; orbthe nominated persons do not take up the offices for which they have been nominated within that period,a further nomination of two members of the Assembly shall be made under sub-paragraph (3).6Sub-paragraphs (3) to (5) shall be applied as many times as may be necessary to secure that the relevant Ministerial offices are filled.7The holding of office as First Minister or deputy First Minister shall not prevent a person being nominated to hold a relevant Ministerial office.8The relevant Ministers—ashall not take up office until each of them has affirmed the terms of the pledge of office; andbmust take up office at the same time as each other.9A relevant Minister shall cease to hold office if—ahe resigns by notice in writing to the First Minister and the deputy First Minister;bhe ceases to be a member of the Assembly otherwise than by virtue of a dissolution; orche is dismissed by the First Minister and the deputy First Minister acting jointly and the Presiding Officer is notified of his dismissal; ordwhere consent to his nomination was required under sub-paragraph (3A), he is dismissed by the nominating officer who consented (or that officer's successor) and the Presiding Officer is notified of his dismissal.10If either of the relevant Ministers ceases to hold office at any time, otherwise than by virtue of sub-paragraph (1)—athe other shall also cease to hold office at that time; andbthe relevant Ministerial offices shall be filled by applying sub-paragraphs (3) to (6) within a period specified in standing orders.10AIf, as a result of the relevant Ministers (“the former Ministers”) ceasing to hold office and the relevant Ministerial offices being filled by virtue of sub-paragraph (10)(b),—athe total number of Ministerial offices held by members of a political party increases; orbthe total number of Ministerial offices held by members of a political party decreases,all other Northern Ireland Ministers shall cease to hold office and those Ministerial offices shall be filled by applying section 18(2) to (6) within a period specified in standing orders.10BBut sub-paragraph (10A) shall not apply if—aeither of the former Ministers ceased to hold office by virtue of being dismissed by a nominating officer under sub-paragraph (9)(d); andbbefore the relevant Ministerial offices were filled, either of the conditions in sub-paragraph (10C) was satisfied in relation to each member of the Assembly who was a member of the political party of the nominating officer concerned.10CThe conditions are that—athe First Minister and the deputy First Minister sought to nominate the member under sub-paragraph (3) for one of the relevant Ministerial offices but consent to his nomination was not given in accordance with sub-paragraph (3A); orbthe member was nominated under sub-paragraph (3) for one of the relevant Ministerial offices and the nomination took effect within the period specified in standing orders by virtue of sub-paragraph (5)(a), but the member did not take up the office within that period.11Where—athe Assembly has resolved under section 30(2) that a political party does not enjoy its confidence; andbthe party's period of exclusion under that provision has not come to an end,no member of that party may be nominated under sub-paragraph (3).12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13In this paragraph, a reference to a period of exclusion ... is, in the case of a period of exclusion ... which has been extended, a reference to that period as extended.14In this paragraph “nominating officer” has the same meaning as in section 18.Part 381This Part of this Schedule has effect in relation to a Northern Ireland department—athe functions of which consist wholly or mainly of devolved policing and justice functions; andbin relation to which an Act of the Assembly provides, by virtue of section 21A(5)—ifor it to be in the charge of a Northern Ireland Minister (the “relevant Minister”) who is supported by a junior Minister (the “relevant junior Minister”); andiifor the persons holding those offices to rotate at intervals determined by or under the Act.292In this paragraph “devolved policing and justice function” has the same meaning as in section 21A (see subsection (8) of that section).8ASection 16A(3) shall have effect as if, for paragraph (b) (and the word “and” before it) there were substituted—aaonce those offices have been filled, the relevant Ministerial office (within the meaning of Part 3 of Schedule 4A) and the relevant junior Ministerial office (within that meaning) shall be filled by applying paragraph 11(3) to (6) of that Schedule; andbonce those offices have been filled, the other Ministerial offices to be held by Northern Ireland Ministers shall be filled by applying section 18(2) to (6).91Section 18 (Northern Ireland Ministers) shall not apply in relation to—athe relevant Minister; orbthe Ministerial office held by the relevant Minister (the “relevant Ministerial office”),and paragraph 11 shall apply instead.2But the references to Ministerial offices in—asubsection (1)(c) and (d) of section 18; andbsubsection (5) of that section (in the definition of M),shall be taken to include the relevant Ministerial office.3And the junior Ministerial office held by the relevant junior Minister (the “relevant junior Ministerial office”) shall be taken to be a Ministerial office for the purposes of subsection (5) of that section.101The provisions of section 19 (junior Ministers) specified in sub-paragraph (2) shall not apply in relation to—athe relevant junior Minister; orbthe relevant junior Ministerial office,and paragraph 11 shall apply instead.2Those provisions are—aso much of subsection (1)(a) as relates to the procedures for the appointment of persons as junior Ministers;bsubsection (2) (so that, in particular, the relevant junior Ministerial office shall not count for the purposes of any formulae or other rules mentioned in that subsection);csubsection (3); anddsubsection (5).111Where any of the conditions in paragraphs (b) to (e) of section 18(1) is satisfied—athe relevant Minister and the relevant junior Minister shall (if holding office at the time) cease to hold office; andbthe relevant Ministerial office and the relevant junior Ministerial office shall be filled by applying sub-paragraphs (3) to (6) within a period specified in standing orders.2The relevant Ministerial office and the relevant junior Ministerial office shall be filled by applying sub-paragraphs (3) to (6)—abefore section 18(2) to (6) is applied in relation to the other Ministerial offices; andbbefore the procedures specified in any determination under section 19 are applied in relation to the other junior Ministerial offices.3The First Minister and the deputy First Minister acting jointly shall nominate—aa member of the Assembly to hold the relevant Ministerial office; andba member of the Assembly to hold the relevant junior Ministerial office.3ABut a member of the Assembly who is a member of a political party may not be nominated unless the nominating officer of the party consents to his nomination within a period specified in standing orders.4The nomination shall not take effect unless it is approved by a resolution of the Assembly passed with the support of—aa majority of the members voting on the motion for the resolution;ba majority of the designated Nationalists voting; andca majority of the designated Unionists voting.5If—athe nomination does not take effect within a period specified in standing orders; orbthe nominated persons do not take up the offices for which they have been nominated within that period,a further nomination of two members of the Assembly shall be made under sub-paragraph (3).6Sub-paragraphs (3) to (5) shall be applied as many times as may be necessary to secure that the relevant Ministerial office and the relevant junior Ministerial office are filled.7The holding of office as First Minister or deputy First Minister shall not prevent a person being nominated to hold—athe relevant Ministerial office; orbthe relevant junior Ministerial office.8The relevant Minister and the relevant junior Minister—ashall not take up office until each of them has affirmed the terms of the pledge of office; andbmust take up office at the same time as each other.9The relevant Minister or the relevant junior Minister shall cease to hold office if—ahe resigns by notice in writing to the First Minister and the deputy First Minister;bhe ceases to be a member of the Assembly otherwise than by virtue of a dissolution; orche is dismissed by the First Minister and the deputy First Minister acting jointly and the Presiding Officer is notified of his dismissal; ordwhere consent to his nomination was required under sub-paragraph (3A), he is dismissed by the nominating officer who consented (or that officer's successor) and the Presiding Officer is notified of his dismissal.10Sub-paragraph (11) applies if the relevant Minister or the relevant junior Minister ceases to hold office at any time, otherwise than—aby virtue of sub-paragraph (1); orbby virtue of the rotation of the persons holding those offices in accordance with provision referred to in paragraph 8(1)(b)(ii).11Where this sub-paragraph applies—athe other shall also cease to hold office at that time; andbthe relevant Ministerial office and the relevant junior Ministerial office shall be filled by applying sub-paragraphs (3) to (6) within a period specified in standing orders.11AIf, as a result of the relevant Minister (“the former Minister”) and the relevant junior Minister (“the former junior Minister”) ceasing to hold office and the relevant Ministerial office and the relevant junior Ministerial office being filled by virtue of sub-paragraph (11)(b),—athe total number of Ministerial offices or junior Ministerial offices held by members of a political party increases; orbthe total number of Ministerial offices or junior Ministerial offices held by members of a political party decreases,all other Northern Ireland Ministers shall cease to hold office and those Ministerial offices shall be filled by applying section 18(2) to (6) within a period specified in standing orders.11BBut sub-paragraph (11A) shall not apply if—athe former Minister or the former junior Minister ceased to hold office by virtue of being dismissed by a nominating officer under sub-paragraph (9)(d); andbbefore the relevant Ministerial office and the relevant junior Ministerial office were filled, either of the conditions in sub-paragraph (11C) was satisfied in relation to each member of the Assembly who was a member of the political party of the nominating officer concerned.11CThe conditions are that—athe First Minister and the deputy First Minister sought to nominate the member under sub-paragraph (3) for the appropriate office, but consent to his nomination was not given in accordance with sub-paragraph (3A); orbthe member was nominated under sub-paragraph (3) for the appropriate office and the nomination took effect within the period specified in standing orders by virtue of sub-paragraph (5)(a), but the member did not take up the office within that period.11DIn sub-paragraph (11C) “the appropriate office” means—ain relation to a person who was a member of the political party of the nominating officer who dismissed the former Minister, the relevant Ministerial office;bin relation to a person who was a member of the political party of the nominating officer who dismissed the former junior Minister, the relevant junior Ministerial office.12Where—athe Assembly has resolved under section 30(2) that a political party does not enjoy its confidence; andbthe party's period of exclusion under that provision has not come to an end,no member of that party may be nominated under sub-paragraph (3).13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14In this paragraph, a reference to a period of exclusion ... is, in the case of a period of exclusion ... which has been extended, a reference to that period as extended.15In this paragraph “nominating officer” has the same meaning as in section 18.Part 3A11A1This Part of this Schedule has effect in relation to a Northern Ireland department—athe functions of which consist wholly or mainly of devolved policing and justice functions; andbin relation to which an Act of the Assembly provides, by virtue of section 21A(5A)—ifor it to be in the charge of a Northern Ireland Minister (the “relevant Minister”) elected by the Assembly; andiifor that Minister to be supported by a deputy Minister (the “deputy Minister”) elected by the Assembly.2In this paragraph “devolved policing and justice function” has the same meaning as in section 21A (see subsection (8) of that section).11B1Section 16A shall have effect subject to the following modifications.2Subsection (2) shall have effect as if, at the end there were inserted “; and the deputy Minister (within the meaning of Part 3A of Schedule 4A) shall cease to hold office.”3Subsection (3) shall have effect as if, for paragraph (b) (and the word “and” before it) there were substituted—aaonce those offices have been filled, the relevant Ministerial office (within the meaning of Part 3A of Schedule 4A) and the deputy Ministerial office (within that meaning) shall be filled by applying paragraph 11E(2)(b) and (3) to (8) of that Schedule; andbonce those offices have been filled, the other Ministerial offices to be held by Northern Ireland Ministers shall be filled by applying section 18(2) to (6).11C1Subject to sub-paragraphs (2) to (5), section 18 (Northern Ireland Ministers) shall not apply in relation to—athe relevant Minister; orbthe Ministerial office held by the relevant Minister (the “relevant Ministerial office”),and paragraphs 11E to 11G shall apply instead.2The references to Ministerial offices in subsection (1)(c) and (d) of section 18 shall be taken to include the relevant Ministerial office.3In the application of section 18(5) to a political party which is entitled to two or more Ministerial offices, the reference to Ministerial offices (in the definition of M)—aat any time when the number of Ministerial offices held by members of the party (apart from the relevant Ministerial office) is nil, shall be taken not to include the relevant Ministerial office; butbat any time when the number of Ministerial offices held by members of the party (apart from the relevant Ministerial office) is one or more, shall be taken to include the relevant Ministerial office.4In the application of section 18(5) to any other political party, that reference to Ministerial offices shall be taken to include the relevant Ministerial office.5For the purposes of this paragraph, a political party is entitled to two or more Ministerial offices if the nominating officer of the party would be entitled to nominate persons to hold two or more Ministerial offices under section 18, assuming that—aon each occasion on which a nominating officer of a political party is entitled to exercise the power conferred by section 18(2), he does so within the period mentioned in section 18(3)(a);bthe nominated person, in each case, takes up the selected Ministerial office within that period; andcthe reference in section 18(5) to Ministerial offices (in the definition of M) is taken to include the relevant Ministerial office.11D1The deputy Minister is to be treated for the purposes of this Act as if he were a junior Minister, but the provisions of section 19 (junior Ministers) shall not apply in relation to—ahim; orbthe office held by him (the “deputy Ministerial office”),(so that, in particular, the deputy Ministerial office shall not count for the purposes of any formulae or other rules mentioned in section 19(2)); and the following provisions of this Part of this Schedule shall apply instead.2The functions exercisable by virtue of the deputy Ministerial office shall be those determined in relation to that office by the relevant Minister and the deputy Minister acting jointly.3The relevant Minister and the deputy Minister shall consult the First Minister and the deputy First Minister before making any determination under sub-paragraph (2).11E1When devolved policing and justice functions are first transferred to, or conferred on, the department mentioned in paragraph 11A, the relevant Ministerial office and the deputy Ministerial office shall be filled by applying sub-paragraphs (3) to (8) within a period specified in standing orders.2The relevant Ministerial office and the deputy Ministerial office shall be filled by applying sub-paragraphs (3) to (8)—abefore section 18(2) to (6) is applied in relation to the other Ministerial offices; andbbefore the procedures specified in any determination under section 19 are applied in relation to the junior Ministerial offices.3Any member of the Assembly may stand as a candidate for election as—athe relevant Minister; orbthe deputy Minister.4But a member of the Assembly may not stand for election to either of those offices unless—ahe belongs to the largest or the second largest political designation (see paragraph 11H);bhe is nominated by another member of the Assembly; andcif he is a member of a political party, the nominating officer of the party consents to his nomination within a period specified in standing orders.5A candidate shall not be elected to either of those offices by the Assembly without the support of—aa majority of the members voting in the election;ba majority of the designated Nationalists voting; andca majority of the designated Unionists voting.6A candidate shall not be elected to hold office as deputy Minister unless—athe relevant Ministerial office is filled; andbthe candidate and the relevant Minister belong to different political designations.7A person elected to the office of relevant Minister or deputy Minister shall not take up office until he has affirmed the terms of the pledge of office.8If a person elected to either office does not take up the office within a period specified in standing orders, his election shall be deemed to be ineffective.9The relevant Minister or the deputy Minister shall cease to hold office if—ahe resigns by notice in writing to the First Minister and the deputy First Minister;bhe ceases to be a member of the Assembly otherwise than by virtue of a dissolution;cwhere consent to his nomination was required under sub-paragraph (4)(c), he is dismissed by the nominating officer who consented (or that officer's successor) and the Presiding Officer is notified of his dismissal.10If the relevant Minister or the deputy Minister ceases to hold office at any time, otherwise than by virtue of section 16A(2), the office shall be filled by applying sub-paragraphs (3) to (8) within a period specified in standing orders.11But if—athe relevant Ministerial office is filled by virtue of sub-paragraph (10); andbthe person appointed as the relevant Minister belongs to the same political designation as the deputy Minister,the deputy Minister shall cease to hold office and the deputy Ministerial office shall be filled by applying sub-paragraphs (3) to (8) within a period specified in standing orders.12Standing orders may make provision with respect to the holding of elections under this paragraph.11F1The holding of office as First Minister or deputy First Minister shall not prevent a person being elected to hold—athe relevant Ministerial office; orbthe deputy Ministerial office.2Where—athe Assembly has resolved under section 30(2) that a political party does not enjoy its confidence; andbthe party's period of exclusion under that provision has not come to an end,no member of that party may be nominated under paragraph 11E(4)(b).3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4In this paragraph, a reference to a period of exclusion ... is, in the case of a period of exclusion ... which has been extended, a reference to that period as extended.11G1If, as a result of the relevant Minister (“the former Minister”) ceasing to hold office and the relevant Ministerial office being filled by virtue of paragraph 11E(10)—athe total number of Ministerial offices held by members of a political party increases; orbthe total number of Ministerial offices held by members of a political party decreases,all other Northern Ireland Ministers shall cease to hold office and those Ministerial offices shall be filled by applying section 18(2) to (6) within a period specified in standing orders.2But sub-paragraph (1) shall not apply if—athe former Minister ceased to hold office by virtue of being dismissed by a nominating officer under paragraph 11E(9)(c); andbbefore the relevant Ministerial office was filled, either of the conditions in sub-paragraph (3) was satisfied in relation to each member of the Assembly who was a member of the political party of the nominating officer.3The conditions are that—aanother member of the Assembly sought to nominate the member under paragraph 11E(4)(b) for the relevant Ministerial office but consent to his nomination was not given in accordance with paragraph 11E(4)(c); orbthe member was elected to the relevant Ministerial office, but the member did not take up the office within the period specified in standing orders by virtue of paragraph 11E(8).11H1In this Part of this Schedule “nominating officer” has the same meaning as in section 18.2For the purposes of this Part of this Schedule, a member of the Assembly is to be taken—ato belong to the political designation “Nationalist” if he is a designated Nationalist;bto belong to the political designation “Unionist” if he is a designated Unionist;cotherwise, to belong to the political designation “Other”;and the size of each of the political designations “Nationalist”, “Unionist” and “Other” is to be determined in accordance with section 16C(4) and (5).Part 4121Her Majesty may by Order in Council make such further modifications of any enactment (whenever passed or made) as appear to Her Majesty to be necessary or expedient—ain consequence of, orbfor giving full effect to,an Act of the Assembly which makes provision of the kind mentioned in section 21A(3), (3A),(4), (5) or (5A) or an Order in Council under section 21A(7C).2No recommendation shall be made to Her Majesty to make an Order under this paragraph unless a draft of it has been laid before and approved by resolution of each House of Parliament.13Paragraphs 3(10), 3D(14), 7(10), 11(10) and (11) and 11E(10) of this Schedule shall have effect subject to paragraphs 2 and 3 of Schedule 12A (as those paragraphs are modified at any time by virtue of paragraph 12 of this Schedule).SCHEDULE 5Section 40(10).1A person appointed under standing orders made under section 40(2)(b) shall hold office until another member of the Assembly is appointed in his place, unless he previously resigns or ceases to be a member of the Assembly otherwise than by virtue of a dissolution.21The Commission may appoint staff.2The persons appointed by the Commission are referred to in this Act as the staff of the Assembly.3It is for the Commission to determine the terms and conditions of appointment of the staff of the Assembly, including arrangements for the payment of pensions, gratuities or allowances to, or in respect of, any person who has ceased to be a member of the staff of the Assembly.4Accordingly, the Commission may—amake contributions or payments towards provision for such pensions, gratuities or allowances;bestablish and administer one or more pension schemes.5The power conferred by sub-paragraph (1) includes power to make arrangements for administrative, secretarial or other assistance to be provided for the Commission by officers of the civil service of Northern Ireland or the civil service; and the reference in sub-paragraph (2) to persons appointed by the Commission shall be construed accordingly.31Subject to sub-paragraph (4), the Commission may do anything which appears to it to be necessary or expedient for the purpose of or in connection with the discharge of its functions.2That includes, in particular—aholding property;bcharging for goods or services;centering into contracts;dinvesting sums not immediately required in relation to the discharge of its functions; andeaccepting gifts.3The Commission may sell goods or provide services, and may make arrangements for the sale of goods or provision of services, to the public.4The Commission may borrow sums in sterling by way of overdraft or otherwise for the purpose of meeting a temporary excess of expenditure over sums otherwise available to meet that expenditure.5The Commission may borrow money only under sub-paragraph (4) and may borrow under that sub-paragraph only with the special or general approval of the Assembly.4The Commission may delegate any of its functions to the Presiding Officer or a member of the staff of the Assembly.51The validity of any acts of the Commission shall not be affected by any vacancy among the members, or by any defect in the appointment, or qualification for membership, of any member.2The Commission may determine its own procedure.3The Presiding Officer shall preside at meetings of the Commission, but the Commission may appoint another of its members to preside if the office of Presiding Officer is vacant or the Presiding Officer is for any reason unable to act.61Her Majesty may by Order in Council provide for the Commission to be treated to any extent as a Crown body for the purposes of any enactment.2In particular, the Order may for the purposes of any enactment provide—afor employment under the Commission to be treated as employment under the Commission as a Crown body;bfor land held, used or managed by the Commission, or operations carried out by or on behalf of the Commission, to be treated (as the case may be) as land held, used or managed, or operations carried out by or on behalf of, the Commission as a Crown body.3For the purposes of this paragraph, “Crown body” means a body which is the servant or agent of the Crown, and includes a government department.4A statutory instrument containing an Order in Council under this paragraph shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.SCHEDULE 6Section 41(3).11The standing orders shall include provision for preserving order in the proceedings of the Assembly, including provision for—apreventing conduct which would constitute a criminal offence or contempt of court; andba sub judice rule.2Such provision may provide for excluding a member of the Assembly from proceedings and for withdrawing his rights and privileges as a member for the period of his exclusion.21The standing orders shall include provision requiring the proceedings of the Assembly to be held in public, except in such circumstances as the standing orders may provide.2The standing orders may include provision as to the conditions to be complied with by any member of the public attending the proceedings, including provision for excluding from the proceedings any member of the public who does not comply with those conditions.3The standing orders shall include provision for reporting the proceedings of the Assembly and for publishing the reports.41The standing orders shall include provision for ensuring that, in appointing members to committees, regard is had to the balance of parties in the Assembly.2The standing orders may include provision for excluding from the proceedings of a committee a member of the Assembly who is not a member of the committee.5The standing orders may include provision enabling a right to vote in the Assembly which could have been exercised but for a vacancy in the membership of the Assembly to be exercisable in such manner as is so provided.SCHEDULE 6ASection 56APART 111Part 2 of this Schedule requires the Secretary of State to initiate the democratic consent process in relation to each new continuation period.2Part 3 of this Schedule establishes, for the purposes of Article 18 of the Protocol as read with the unilateral Declaration, the default democratic consent process referred to in paragraphs 3 and 4 of the unilateral Declaration.3Part 4 of this Schedule establishes, for the purposes of Article 18 of the Protocol as read with the unilateral Declaration, the alternative democratic consent process referred to in paragraphs 5 and 6 of the unilateral Declaration.4Part 5 of this Schedule makes provision about procedural matters and the outcome of the democratic consent process.5Part 6 of this Schedule makes provision about an independent review into the functioning of the Protocol.6To the extent that the standing orders of the Assembly are inconsistent with this Schedule, this Schedule (rather than the standing orders) is to have effect.7For the purposes of this Schedule, a motion that is tabled and then withdrawn is to be regarded, at times after its withdrawal, as not having been tabled.8In this Schedule—“alternative democratic consent process” means the democratic consent process established by Part 4 of this Schedule;“default democratic consent process” means the democratic consent process established by Part 3 of this Schedule;“democratic consent process” means the process by which—democratic consent in Northern Ireland to the continued application of Articles 5 to 10 of the Protocol is to be sought, anda decision expressing that democratic consent is to be made;“notification of the start of the democratic consent process” has the meaning given in paragraph 4;“Protocol” means the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland to the EU withdrawal agreement;“unilateral Declaration” means the declaration by Her Majesty’s Government concerning the operation of the ‘Democratic consent in Northern Ireland’ provision of the Protocol made on 17 October 2019.21In this Schedule “consent resolution” means a resolution of the Assembly in this form—

That Articles 5 to 10 of the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland to the EU withdrawal agreement should continue to apply during the new continuation period (within the meaning of Schedule 6A to the Northern Ireland Act 1998).

2This Schedule ceases to apply at the end of a particular current period if—aby that time, the Assembly has decided the question on a motion for a consent resolution which relates to the new continuation period, butbthe Assembly did not pass the consent resolution.31In this Schedule—“continuation period” means—the period of four years or eight years (as determined in accordance with sub-paragraph (2)) that begins with the day that follows the last day of the initial period;each subsequent period of four years or eight years (as determined in accordance with sub-paragraph (2)) that begins with the day that follows the last day of the preceding continuation period;“current period”, in relation to a new continuation period, means—the initial period, in the case where that period immediately precedes the new continuation period, orthe continuation period which immediately precedes the new continuation period, in any other case;“initial period” means the period of four years that begins with the day that follows IP completion day;“new continuation period” means, at any particular time, the first continuation period that is to begin after that time.2The duration of a continuation period is to be—afour years if the consent resolution which relates to that continuation period was passed by a majority of the members voting but not with cross-community support;beight years if the consent resolution which relates to that continuation period was passed with cross-community support.3In this Schedule, a period set out in an entry in the first column of this table has the meaning given in the corresponding entry in the second column of the table—PeriodMeaning“final two months of the current period”the period of two months ending with the last day of that current period“final one month of the current period”the period of one month ending with the last day of that current period“final 25 days of the current period”the period of 25 days ending with the last day of that current period“final 15 days of the current period”the period of 15 days ending with the last day of that current period“final 5 days of the current period”the period of 5 days ending with the last day of that current periodPART 241The Secretary of State must give a notification of the start of the democratic consent process in relation to each new continuation period.2The notification relating to a new continuation period must be given on the day immediately before the start of the final two months of the current period.3The notification must be given in accordance with Part 3 (if that Part is applicable) or Part 4 (if that Part is applicable).4The “notification of the start of the democratic consent process” that relates to a new continuation period is a written notification that—astates the date of the first day of the new continuation period, andbstates that, before that date, Her Majesty’s Government in the United Kingdom must notify the European Commission of the outcome of the democratic consent process established by this Schedule in relation to the continued application of Articles 5 to 10 of the Protocol during the new continuation period.PART 35This Part applies if the First Minister and the deputy First Minister hold office (including if another Northern Ireland Minister is exercising the functions of either office in accordance with section 16A(11)) at the beginning of the day on which the Secretary of State is required to give the notification of the start of the democratic consent process in relation to a new continuation period.61The Secretary of State must give the notification of the start of the democratic consent process to—athe First Minister and the deputy First Minister, andbthe Presiding Officer.2The notification of the start of the democratic consent process must state that the default democratic consent process applies.7On receipt of a notification of the start of the democratic consent process under this Part, the Presiding Officer must take such steps as the Presiding Officer considers necessary to bring the notification to the attention of the members of the Assembly.81This paragraph applies where the Secretary of State gives a notification of the start of the democratic consent process under this Part in relation to a new continuation period.2Before the start of the final one month of the current period, the First Minister and the deputy First Minister acting jointly may table notice of a motion for a consent resolution which relates to the new continuation period.3No other member of the Assembly may table notice of a motion for a consent resolution which relates to the new continuation period before the final one month of the current period.4If they have tabled notice of a motion under this paragraph, the First Minister and the deputy First Minister acting jointly must provide the members of the Assembly with such explanatory materials as it is reasonable to provide in order to assist them when deciding the question.91This paragraph applies where—athe Secretary of State gives a notification of the democratic consent process under this Part in relation to a new continuation period, andbbefore the start of the final one month of the current period, the First Minister and the deputy First Minister acting jointly have not tabled notice of a motion for a consent resolution which relates to the new continuation period.2Before the start of the final 25 days of the current period, any member of the Assembly may table notice of a motion for a consent resolution which relates to the new continuation period.3Sub-paragraph (2) does not prevent any other members of the Assembly—afrom adding their names to the notice of the motion that has been tabled, orbhaving done so, from moving the motion,in accordance with the standing orders or practice of the Assembly.4If a member of the Assembly has tabled notice of a motion for a consent resolution in accordance with sub-paragraph (2), the Secretary of State must take reasonable steps to provide the members of the Assembly with such explanatory materials as it is reasonable to provide in order to assist them when deciding the question.101This paragraph applies if—anotice of a motion for a consent resolution which relates to the new continuation period has been tabled by the First Minister and deputy First Minister acting jointly in accordance with paragraph 8(2), orbnotice of a motion for a consent resolution which relates to the new continuation period has been tabled by a member of the Assembly in accordance with paragraph 9(2),and, before the start of the final 15 days of the current period, the question on that motion is not decided by the Assembly.2The Assembly must sit at noon on the required sitting day (whether or not the Assembly would otherwise be sitting on that day or at that time, and whether or not that day falls during a recess).3The motion for the consent resolution is to be proceeded with in the Assembly on the required sitting day—aas the first business on that day; orbwhere the election of the Presiding Officer or any deputy or deputies is, by virtue of this Act, any other enactment or the standing orders of the Assembly, required to be the first business on that day, as the first business after the election of the Presiding Officer or deputy or deputies.4The Presiding Officer must move the motion for the consent resolution if no other member of the Assembly moves it when it is required to be proceeded with in accordance with sub-paragraph (3).5The question on the motion for the consent resolution (if not already put) is to be put—aat 6:00pm on the required sitting day, if the motion is proceeded with as the first business on the required sitting day (in accordance with sub-paragraph (3)(a));bsix hours after the motion is moved, if the motion is proceeded with as the first business after the election of the Presiding Officer or the deputy or deputies on the required sitting day (in accordance with sub-paragraph (3)(b)).6The Assembly may not be adjourned on the required sitting day until after the declaration of the result of the division or vote on the question on the motion for the consent resolution.7Accordingly, no motion for the adjournment of the debate on the motion for the consent resolution, or of the Assembly, may be taken on the required sitting day until after the declaration of that result.8If the question on the motion for the consent resolution is not put as required by sub-paragraph (5), and is not put at any later time on the required sitting day, then—athe earliest day after that day that is not an excluded day is to be regarded as the required sitting day for the purposes of this paragraph, andbsub-paragraphs (2) to (7) and this sub-paragraph are to apply again accordingly.9In this paragraph—“excluded day” means—Saturday,Sunday,Christmas Day,Good Friday, andany day that is a public holiday in Northern Ireland;“required sitting day” means the earliest day during the final 15 days of the current period that is not an excluded day.PART 411This Part applies if the offices of the First Minister and the deputy First Minister are vacant (and their functions are not otherwise being exercised by another Northern Ireland Minister in accordance with section 16A(11)) at the beginning of the day on which the Secretary of State is required to give the notification of the start of the democratic consent process in relation to a new continuation period.121The Secretary of State must give the notification of the start of the democratic consent process to —athe Presiding Officer, andbthe clerk to the Assembly.2The notification of the start of the democratic consent process must state that the alternative democratic consent process applies.3As soon as practicable after giving notice under sub-paragraph (1), the Secretary of State must take reasonable steps to provide the members of the Assembly with such explanatory materials as it is reasonable to provide in order to assist them when deciding the question on the motion for a consent resolution.4In this paragraph “the clerk to the Assembly” means the person who holds or exercises the functions of that office in accordance with the standing orders or practice of the Assembly.13On receipt of a notification of the start of the democratic consent process under this Part, the Presiding Officer must take such steps as the Presiding Officer considers necessary to bring the notification to the attention of the members of the Assembly.141Where the Secretary of State has given a notification of the start of the democratic consent process under this Part in relation to a new continuation period, any member of the Assembly may table notice of a motion for a consent resolution which relates to the new continuation period.2Sub-paragraph (1) does not prevent any other members of the Assembly—afrom adding their names to the notice of the motion that has been tabled, orbhaving done so, from moving the motion,in accordance with the standing orders or practice of the Assembly.151This paragraph applies in either of the following cases.2Case A is where—athe Secretary of State gives a notification of the start of the democratic consent process under this Part in relation to a new continuation period, andbbefore the start of the final one month of the current period, no member of the Assembly has tabled notice of a motion for a consent resolution which relates to the new continuation period.3Case B is where—athe Secretary of State gives a notification of the start of the democratic consent process under this Part in relation to a new continuation period,bbefore the start of the final one month of the current period, a member of the Assembly tables notice of a motion for a consent resolution which relates to the new continuation period, andcbefore the start of the final 25 days of the current period, the question on that motion is not decided by the Assembly.4The Assembly must sit at noon on the required sitting day (whether or not the Assembly would otherwise be sitting on that day, or at that time, and whether or not that day falls during a recess).5If, before the start of the required sitting day, a member of the Assembly has not tabled notice of a motion for a consent resolution which relates to the new continuation period, the Presiding Officer must table such a motion.6Sub-paragraph (5) does not prevent any other members of the Assembly—afrom adding their names to the notice of the motion that has been tabled as soon as practicable on that day, orbhaving done so, from moving the motion,in accordance with the standing orders or practice of the Assembly.7The fact that a motion tabled by the Presiding Officer in accordance with sub-paragraph (5) is tabled on the required sitting day does not prevent the motion from being proceeded with on that day in accordance with this paragraph.8The motion for the consent resolution is to be proceeded with in the Assembly on the required sitting day—aas the first business on that day; orbwhere the election of the Presiding Officer or any deputy or deputies is, by virtue of this Act, any other enactment or the standing orders of the Assembly, required to be the first business on that day, as the first business after the election of the Presiding Officer or deputy or deputies.9The Presiding Officer must move the motion for the consent resolution if no other member of the Assembly moves it when it is required to be proceeded with in accordance with sub-paragraph (8).10The question on the motion for the consent resolution (if not already put) is to be put—aat 6:00pm on the required sitting day, if the motion is proceeded with as the first business on the required sitting day (in accordance with sub-paragraph (8)(a));bsix hours after the motion is moved, if the motion is proceeded with as the first business after the election of the Presiding Officer or the deputy or deputies on the required sitting day (in accordance with sub-paragraph (8)(b)).11The Assembly may not be adjourned on the required sitting day until after the declaration of the result of the division or vote on the question on the motion for the consent resolution.12Accordingly, no motion for the adjournment of the debate on the motion for the consent resolution, or of the Assembly, may be taken on the required sitting day until after the declaration of that result.13If the question on the motion for the consent resolution is not put as required by sub-paragraph (10), and is not put at any later time on the required sitting day, then—athe earliest day after that day that is not an excluded day is to be regarded as the required sitting day for the purposes of this paragraph, andbsub-paragraphs (4) to (12) and this sub-paragraph are to apply again accordingly.14This paragraph has effect subject to paragraph 16.15In this paragraph and paragraph 16—“excluded day” means—Saturday,Sunday,Christmas Day,Good Friday, andany day that is a public holiday in Northern Ireland;“required sitting day” means the earliest day during the final 25 days of the current period that is not an excluded day.161This paragraph applies if on the required sitting day—athe election of a Presiding Officer or any deputy or deputies is, by virtue of this Act, any other enactment or the standing orders of the Assembly, required to be the first business on that day, andbthe Assembly does not elect from among its members a Presiding Officer or any deputy or deputies.2The Assembly must elect from among its members an interim Presiding Officer.3Neither section 39 nor section 42 applies to the election of the interim Presiding Officer (nor is the election of any deputy or deputies required).4Accordingly, the interim Presiding Officer is to be elected by a majority of those members of the Assembly voting.5The proceedings for the election of an interim Presiding Officer are to be chaired by the oldest member of the Assembly present.6But if the oldest member present is also seeking election as interim Presiding Officer then the next oldest member present is to chair the proceedings instead, and so on.7An interim Presiding Officer—aholds office only for the purposes of business relating to a motion for a consent resolution which relates to the new continuation period, andbceases to hold office once written notification of the matters mentioned in paragraph 19(2) has been given to the Secretary of State.8Standing orders may make further provision in connection with the election of an interim Presiding Officer.9In its application in a case where this paragraph applies, paragraph 15 has effect as if—athe following were substituted for paragraph 15(8)—8The motion for the consent resolution is to be proceeded with as the first business after the election of the interim Presiding Officer.;bthe reference to the Presiding Officer in paragraph 15(9) were a reference to the interim Presiding Officer;cthe following were substituted for paragraph 15(10)—10The question on the motion for the consent resolution (if not already put) is to be put six hours after the motion is moved..10In sub-paragraph (1) the reference to “the required sitting day” is to the first such day.PART 517This Part applies in relation to any motion for a consent resolution whether the default democratic consent process or the alternative democratic consent process is applicable.181A motion for a consent resolution is to be decided without amendment.2The question on a motion for a consent resolution is to be decided by a majority of those members of the Assembly voting.3Where a consent resolution is passed by a majority of the members voting, the Presiding Officer must—adetermine whether the resolution has also been passed with cross-community support; andbannounce the determination of that question.4For provision about the consequences of a consent resolution also being passed with cross-community support, see paragraph 3(2).5Section 42 does not apply in relation to a motion for a consent resolution.6Once the Assembly has decided the question on a motion for a consent resolution which relates to a continuation period (whether the Assembly has passed the motion or not), further notice of a motion for a consent resolution which relates to that continuation period may not be tabled, or if already tabled, may not be proceeded with.7A reference in this paragraph or in paragraph 19 or 20 to the Presiding Officer has effect as a reference to the interim Presiding Officer if a person is holding that office in accordance with paragraph 16.191This paragraph applies when the Assembly decides the question on a motion for a consent resolution which relates to a new continuation period.2The Presiding Officer must give the Secretary of State written notification of the following matters—awhether or not the Assembly passed the consent resolution;bif the Assembly passed the consent resolution, whether the Assembly passed it—iby a majority of the members voting but not with cross-community support, oriiwith cross-community support.3The notification must be given before the start of the final 5 days of the current period.201This paragraph applies when the Presiding Officer gives the Secretary of State the notification required by paragraph 19 in relation to a motion for a consent resolution which relates to a new continuation period.2The Secretary of State must give the European Commission written notification of the following matters—awhether or not the Assembly passed the consent resolution;bif the Assembly passed the consent resolution, whether the Assembly passed it—iby a majority of the members voting but not with cross-community support, oriiwith cross-community support.3The notification must be given on or before the final day of the current period.PART 6211This paragraph applies where the Presiding Officer notifies the Secretary of State that the Assembly has passed a consent resolution by a majority of the members voting but not with cross-community support.2 Within one month of receiving the notification, the Secretary of State must commission an independent review into the functioning of the Protocol in accordance with paragraphs 7 to 9 of the unilateral Declaration.2AThe review may include consideration of any effect of the Windsor Framework in the withdrawal agreement on—athe constitutional status of Northern Ireland, andbthe operation of the single market in goods and services between Northern Ireland and the rest of the United Kingdom.2BThe person commissioned by the Secretary of State to carry out the review must provide to the Secretary of State a report of its conclusions no later than six months after having been commissioned.2CUpon receipt of a report by the Secretary of State in accordance with sub-paragraph (2B), a Minister of the Crown must—alay a copy of that report before Parliament, andbtransmit a copy of that report to the Presiding Officer.2DThe Presiding Officer must lay before the Assembly a copy of any report received in accordance with sub-paragraph (2C)(b).2EA Minister of the Crown must raise in the Joint Committee any issues raised or recommendations made by a report received by the Secretary of State in accordance with sub-paragraph (2B).2FNo later than six months after receiving the report, the Secretary of State must publish a written response to any recommendations made by that report.2GA response published in accordance with sub-paragraph (2F) must contain information about the Secretary of State’s response to any representations made about the report—aby either House of Parliament or a committee thereof, orbby the Assembly.3The reference in sub-paragraph (1) to the Presiding Officer has effect as a reference to the interim Presiding Officer if a person is holding that office in accordance with paragraph 16.4In this paragraph, “Joint Committee” has the same meaning as in the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018.SCHEDULE 6BSection 56BPART 111Part 2 of this Schedule establishes a new Windsor Framework Democratic Scrutiny Committee of the Assembly.2Part 3 of this Schedule sets out, for the purposes of Article 13 of the Windsor Framework, the process by which members of the Assembly may seek to prevent the application of a replacement EU act under the Framework.3Part 4 of this Schedule makes provision relating to the position of the United Kingdom in the Joint Committee with respect to the proposed application of EU acts under the Windsor Framework.4To the extent that the standing orders of the Assembly are inconsistent with this Schedule, this Schedule (rather than the standing orders) is to have effect.5For the purposes of this Schedule, a motion that is tabled and then withdrawn is to be regarded, at times after its withdrawal, as not having been tabled.6In this Schedule—“Article 13(3a) declaration” means the unilateral declaration by His Majesty’s Government concerning the involvement of the institutions of the 1998 Agreement as annexed to the decision of the Joint Committee which lays down arrangements relating to the Windsor Framework;“clerk to the Assembly” has the same meaning as in Schedule 6A;“Committee” means the committee established by paragraph 2;“Framework” means the Windsor Framework;“Joint Committee” has the same meaning as in the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018;“new EU act” means a new EU instrument which has been notified to the United Kingdom in accordance with Article 13(4) of the Windsor Framework;“replacement EU act” means an EU instrument which amends or replaces any of the EU instruments referred to in the third subparagraph of Article 5(1) of the Windsor Framework, the first indent of heading 1 of Annex 2 to the Framework or headings 7 to 47 of Annex 2 to the Framework;“scrutiny period” means the period of two months beginning with the day on which a replacement EU act is published;“Windsor Framework” has the same meaning as in the joint declaration of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the European Union in the Joint Committee which reflects the arrangements in the decision of that Joint Committee laying down the arrangements relating to the Windsor Framework.PART 22A committee of the Assembly, to be known as the Windsor Framework Democratic Scrutiny Committee, is established.31The purpose of the Committee is to assist with the observation and implementation of Article 13(3a) and (4) of the Framework.2In order to fulfil its purpose, the functions of the Committee include—athe examination and consideration of new EU acts and replacement EU acts,bthe conduct of inquiries and publication of reports in relation to replacement EU acts,cengagement with businesses, civil society and others as appropriate in relation to replacement EU acts,dengagement with His Majesty’s Government in the United Kingdom in relation to replacement EU acts,eengagement with Ministers and Northern Ireland departments in relation to replacement EU acts,fthe collation and publication of evidence collected as part of its other activities, andgdealing with other matters (including legislative proposals which may become new EU acts or replacement EU acts) which the Committee considers to be connected with its purpose or other functions.4Membership of the Committee is to be determined in accordance with the standing orders of the Assembly which are to apply in the same way as they apply to a standing committee.51Subject to sub-paragraph (2), the power in section 44(1) may be exercised by the Committee as if the Committee had been expressly authorised to do so in accordance with section 44(6).2Subsection (2) of section 44 has effect in relation to the Committee as if for paragraphs (a) and (b) there were substituted “the purpose or functions of the Windsor Framework Democratic Scrutiny Committee”.61The Committee may be notified under this paragraph if—aa new EU act or a replacement EU act has been proposed by the European Commission, orba replacement EU act has been published by the European Union.2A notification is made under sub-paragraph (1) if His Majesty’s government in the United Kingdom provides the notification to—athe chair of the Committee,bthe clerk of the Committee,cthe clerk to the Assembly, ordthe Presiding Officer.71Following receipt of a notification under paragraph 6(1)(a), the Committee may monitor the progress of the proposed new EU act or replacement EU act and publish any interim reports which the Committee considers appropriate.2If the Committee decides to monitor the progress of a proposed new EU act or replacement EU act in accordance with sub-paragraph (1), the Committee may also decide to hold an inquiry into that EU act.81Following receipt of a notification under paragraph 6(1)(b) the Committee must decide—awhether or not to hold an inquiry into the replacement EU act which was the subject of the notification, orbwhether or not to continue an inquiry begun in accordance with paragraph 7(2) in relation to the replacement EU act which was the subject of the notification.2In reaching a decision under sub-paragraph (1), the Committee—amust have regard to whether it appears likely that the replacement EU act–isignificantly differs (in whole or in part) from the content or scope of the EU instrument which it amends or replaces, andiiwould have a significant impact specific to everyday life of communities in Northern Ireland in a way that is liable to persist, andbmay have regard to any other matters the Committee considers appropriate.3A decision under sub-paragraph (1) must be made no later than five working days after the day on which the notification is made.4The Committee must publish any decision made in accordance with this paragraph.5A failure to make a decision in accordance with this paragraph is to be treated as a decision not to hold an inquiry or not to continue an inquiry which had already begun, as the case may be.91A Committee inquiry held in accordance with paragraph 7 or 8 may consider any matters which the Committee considers appropriate.2In conducting an inquiry, the Committee must seek substantive discussion and engagement with—aHis Majesty’s government in the United Kingdom,ba Minister or Northern Ireland department, andcto the extent the Committee considers appropriate, representatives of businesses and civil society affected by the new EU act or replacement EU act (or who would be so affected if the act enters into force).3A Minister or Northern Ireland department must comply with any reasonable request for information made by the Committee which is relevant to an inquiry of that Committee.101The Committee must publish a report of the conclusions of an inquiry into a replacement EU act no later than fifteen working days before the end of the scrutiny period that relates to that EU act.2A report issued in accordance with sub-paragraph (1) may include any information which the Committee considers appropriate.3The Committee must also publish the following no later than fifteen working days before the end of the scrutiny period—aminutes of all Committee meetings relevant to the inquiry,bminutes of any discussion or engagement conducted in accordance with paragraph 9(2), andcany other evidence collected in the course of the inquiry (whether or not such evidence was relied upon for the production of any report).4Minutes and evidence published in accordance with sub-paragraph (3) may be subject to such redactions or omissions as the Committee considers appropriate.PART3111The process under this Part of this Schedule for members of the Assembly to seek to prevent a replacement EU act from applying under the Framework is initiated if the Presiding Officer is provided with a written notification which gives detailed reasons for seeking to prevent the application of that EU act with reference to the requirements in paragraph 1(c) of the Article 13(3a) declaration.2A notification made under sub-paragraph (1) must be agreed to by no fewer than 30 members of the Assembly and these must include—aone member who belongs to a political party and one member who belongs to a different political party,bone member who belongs to a political party and one member who does not belong to a political party and did not belong to a political party when returned as a member of the Assembly, orctwo members who do not belong to a political party and did not belong to a political party when returned as members of the Assembly,but must not include the Presiding Officer or a deputy Presiding Officer.3A notification under this paragraph must be provided to the Presiding Officer no later than ten working days before the end of the scrutiny period.12Upon receipt of a notification which satisfies the conditions in paragraph 11(2) and (3), the Presiding Officer must provide that notification to the Secretary of State as soon as possible and no later than nine working days before the end of the scrutiny period.131The Presiding Officer must publish a notification provided to the Secretary of State in accordance with paragraph 12.2A notification published in accordance with this paragraph is published under the Assembly’s authority for the purposes of section 50(1)(b).141Before the end of the scrutiny period, the Secretary of State must accept a notification if the Secretary of State considers that it meets the requirements in—aparagraphs 11 to 13 of this Schedule,bArticle 13(3a) of the Framework, andcthe Article 13(3a) declaration.2In reaching a decision under sub-paragraph (1), the possibility of the European Union taking remedial measures in accordance with Article 13(4) of the Framework is not a relevant consideration.15Before the end of the scrutiny period, a Minister of the Crown must give the European Commission written notification in accordance with the Framework of any notification from members of the Assembly which has been accepted by the Secretary of State.161If the Secretary of State decides not to accept a notification, the Secretary of State must, without undue delay, provide written reasons to the Presiding Officer as to why it is considered that the requirements set out in paragraph 14(1)(a) to (c) have not been met.2Such a decision does not prevent a separate notification from being made in relation to the same replacement EU act in accordance with this Part of this Schedule.3The Presiding Officer must, as soon as possible, provide any reasons given in accordance with sub-paragraph (1) to the members who have agreed to the notification under paragraph 11.PART 417In this Part, an “applicability motion”, in relation to the application of a new EU act, means a motion of the Assembly tabled in this form—“That [x] should be added to the Windsor Framework by the United Kingdom and the European Union within the Joint Committee in accordance with Article 13(4) of that Framework.”where “[x]” is to be substituted with the title of the new EU act.181A Minister of the Crown must not agree to the adoption of a decision by the Joint Committee to add a new EU act to the relevant annex in accordance with Article 13(4) of the Framework unless the Assembly has indicated support for the application of that EU act by passing an applicability motion.2But the Minister of the Crown may agree to the adoption of such a decision if the Minister considers that—athere are exceptional circumstances that justify the adoption of the decision in the absence of an applicability motion having been passed, orbthe new EU act would not create a new regulatory border between Great Britain and Northern Ireland.3Before proceeding under sub-paragraph (2), the Minister of the Crown must make a statement to Parliament explaining why the Minister is of the opinion that the condition in either sub-paragraph (2)(a) or (2)(b) is met.4Sub-paragraph (1) does not apply to a new EU act which was the subject of any European Commission proposal of 27 February 2023 relating to the Framework.5In this paragraph—“exceptional circumstances” includes circumstances in which the Assembly has, as its first business, failed to elect from among its members a Presiding Officer and deputies or there is no First Minister and deputy First Minister in office, and“a new regulatory border” means regulatory requirements relating to the movement of goods that would—materially divert trade, ormaterially impair the free flow of goods.191No applicability motion may be tabled in relation to a new EU act until a notification has been made under sub-paragraph (2) in relation to the same new EU act.2A notification under this paragraph may be made if a new EU act is being considered by the Joint Committee under Article 13(4) of the Framework.3A notification is made under sub-paragraph (2) if His Majesty’s government in the United Kingdom provides the notification to—athe chair of the Committee,bthe clerk of the Committee,cthe clerk to the Assembly, ordthe Presiding Officer.4The First Minister and the deputy First Minister acting jointly may table an applicability motion within a period of two weeks beginning with the day on which a notification is made in accordance with sub-paragraph (2).5No other member of the Assembly may table an applicability motion unless the two-week period expires with no such motion having been tabled.6A vote on an applicability motion must be passed with cross-community support and must be passed within a period of five weeks beginning with the day on which the notification referred to in sub-paragraph (2) is made.7If an applicability motion has been tabled, the Presiding Officer must select that motion for debate and a vote in the Assembly no later than the final sitting day of the Assembly before the end of the period referred to in sub-paragraph (6).8A Minister of the Crown may extend any of the time periods referred to in this paragraph by providing written notification of such an extension to the Presiding Officer.SCHEDULE 7Section 68(4).1In this Schedule “the Commission” means the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission.21Subject to the provisions of this Schedule, a Commissioner shall hold office in accordance with the terms of his appointment.2A Commissioner shall not be appointed—ain the case of the Chief Commissioner, for more than five years at a time; andbin any other case, for more than three years at a time.3A person may resign as a Commissioner or as Chief Commissioner by notice in writing to the Secretary of State.4The Secretary of State may dismiss a person from his office as Commissioner or Chief Commissioner if satisfied—athat he has without reasonable excuse failed to discharge his functions for a continuous period of three months beginning not earlier than six months before the day of dismissal;bthat he has been convicted of a criminal offence;cthat a bankruptcy order has been made against him, or his estate has been sequestrated, or he has made a composition or arrangement with, or granted a trust deed for, his creditors; ordthat he is unable or unfit to carry out his functions.31The Commission shall pay to or in respect of Commissioners—aremuneration;ballowances and fees; andcsums for the provision of pensions,in accordance with directions of the Secretary of State.2Where a person who by reference to any office or employment is a participant in a scheme under section 1 of the Superannuation Act 1972 becomes a Commissioner or the Chief Commissioner, the Minister for the Civil Service may, notwithstanding any provision made under sub-paragraph (1)(c), determine that the person’s service as Commissioner or Chief Commissioner shall be treated for the purposes of the scheme as service in that office or employment.41The Commission may employ staff subject to the approval of the Secretary of State as to numbers and as to remuneration and other terms and conditions of employment.2Employment with the Commission shall be included among the kinds of employment to which a superannuation scheme under section 1 of the Superannuation Act 1972 can apply, and accordingly in Schedule 1 to that Act (in which those kinds of employment are listed) after “Commission for Racial Equality” insert— “ Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission ”.3The Commission shall pay to the Minister for the Civil Service, at such times as he may direct, such sums as he may determine in respect of any increase attributable to sub-paragraph (2) in the sums payable out of money provided by Parliament under the Superannuation Act 1972.51The Commission shall, as soon as reasonably practicable after the end of each year, make a report to the Secretary of State on the performance of its functions during the year.2The Secretary of State shall lay a copy of the report before each House of Parliament.6The Secretary of State may make grants to the Commission out of money provided by Parliament.71The Commission shall keep proper accounts and financial records.2The Commission shall—aprepare a statement of accounts in respect of each financial year containing such information, and in such form, as the Secretary of State with the consent of the Treasury directs; andbsend a copy to the Secretary of State and to the Comptroller and Auditor General within such period after the end of the financial year as the Secretary of State directs.3The Comptroller and Auditor General shall—aexamine, certify and report on the statement of accounts; andblay a copy of the statement of accounts and of his report before each House of Parliament.4For the purposes of this paragraph—aa financial year is a period of twelve months ending on 31st March; butbthe first financial year is the period beginning with the day on which section 68 comes into force and ending with the first 31st March which falls at least six months after that day.81In determining its own procedure the Commission may, in particular, make provision about—athe discharge of its functions by committees (which may include persons who are not Commissioners);ba quorum for meetings of the Commission or a committee.2The validity of any proceedings of the Commission or a committee shall not be affected by—aa vacancy in the office of Chief Commissioner; orba defect in the appointment of a Commissioner.9In Part III of Schedule 1 to the House of Commons Disqualification Act 1975 (other disqualifying offices) at the appropriate place insert— “ Northern Ireland Human Rights Commissioner ”.10In Part III of Schedule 1 to the Northern Ireland Assembly Disqualification Act 1975 (other disqualifying offices) at the appropriate place insert— “ Northern Ireland Human Rights Commissioner ”.11The Commission shall not be regarded as the servant or agent of the Crown or as enjoying any status, immunity or privilege of the Crown; and property of the Commission shall not be regarded as property of, or held on behalf of, the Crown. SCHEDULE 8Section 73(5).1In this Schedule “the Commission” means the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland.21Subject to the provisions of this Schedule, a Commissioner shall hold office in accordance with the terms of his appointment.2A Commissioner shall not be appointed—ain the case of the Chief Commissioner, for more than five years at a time; andbin any other case, for more than three years at a time.3A person may resign as a Commissioner, as the Chief Commissioner or as a Deputy Chief Commissioner by notice in writing to the Secretary of State.4The Secretary of State may dismiss a person from his office of Commissioner, Chief Commissioner or Deputy Chief Commissioner if satisfied—athat he has without reasonable excuse failed to discharge his functions for a continuous period of three months beginning not earlier than six months before the day of dismissal;bthat he has been convicted of a criminal offence;cthat a bankruptcy order has been made against him, or his estate has been sequestrated, or he has made a composition or arrangement with, or granted a trust deed for, his creditors; ordthat he is unable or unfit to carry out his functions.3The Department of Economic Development may with the approval of the Department of Finance and Personnel pay to or in respect of Commissioners—aremuneration;ballowances and fees; andcsums for the provision of pensions.3A1Paragraph 2(1) and (2) shall apply to additional Commissioners as they apply to Commissioners.2The Commission may pay, or make such payments towards the provision of, such remuneration, allowances (including allowances for expenses), pensions or gratuities to or in respect of an additional Commissioner as the Office of the First Minister and deputy First Minister, with the consent of the Department of Finance and Personnel, may determine.3The Commission may not alter the terms of appointment of an additional Commissioner except with his consent and the approval of the Office of the First Minister and deputy First Minister.4An additional Commissioner may resign by notice in writing to the Commission.5The Commission may, with the approval of the Office of the First Minister and deputy First Minister, terminate the appointment of an additional Commissioner if satisfied—athat without reasonable excuse he has failed to discharge his functions for a continuous period of three months beginning not earlier than six months before the termination;bthat he has been convicted of a criminal offence;cthat a bankruptcy order has been made against him, or his estate has been sequestrated, or he has made a composition or arrangement with, or granted a trust deed for, his creditors; ordthat he is unable or unfit to carry out his functions.6The appointment of an additional Commissioner shall terminate at the conclusion of the investigation for which he was appointed, if not sooner.7In this paragraph “additional Commissioner” means an additional Commissioner appointed under—aArticle 57(2) of the Sex Discrimination (Northern Ireland) Order 1976;bArticle 46(2) of the Race Relations (Northern Ireland) Order 1997; orcArticle 5(4) of the Equality (Disability, etc.) (Northern Ireland) Order 2000.41The Commission may with the approval of the Department of Economic Development and the Department of Finance and Personnel as to numbers and as to remuneration and other terms and conditions of employment—aemploy such staff as the Commission considers necessary;bemploy the services of such other persons as the Commission considers expedient for any particular purpose.2The Commission may, in the case of such of its staff as may be determined by it with the approval of the Department of Economic Development and the Department of Finance and Personnel, pay such pensions, allowances or gratuities, or provide and maintain such pension schemes, as may be so determined.3Payments made or expenses incurred under this paragraph shall be defrayed out of money appropriated by Act of the Assembly.51The Commission shall, as soon as reasonably practicable after the end of each financial year, make a report to the Department of Economic Development—aon the performance of its functions during the year; andbon any steps which, during the year, have been taken by it and other public authorities to promote such equality of opportunity as is mentioned in section 75(1).2The report shall, in particular, give details of how resources have been divided between the functions previously exercisable by each of the bodies listed in section 74(2).3The Department shall lay a copy of the report before the Assembly and send a copy of the report to the Secretary of State.4The Secretary of State shall lay a copy of the report before each House of Parliament.5Sub-paragraph (5) of paragraph 7 applies for the purposes of this paragraph as it applies for the purposes of that paragraph.61Expenditure incurred by the Commission may be defrayed as expenses of the Department of Economic Development if authorised by that Department and the Department of Finance and Personnel.2Expenditure defrayed under this paragraph shall be defrayed out of money appropriated by Act of the Assembly and an authorisation for the purposes of this paragraph may be general or specific.71The Commission shall keep accounts and financial records in a form approved by the Department of Economic Development.2The Commission shall—aprepare a statement of accounts in respect of each financial year containing such information, and in such form, as is directed by the Department of Economic Development with the consent of the Department of Finance and Personnel; andbsend a copy to the Department of Economic Development and to the Comptroller and Auditor General for Northern Ireland within such period after the end of the financial year as the Department directs.3The Comptroller and Auditor General for Northern Ireland shall—aexamine, certify and report on the statement of accounts; andbsend a copy of the statement of accounts and of his report to the Department of Economic Development.4The Department shall lay a copy of the statement of accounts and the Comptroller and Auditor General’s report before the Assembly.5For the purposes of this paragraph—aa financial year is a period of twelve months ending on 31st March; butbthe first financial year is the period beginning with the day on which section 73 comes into force and ending with the first 31st March which falls at least six months after that day.81In determining its own procedure the Commission may, in particular, make provision about—athe discharge of its functions by committees (which may include persons who are not Commissioners);ba quorum for meetings of the Commission or a committee.2The validity of any proceedings of the Commission or a committee shall not be affected by—aa vacancy in the office of Chief Commissioner or Deputy Chief Commissioner; orba defect in the appointment of a Commissioner.9In Part II of Schedule 1 to the House of Commons Disqualification Act 1975 (bodies whose members are disqualified) at the appropriate place insert— “ The Equality Commission for Northern Ireland ”.10In Part II of Schedule 1 to the Northern Ireland Assembly Disqualification Act 1975 (bodies whose members are disqualified) at the appropriate place insert— “ The Equality Commission for Northern Ireland ”.11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12The Commission shall not be regarded as the servant or agent of the Crown or as enjoying any status, immunity or privilege of the Crown; and property of the Commission shall not be regarded as property of, or held on behalf of, the Crown.SCHEDULE 9Section 75(4).1The Equality Commission for Northern Ireland shall—akeep under review the effectiveness of the duties imposed by section 75;boffer advice to public authorities and others in connection with those duties; andccarry out the functions conferred on it by the following provisions of this Schedule.21A public authority to which this sub-paragraph applies shall, before the end of the period of six months beginning with the commencement of this Schedule or, if later, the establishment of the authority, submit a scheme to the Commission.2Sub-paragraph (1) applies to any public authority except one which is notified in writing by the Commission that that sub-paragraph does not apply to it.31Where it thinks appropriate, the Commission may—arequest a public authority to which paragraph 2(1) does not apply to make a scheme;brequest any public authority to make a revised scheme.2A public authority shall respond to a request under this paragraph by submitting a scheme to the Commission before the end of the period of six months beginning with the date of the request.41A scheme shall show how the public authority proposes to fulfil the duties imposed by section 75 in relation to the relevant functions.2A scheme shall state, in particular, the authority’s arrangements—afor assessing its compliance with the duties under section 75 and for consulting on matters to which a duty under that section is likely to be relevant (including details of the persons to be consulted);bfor assessing and consulting on the likely impact of policies adopted or proposed to be adopted by the authority on the promotion of equality of opportunity;cfor monitoring any adverse impact of policies adopted by the authority on the promotion of equality of opportunity;dfor publishing the results of such assessments as are mentioned in paragraph (b) and such monitoring as is mentioned in paragraph (c);efor training staff;ffor ensuring, and assessing, public access to information and to services provided by the authority.3A scheme shall—aconform to any guidelines as to form or content which are issued by the Commission with the approval of the Secretary of State;bspecify a timetable for measures proposed in the scheme; andcinclude details of how it will be published.4In this paragraph—“equality of opportunity” means such equality of opportunity as is mentioned in section 75(1);“the relevant functions” means the functions of the public authority or, in the case of a scheme submitted in response to a request which specifies particular functions of the public authority, those functions.5But where the public authority is designated by order under section 75(3)(a) or (d)—“equality of opportunity” does not include equality of opportunity in relation to which (by virtue of the order) the public authority has no obligations under section 75(1);“the relevant functions” does not include functions of the public authority so far as the obligations imposed by section 75 do not (by virtue of the order) apply to their exercise.5Before submitting a scheme a public authority shall consult, in accordance with any directions given by the Commission—arepresentatives of persons likely to be affected by the scheme; andbsuch other persons as may be specified in the directions.61On receipt of a scheme the Commission shall—aapprove it; orbrefer it to the Secretary of State.2Where the Commission refers a scheme to the Secretary of State under sub-paragraph (1)(b), it shall notify the Assembly in writing that it has done so and send the Assembly a copy of the scheme.71Where a scheme is referred to the Secretary of State he shall—aapprove it;brequest the public authority to make a revised scheme; orcmake a scheme for the public authority.2A request under sub-paragraph (1)(b) shall be treated in the same way as a request under paragraph 3(1)(b).3Where the Secretary of State—arequests a revised scheme under sub-paragraph (1)(b); orbmakes a scheme under sub-paragraph (1)(c),he shall notify the Assembly in writing that he has done so and, in a case falling within paragraph (b), send the Assembly a copy of the scheme.81If a public authority wishes to revise a scheme it may submit a revised scheme to the Commission.2A revised scheme shall be treated as if it were submitted in response to a request under paragraph 3(1)(b).3A public authority shall, before the end of the period of five years beginning with the submission of its current scheme, or the latest review of that scheme under this sub-paragraph, whichever is the later, review that scheme and inform the Commission of the outcome of the review.91In publishing the results of such an assessment as is mentioned in paragraph 4(2)(b), a public authority shall state the aims of the policy to which the assessment relates and give details of any consideration given by the authority to—ameasures which might mitigate any adverse impact of that policy on the promotion of equality of opportunity; andbalternative policies which might better achieve the promotion of equality of opportunity.2In making any decision with respect to a policy adopted or proposed to be adopted by it, a public authority shall take into account any such assessment and consultation as is mentioned in paragraph 4(2)(b) carried out in relation to the policy.3In this paragraph “equality of opportunity” has the same meaning as in paragraph 4.101If the Commission receives a complaint made in accordance with this paragraph of failure by a public authority to comply with a scheme approved or made under paragraph 6 or 7, it shall—ainvestigate the complaint; orbgive the complainant reasons for not investigating.2A complaint must be made in writing by a person who claims to have been directly affected by the failure.3A complaint must be sent to the Commission during the period of 12 months starting with the day on which the complainant first knew of the matters alleged.4Before making a complaint the complainant must—abring the complaint to the notice of the public authority; andbgive the public authority a reasonable opportunity to respond.111This paragraph applies to—ainvestigations required by paragraph 10; andbany other investigation carried out by the Commission where it believes that a public authority may have failed to comply with a scheme approved or made under paragraph 6 or 7.2The Commission shall send a report of the investigation to—athe public authority concerned;bthe Secretary of State; andcthe complainant (if any).3If a report recommends action by the public authority concerned and the Commission considers that the action is not taken within a reasonable time—athe Commission may refer the matter to the Secretary of State; andbthe Secretary of State may give directions to the public authority in respect of any matter referred to him.4Where the Commission—asends a report to the Secretary of State under sub-paragraph (2)(b); orbrefers a matter to the Secretary of State under sub-paragraph (3)(a),it shall notify the Assembly in writing that it has done so and, in a case falling within paragraph (a), send the Assembly a copy of the report.5Where the Secretary of State gives directions to a public authority under sub-paragraph (3)(b), he shall notify the Assembly in writing that he has done so.121Paragraphs 6, 7 and 11(2)(b) and (3) do not apply to a government department which is such a public authority as is mentioned in section 75(3)(a).2On receipt of a scheme submitted by such a government department under paragraph 2 or 3 the Commission shall—aapprove it; orbrequest the department to make a revised scheme.3A request under sub-paragraph (2)(b) shall be treated in the same way as a request under paragraph 3(1)(b).4Where a request is made under sub-paragraph (2)(b), the government department shall, if it does not submit a revised scheme to the Commission before the end of the period of six months beginning with the date of the request, send to the Commission a written statement of the reasons for not doing so.5The Commission may lay before Parliament and the Assembly a report of any investigation such as is mentioned in paragraph 11(1) relating to a government department such as is mentioned in sub-paragraph (1).Schedule 9ASection 78G11The Office is not to be regarded—aas a servant or agent of the Crown, orbas enjoying any status, immunity or privilege of the Crown.2Property of the Office is not to be regarded as property of, or held on behalf of, the Crown.2The Office is to consist of—aa Director appointed by the First Minister and deputy First Minister acting jointly, andbno more than five other members appointed by the First Minister and deputy First Minister acting jointly,each, a “member”.31Subject to the provisions of this Schedule, a person holds office as a member in accordance with the terms of the person’s appointment.2A person may not be appointed as a member for more than five years at a time, or more than twice.3A person may resign as a member by notice in writing to the First Minister and deputy First Minister.4The First Minister and deputy First Minister acting jointly may dismiss a person from office as a member by notice in writing if satisfied that the person—ahas without reasonable excuse failed to discharge the functions of the office for a continuous period of three months beginning not earlier than six months before the day of dismissal;bhas been convicted of a criminal offence;chas become bankrupt or the subject of a bankruptcy restrictions order, a debt relief order or a debt relief restrictions order, or has made a voluntary arrangement;dis unable or unfit to carry out the functions of the office of a member.5Each of the expressions used in sub-paragraph (4)(c) has the same meaning as in the Insolvency (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 (S.I. 1989/2405 (N.I. 19).41The Office may pay to or in respect of a member such remuneration, allowances, fees and sums for the provision of a pension as the Executive Office may determine.2Where a person ceases to be a member otherwise than on the expiration of a term of office and the Executive Office determines that special circumstances justify compensation, the Office may pay to or in respect of the person such amount as the Executive Office may determine.3A determination of the Executive Office under this paragraph requires the approval of the Department of Finance.51The Office may appoint such number of staff as the Office may determine.2The terms and conditions of a person’s appointment are to be determined by the Office; but that is subject to the provisions of this Schedule.3The Office may pay to or in respect of a member of staff such remuneration, allowances, fees and sums for the provision of a pension as the Office may determine.4Where a person ceases to be a member of staff otherwise than on the expiration of a term of appointment and the Office determines that special circumstances justify compensation, the Office may pay to or in respect of the person such amount as the Office may determine.5A determination of the Office under this paragraph requires the approval of the Executive Office and Department of Finance.61The Executive Office may provide the Office with staff, facilities or services for the purpose of assisting the Office in the exercise of its functions.2In this Schedule, a reference to a member of staff includes a reference to a member of staff appointed on secondment; but a period of secondment does not affect a person’s continuity of service in the Northern Ireland civil service.7Any function of the Office may be exercised by—athe Director, orbanother member or member of staff authorised (whether generally or specifically) for the purpose.8The Office may do whatever the Office considers is appropriate for facilitating, or incidental or conducive to, the exercise of the Office’s functions, other than borrowing money.91The Office may regulate its own proceedings.2The validity of any proceedings of the Office is not affected by a vacancy or defective appointment.101The Executive Office may make grants to the Office of such amounts as it determines with the approval of the Department of Finance.2The Office must pay to the Executive Office any sums received by the Office in the course of, or in connection with, the exercise of the Office’s functions.3Sub-paragraph (2) does not apply to such sums, or sums of such description, as the Executive Office may with the approval of the Department of Finance direct.111The Office must—akeep proper accounts and proper records in relation to the accounts, andbprepare a statement of accounts in respect of each financial year.2The statement of accounts must be in such form and contain such information as the Executive Office may with the approval of the Department of Finance direct.3The Office must, within such period after the end of each financial year as the Executive Office may direct, send copies of the statement of accounts relating to that year to—athe Executive Office, andbthe Comptroller and Auditor General for Northern Ireland.4The Comptroller and Auditor General for Northern Ireland must—aexamine, certify and report on every statement of accounts received under sub-paragraph (3); andbsend a copy of the report to the Executive Office.5The Executive Office must lay a copy of the statement of accounts and the report of the Comptroller and Auditor General for Northern Ireland before the Assembly.6In this paragraph and paragraph 12 “financial year” means—athe period beginning with the day on which the first person appointed as Director takes office and ending on the 31 March following that day, andbeach successive period of twelve months ending on 31 March.121As soon as reasonably practicable after the end of each financial year, the Office must send to the Executive Office a report on the performance of the Office’s functions during that year.2The Executive Office must lay a copy of the report before the Assembly.131The application of the seal of the Office must be authenticated by the signature of—athe Director, orbanother member or member of staff authorised for the purpose.2A document purporting to be an instrument issued by the Office and to be duly executed under the Office’s seal or signed on its behalf is to be received in evidence and is, unless the contrary is proved, taken to be such an instrument.Schedule 9BSection 78K11The Commissioner is not to be regarded—aas a servant or agent of the Crown, orbas enjoying any status, immunity or privilege of the Crown.2The property held by the Commissioner is not to be regarded as property of, or held on behalf of, the Crown.21Subject to the provisions of this Schedule, a person holds office as the Commissioner in accordance with the person’s terms of appointment.2A person may not be appointed as Commissioner for more than five years at a time, or more than twice.3A person may at any time resign as Commissioner by notice in writing to the First Minister and deputy First Minister.4The First Minister and deputy First Minister acting jointly may dismiss a person from office as Commissioner by notice in writing if satisfied that the person—ahas, without reasonable excuse, failed to discharge the functions of the office for a continuous period of three months beginning not earlier than six months before the day of dismissal;bhas been convicted of a criminal offence;chas become bankrupt or the subject of a bankruptcy restrictions order, a debt relief order or a debt relief restrictions order, or has made a voluntary arrangement;dis unable or unfit to perform the functions of the office.5Each of the expressions used in sub-paragraph (4)(c) has the same meaning as in the Insolvency (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 (S.I. 1989/2405 (N.I. 19).31The Executive Office may pay to or in respect of the Commissioner such remuneration, allowances, fees and sums for the provision of a pension as the Executive Office may determine.2Where a person ceases to hold office as Commissioner otherwise than on the expiration of a term of office and the Executive Office determines that special circumstances justify compensation, the Executive Office may pay to or in respect of the person such amount as the Executive Office may determine.3A determination of the Executive Office under this paragraph requires the approval of the Department of Finance.41The Commissioner may appoint such number of staff as the Commissioner may determine.2The terms and conditions of a person’s appointment are to be determined by the Commissioner; but that is subject to the provisions of this Schedule.3The Commissioner may pay to or in respect of a member of staff such remuneration, allowances, fees and sums for the provision of a pension as the Commissioner may determine.4Where a person ceases to be a member of staff otherwise than on expiration of a term of appointment and the Commissioner determines that special circumstances justify compensation, the Commissioner may pay to or in respect of the person such amount as the Commissioner may determine.5A determination of the Commissioner under this paragraph requires the approval of the Executive Office and Department of Finance.51The Executive Office may provide the Commissioner with staff, facilities or services for the purpose of assisting the Commissioner in the exercise of the Commissioner’s functions.2The Office of Identity and Cultural Expression may provide the Commissioner with services for the purpose of assisting the Commissioner in the exercise of the Commissioner’s functions.3In this Schedule, a reference to a member of staff includes a reference to a member of staff appointed on secondment; but a period of secondment does not affect a person’s continuity of service in the Northern Ireland civil service.6Any function of the Commissioner may be exercised by any member of staff of the Commissioner who has been authorised (whether generally or specially) by the Commissioner for the purpose.7The Commissioner may do whatever the Commissioner considers appropriate for facilitating, or incidental or conducive to, the exercise of the Commissioner’s functions, other than borrowing money.81The Executive Office may make grants to the Commissioner of such amounts as it determines with the approval of the Department of Finance.2The Commissioner must pay to the Executive Office any sums received by the Commissioner in the course of, or in connection with, the exercise of the Commissioner’s functions.3Sub-paragraph (2) does not apply to such sums, or sums of such description, as the Executive Office may with the approval of the Department of Finance direct.91The Commissioner must—akeep proper accounts and proper records in relation to the accounts, andbprepare a statement of accounts in respect of each financial year.2The statement of accounts must be in such form and contain such information as the Executive Office may with the approval of the Department of Finance direct.3The Commissioner must, within such period after the end of each financial year as the Executive Office may direct, send copies of the statement of accounts relating to that year to—athe Executive Office, andbthe Comptroller and Auditor General for Northern Ireland.4The Comptroller and Auditor General must—aexamine, certify and report on every statement of accounts received under sub-paragraph (3), andbsend a copy of the report to the Executive Office.5The Executive Office must lay a copy of the statement of accounts and the report of the Comptroller and Auditor General before the Assembly.6In this paragraph and paragraph 10 “financial year” means—athe period beginning with the day on which the first person appointed as Commissioner takes office and ending on the 31 March following that day, andbeach successive period of twelve months ending on 31 March.101As soon as practicable after the end of each financial year, the Commissioner must send to the Executive Office a report on the exercise of the Commissioner’s functions during that year.2The Executive Office must lay a copy of the report before the Assembly.111The application of the seal of the Commissioner must be authenticated by the signature of—athe Commissioner, orba member of staff authorised for the purpose.2A document purporting to be an instrument issued by the Commissioner and to be duly executed under the Commissioner’s seal or signed by or on behalf of the Commissioner is to be received in evidence and is, unless the contrary is proved, taken to be such an instrument.121Any real or personal property vested in the Commissioner vests (unless and until disclaimed or disposed of) in the successor in office.2Where there is a vacancy in the office of Commissioner at the time when real or personal property would otherwise have vested, the property vests in the successor on appointment.Schedule 9CSection 78R11The Commissioner is not to be regarded—aas a servant or agent of the Crown; orbas enjoying any status, immunity or privilege of the Crown.2The property held by the Commissioner is not to be regarded as property of, or held on behalf of, the Crown.21Subject to the provisions of this Schedule, a person holds office as the Commissioner in accordance with the person’s terms of appointment.2A person may not be appointed as Commissioner for more than five years at a time, or more than twice.3A person may at any time resign as Commissioner by notice in writing to the First Minister and deputy First Minister.4The First Minister and deputy First Minister acting jointly may dismiss a person from office as Commissioner by notice in writing if satisfied that the person—ahas, without reasonable excuse, failed to discharge the functions of the office for a continuous period of three months beginning not earlier than six months before the day of dismissal;bhas been convicted of a criminal offence;chas become bankrupt or the subject of a bankruptcy restrictions order, a debt relief order or a debt relief restrictions order, or has made a voluntary arrangement;dis unable or unfit to perform the functions of the office.5Each of the expressions used in sub-paragraph (4)(c) has the same meaning as in the Insolvency (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 (S.I. 1989/2405 (N.I. 19).31The Executive Office may pay to or in respect of the Commissioner such remuneration, allowances, fees and sums for the provision of a pension as the Executive Office may determine.2Where a person ceases to hold office as Commissioner otherwise than on the expiration of a term of office and the Executive Office determines that special circumstances justify compensation, the Executive Office may pay to or in respect of the person such amount as the Executive Office may determine.3A determination of the Executive Office under this paragraph requires the approval of the Department of Finance.41The Commissioner may appoint such number of staff as the Commissioner may determine.2The terms and conditions of a person’s appointment are to be determined by the Commissioner; but that is subject to the provisions of this Schedule.3The Commissioner may pay to or in respect of a member of staff such remuneration, allowances, fees and sums for the provision of a pension as the Commissioner may determine.4Where a person ceases to be a member of staff otherwise than on expiration of a term of appointment and the Commissioner determines that special circumstances justify compensation, the Commissioner may pay to or in respect of the person such amount as the Commissioner may determine.5A determination of the Commissioner under this paragraph requires the approval of the Executive Office and Department of Finance.51The Executive Office may provide the Commissioner with staff, facilities or services for the purpose of assisting the Commissioner in the exercise of the Commissioner’s functions.2The Office of Identity and Cultural Expression may provide the Commissioner with services for the purpose of assisting the Commissioner in the exercise of the Commissioner’s functions.3In this Schedule, a reference to a member of staff includes a reference to a member of staff appointed on secondment; but a period of secondment does not affect a person’s continuity of service in the Northern Ireland civil service.6Any function of the Commissioner may be exercised by any member of staff of the Commissioner who has been authorised (whether generally or specially) by the Commissioner for the purpose.7The Commissioner may do whatever the Commissioner considers appropriate for facilitating, or incidental or conducive to, the exercise of the Commissioner’s functions, other than borrowing money.81The Executive Office may make grants to the Commissioner of such amounts as it determines with the approval of the Department of Finance.2The Commissioner must pay to the Executive Office any sums received by the Commissioner in the course of, or in connection with, the exercise of the Commissioner’s functions.3Sub-paragraph (2) does not apply to such sums, or sums of such description, as the Executive Office may with the approval of the Department of Finance direct.91The Commissioner must—akeep proper accounts and proper records in relation to the accounts; andbprepare a statement of accounts in respect of each financial year.2The statement of accounts must be in such form and contain such information as the Executive Office may with the approval of the Department of Finance direct.3The Commissioner must, within such period after the end of each financial year as the Executive Office may direct, send copies of the statement of accounts relating to that year to—athe Executive Office; andbthe Comptroller and Auditor General for Northern Ireland.4The Comptroller and Auditor General must—aexamine, certify and report on every statement of accounts received under sub-paragraph (3); andbsend a copy of the report to the Executive Office.5The Executive Office must lay a copy of the statement of accounts and the report of the Comptroller and Auditor General before the Assembly.6In this paragraph and paragraph 10 “financial year” means—athe period beginning with the day on which the first person appointed as Commissioner takes office and ending on the 31 March following that day; andbeach successive period of twelve months ending on 31 March.101As soon as practicable after the end of each financial year, the Commissioner must send to the Executive Office a report on the exercise of the Commissioner’s functions during that year.2The Executive Office must lay a copy of the report before the Assembly.111The application of the seal of the Commissioner must be authenticated by the signature of—athe Commissioner; orba member of staff authorised for the purpose.2A document purporting to be an instrument issued by the Commissioner and to be duly executed under the Commissioner’s seal or signed by or on behalf of the Commissioner is to be received in evidence and is, unless the contrary is proved, taken to be such an instrument.121Any real or personal property vested in the Commissioner vests (unless and until disclaimed or disposed of) in the successor in office.2Where there is a vacancy in the office of Commissioner at the time when real or personal property would otherwise have vested, the property vests in the successor on appointment.SCHEDULE 10Section 79.Part I1In this Schedule “devolution issue” means—aa question whether any provision of an Act of the Assembly is within the legislative competence of the Assembly;ba question whether a purported or proposed exercise of a function by a Minister or Northern Ireland department is, or would be, invalid by reason of section 24;ca question whether a Minister or Northern Ireland department has failed to comply with any of the Convention rights...; ordany question arising under this Act about excepted or reserved matters.2A devolution issue shall not be taken to arise in any proceedings merely because of any contention of a party to the proceedings which appears to the court or tribunal before which the proceedings take place to be frivolous or vexatious.Part II3This Part of this Schedule applies in relation to devolution issues in proceedings in Northern Ireland.41Proceedings for the determination of a devolution issue may be instituted by the Advocate General for Northern Ireland or the Attorney General for Northern Ireland.2The Attorney General for Northern Ireland may defend any such proceedings instituted by the Advocate General for Northern Ireland .3This paragraph is without prejudice to any power to institute or defend proceedings exercisable apart from this paragraph by any person.5A court or tribunal shall order notice of any devolution issue which arises in any proceedings before it to be given to the Advocate General for Northern Ireland and the Attorney General for Northern Ireland (unless the person to whom the notice would be given is a party to the proceedings).6A person to whom notice is given in pursuance of paragraph 5 ... may take part as a party in the proceedings, so far as they relate to a devolution issue.7A court, other than the Supreme Court or the Court of Appeal in Northern Ireland, may refer any devolution issue which arises in any proceedings before it to the Court of Appeal in Northern Ireland.8A tribunal from which there is no appeal shall refer any devolution issue which arises in any proceedings before it to the Court of Appeal in Northern Ireland; and any other tribunal may make such a reference.9The Court of Appeal in Northern Ireland may refer any devolution issue which arises in proceedings before it (otherwise than on a reference under paragraph 7 or 8) to the Supreme Court .10An appeal against a determination of a devolution issue by the Court of Appeal in Northern Ireland on a reference under paragraph 7 or 8 shall lie to the Supreme Court , but only with permission of the Court of Appeal in Northern Ireland or, failing such permission, with permission of the Supreme Court.Part III11This Part of this Schedule applies in relation to devolution issues in proceedings in England and Wales.121Proceedings for the determination of a devolution issue may be instituted ... by the Attorney General.2The Attorney General for Northern Ireland ... may defend any such proceedings.3This paragraph is without prejudice to any power to institute or defend proceedings exercisable apart from this paragraph by any person.13A court or tribunal shall order notice of any devolution issue which arises in any proceedings before it to be given to the Attorney General and the Attorney General for Northern Ireland (unless the person to whom the notice would be given is a party to the proceedings).14A person to whom notice is given in pursuance of paragraph 13 ... may take part as a party in the proceedings, so far as they relate to a devolution issue.15A magistrates’ court may refer any devolution issue which arises in proceedings (other than criminal proceedings) before it to the High Court.161A court may refer any devolution issue which arises in proceedings (other than criminal proceedings) before it to the Court of Appeal.2Sub-paragraph (1) does not apply to—aa magistrates’ court, the Court of Appeal or the Supreme Court; orbthe High Court if the devolution issue arises in proceedings on a reference under paragraph 15.17A tribunal from which there is no appeal shall refer any devolution issue which arises in proceedings before it to the Court of Appeal; and any other tribunal may make such a reference.18A court, other than the Supreme Court or the Court of Appeal, may refer any devolution issue which arises in criminal proceedings before it to—athe High Court (if the proceedings are summary proceedings); orbthe Court of Appeal (if the proceedings are proceedings on indictment).19The Court of Appeal may refer any devolution issue which arises in proceedings before it (otherwise than on a reference under paragraph 16, 17 or 18) to the Supreme Court .20An appeal against a determination of a devolution issue by the High Court or the Court of Appeal on a reference under paragraph 15, 16, 17 or 18 shall lie to the Supreme Court , but only with permission of the High Court or the Court of Appeal or, failing such permission , with permission of the Supreme Court .Part IV21This Part of this Schedule applies in relation to devolution issues in proceedings in Scotland.221Proceedings for the determination of a devolution issue may be instituted ... by the Advocate General for Scotland.2The Attorney General for Northern Ireland ... may defend any such proceedings.3This paragraph is without prejudice to any power to institute or defend proceedings exercisable apart from this paragraph by any person.23Intimation of any devolution issue which arises in any proceedings before a court or tribunal shall be given to the Advocate General for Scotland and the Attorney General for Northern Ireland (unless the person to whom the intimation would be given is a party to the proceedings).24A person to whom intimation is given in pursuance of paragraph 23 ... may take part as a party in the proceedings, so far as they relate to a devolution issue.25A court, other than the Supreme Court or any court consisting of three or more judges of the Court of Session, may refer any devolution issue which arises in proceedings (other than criminal proceedings) before it to the Inner House of the Court of Session.26A tribunal from which there is no appeal shall refer any devolution issue which arises in proceedings before it to the Inner House of the Court of Session; and any other tribunal may make such a reference.27A court, other than any court consisting of two or more judges of the High Court of Justiciary, may refer any devolution issue which arises in criminal proceedings before it to the High Court of Justiciary.28Any court consisting of three or more judges of the Court of Session may refer any devolution issue which arises in proceedings before it (otherwise than on a reference under paragraph 25 or 26) to the Supreme Court .29Any court consisting of two or more judges of the High Court of Justiciary may refer any devolution issue which arises in proceedings before it (otherwise than on a reference under paragraph 27) to the Supreme Court .30An appeal against a determination of a devolution issue by the Inner House of the Court of Session on a reference under paragraph 25 or 26 shall lie to the Supreme Court .31An appeal against a determination of a devolution issue by—aa court of two or more judges of the High Court of Justiciary (whether in the ordinary course of proceedings or on a reference under paragraph 27); orba court of three or more judges of the Court of Session from which there is no appeal to the Supreme Court apart from this paragraph ,shall lie to the Supreme Court , but only with permission of the court concerned or, failing such permission , with permission of the Supreme Court .Part V32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33The Attorney General, the Advocate General for Northern Ireland, the Attorney General for Northern Ireland or the Advocate General for Scotland may require any court or tribunal to refer to the Supreme Court any devolution issue which has arisen in proceedings before it to which he is or they are a party.34The Attorney General, the Advocate General for Northern Ireland, the Attorney General for Northern Ireland or the Advocate General for Scotland may refer to the Supreme Court any devolution issue which is not the subject of proceedings.351This paragraph applies where a reference is made under paragraph 34 in relation to a devolution issue which relates to the proposed exercise of a function by a Northern Ireland Minister or department.2The person making the reference shall notify the Northern Ireland Minister or department of that fact.3No Northern Ireland Minister or department shall exercise the function in the manner proposed during the period beginning with the receipt of the notification under sub-paragraph (2) and ending with the reference being decided or otherwise disposed of.4Proceedings relating to any possible failure by a Northern Ireland Minister or department to comply with sub-paragraph (3) may be instituted by the Advocate General for Northern Ireland .5Sub-paragraph (4) is without prejudice to any power to institute proceedings exercisable apart from that sub-paragraph by any person.36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .371A court or tribunal before which any proceedings take place may take account of any additional expense of the kind mentioned in sub-paragraph (3) in deciding any question as to costs or expenses.2In deciding any such question, the court or tribunal may award the whole or part of the additional expense as costs or expenses to the party who incurred it (whatever the decision on the devolution issue).3The additional expense is any additional expense which the court or tribunal considers that any party to the proceedings has incurred as a result of the participation of any person in pursuance of paragraph 6, 14 or 24.38Any power to make provision for regulating the procedure before any court or tribunal shall include power to make provision for the purposes of this Schedule including, in particular, provision—afor prescribing the stage in the proceedings at which a devolution issue is to be raised or referred;bfor the staying or sisting of proceedings for the purpose of any proceedings under this Schedule; andcfor determining the manner in which and the time within which any notice or intimation is to be given.391Sub-paragraph (3) applies where a devolution issue arises in proceedings against a person (“the defendant”) for an offence and the issue is referred to the Court of Appeal in Northern Ireland under paragraph 7.2Sub-paragraph (3) applies where such an issue arises in such proceedings and—athe issue is referred by the Court of Appeal to the Supreme Court under paragraph 9 or 33; orbthe issue is determined by the Court of Appeal under paragraph 7 and—ian appeal to the Supreme Court against the determination is brought under paragraph 10; oriian application for leave to bring such an appeal is made to the Court of Appeal under that paragraph.3The Court of Appeal may, if it thinks fit, on the application of the defendant, admit him to bail pending the determination of the reference, appeal or application.4The Court of Appeal may at any time when it appears to the Court of Appeal—athat it is desirable in the interests of justice that the defendant should have legal aid; andbthat he has not sufficient means to obtain that aid,assign to him a solicitor and counsel, or counsel only, in the reference, appeal or application.5If, on a question of granting a person free legal aid under sub-paragraph (4), there is a doubt—awhether it is desirable in the interests of justice that he should have legal aid; orbwhether he has sufficient means to obtain that aid,the doubt shall be resolved in favour of granting him free legal aid.6The fees of any counsel, and the expenses and fees of any solicitor, assigned to a person under sub-paragraph (4) shall be defrayed, up to an amount allowed by the Master (Taxing Office), by the Lord Chancellor ....40Where a devolution issue arises as mentioned in sub-paragraph (1) of paragraph 39 and—athe issue is referred to the Supreme Court under paragraph 9 or 33; orbthe issue is determined by the Court of Appeal in Northern Ireland under paragraph 7 and—ian appeal to the Supreme Court against the determination is brought under paragraph 10; oriian application for special leave to bring such an appeal is made to the Supreme Court under that paragraph,sub-paragraphs (3) to (6) of paragraph 39 shall apply as if the references to the Court of Appeal were references to the Supreme Court .41Any duty or power conferred by this Schedule to refer a devolution issue to a court shall be construed as a duty or power to refer the issue to the court for decision.SCHEDULE 11Section 91(1).1In this Schedule “the Tribunal” means the tribunal established under section 91.21The Tribunal shall consist of such number of members appointed by the Lord Chancellor as he may determine.2A member of the Tribunal shall hold and vacate office in accordance with the terms of his appointment and shall, on ceasing to hold office, be eligible for re-appointment.3A member of the Tribunal may resign his office at any time by notice in writing to the Lord Chancellor.2A1The Lord Chancellor may only appoint persons to the Tribunal who have been selected by the Northern Ireland Judicial Appointments Commission as follows.2The Lord Chancellor may at any time by notice require the Commission to select a person for appointment.3The Commission must then select a person for appointment and notify the Lord Chancellor accordingly.4The Lord Chancellor must then appoint the selected person.5Section 5A of, and Part 4 of Schedule 3 to, the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002 apply for the purposes of selections under this paragraph as they apply for the purposes of selections under that Schedule.31The Lord Chancellor shall appoint one of the members of the Tribunal to be its chairman.2The chairman may nominate a member as deputy chairman to act in his absence.3A member may not be appointed as chairman or nominated as deputy chairman, unless he holds, or has held, office as a judge of the High Court, the High Court of Justice in Northern Ireland, the Court of Appeal or the Court of Appeal in Northern Ireland.4The chairman may resign his office at any time by notice in writing to the Lord Chancellor.41The Lord Chancellor may pay to the members of the Tribunal such remuneration and allowances as he may determine.2The Lord Chancellor may, if he thinks fit in the case of any member of the Tribunal pay such pension, allowance or gratuity to or in respect of the member, or such sums towards the provision of such pension, allowance or gratuity, as he may determine.3If a person ceases to be a member of the Tribunal and it appears to the Lord Chancellor that there are special circumstances which make it right that the person should receive compensation, he may pay to that person a sum of such amount as he may determine.51The Tribunal shall sit at such times and in such places as the Lord Chief Justice may direct.2The Lord Chief Justice may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under this paragraph—athe holder of one of the offices listed in Schedule 1 to the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002;ba Lord Justice of Appeal (as defined in section 88 of that Act).6The Tribunal shall be deemed to be duly constituted if it consists of the chairman or deputy chairman and two or more other members.7The chairman or, in his absence, the deputy chairman, shall preside at sittings of the Tribunal.8The Lord Chancellor may appoint such officers and servants for the Tribunal as he thinks fit.9The Lord Chancellor shall defray the remuneration of persons appointed under paragraph 8 and such expenses of the Tribunal as he thinks fit.10In Part II of Schedule 1 to the House of Commons Disqualification Act 1975 (bodies of which all members are disqualified) at the appropriate place insert— “ The Tribunal established under section 91 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998 ”.11In Part II of Schedule 1 to the Northern Ireland Assembly Disqualification Act 1975 (bodies of which all members are disqualified) at the appropriate place insert— “ The Tribunal established under section 91 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998 ”.SCHEDULE 12Section 95(5).11Enactments and instruments shall, except where the context otherwise requires, be construed in accordance with this Schedule.2In this Schedule “instruments” includes charters, contracts and other documents.21References to the Parliament of Northern Ireland shall be construed as including references to—athe Assembly established under section 1 of the Northern Ireland Assembly Act 1973; andbthe Assembly.2References to the Assembly established under section 1 of the Northern Ireland Assembly Act 1973 shall be construed as including references to the Assembly.31A reference to an Act or enactment of the Parliament of Northern Ireland shall be construed as including a reference to an Order in Council under section 1(3) of the Northern Ireland (Temporary Provisions) Act 1972.2A reference to an Act or enactment of, or a Bill in, the Parliament of Northern Ireland shall be construed as including a reference to—aa Measure or proposed Measure of the Assembly established under section 1 of the Northern Ireland Assembly Act 1973; andban Act or Bill of the Assembly.3A reference to a Measure or proposed Measure of the Assembly so established shall be construed as including a reference to an Act or Bill of the Assembly.4A reference to a Measure of the Assembly so established shall be construed as including a reference to an Order in Council under paragraph 1 of Schedule 1 to the Northern Ireland Act 1974.41A reference to a resolution or other decision of the Senate or the House of Commons of the Parliament of Northern Ireland, or of either House of that Parliament, shall be construed as including a reference to a resolution or decision of—athe Assembly established under section 1 of the Northern Ireland Assembly Act 1973; orbthe Assembly.2A reference to a resolution or other decision of the Assembly established under section 1 of the Northern Ireland Assembly Act 1973 shall be construed as a reference to a resolution or decision of the Assembly.5A reference to laying a document before, or presenting it to—athe Parliament of Northern Ireland or either House of that Parliament; orbthe Assembly established under section 1 of the Northern Ireland Assembly Act 1973,shall be construed as a reference to laying it before, or presenting it to, the Assembly.6Paragraphs 2 to 5 apply to enactments and instruments passed or made before the appointed day.71A reference to—amoney provided by the Parliament of Northern Ireland; orbmoney appropriated by Measure of the Assembly established under section 1 of the Northern Ireland Assembly Act 1973,shall be construed as a reference to money appropriated by Act of the Assembly.2A reference to payment into or out of the Exchequer of Northern Ireland shall be construed as a reference to payment into or out of the Consolidated Fund of Northern Ireland.3This paragraph applies to enactments and instruments passed or made before the appointed day.81A reference to—athe Governor of Northern Ireland;bthe Governor of Northern Ireland in Council; orcthe making of an Order in Council by the Governor of Northern Ireland,shall be construed as a reference to the Secretary of State or, as the case may be, the making of an order by the Secretary of State.2This paragraph applies to enactments and instruments passed or made before 1st January 1974.91A reference to—athe Prime Minister of Northern Ireland; orbthe chief executive member,shall be construed as a reference to the First Minister and deputy First Minister acting jointly.2References to Northern Ireland executive authorities shall be construed as references to Ministers and the Northern Ireland departments.3A reference to—athe Executive Committee for Northern Ireland; orbthe Northern Ireland Executive,shall be construed as a reference to the Executive Committee established by section 20.4This paragraph applies to enactments and instruments passed or made before the appointed day.101A reference to—aa particular Ministry of Northern Ireland; orbthe Minister in charge of a particular Ministry,shall, in relation to a function, be construed as a reference to the Northern Ireland department which exercises that function or to the Northern Ireland Minister in charge of that department.2A reference to an unspecified Ministry shall be construed as a reference to a Northern Ireland department.3This paragraph applies to enactments and instruments passed or made before 1st January 1974.111A reference to—aan unspecified Minister of Northern Ireland; orbthe head of a Northern Ireland department,shall be construed as a reference to a Northern Ireland Minister.2A reference to the head of a specified Northern Ireland department shall, in relation to a function, be construed as a reference to the Northern Ireland Minister in charge of the department which exercises that function.3In sub-paragraph (1) “Northern Ireland Minister” includes the First Minister and the deputy First Minister.4This paragraph applies to enactments and instruments passed or made before the appointed day.121A reference to the Supreme Court of Judicature in Ireland shall be construed as a reference to the Court of Judicature .2A reference to the High Court of Justice in Ireland shall be construed as a reference to the High Court of Justice in Northern Ireland.3A reference to the Court of Appeal in Ireland shall be construed as a reference to the Court of Appeal in Northern Ireland.4This paragraph applies to enactments and instruments passed or made before the passing of the Government of Ireland Act 1920.131A reference to—athe Fair Employment Commission for Northern Ireland;bthe Equal Opportunities Commission for Northern Ireland;cthe Commission for Racial Equality for Northern Ireland; ordthe Northern Ireland Disability Council,shall be construed as a reference to the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland.2This paragraph applies to enactments and instruments passed or made before section 74 comes into force.SCHEDULE 12ASection 95A(10)1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SCHEDULE 13Section 99.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21The Sex Discrimination (Northern Ireland) Order 1976 shall be amended as follows.2In Article 2(2) (interpretation), in the definition of “the Commission” for “the Equal Opportunities Commission for Northern Ireland” substitute “ the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland ”.3In Article 54(1) (establishment of Equal Opportunities Commission for Northern Ireland)—ain paragraph (1) for the words before paragraph (a) substitute “ The Commission shall have the following duties ”; andbparagraphs (2) to (4) shall cease to have effect.4Schedule 3 (the Equal Opportunities Commission for Northern Ireland) shall cease to have effect.3In section 24(5) of the Interpretation Act 1978 (meaning of “Northern Ireland legislation”), for paragraphs (d) and (e) substitute—dMeasures of the Northern Ireland Assembly established under section 1 of the Northern Ireland Assembly Act 1973;eOrders in Council under Schedule 1 to the Northern Ireland Act 1974;fActs of the Northern Ireland Assembly; andgOrders in Council under section 85 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998.4In Part II of Schedule 1 to the Statutory Rules (Northern Ireland) Order 1979 (rule-making authorities), for “section 40 of and paragraph 4 of Schedule 5 to the Northern Ireland Constitution Act 1973” substitute “ section 95(5) of and paragraph 8 of Schedule 12 to the Northern Ireland Act 1998 ”.51The Mental Health Act 1983 shall be amended as follows.2In section 134(3)(a) (correspondence of patients), after “Parliament” insert “ or of the Northern Ireland Assembly ”.3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6In section 427 of the Insolvency Act 1986 (members of the House of Commons who are adjudged bankrupt etc.), after subsection (6B) insert—6CSubsection (1), as applied to a member of the Northern Ireland Assembly by virtue of section 36(4) of the Northern Ireland Act 1998, has effect as if “or Northern Ireland” were omitted; and subsections (4) to (6) have effect in relation to such a member as if—areferences to the House of Commons were to the Assembly and references to the Speaker were to the Presiding Officer; andbin subsection (4), for “under this section” there were substituted “under section 36(4) of the Northern Ireland Act 1998 by virtue of this section”.7In Article 6(2) of the Audit (Northern Ireland) Order 1987 (expenses and accounts of Northern Ireland Audit Office)—afor “the Department”, in the first place where it occurs, substitute “ the committee established under section 66 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998 ”; andbfor “the Department”, in the second place where it occurs, substitute “ that committee ”.81The Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 shall be amended as follows.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5In section 164(1) (Crown copyright in Acts of Parliament, etc.), after “Scottish Parliament” insert “ , Act of the Northern Ireland Assembly ”.6After section 166A insert—166B1Copyright in every Bill introduced into the Northern Ireland Assembly belongs to the Northern Ireland Assembly Commission.2Copyright under this section subsists from the time when the text of the Bill is handed in to the Assembly for introduction—auntil the Bill receives Royal Assent, orbif the Bill does not receive Royal Assent, until it is withdrawn or rejected or no further proceedings of the Assembly may be taken in respect of it.3References in this Part to Parliamentary copyright (except in section 165) include copyright under this section; and, except as mentioned above, the provisions of this Part apply in relation to copyright under this section as to other Parliamentary copyright.4No other copyright, or right in the nature of copyright, subsists in a Bill after copyright has once subsisted under this section; but without prejudice to the subsequent operation of this section in relation to a Bill which, not having received Royal Assent, is later reintroduced into the Assembly.7In the definition of “parliamentary proceedings” in section 178 (definitions), the words “, of the New Northern Ireland Assembly” shall cease to have effect.8In section 179 (index of defined expressions), in column 2 of the entry for “Parliamentary copyright”, for “and 166A(3)” substitute “ 166A(3) and 166B(3) ”.91Section 12 of the Official Secrets Act 1989 (interpretation) shall be amended as follows.2Subsection (1)(b) shall cease to have effect.3After subsection (4) insert—5This Act shall apply to the following as it applies to persons falling within the definition of Crown servant—athe First Minister and deputy First Minister in Northern Ireland; andbNorthern Ireland Ministers and junior Ministers.10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11In section 189 of the Social Security Administration Act 1992 (regulations and orders: general)—ain subsection (9), for “175 and 178” substitute “ and 175 ”; andbin subsection (11), for “any of sections 177 to 179” substitute “ section 179 ”.12In section 165 of the Social Security Administration (Northern Ireland) Act 1992 (regulations and orders: general)—ain subsection (10), for “152 and 154” substitute “ and 152 ”; andbin subsection (11), for “any of sections 153 to 155” substitute “ section 155 ”.13In the second column of Schedule 1 to the Environment and Safety Information (Northern Ireland) Order 1993 (enforcing authorities), for “section 43(2) of the Northern Ireland Constitution Act 1973” substitute “ section 4(1) of the Northern Ireland Act 1998 ”.14In Article 3(1) of the Civil Service (Management Functions) (Northern Ireland) Order 1994, for paragraphs (a) and (b) substitute “ which, by virtue of a prerogative order made under section 23(3) of the Northern Ireland Act 1998, is exercisable by the Department of Finance and Personnel ”.15In section 4(16) of the Olympic Symbol etc. Protection Act 1995 (definitions), in the definition of “Royal Commission”, for “by the Secretary of State in pursuance of the prerogative powers of Her Majesty delegated to him under section 7(2) of the Northern Ireland Constitution Act 1973” substitute “ by a Minister, within the meaning of the Northern Ireland Act 1998, or Northern Ireland department in pursuance of the prerogative powers of Her Majesty exercisable by the Minister or department under section 23 of that Act ”.16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191The Race Relations (Northern Ireland) Order 1997 shall be amended as follows.2In Article 2(2) (interpretation), in the definition of “the Commission” for “the Commission for Racial Equality for Northern Ireland” substitute “ the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland ”.3Article 42(1) and (3) to (5) and Schedule 1 (establishment of Commission for Racial Equality for Northern Ireland) shall cease to have effect.20In Schedule 1 to the Northern Ireland (Elections) Act 1998 (the Assembly), for paragraph 8 substitute—81For the purposes of the law of defamation, absolute privilege shall attach to—athe making of a statement in proceedings of the Assembly; andbthe publication of a statement under the Assembly’s authority.2In this paragraph “statement” has the same meaning as in the Defamation Act 1996.211In paragraph 4 of Schedule 7 to the Data Protection Act 1998 (miscellaneous exceptions), for “Northern Ireland department” substitute “ Northern Ireland authority ”.2Renumber that paragraph (as so amended) as sub-paragraph (1) and after that provision as so renumbered insert—2In this paragraph “Northern Ireland authority” means the First Minister, the deputy First Minister, a Northern Ireland Minister or a Northern Ireland department.SCHEDULE 14Section 100(1).1In relation to any time before the Human Rights Act 1998 is fully in force, sections 6(2)(c), 24(1) and 71 and Schedule 10 shall have effect as if that Act were so in force.2Any election of the First Minister and the deputy First Minister held before the appointed day shall on and after that day have effect as if it had been held under section 16.3Any determination of—athe number of Ministerial offices to be held by Northern Ireland Ministers; andbthe functions to be exercisable by the holder of each such office,made and approved before the appointed day shall on and after that day have effect as if it had been made and approved under section 17.4Any nomination of a person to hold a Ministerial office made before the appointed day shall on and after that day have effect as if it had been made under section 18.5Any of the following made and approved before the appointed day—aa determination of the number of junior Ministers to be appointed;ba determination of the functions to be exercised by the holder of each junior Ministerial office; andcan appointment of a junior Minister,shall have effect on and after that day as if it had been made and approved under section 19.6Any Northern Ireland department established before the appointed day under the charge of the First Minister and deputy First Minister acting jointly shall be treated on and after that day as if it had been established by an Act of the Assembly under section 21.7Any prerogative order made by the Secretary of State under the Letters Patent of Her Majesty dated 20th December 1973 before the appointed day shall on and after that day have effect as if it had been validly made under section 23(3) by the First Minister and the deputy First Minister acting jointly.8Any arrangements made under section 11 of the Northern Ireland Constitution Act 1973 before the appointed day shall on and after that day have effect as if they had been made under section 28.91Any committee of the Assembly established before the appointed day to advise and assist a Northern Ireland Minister in the formulation of policy with respect to his responsibilities as a Minister shall be treated on and after that day as if it had been established by standing orders under section 29.2Any appointment of a member, or the chairman or deputy chairman, of such a committee made before the appointed day shall have effect on and after that day as if it had been made under section 29.10Any order made under section 2(5) of the Northern Ireland (Elections) Act 1998 before the appointed day shall on and after that day have effect, with any necessary modifications, as if it had been made under section 34(4).11Any order made under section 3 of the Northern Ireland (Elections) Act 1998 before the appointed day shall on and after that day have effect, with any necessary modifications, as if it had been made under section 35.12A person elected on 25th June 1998 shall not be disqualified from membership of the Assembly by virtue of section 36 if he was not disqualified from such membership under section 4 of the Northern Ireland (Elections) Act 1998.13Any person appointed or elected under paragraph 3 of the Schedule to the Northern Ireland (Elections) Act 1998 who holds office immediately before the appointed day shall on and after that day hold office as Presiding Officer or, as the case may be, deputy Presiding Officer as if he had been elected by the Assembly under section 39.14Any standing orders made by the Secretary of State under paragraph 10 to the Schedule to the Northern Ireland (Elections) Act 1998 before the appointed day shall on and after that day have effect as if they had been made by the Assembly under section 41.15Any such arrangements as are mentioned in subsection (1) of section 56 which are made and approved before the commencement of that section shall have effect, after that commencement, as if they had been made and approved under that section.16Any appointment made by Her Majesty under section 36(1)(d) of the Northern Ireland Constitution Act 1973 before the appointed day shall on and after that day have effect as if it had been an appointment made by Her Majesty on the nomination of the Assembly under section 65.17Any regulations made under any enactment repealed by virtue of section 87 shall have effect, with any necessary modifications as if they had been made under subsection (4) or, as the case may require, subsection (5) of that section.18Section 90 shall have effect—ain relation to any act done before the appointed day, as if the reference to section 24 were a reference to section 19 of the Northern Ireland Constitution Act 1973 so far as relating to a member of the Northern Ireland Executive or other person appointed under section 8 of that Act or a Northern Ireland department;bin relation to any act done before the commencement of section 76, as if the reference to that section were a reference to section 19 of that Act so far as relating otherwise than as mentioned in sub-paragraph (a); andcin relation to any such act as is mentioned in sub-paragraph (a) or (b), as if—ithe reference in subsection (1)(b) to a certificate were a reference to a certificate purporting to be signed by or on behalf of the Secretary of State and certifying that an act specified in the certificate was done for the purpose of safeguarding national security; andiisubsection (3)(b) were omitted.19In relation to any time before the first appointment of the Advocate General for Scotland, paragraphs 22, 23, 33 and 34 of Schedule 10 shall have effect as if references to him were references to the Lord Advocate.20The repeal effected by this Act of section 12 of the Northern Ireland Constitution Act 1973 shall not affect the operation of any agreement or arrangement made under that section.21The repeals effected by this Act shall not affect the operation of sections 17 and 18 of the Northern Ireland Constitution Act 1973 (read with section 23 of that Act) in relation to—aActs of the Parliament of Northern Ireland;bMeasures of the Northern Ireland Assembly established under section 1 of the Northern Ireland Assembly Act 1973;cOrders in Council under Schedule 1 to the Northern Ireland Act 1974; anddrelevant subordinate instruments (within the meaning of section 17 of the Northern Ireland Constitution Act 1973) made before the appointed day.22The repeals effected by this Act shall not affect the operation of section 19 of the Northern Ireland Constitution Act 1973 (read with section 23 of that Act)—aso far as section 19 relates to a member of the Northern Ireland Executive or other person appointed under section 8 of that Act or a Northern Ireland department, in relation to any act done before the appointed day;bso far as section 19 relates otherwise than as mentioned in sub-paragraph (a), in relation to any act done before the commencement of section 76.23The repeals effected by this Act shall not affect the operation of the Ministerial Offices Act Northern Ireland) 1952, the Ministerial Salaries and Members’ Pensions Act Northern Ireland) 1965 or the Members’ Pensions (Northern Ireland) Order 1976 in relation to service completed before the appointed day. SCHEDULE 15Section 100(2).Chapter or NumberShort titleExtent of repeal3 Edw 7 c.37.Irish Land Act 1903.Sections 27 to 42.Section 47.10 & 11 Geo 5 c.67.Government of Ireland Act 1920.The whole Act.12 Geo 5 c.2 (N.I.).Exchequer and Audit Act (Northern Ireland) 1921.Section 5.Section 28(1).14 & 15 Geo 5 c.11 (N.I.).Ministers (Temporary Exercise of Powers) Act (Northern Ireland) 1924.The whole Act.10 & 11 Geo 6 c.37.Northern Ireland Act 1947.Section 8.Section 9(1) and (5).Section 14(1) and (2).1 & 2 Eliz 2 c.3.Public Works Loans Act 1952.Section 6.1 & 2 Eliz 2 c.15 (N.I.).Ministerial Offices Act (Northern Ireland) 1952.The whole Act.2 & 3 Eliz 2 c.33 (N.I.).Interpretation Act (Northern Ireland) 1954.Section 13(2).In section 46(2), in the definition of “the constitutional laws of Northern Ireland”, the words “the Government of Ireland Act 1920, and” and “amending or extending it or otherwise”.1965 c.18 (N.I.).Ministerial Salaries and Members’ Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 1965.The whole Act.1969 c.7 (N.I.).Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act (Northern Ireland) 1969.Section 4.1972 c.22.Northern Ireland (Temporary Provisions) Act 1972.The whole Act.1973 c.17.Northern Ireland Assembly Act 1973.The whole Act.1973 c.36.Northern Ireland Constitution Act 1973.Sections 1 to 9.Sections 11 to 32.Section 33(1).Section 36(1)(d).Section 37(1).Sections 38 to 40.Schedules 1 to 5.1973 c.69.Northern Ireland Constitution (Amendment) Act 1973.The whole Act.1974 c.28.Northern Ireland Act 1974.The whole Act.1975 c.24.House of Commons Disqualification Act 1975.In Schedule 1, in Part II, the entries relating to the Equal Opportunities Commission for Northern Ireland, the Fair Employment Commission for Northern Ireland and the Northern Ireland Disability Council; in Part III, the entry relating to the Additional Commissioner of the Equal Opportunities Commission for Northern Ireland.1975 c.25.Northern Ireland Assembly Disqualification Act 1975.Section 5(1).In Schedule 1, in Part II, the entries relating to the Commission for Racial Equality for Northern Ireland, the Equal Opportunities Commission for Northern Ireland, the Fair Employment Commission for Northern Ireland and the Northern Ireland Disability Council; in Part III, the entries relating to the Additional Commissioner of the Commission for Racial Equality for Northern Ireland and the Additional Commissioner of the Equal Opportunities Commission for Northern Ireland.Schedule 2.1976 c.25.Fair Employment (Northern Ireland) Act 1976.Section 1(2).Section 58(1).Schedule 1.Schedule 6.S.I. 1976/426 (N.I.8).Members’ Pensions (Northern Ireland) Order 1976.The whole Order.S.I. 1976/1042 (N.I.15).Sex Discrimination (Northern Ireland) Order 1976.In Article 2(2), the definition of “the interim period”.Article 54(2) to (4).Schedule 3.In Schedule 6, paragraph 2.S.I. 1979/1573 (N.I.12).Statutory Rules (Northern Ireland) Order 1979.In Article 7(1), the words from “subject to” to “1974”.Article 11(4).In Schedule 4, paragraph 14.1981 c.35.Finance Act 1981.Section 137(1) and (2).S.I. 1982/713 (N.I.10).Probation Board (Northern Ireland) Order 1982.In Schedule 1, paragraph 1(2).1982 c.38.Northern Ireland Act 1982.The whole Act.S.I. 1984/1821 (N.I.11).Fire Services (Northern Ireland) Order 1984.In Article 5(1)(f), the words “under section 12 of the Northern Ireland Constitution Act 1973”.1986 c.50.Social Security Act 1986.In Schedule 9, paragraph 6.1986 c.53.Building Societies Act 1986.Section 122(2).1986 c.56.Parliamentary Constituencies Act 1986.In Schedule 3, paragraphs 1 and 2.1986 c.60.Financial Services Act 1986.Section 209(2).S.I. 1986/595 (N.I.4).Mental Health (Northern Ireland) Order 1986.In Schedule 5, in Part II the amendment of the Ministerial Salaries and Members’ Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 1965.1987 c.22.Banking Act 1987.Section 109(2).1987 c.43.Consumer Protection Act 1987.Section 49(2).S.I. 1987/460 (N.I.5).Audit (Northern Ireland) Order 1987.In Article 2(2), the definition of “the interim period”.Article 4(2), (6) and (7).Article 6(6).Article 11(2) and (3).In Schedule 1, paragraph 4(3).In Schedule 2, paragraph 4(3).S.I. 1987/2203 (N.I.22).Adoption (Northern Ireland) Order 1987.In Schedule 4, paragraph 1.1989 c.6.Official Secrets Act 1989.Section 12(1)(b).1989 c.32.Fair Employment (Northern Ireland) Act 1989.In section 21(1), the definition of “the Commission”.In Schedule 2, paragraphs 2, 5, 6 and 22 to 28.1989 c.40.Companies Act 1989.In section 213(7), the words from “Subject to any Order” to the end.1990 c.37.Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 1990.Section 48(2).1990 c.42.Broadcasting Act 1990.In Schedule 20, paragraph 19.1990 c.43.Environmental Protection Act 1990.Section 3(8).Section 153(5).1991 c.48.Child Support Act 1991.Section 23(4) and (5).Section 56(2) to (4).In Schedule 5, paragraph 2.S.I. 1991/2628 (N.I.23).Child Support (Northern Ireland) Order 1991.Article 49(2) and (3).1992 c.5.Social Security Administration Act 1992.Sections 177 and 178.Schedule 8.1992 c.8.Social Security Administration (Northern Ireland) Act 1992.Sections 153 and 154.In section 167(1), the definition of “Joint Authority”.1992 c.40.Friendly Societies Act 1992.Section 124(2).1993 c.36.Criminal Justice Act 1993.Section 79(11).1993 c.39.National Lottery etc. Act 1993.Section 63(2).1993 c.48.Pension Schemes Act 1993.In section 167(2), the words “section 177 (co-ordination with Northern Ireland)”.Section 187.1993 c.49.Pension Schemes (Northern Ireland) Act 1993.In section 163(2), the words “section 153 (co-ordination with Great Britain)”.S.I. 1993/1252 (N.I.5).Financial Provisions (Northern Ireland) Order 1993.Article 8(6A).1994 c.26.Trade Marks Act 1994.In Schedule 4, the entry in paragraph 1(2) relating to the Northern Ireland Constitution Act 1973.1995 c.34.Child Support Act 1995.Section 29(2) to (4).S.I. 1995/2702 (N.I.13).Child Support (Northern Ireland) Order 1995.Article 20.1996 c.11.Northern Ireland (Entry to Negotiations, etc.) Act 1996.The whole Act.1996 c.22.Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions) Act 1996.In Schedule 6, paragraph 1.S.I. 1996/1297 (N.I.7).Commissioner for Complaints (Northern Ireland) Order 1996.Article 23(1).In Schedule 2, the entries relating to the Equal Opportunities Commission for Northern Ireland, the Fair Employment Commission for Northern Ireland and the Commission for Racial Equality for Northern Ireland.Schedule 4.S.I. 1996/1298 (N.I.8).Ombudsman (Northern Ireland) Order 1996.Article 3(3).In Schedule 5, the amendments of sections 19 to 22 of the Northern Ireland Constitution Act 1973 and the Northern Ireland Act 1974.S.I. 1997/869 (N.I.6).Race Relations (Northern Ireland) Order 1997.Article 42(1) and (3) to (5).Schedule 1.In Schedule 2, paragraphs 1 and 7.1998 c.12.Northern Ireland (Elections) Act 1998.The whole Act.1998 c.32.Police (Northern Ireland) Act 1998.Section 1(2).Section 18(4).1998 c.47.Northern Ireland Act 1998.In Schedule 13, paragraph 18.1998 c.48.Registration of Political Parties Act 1998.In section 2(2)(e) the word “New”.S.I. 1998/749 (N.I.4).Financial Provisions (Northern Ireland) Order 1998.Article 7.

Act excluded (temp. from 12.2.2000 to 30.5.2000) by 2000 c. 1, s. 1(8), Sch. para. 5(2); S.I. 2000/396, art. 2; S.I. 2000/1445, art. 21920 c.67. S. 3(2) power fully exercised (1.12.1999): 2.12.1999 appointed by S.I. 1999/32081988 c.42. S. 7(1)(d) and word inserted (16.4.2007) by 2002 c. 26, ss. 84(1), 87(1); S.R. 2007/237, art. 2, Sch.S. 18(10) applied (12.2.2000) by 2000 c. 1, s. 3(7)(a); S.I. 2000/396, art. 2S. 19(3)(a) applied (12.2.2000) by 2000 c. 1, s. 3(7)(b); S.I. 2000/396, art. 2S. 19A inserted (30.11.2000) by 2000 c. 42, s. 2Words in s. 24(2) substituted (1.3.1999) by S.I. 1998/3162 (N.I. 21), art. 105(1), Sch. 3; S.R. 1999/81, art. 3(1)S. 29(5A) inserted (30.11.2000) by 2000 c. 42, s. 3(1)S. 29(8) applied (12.2.2000) by 2000 c. 1, s. 3(7)(c); S.I. 2000/396, art. 21986 c.56. S. 34(4) amended (16.2.2001) by 2000 c. 41, s. 7(2)(h) (with s. 156(6)); S.I. 2001/222, art. 2, Sch. 1 Pt. I1975 c.25. 1973 c.17. 1975 c.24. S. 36(5) repealed (30.11.2000) by 2000 c. 42, s. 4S. 36(6)(b) substituted (11.5.2001) by 2001 c. 13, s. 1, Sch. 1 para. 51986 c.45. S. 40 wholly in force at 2.12.1999; s. 40 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 101(3); s. 40(10) in force for specified purposes at 28.10.1999 by S.I. 1999/2936, art. 2; s. 40(1)-(9) in force and s. 40(10) in force at 2.12.1999 insofar as not already in force by S.I. 1999/3209, art. 2, Sch.S. 40(3A) inserted (30.11.2000) by 2000 c. 42, s. 3(2)S.I. 1996/1919 (N.I.16). Words in s. 44(4) inserted (12.2.2000) by 2000 c. 1, s. 9(3); S.I. 2000/396, art. 2S. 47: Functions of Assembly made exercisable by Secretary of State (temp. 12.2.2000 - 30.5.2000) by 2000 c. 1, s. 1(8), Sch. para. 9(1); S.I. 2000/396, art. 2, S.I. 2000/1445, art. 2S. 47 restricted (30.5.2000) by 2000 c. 1, s. 3(8)-(10) (as inserted by S.I. 2000/1446, art. 2(2))S. 47 restricted (12.2.2000) by 2000 c. 1, s. 1(8), Sch. para. 9(3); S.I. 2000/396, art. 2S. 48: functions of Assembly made exercisable by Secretary of State (temp. from 12.2.2000 to 30.5.2000) by 2000 c. 1, s. 1(8), Sch. para. 9(1); S.I. 2000/396, art. 2; S.I. 2000/1445, art. 2S. 48 restricted (12.2.2000) by 2000 c. 1, s. 1(8), Sch. para. 9(3); S.I. 2000/396, art. 2S. 49 wholly in force at 2.12.1999; s. 49 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 101(3); s. 49(1) in force at 1.3.1999 by S.I. 1999/340, art. 2(3), Sch. Pt. 3; s. 49(2)-(4) in force at 2.12.1999 by S.I. 1999/3209, art. 2, Sch.1996 c.31. 1981 c.49. S. 54 amended (temp. 12.2.2000 - 30.5.2000) by 2000 c. 1, s. 1(5); S.I. 2000/396, art. 2; S.I. 2000/1445, art. 2S. 55(2)(b) amended (temp. 12.2.2000 - 30.5.2000) by 2000 c. 1, s. 1(7); S.I. 2000/396, art. 2, S.I. 2000/1445, art. 2S. 56 ceases to have effect (temp. from 12.2.2000 to 30.5.2000) by virtue of 2000 c. 1, s. 1(8), Sch. para. 4(d); S.I. 2000/396, art. 2, S.I. 2000/1445, art. 21974 c.28. S. 65(1) amended (temp. 12.2.2000 - 30.5.2000) by 2000 c. 1, s. 1(8), Sch. para. 11(1); S.I. 2000/396, art. 2; S.I. 2000/1445, art. 21921 c.2 (N.I.). S.I. 1987/460 (N.I.5). S. 66: Functions exercisable (temp. 12.2.2000 - 30.5.2000) by 2000 c. 1, s. 1(8), Sch. para. 4(1)(e); S.I. 2000/396, art. 2, S.I. 2000/1445, art. 2S. 68 wholly in force at 1.3.1999; s. 68 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 101(3); s. 68 in force for certain purposes at 15.2.1999 and for all other purposes at 1.3.1999 by S.I. 1999/340, art. 2(1), Sch. Pt. 1S. 69 wholly in force at 2.12.1999; s. 69 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 101(3); s. 69(1)-(3) in force for specified purposes and 69(6)-(11) in force at 1.3.1999 by S.I. 1999/340, art. 2(3), Sch. Pt. 3; s. 69(5) in force at 1.6.1999 by S.I. 1999/340, art. 2(5), Sch. Pt. 4; s. 69(4) in force and s. 69(3) in force insofar as not already in force at 2.12.1999 by S.I. 1999/3209, art. 2, Sch.S. 71 fully in force; s. 71 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 101(3); s. 71(1) in force for specified purposes at 1.6.1999 by S.I. 1999/340, art. 2(5), Sch. Pt. 4; s. 71(2)(5) in force at 1.6.1999 by S.I. 1999/340, art. 2(5), Sch. Pt. 4; s. 71(3)(4) in force and s. 71(1) in force insofar as not already in force at 2.12.1999 by S.I. 1999/3209, art. 2, Sch.1998 c.42. S. 73 partly in force; s. 73 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 101(3); s. 73 in force for specified purposes at 15.2.1999 by S.I. 1999/340, art. 2(2), Sch. Pt. 2; s. 73(1) in force for further specified purposes and s. 73(2)-(5) in force at 2.8.1999 and s. 73(1) in force for further specified purposes at 1.10.1999 by S.I. 1999/2204, arts. 2, 3S. 73(5): transfer of certain functions (1.12.1999) by S.R. 1999/481, arts. 1, 4, Sch. 2 Pt. IS. 74 wholly in force at 1.10.1999; s. 74 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 101(3); s. 74 in force at 21.6.1999 for specified purposes by S.I. 1999/1753, art. 2; s. 74 in force at 1.10.1999 insofar as not in force already by S.I. 1999/2204, art. 3S. 75 wholly in force at 1.1.2000; s. 75 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 101(3); s. 75(3)(a)(d) in force for specified purposes at 1.3.1999 by S.I. 1999/340, art. 2(4); s. 75(4) in force for further specified purposes at 1.10.1999 by S.I. 1999/2204, art. 3; s. 75 in force at 1.1.2000 insofar as not already in force by S.I. 1999/2204, art. 41967 c.13. S. 75(3)(cc) inserted (4.11.2001) by 2000 c. 32, s. 78(1), Sch. 6 para. 24(2); S.R. 2001/396, art. 2 Sch.S. 75(3)(cd) inserted (1.6.2006) by 2002 c. 26, ss. 38(2), 87(1); S.R. 2005/281, art. 5S. 75(4A) inserted (1.6.2006) by 2002 c. 26, ss. 38(3), 87(1); S.R. 2005/281, art. 51995 c.50. S.I. 1997/869 (N.I.6). Words in s. 76(4) substituted (1.3.1999) by S.I. 1998/3162 (N.I. 21), art. 105(1), Sch. 3; S.R. 1999/81, art. 3(1)1967 c.13. S. 76(7)(e) substituted (30.3.2001) by 2000 c. 32, s. 78(1), Sch. 6 para. 24(3); S.R. 2001/132, art. 2, Sch.S. 76(7)(ea) inserted (1.6.2006) by 2002 c. 26, ss. 38(4), 87(1); S.R. 2005/281, art. 5Words in s. 76(7)(g) substituted (26.3.2001) by S.I. 2001/1149, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 para. 121S. 76(8)(9)(10) inserted (1.6.2006) by 2002 c. 26, ss. 38(5), 87(1); S.R. 2005/281, art. 51967 c.13. S. 79 wholly in force at 2.12.1999; s. 79 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 101(3); s. 79 in force for specified purposes at 1.3.1999 by S.I. 1999/340, art. 2(3), Sch. Pt. 3; s. 79 in force at 2.12.1999 insofar as not already in force by S.I. 1999/3209, art. 2, Sch.S. 82 wholly in force at 2.12.1999; s. 82 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 101(3); s. 82(3)-(5) in force at 1.3.1999 by S.I. 1999/340, art. 2(3), Sch. Pt. 3; s. 82(1)(2) in force at 2.12.1999 by S.I. 1999/3209, art. 2, Sch.S. 84(1) extended (10.4.2001) by 2001 c. 7, s. 4, Sch. Pt. III para. 33S. 85(1A) inserted (10.4.2001) by 2001 c. 7, s. 3(4)S. 84(4) amended (16.2.2001) by 2000 c. 41, s. 7(3) (with s. 156(6)); S.I. 2001/222, art. 2, Sch. 1 Pt. IS. 85(3)-(8) excluded (N.I.) (27.7.1999) by 1999 c. 23, ss. 66(1)1946 c.36. 1992 c.4. 1992 c.7. 1992 c.5. 1992 c.8. 1991 c.48. S.I. 1991/2628 (N.I.23). 1975 c.60. S.I. 1975/1503 (N.I.16). 1989 c.24. S.I. 1989/1342 (N.I.13). 1993 c.14. 1993 c.48. 1993 c.49. 1994 c.18. S.I. 1994/1898 (N.I.12). 1995 c.18. S.I. 1995/2705 (N.I.15). 1995 c.26. S.I. 1995/3213 (N.I.22). 1995 c.34. S.I. 1995/2702 (N.I.13). 1997 c.27. S.I. 1997/1183 (N.I.12)1998 c.14. S.I. 1998/1506 (N.I.10). S. 87(6)(n) added (13.4.2000) by S.I. 2000/741, art. 2S. 87(6)(o) added (4.1.2001) by S.I. 2000/3254, art. 2S. 87(6)(p) added (15.3.2002) by S.I. 2002/265, art. 2S. 87(6A) inserted (8.7.2002) by 2002 c. 21, s. 64(3)(4)1992 c.5. 1992 c.8. Words in s. 88(3) substituted (1.4.1999) by 1999 c. 2, s. 2, Sch. 3 para. 65; S.I. 1999/527, art. 2(b), Sch. 21868 c.37. 1992 c.5. S. 91 applied (16.8.1999) by S.I. 1998/3162 (N.I. 21), arts. 80(5), 96, 98; S.R. 1999/355, art. 2(a)S. 91 wholly in force at 2.8.1999; s. 91 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 101(3); s. 91(1) in force for specified purposes at 15.2.1999 and s. 91(2)-(6) in force at 1.3.1999 by S.I. 1999/340, art. 2(2)(3), Sch. Pts. 2, 3; s. 91 in force at 2.8.1999 insofar as not already in force by S.I. 1999/2204, art. 5S. 92 applied (1.3.1999) by S.I. 1998/3162 (N.I. 21), arts. 80(5), 96, 98; S.R. 1999/81, art. 3(1)S. 92 wholly in force at 2.8.1999; s. 92 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 101(3); s. 92(3)(4) in force at 1.3.1999 by S.I. 1999/340, art. 2(3), Sch. Pt. 3; s. 92 in force at 2.8.1999 insofar as not already in force by S.I. 1999/2204, art. 5S. 93: transfer of certain functions (1.12.1999) by S.R. 1999/481, arts. 1, 6, Sch. 4 Pt. II1973 c.36. S. 95 wholly in force at 2.12.1999; s. 95 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 101(3); s. 95(5) in force for specified purposes at 1.10.1999 by S.I. 1999/2204, art. 3; s. 95(1)-(4) in force and s. 95(5) in force insofar as not already in force at 2.12.1999 by S.I. 1999/3209, art. 2, Sch.1920 c. 67. 1972 c.22. 1973 c.36. 1974 c.28. 1920 c. 67. 1954 c.33 (N.I.). 1998 c. 42. 1972 c.22. 1973 c.17. 1974 c.28. Words substituted (1.3.1999) by S.I. 1998/3162 (N.I. 21), art. 105(1), Sch. 3; S.R. 1999/81, art. 3(1)1978 c.30. S.I. 1977/2151 (N.I.22). S.I. 1996/1919 (N.I.16). S.I. 1996/1921 (N.I.18). 1998 c.39. S. 99 partly in force; s. 99 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent see s. 101; s. 99 in force for further specified purposes at 1.10.1999 by S.I. 1999/2204, art. 3; s. 99 in force for further specified purposes at 2.12.1999 by S.I. 1999/3209, art. 2, Sch.S. 100 partly in force; s. 100 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent see s. 101; s. 100(2) in force for further specified purposes at 1.3.1999 and s. 100(1) in force for further specified purposes at 1.6.1999 by S.I. 1999/340, art. 2(3)(5), Sch. Pts. 3, 4; s. 100(2) in force for further specified purposes at 1.10.1999 by S.I. 1999/2204, art. 3; s. 100(1) in force for further specified purposes at 2.8.1999 by S.I. 1999/2204, art. 5; s. 100(2) in force for further specified purposes and s.100(1) in force at 2.12.1999 insofar as not already in force by S.I. 1999/3209, art. 2, Sch.1978 c.30. 1973 c.36. S. 101(3) power partly exercised (11.2.1999): different dates appointed for specified provisions by S.I. 1999/340S. 101(3) power partly exercised (18.6.1999): 21.6.1999 appointed for specified provision by S.I. 1999/1753S. 101(3) power partly exercised (30.11.1999): 2.12.1999 appointed for specified provisions by S.I. 1999/3209S. 101(3) power partly exercised (26.10.1999): 28.10.1999 appointed for specified provisions by S.I. 1999/2936S. 101(3) power partly exercised (28.7.1999): different dates appointed for specified provisions by S.I. 1999/2204Sch. 1 amended (16.2.2001) by 2000 c. 41, s. 102 (with s. 156(6)); S.I. 2001/222, art. 2, Sch. 1 Pt. ISch. 2 para. 1(a) extended (1.4.2000) by 1999 c. 28, s. 35(4)(with s. 38); S.I. 2000/1066, art. 21992 c.8. 1993 c.49. S.I. 1996/1919 (N.I.16). Sch. 2 para. 10A inserted (8.7.2002) by 2002 c. 21, s. 64(2)(4)Sch. 2 para. 10B inserted (8.7.2002) by 2002 c. 21, s. 64(2)(4)1978 c.23. Sch. 2 para. 13 substituted (16.2.2001) by 2000 c. 41, s. 158, Sch. 21 para. 14(3) (with s. 156(6)); S.I. 2001/222, art. 2, Sch. 1 Pt. I1980 c.11. 1911 c.28. 1920 c.75. 1989 c.6. 1990 c.43. 1993 c.12. 1995 c.21. 1973 c.36. Sch. 3 para. 7 substituted (26.3.2001 subject to transitional provision in arts. 3-42 of the commencing S.I.) by 2000 c. 26, s. 127(4), Sch. 8, Pt. II para. 26; S.I. 2001/1148, art. 2, Sch.1992 c.8. 1998 c.39. 1993 c.48. 1969 c.4 (N.I.). S.I. 1985/1205 (N.I.12). S.I. 1986/1032 (N.I.6). S.I. 1989/2405 (N.I.19). S.I. 1990/593 (N.I.5). S.I. 1990/504 (N.I.10). S.R.&O. 1997/251. 1986 c.53. 1992 c.40. 1997 c.66. 1990 c.42. 1949 c.54. 1985 c.49. 1990 c.37. 1965 c.4. 1982 c.52. 1990 c.43. 1984 c.35. 1998 c.35. Sch. 7 para. 1 wholly in force at 1.3.1999; Sch. 7 para. 1 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 101(3); Sch. 7 para. 1 in force for certain purposes at 15.2.1999 and for all other purposes at 1.3.1999 by S.I. 1999/340, art. 2(1), Sch. Pt. 1Sch. 7 para. 2 wholly in force at 1.3.1999; Sch. 7 para. 2 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 101(3); Sch. 7 para. 2 in force for certain purposes at 15.2.1999 and for all other purposes at 1.3.1999 by S.I. 1999/340, art. 2(1), Sch. Pt. 11972 c.11. 1975 c.24. 1975 c.25. Sch. 8: transfer of certain functions (1.12.1999) by S.R. 1999/481, arts. 1, 4, Sch. 2 Pt. ISch. 8 para. 1 wholly in force at 2.8.1999; Sch. 8 para. 1 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 101(3); Sch. 8 para. 1 in force for specified purposes at 15.2.1999 by S.I. 1999/340, art. 2(2), Sch. Pt. 2; Sch. 8 para. 1 in force at 2.8.1999 by S.I. 1999/2204, art. 2Sch. 8 para. 2 wholly in force at 2.8.1999; Sch. 8 para. 1 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 101(3); Sch. 8 para. 2 in force for specified purposes at 15.2.1999 by S.I. 1999/340, art. 2(2), Sch. Pt. 2; Sch. 8 para. 2 in force at 2.8.1999 by S.I. 1999/2204, art. 2Sch. 8 para. 3A and crossheading preceding it inserted (19.4.2000) by S.I. 2000/1110, art. 18(1)Sch. 8 para. 3A and Cross Heading inserted (19.4.2000) by S.I. 2000/1110, art. 18(1)Words in Sch. 8 para. 5(1) substituted (19.4.2000) by S.I. 2000/1110, art. 19(1)(2)Sch. 8 para. 5(5) added (19.4.2000) by S.I. 2000/1110, art. 19(1)(3)Sch. 8 para 7(3)(4) applied (20.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1804, art. 6(4)1975 c.24. 1975 c.25. Sch. 9 para. 1 wholly in force at 1.1.2000; Sch. 9 para. 1 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 101(3); Sch. 9 para. 1(b) in force for specified purposes at 1.10.1999 by S.I. 1999/2204, art. 3; Sch. 9 para. 1 in force at 1.1.2000 insofar as not already in force by S.I. 1999/2204, art. 4Sch. 11 para. 1 wholly in force at 2.8.1999; Sch. 11 para. 1 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 101(3); Sch. 11 para. 1 in force for specified purposes at 15.2.1999 by S.I. 1999/340, art. 2(2), Sch. Pt. 2; Sch. 11 para. 1 in force at 2.8.1999 insofar as not already in force by S.I. 1999/2204, art. 5Sch. 11 para. 2 wholly in force at 2.8.1999; Sch. 11 para. 2 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 101(3); Sch. 11 para. 2 in force for specified purposes at 15.2.1999 by S.I. 1999/340, art. 2(2), Sch. Pt. 2; Sch. 11 para. 2 in force at 2.8.1999 insofar as not already in force by S.I. 1999/2204, art. 5Sch. 11 para. 3 wholly in force at 2.8.1999; Sch. 11 para. 3 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 101(3); Sch. 11 para. 3 in force for specified purposes at 15.2.1999 by S.I. 1999/340, art. 2(2), Sch. Pt. 2; Sch. 11 para. 3 in force at 2.8.1999 insofar as not already in force by S.I. 1999/2204, art. 5Sch. 11 para. 8 wholly in force at 2.8.1999; Sch. 11 para. 8 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 101(3); Sch. 11 para. 8 in force for specified purposes at 15.2.1999 by S.I. 1999/340, art. 2(2), Sch. Pt. 2; Sch. 11 para. 8 in force at 2.8.1999 insofar as not already in force by S.I. 1999/2204, art. 51975 c.24. 1975 c.25. 1973 c.17. 1972 c.22. 1973 c.17. 1974 c.28. 1973 c.17. 1920 c.67. Sch. 13 para. 1 repealed (1.3.1999) by S.I. 1998/3162 (N.I. 21), art. 105(4), Sch. 5; S.R. 1999/81, art. 3(1)1973 c.17. 1974 c.28. Sch. 13 para. 10 repealed (1.3.1999) by S.I. 1998/3162 (N.I. 21), art. 105(4), Sch. 5; S.R. 1999/81, art. 3(1)Sch. 13 para. 16 repealed (25.4.2000) by S.I. 2000/1110 (N.I. 2), art. 16, Sch. 2 (with art. 17); S.R. 2000/140, art. 2, Sch. AppendixSch. 14 para. 1 wholly in force at 2.12.1999; Sch. 14 para. 1 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 100(3); Sch. 14 para. 1 in force for specified purposes at 1.6.1999 by S.I. 1999/340, art. 2(5), Sch. Pt. 4; Sch. 14 para. 1 in force at 2.12.1999 insofar as not alrady in force by S.I. 1999/3209, art. 2, Sch.1998 c.42. 1973 c.36. 1998 c.12. 1998 c.12. 1998 c.12. 1973 c.36. 1973 c.36. 1973 c.17. 1974 c.28. 1952 c.15 (N.I.). 1965 c.18 (N.I.). S.I. 1976/426 (N.I.8). Sch. 15 partly in force; Sch. 15 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent see s. 101; Sch. 15 in force for further specified purposes at 1.3.1999 by S.I. 1999/340, art. 2(3), Sch. Pt. 3; Sch. 15 in force for further specified purposes at 1.10.1999 by S.I. 1999/2204, art. 3; Sch. 15 in force for further specified purposes at 2.12.1999 by S.I. 1999/3209, art. 2, Sch.S. 18(1)(d)(da) substituted (7.1.2004) for s. 18(1)(d) by Northern Ireland (Monitoring Commission etc.) Act 2003 (c. 25), ss. 5(2), 12; S.I. 2004/83, art. 2Words in s. 18(12)(b) inserted (7.1.2004) by Northern Ireland (Monitoring Commission etc.) Act 2003 (c. 25), ss. 5(3), 12; S.I. 2004/83, art. 2S. 18(14) inserted (7.1.2004) by Northern Ireland (Monitoring Commission etc.) Act 2003 (c. 25), ss. 5(5), 12; S.I. 2004/83, art. 2Words in s. 30(1) substituted (7.1.2004) by Northern Ireland (Monitoring Commission etc.) Act 2003 (c. 25), ss. 4(2), 12; S.I. 2004/83, art. 2S. 30(1A) inserted (7.1.2004) by Northern Ireland (Monitoring Commission etc.) Act 2003 (c. 25), ss. 4(3), 12; S.I. 2004/83, art. 2Words in s. 30(2) substituted (7.1.2004) by Northern Ireland (Monitoring Commission etc.) Act 2003 (c. 25), ss. 4(4), 12; S.I. 2004/83, art. 2S. 30(3) substituted (7.1.2004) by Northern Ireland (Monitoring Commission etc.) Act 2003 (c. 25), ss. 4(5), 12; S.I. 2004/83, art. 2Words in s. 30(4) inserted (7.1.2004) by Northern Ireland (Monitoring Commission etc.) Act 2003 (c. 25), ss. 4(6), 12; S.I. 2004/83, art. 2S. 30(6)(7) substituted (7.1.2004) by Northern Ireland (Monitoring Commission etc.) Act 2003 (c. 25), ss. 4(7), 12; S.I. 2004/83, art. 2S. 30(9) inserted (7.1.2004) by Northern Ireland (Monitoring Commission etc.) Act 2003 (c. 25), ss. 4(8), 12; S.I. 2004/83, art. 2S. 30A inserted (7.1.2004) by Northern Ireland (Monitoring Commission etc.) Act 2003 (c. 25), ss. 5(1), 12; S.I. 2004/83, art. 2S. 30B inserted (7.1.2004) by Northern Ireland (Monitoring Commission etc.) Act 2003 (c. 25), ss. 6, 12; S.I. 2004/83, art. 2Words in s. 31(3) omitted (20.3.2003) by virtue of Northern Ireland Assembly Elections Act 2003 (c. 3), s. 1(2)(b)Words in s. 31(5) inserted (20.3.2003) by Northern Ireland Assembly Elections Act 2003 (c. 3), s. 1(2)(c)S. 47 modified (15.5.2003) by Northern Ireland Assembly (Elections and Periods of Suspension) Act 2003 (c.12), s. 4S. 47(9)(a) modified (4.12.2003) by The Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Modification) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/3039), art. 2Ss. 47A-47C inserted (7.1.2004) by Northern Ireland (Monitoring Commission etc.) Act 2003 (c. 25), ss. 7(1), 12; S.I. 2004/83, art. 2S. 48(2A) inserted (7.1.2004) by Northern Ireland (Monitoring Commission etc.) Act 2003 (c. 25), ss. 7(2), 12; S.I. 2004/83, art. 2Ss. 51A-51C inserted (7.1.2004) by Northern Ireland (Monitoring Commission etc.) Act 2003, {ss. 8}, 12; S.I. 2004/83, art. 2S. 51D inserted (7.1.2004) by Northern Ireland (Monitoring Commission etc.) Act 2003 (c. 25), ss. 9, 12; S.I. 2004/83, art. 2Words in s. 96(2) inserted (15.5.2003) by Northern Ireland Assembly (Elections and Periods of Suspension) Act 2003 (c. 12), s. 1(3)(a)S. 96(2A)-(2D) inserted (15.5.2003) by Northern Ireland Assembly (Elections and Periods of Suspension) Act 2003 (c. 12), s. 1(3)(b)Word '31(2)' in section 96(2) continued (temp. to 15.11.2003) (15.5.2003) by Northern Ireland Assembly (Elections and Periods of Suspension) Act 2003 (c. 12), s. 7(1)(a)(ii) (subject to s. 7(4))S. 96(2A)-(2D) continued (temp. to 15.11.2003) (15.5.2003) by Northern Ireland Assembly (Elections and Periods of Suspension) Act 2003 (c. 12), s. 7(1)(a)(iii) (subject to s. 7(4))S. 47B modified (temp.) (21.4.2004) by The Northern Ireland Act 1998 and Northern Ireland Act 2000 (Modification) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/1164), art. 2S. 51B modified (temp.) (21.4.2004) by The Northern Ireland Act 1998 and Northern Ireland Act 2000 (Modification) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/1164), art. 3S. 72 repealed (22.7.2004) by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14), s. 1, {Sch. 1 Pt. 5 Group 11}S. 98(2)(3) applied (prosp.) by Civil Partnership Act 2004 (c. 33), ss. 247(9), 263(7)S. 98(2)(3) applied (prosp.) by Civil Partnership Act 2004 (c. 33), ss. 247(9), 263(7)Sch. 2 para. 9A inserted (13.5.2004) by Child Trust Funds Act 2004 (c. 6), ss. 25, 27Words in Sch. 3 para. 14 substituted (10.12.2004) by Civil Contingencies Act 2004 (c. 36), ss. 32, 34, Sch. 2 para. 13; S.I. 2004/3281, art. 2(2)Words in sidenote of s. 11 substituted (1.10.2009) by virtue of Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), ss. 40, 148, Sch. 9 para. 109(1); S.I. 2009/1604, art. 2(a)(d)Words in s. 11(1) substituted (1.10.2009) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), ss. 40, 148, Sch. 9 para. 109(2); S.I. 2009/1604, art. 2(a)(d)Words in s. 11(4) substituted (1.10.2009) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), ss. 40, 148, Sch. 9 para. 109(3)(a); S.I. 2009/1604, art. 2(a)(d)Words in s. 13(5)(a) substituted (1.10.2009) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), ss. 40, 148, Sch. 9 para. 111; S.I. 2009/1604, art. 2(a)(d)Words in s. 14(2)(b) substituted (1.10.2009) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), ss. 40, 148, Sch. 9 para. 112(a); S.I. 2009/1604, art. 2(a)(d)Words in s. 14(3)(a) substituted (1.10.2009) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), ss. 40, 148, Sch. 9 para. 112(b); S.I. 2009/1604, art. 2(a)(d)S. 98(1): entry for 'Judicial Committee' repealed (1.10.2009) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), ss. 40, 146, 148, Sch. 9 para. 112(b), Sch. 18 Pt. 5; S.I. 2009/1604, art. 2(a)(d)(f)Words in Sch. 10 para. 7 substituted (1.10.2009) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), ss. 40, 148, Sch. 9 para. 115(2); S.I. 2009/1604, art. 2(a)(d)Words in Sch. 10 cross-heading preceding para. 9 substituted (1.10.2009) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), ss. 40, 148, Sch. 9 para. 115(3); S.I. 2009/1604, art. 2(a)(d)Words in Sch. 10 para. 9 substituted (1.10.2009) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), ss. 40, 148, Sch. 9 para. 115(4); S.I. 2009/1604, art. 2(a)(d)Words in Sch. 10 cross-heading preceding para. 10 substituted (1.10.2009) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), ss. 40, 148, Sch. 9 para. 115(5); S.I. 2009/1604, art. 2(a)(d)Words in Sch. 10 para. 10 substituted (1.10.2009) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), ss. 40, 148, Sch. 9 para. 115(6)(a); S.I. 2009/1604, art. 2(a)(d)Words in Sch. 10 para. 10 substituted (1.10.2009) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), ss. 40, 148, Sch. 9 para. 115(6)(b); S.I. 2009/1604, art. 2(a)(d)Words in Sch. 10 para. 10 substituted (1.10.2009) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), ss. 40, 148, Sch. 9 para. 115(6)(c); S.I. 2009/1604, art. 2(a)(d)Words in Sch. 10 para. 16(2)(a) substituted (1.10.2009) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), ss. 40, 148, Sch. 9 para. 116(2); S.I. 2009/1604, art. 2(a)(d)Words in Sch. 10 para. 18 substituted (1.10.2009) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), ss. 40, 148, Sch. 9 para. 116(3); S.I. 2009/1604, art. 2(a)(d)Words in Sch. 10 cross-heading preceding para. 19 substituted (1.10.2009) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), ss. 40, 148, Sch. 9 para. 116(4); S.I. 2009/1604, art. 2(a)(d)Words in Sch. 10 para. 19 substituted (1.10.2009) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), ss. 40, 148, Sch. 9 para. 116(5); S.I. 2009/1604, art. 2(a)(d)Words in Sch. 10 cross-heading preceding para. 20 substituted (1.10.2009) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), ss. 40, 148, Sch. 9 para. 116(6); S.I. 2009/1604, art. 2(a)(d)Words in Sch. 10 para. 20 substituted (1.10.2009) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), ss. 40, 148, Sch. 9 para. 116(7)(a); S.I. 2009/1604, art. 2(a)(d)Words in Sch. 10 para. 20 substituted (1.10.2009) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), ss. 40, 148, Sch. 9 para. 116(7)(b); S.I. 2009/1604, art. 2(a)(d)Words in Sch. 10 para. 20 substituted (1.10.2009) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), ss. 40, 148, Sch. 9 para. 116(7)(c); S.I. 2009/1604, art. 2(a)(d)Words in Sch. 10 para. 25 substituted (1.10.2009) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), ss. 40, 148, Sch. 9 para. 117(2); S.I. 2009/1604, art. 2(a)(d)Words in cross-heading preceding Sch. 10 para. 28 substituted (1.10.2009) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), ss. 40, 148, Sch. 9 para. 117(3); S.I. 2009/1604, art. 2(a)(d)Words in Sch. 10 para. 28 substituted (1.10.2009) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), ss. 40, 148, Sch. 9 para. 117(4); S.I. 2009/1604, art. 2(a)(d)Words in Sch. 10 para. 29 substituted (1.10.2009) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), ss. 40, 148, Sch. 9 para. 117(5); S.I. 2009/1604, art. 2(a)(d)Words in cross-heading preceding Sch. 10 para. 30 substituted (1.10.2009) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), ss, 40, 148, {Sch. 9 para. 117(6)}; S.I. 2009/1604, art. 2(a)(d)Words in Sch. 10 para. 30 substituted (1.10.2009) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), ss. 40, 148, Sch. 9 para. 117(7); S.I. 2009/1604, art. 2(a)(d)Words in Sch. 10 para. 31 substituted (1.10.2009) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), ss. 40, 148, Sch. 9 para. 117(8)(a); S.I. 2009/1604, art. 2(a)(d)Words in Sch. 10 para. 31 substituted (1.10.2009) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), ss. 40, 148, Sch. 9 para. 117(8)(b); S.I. 2009/1604, art. 2(a)(d)Words in Sch. 10 para. 31 substituted (1.10.2009) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), ss. 40, 148, Sch. 9 para. 117(8)(c); S.I. 2009/1604, art. 2(a)(d)Words in Sch. 10 para. 31 substituted (1.10.2009) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), ss. 40, 148, Sch. 9 para. 117(8)(d); S.I. 2009/1604, art. 2(a)(d)Sch. 10 para. 32 and preceding cross-heading repealed (1.10.2009) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), ss. 40, 146, 148, Sch. 9 para. 118(2), Sch. 18 Pt. 5; S.I. 2009/1604, art. 2(a)(d)(f)Sch. 10 para. 32 and preceding cross-heading repealed (1.10.2009) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), ss. 40, 146, 148, Sch. 9 para. 118(2), Sch. 18 Pt. 5; S.I. 2009/1604, art. 2(a)(d)(f)Words in cross-heading preceding Sch. 10 para. 33 substituted (1.10.2009) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), ss. 40, 148, Sch. 9 para. 118(3); S.I. 2009/1604, art. 2(a)(d)Words in Sch. 10 para. 33 substituted (1.10.2009) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), ss. 40, 148, Sch. 9 para. 118(4); S.I. 2009/1604, art. 2(a)(d)Words in Sch. 10 para. 34 substituted (1.10.2009) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), ss. 40, 148, Sch. 9 para. 118(5); S.I. 2009/1604, art. 2(a)(d)Words in Sch. 10 para. 39(2)-(4) substituted (1.10.2009) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), ss. 40, 148, Sch. 9 para. 118(6)(a); S.I. 2009/1604, art. 2(a)(d)Words in Sch. 10 para. 39(2)-(4) substituted (1.10.2009) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), ss. 40, 148, Sch. 9 para. 118(6)(b); S.I. 2009/1604, art. 2(a)(d)Words in Sch. 10 para. 40(a)(b) substituted (1.10.2009) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), ss. 40, 148, Sch. 9 para. 119(a); S.I. 2009/1604, art. 2(a)(d)Words in Sch. 10 para. 40(a)(b) substituted (1.10.2009) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), ss. 40, 148, Sch. 9 para. 119(b); S.I. 2009/1604, art. 2(a)(d)Words in Sch. 2 para. 11 substituted (1.10.2009) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), ss. 59, 148, Sch. 11 para. 33(2); S.I. 2009/1604, art. 2(b)(d)Sch. 2 para. 11A inserted (1.10.2009) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), ss. 58(2), 148; S.I. 2009/1604, art. 2(b)Words in Sch. 12 para. 12(1) substituted (1.10.2009) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4). ss. 59, 148, {Sch. 11 para. 33(3)}; S.I. 2009/1604, art. 2(b)(d)Words in s. 36(6)(a) repealed (1.10.2009) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), ss. 146, 148, Sch. 18 Pt. 5; S.I. 2009/1604, art. 2(f)Words in s. 90(2) substituted (3.4.2006) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), ss. 15, 148, Sch. 5 para. 105; S.I. 2006/1014, art. 2(a), Sch. 1 para. 12(b)Words in s. 91(2) inserted (3.4.2006) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), ss. 15, 148, Sch. 5 para. 106(2); S.I. 2006/1014, art. 2(a), Sch. 1 para. 12(b)S. 91(2A) inserted (3.4.2006) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), ss. 15, 148, Sch. 5 para. 106(3); S.I. 2006/1014, art. 2(a), Sch. 1 para. 12(b)Words in s. 92(3) inserted (3.4.2006) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), ss. 15, 148, Sch. 5 para. 107(2); S.I. 2006/1014, art. 2(a), Sch. 1 para. 12(b)S. 92(3A) inserted (3.4.2006) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), ss. 15, 148, Sch. 5 para. 107(3); S.I. 2006/1014, art. 2(a), Sch. 1 para. 12(b)Sch. 11 para. 5 renumbered as Sch. 11 para. 5(1) and words in para. 5(1) substituted (3.4.2006) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), ss. 15, 148, Sch. 5 para. 108(2)(3); S.I. 2006/1014, art. 2(a), Sch. 1 para. 12(b)Sch. 11 para. 5(2) inserted (3.4.2006) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), ss. 15, 148, Sch. 5 para. 108(4); S.I. 2006/1014, art. 2(a), Sch. 1 para. 12(b)S. 28 modified (7.4.2005 at 5:45 pm) by Commissioners for Revenue and Customs Act 2005 (c. 11), s. 15(2), S.I. 2005/1126, {art. 2}Act: power to amend conferred (8.5.2007) by Northern Ireland (St Andrews Agreement) Act 2006 (c. 53), s. 11(2)-(5), 27(4)(5) (as amended by Northern Ireland (St Andrews Agreement) Act 2007 c. 4, s. 1(1) (with s. 1(3)); S.I. 2007/1397, art. 2Pts. II-IV applied in part (1.1.2007) by The Equality Act (Sexual Orientation) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006 (S.R. 2006/439), reg. 53(6)Pts. II-IV applied in part (1.1.2007) by The Equality Act (Sexual Orientation) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006 (S.R. 2006/439), reg. 53(6)Pts. II-IV applied in part (1.1.2007) by The Equality Act (Sexual Orientation) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006 (S.R. 2006/439), reg. 53(6)Ss. 16A-16C substituted (8.5.2007) for s. 16 by Northern Ireland (St Andrews Agreement) Act 2006 (c. 53), ss. 8(1), 27(4)(5) (as amended by Northern Ireland (St Andrews Agreement) Act 2007 (c. 4), s. 1(1)) (with s. 1(3)): S.I. 2007/1397, art. 2S. 16A excluded (8.5.2007) by Northern Ireland (St Andrews Agreement) Act 2006 (c. 53), ss. 2(2) (as amended by Northern Ireland (St Andrews Agreement) Act 2007 (c. 4), s. 1(1)), 27(1), {Sch. 2 para. 2(2)}; S.I. 2007/1397, art. 2S. 18(1)(a) omitted (8.5.2007) by virtue of Northern Ireland (St Andrews Agreement) Act 2006 (c. 53), ss. 8, 27(4)(5) (as amended by Northern Ireland (St Andrews Agreement) Act 2007 (c. 4), s. 1(1)), {Sch. 5 para. 2(2)} (with s. 1(3)); S.I. 2007/1397, art. 2S. 18(13) substituted (8.5.2007) by Northern Ireland (St Andrews Agreement) Act 2006 (c. 53), ss. 2(2), 8, 27(4)(5) (as amended by Northern Ireland (St Andrews Agreement) Act 2007 (c. 4), s. 1(1)), Sch. 5 para. 2(3) (with s. 1(3)); S.I. 2007/1397, art. 2S. 18(2)-(6) applied (8.5.2007) by Northern Ireland (St Andrews Agreement) Act 2006 (c. 53), ss. 2(2) (as amended by Northern Ireland (St Andrews Agreement) Act 2007 (c. 4), s. 1(1)), 27(1), {Sch. 2 para. 2(5)(6)}; S.I. 2007/1397, art. 2S. 19A(1)(a) substituted for s. 19A(1)(a)(b) (8.5.2007) by Northern Ireland (St Andrews Agreement) Act 2006 (c. 53), ss. 2(2), 8, 27(4)(5) (as amended by Northern Ireland (St Andrews Agreement) Act 2007 (c. 4), s. 1(1)), {Sch. 5 para. 3} (with s. 1(3)); S.I. 2007/1397, art. 2S. 20(4) inserted (8.5.2007) by Northern Ireland (St Andrews Agreement) Act 2006 (c. 53), ss. 2(2), 5(1), 27(4)(5) (as amended by Northern Ireland (St Andrews Agreement) Act 2007 (c. 4), s. 1(1)) (with s. 1(3)); S.I. 2007/1397, art. 2S. 28A and preceding cross-heading inserted (8.5.2007) by Northern Ireland (St Andrews Agreement) Act 2006 (c. 53), ss. 2(2), 5(2), 27(4)(5) (as amended by Northern Ireland (St Andrews Agreement) Act 2007 (c. 4), s. 1(1)) (with s. 1(3)); S.I. 2007/1397, art. 2S. 28B and preceding cross-heading inserted (8.5.2007) by Northern Ireland (St Andrews Agreement) Act 2006 (c. 53), ss. 2(2), 6, 27(4)(5) (as amended by Northern Ireland (St Andrews Agreement) Act 2007 (c. 4), s. 1(1)) (with s. 1(3)); S.I. 2007/1397, art. 2S. 28C and preceding cross-heading inserted (8.5.2007) by Northern Ireland (St Andrews Agreement) Act 2006 (c. 53), ss. 2(2), 14, 27(4)(5) (as amended by Northern Ireland (St Andrews Agreement) Act 2007 (c. 4), s. 1(1)) (with s. 1(3)); S.I. 2007/1397, art. 2S. 28D inserted (8.5.2007) by Northern Ireland (St Andrews Agreement) Act 2006 (c. 53), ss. 2(2), 15, 27(4)(5) (as amended by Northern Ireland (St Andrews Agreement) Act 2007 (c. 4), s. 1(1)) (with s. 1(3)); S.I. 2007/1397, art. 2S. 28E inserted (8.5.2007) by Northern Ireland (St Andrews Agreement) Act 2006 (c. 53), ss. 2(2), 16, 27(4)(5) (as amended by Northern Ireland (St Andrews Agreement) Act 2007 (c. 4), s. 1(1)) (with s. 1(3)); S.I. 2007/1397, art. 2Words in s. 29(1)(a) inserted (8.5.2007) by Northern Ireland (St Andrews Agreement) Act 2006 (c. 53), ss. 10(2), 27(4)(5) (as amended by Northern Ireland (St Andrews Agreement) Act 2007 (c. 4), s. 1(1)) (with s. 1(3)); S.I. 2007/1397, art. 2S. 29(6)(a)(b) substituted for words (8.5.2007) by Northern Ireland (St Andrews Agreement) Act 2006 (c. 53), ss. 10(3), 27(4)(5) (as amended by Northern Ireland (St Andrews Agreement) Act 2007 (c. 4), s. 1(1)) (with s. 1(3)); S.I. 2007/1397, art. 2S. 29 modified (8.5.2007) by Northern Ireland (St Andrews Agreement) Act 2006 (c. 53), ss. 2(2) (as amended by Northern Ireland (St Andrews Agreement) Act 2007 (c. 4), s. 1(1)), 27(4)(5) {Sch. 2 para. 5} (with s. 1(3)); S.I. 2007/1397, art. 2Ss. 29A-29B inserted (8.5.2007) by Northern Ireland (St Andrews Agreement) Act 2006 (c. 53), ss. 11(1), 27(4)(5) (as amended by Northern Ireland (St Andrews Agreement) Act 2007 (c. 4), s. 1(1)) (with s. 1(3)); S.I. 2007/1397, art. 2S. 32(3) substituted (8.5.2007) by Northern Ireland (St Andrews Agreement) Act 2006 (c. 53), ss. 8, 27(4)(5) (as amended by Northern Ireland (St Andrews Agreement) Act 2007 (c. 4), s. 1(1), Sch. 5 para. 4 (with s. 1(3)); S.I. 2007/1397, art. 2S. 47 modified (26.1.2007) by Northern Ireland (St Andrews Agreement) Act 2006 (c. 53), ss. 4, 27 (with s. 1(3)); S.I. 2007/92, art. 2Ss. 52A-52C substituted for s. 52 (8.5.2007) by Northern Ireland (St Andrews Agreement) Act 2006 (c. 53), ss. 12, 27(4)(5) (as amended by Northern Ireland (St Andrews Agreement) Act 2007 (c. 4), s. 1(1)), (with s. 1(3)); S.I. 2007/1397, art. 2S. 98(1): words in definition of 'the pledge of office' substituted (8.5.2007) by Northern Ireland (St Andrews Agreement) Act 2006 (c. 53), ss. 8, 27(4)(5), (as amended by Northern Ireland (St Andrews Agreement) Act 2007 (c. 4), s. 1(1)), {Sch. 5 para. 5} (with s. 1(3)); S.I. 2007/1397, art. 2S. 98(1): definition of 'the St. Andrews Agreement' inserted (8.5.2007) by Northern Ireland (St Andrews Agreement) Act 2006 (c. 53), ss. 19, 27(4)(5) (as amended by Northern Ireland (St Andrews Agreement) Act 2007 (c. 4), s. 1(1)), {Sch. 7 para. 3} (with s. 1(3)); S.I. 2007/1397, art. 2Words in Sch. 2 para. 22(b) substituted (8.5.2007) by Northern Ireland (St Andrews Agreement) Act 2006 (c. 53), ss. 19, 27(4)(5) (as amended by Northern Ireland (St Andrews Agreement) Act 2007 (c. 4), s. 1(1)), {Sch. 7 para. 4(3)(a)} (with s. 1(3)); S.I. 2007/1397, art. 2Words in Sch. 2 para. 22(d) substituted (8.5.2007) by Northern Ireland (St Andrews Agreement) Act 2006 (c. 53), ss. 19, 27(4)(5) (as amended by Northern Ireland (St Andrews Agreement) Act 2007 (c. 4), s. 1(1)), {Sch. 7 para. 4(3)(b)} (with s. 1(3)); S.I. 2007/1397, art. 2Words in Sch. 3 para. 42(a) substituted (8.5.2007) by Northern Ireland (St Andrews Agreement) Act 2006 (c. 53), ss. 19, 27(4)(5) (as amended by Northern Ireland (St Andrews Agreement) Act 2007 (c. 4), s. 1(1)), {Sch. 7 para. 5} (with s. 1(3)); S.I. 2007/1397, art. 2Sch. 4 pledge of office: (ca)-(cd) inserted (8.5.2007) by Northern Ireland (St Andrews Agreement) Act 2006 (c. 53), ss. 7(1), 27(4)(5) (as amended by Northern Ireland (St Andrews Agreement) Act 2007 (c. 4), s. 1(1)) (with s. 1(3)); S.I. 2007/1397, art. 2Sch. 4 pledge of office: words inserted (8.5.2007) by Northern Ireland (St Andrews Agreement) Act 2006 (c. 53), ss. 7(2), 27(4)(5) (as amended by Northern Ireland (St Andrews Agreement) Act 2007 (c. 4), s. 1(1)) (with s. 1(3)); S.I. 2007/1397, art. 2Sch. 6 para. 5 and preceding cross-heading inserted (8.5.2007) by Northern Ireland (St Andrews Agreement) Act 2006 (c. 53), ss. 17, 27(4)(5) (as amended by Northern Ireland (St Andrews Agreement) Act 2007 (c. 4), s. 1(1)) (with s. 1(3)); S.I. 2007/1397, art. 2Words in s. 4(2) substituted (11.3.2009) by Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2006 (c. 33), ss. 16(2), 31; S.I. 2009/448, art. 2S. 4(2A) inserted (11.3.2009) by Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2006 (c. 33), ss. 16(3), 31 (as amended by Northern Ireland (St Andrews Agreement) Act 2006 (c. 53), ss. 18(5), 27(4)(5) (with s. 1(3)) (as amended by Northern Ireland (St. Andrews Agreement) Act 2007 (c. 4), s. 1(1)); S.I. 2007/1397, art. 2); S.I. 2009/448, art. 2Words in s. 4(3) substituted (11.3.2009) by Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2006 (c. 33), ss. 16(4), 31; S.I. 2009/448, art. 2S. 4(6) inserted (11.3.2009) by Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2006 (c. 33), ss. 16(5), 31 (as amended by Northern Ireland (St Andrews Agreement) Act 2006 (c. 53), ss 18(6), 27(4)(5) (with s. 1(3)) (as amended by Northern Ireland (St. Andrews Agreement) Act 2007 (c. 4), s. 1(1)); S.I. 2007/1397, art. 2); S.I. 2009/448, art. 2S. 4(5A) inserted (8.5.2007) by Northern Ireland (St Andrews Agreement) Act 2006 (c. 53), ss. 2(2), 13, 27(4)(5) (as amended by Northern Ireland (St Andrews Agreement) 2007 c. 4, s. 1(1)) (with s. 1(3)); S.I. 2007/1397, art. 2Word in s. 7(1)(c) substituted (11.3.2009) by Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2006 (c. 33), ss. 30(1), 31, Sch. 4 para. 10; S.I. 2009/448, art. 2S. 21A inserted (11.3.2009) by Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2006 (c. 33), s. 17(1), 31 (as amended (8.5.2007) by Northern Ireland (St Andrews Agreement) Act 2006 (c. 53), ss. 18(7), 27(4)(5) (with s. 1(3)) (as amended by Northern Ireland (St. Andrews Agreement) Act 2007 (c. 4), s. 1(1)); S.I. 2007/1397, art. 2) (and as further amended (11.3.2009) by Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Act 2007 (c. 6), ss. 44, 53; S.I. 2009/446, art. 3); S.I. 2009/448, art. 2S. 86A inserted (11.3.2009) by Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2006 (c. 33), ss. 19, 31; S.I. 2009/448, art. 2S. 86B inserted (11.3.2009) by Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2006 (c. 33), ss. 20, 31; S.I. 2009/448, art. 2Words in Sch. 2 para. 3(b)(i) substituted (8.5.2007) by Northern Ireland (St Andrews Agreement) Act 2006 (c. 53), ss. 2(2), 19, 27(4)(5) (as amended by Northern Ireland (St Andrews Agreement) Act 2007 (c. 4), s. 1(1)), {Sch. 7 para. 4(2)} (with s. 1(3)); S.I. 2007/1397, art. 2Words in Sch. 2 para. 3 inserted (11.3.2009) by Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2006 (c. 33), ss. 30(1), 31, Sch. 4 para. 12(a); S.I. 2009/448, art. 2Sch. 2 para. 3(a) repealed (11.3.2009) by Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2006 (c. 33), ss. 30(1)(2), 31, Sch. 4 para. 12(b), Sch. 5; S.I. 2009/448, art. 2Sch. 2 para. 3(aa) inserted (11.3.2009) by Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2006 (c. 33), ss. 30(1), 31, Sch. 4 para. 12(c); S.I. 2009/448, art. 2Sch. 4A inserted (11.3.2009) by Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2006 (c. 33), ss. 17, 31, Sch. 2 (as amended (8.5.2007) by Northern Ireland (St Andrews Agreement) Act 2006 (c. 53), ss. 8, 9, 27, Sch. 5 paras. 8-14, Sch. 6 (with s. 1(3)); S.I. 2007/1397, art. 2 (which amending Act was itself amended (27.3.2007) by Northern Ireland (St Andrews Agreement) Act 2007 (c. 4), s. 1(1)) and as amended (11.3.2009) by Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Act 2007 (c. 6), ss. 44, 53, Sch. 5 paras. 2, 3; S.I. 2009/446, art. 3); S.I. 2009/448, art. 2S. 87(6)(r)(s) inserted (15.11.2006) by The Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Modification) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2659), art. 2S. 87(6)(q) inserted (19.8.2003) by The Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Modification) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1890), art. 2S. 91 applied (N.I.) (1.10.2006) by The Employment Equality (Age) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006 (S.R. 2006/261), reg. 30(5) (with reg. 50)S. 91 applied (N.I.) (1.1.2007) by The Equality Act (Sexual Orientation) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006 (S.R. 2006/439), reg. 51(5) (with regs. 5(4), 16(3)(4), 26, 53)S. 92 applied (N.I.) (1.10.2006) by The Employment Equality (Age) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006 (S.R. 2006/261), reg. 30(5) (with reg. 50)S. 92 applied (N.I.) (1.1.2007) by The Equality Act (Sexual Orientation) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006 (S.R. 2006/439), reg. 51(5) (with regs. 5(4), 16(3)(4), 26, 53)S. 93(2) restricted (N.I.) (9.3.2006) by The Stormont Estate (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/612), art. 3(4)Sch. 13 para. 8(2)-(4) repealed (1.4.2007) by Government of Wales Act 2006 (c. 32), ss. 161, 163, Sch. 12, (with Sch. 11 para. 22) the amending provision coming into force immediately after "the 2007 election" (held on 3.5.2007) subject to s. 161(4)(5) of the amending Act, which provides for certain provisions to come into force for specified purposes immediately after the end of "the initial period" (which ended with the day of the first appointment of a First Minister on 25.5.2007) see ss. 46, 161(1)(4)(5) of the amending Act.S. 21B inserted (11.3.2009) by Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Act 2007 (c. 6), ss. 44(6), 53; S.I. 2009/446, art. 3(2)(a)S. 21C inserted (11.3.2009) by Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Act 2007 (c. 6), ss. 44(7), 53; S.I. 2009/446, art. 3(2)(a)S. 69(8A) inserted (1.8.2007) by Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Act 2007 (c. 6), ss. 18(1), 53; S.I. 2007/2045, art. 2(2)(3)(j) (with art. 3)Words in s. 69(9) omitted (1.8.2007) and repealed (prosp.) by virtue of Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Act 2007 (c. 6), ss. 18(2), 50, 53, Sch. 7; S.I. 2007/2045, art. 2(2)(3)(j) (with art. 3)S. 69(2) modified (1.8.2007) by Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Act 2007 (c. 6), ss. 19, 53; S.I. 2007/2045, art. 2(2)(3)(j) (with art. 3)Ss. 69A, 69B inserted (1.8.2007) by Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Act 2007 (c. 6), ss. 15, 53 (with s. 20); S.I. 2007/2045, art. 2(2)(3)(j) (with art. 3)S. 69C inserted (1.8.2007) by Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Act 2007 (c. 6), ss. 16(1), 53 (with s. 20); S.I. 2007/2045, art. 2(2)(3)(j) (with art. 3)S. 69D inserted (1.8.2007) by Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Act 2007 (c. 6), ss. 17(1), 53; S.I. 2007/2045, art. 2(2)(3)(j) (with art. 3)Words in s. 71(1) substituted (1.8.2007) by Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Act 2007 (c. 6), ss. 14(1), 53; S.I. 2007/2045, art. 2(2)(3)(j) (with art. 3)S. 71(2A)-(2(C) inserted (1.8.2007) by Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Act 2007 (c. 6), ss. 14(2), 53; S.I. 2007/2045, art. 2(2)(3)(j) (with art. 3)Words in s. 96(2) inserted (1.8.2007) by Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Act 2007 (c. 6), ss. 16(2), 53, (with s. 20); S.I. 2007/2045, art. 2(2)(3)(j)S. 75(1)(2) excluded (6.4.2008) by Serious Crime Act 2007 (c. 27), ss. 37, 94, Sch. 2 para. 19; S.I. 2008/755, art. 15(1)(h)S. 76(1) excluded (6.4.2008) by Serious Crime Act 2007 (c. 27), ss. 37, 94, Sch. 2 para. 19; S.I. 2008/755, art. 15(h)Words in s. 75(4A) inserted (1.4.2008) by Serious Crime Act 2007 (c. 27), ss. 74(2), 94, Sch. 8 para. 158(1); S.I. 2008/755, art. 2(1)(a) (subject to arts. 3-14))S. 76(11) inserted (1.4.2008) by Serious Crime Act 2007 (c. 27), ss. 74(2), 94, Sch. 8 para. 158(2); S.I. 2008/755, art. 2(1)(a) (subject to arts. 3-14))S. 87(6)(t)(u) inserted (18.6.2008) by The Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Modification) Order 2008 ) (S.I. 2008/1242), {art. 2}Words in Sch. 2 para. 10B inserted (1.1.2009) by virtue of Health and Social Care Act 2008 (c. 14), ss. 137, 170; S.I. 2008/3137, art. 2S. 31(2) substituted (26.1.2007) by Northern Ireland (St Andrews Agreement) Act 2006 (c. 53), ss. 3(1), 28 (with s. 1(3))Amendment in s. 44(4) continued (10.5.2007) by Northern Ireland (St Andrews Agreement) Act 2006 (c. 53), ss. 2(2)(5), 27(4)(5) (as amended by Northern Ireland (St Andrews Agreement) Act 2007 (c. 4), s. 1(1)), {Sch. 4 para. 2(8)} (with Sch. 4 para. 2(10)); S.I. 2007/1397, art. 2Words in s. 96(2) inserted (11.3.2009) by Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2006 (c. 33), ss. 10(2), 30(1), 31, Sch. 4 para. 11; S.I. 2009/448, art. 2S. 44(4A)(4B) inserted (11.3.2009) by Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2006 (c. 33), ss. 18, 31; S.I. 2009/448, art. 2S. 82 repealed (1.10.2009) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), ss. 40, 146, 148, Sch. 9 para. 113, Sch. 18 Pt. 5; S.I. 2009/1604, art. 2(f)S. 16A(8) excluded (12.3.2009 temp. until 30.4.2012) by Northern Ireland Act 2009, (c. 3), ss. 1, 5, {Sch. 1 para. 7(3)(a)}S. 32(3)(a) applied (12.3.2009 temp. until 30.4.2012) by Northern Ireland Act 2009 (c. 3), ss. 1, 5, Sch. 1 para. 7(3)(b)S. 17(5) excluded (12.3.2009) by Northern Ireland Act 2009 (c. 3), ss. 1, 5, Sch. 1 para. 8(7) (with Sch. 1 para. 8(9))Sch. 4A para. 11E(1) applied (with modifications) (12.3.2009) by Northern Ireland Act 2009 (c. 3), ss. 1, 5, Sch. 1 para. 8(8) (with Sch. 1 para. 8(9))S. 18(1)(b) excluded (12.3.2009) by Northern Ireland Act 2009 (c. 3), ss. 1, 5, Sch. 1 para. 6Words in s. 21A(1)(6) inserted (12.3.2009) by Northern Ireland Act 2009 (c. 3), ss. 1, 5, Sch. 1 para. 3(2)S. 21A(3A) inserted (12.3.2009) by Northern Ireland Act 2009 (c. 3), ss. 1, 5, Sch. 1 para. 3(3)Words in s. 21B(1)(a) substituted (12.3.2009) by Northern Ireland Act 2009 (c. 3), ss. 1, 5, Sch. 1 para. 9Words in s. 21C(1) substituted (12.3.2009) by Northern Ireland Act 2009 (c. 3), ss. 1, 5, Sch. 1 para. 10(a)Words in s. 21C(1)(a) inserted (12.3.2009) by Northern Ireland Act 2009 (c. 3), ss. 1, 5, Sch. 1 para. 10(b)Words in s. 86(2)(a)(3)(a) substituted (12.3.2009) by Northern Ireland Act 2009 (c. 3), ss. 4(2), 5S. 86(3A) inserted (12.3.2009) by Northern Ireland Act 2009 (c. 3), ss. 4(3), 5S. 87(6)(v)(w) inserted (20.5.2009) by The Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Modification) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/885), art. 2Sch. 2 para. 22 modified (12.3.2009) by Northern Ireland Act 2009 (c. 3), ss. 1, 5, Sch. 1 para. 2Words in Sch. 4A para. 12(1) inserted (12.3.2009) by Northern Ireland Act 2009 (c. 3), ss. 1, 5, Sch. 1 para. 4(4)Sch. 4A para. 13 inserted (12.3.2009) by Northern Ireland Act 2009 (c. 3), ss. 1, 5, Sch. 1 para. 4(5)Words in Sch. 4 Pt. 1 heading inserted (12.3.2009) by Northern Ireland Act 2009 (c. 3), ss. 1, 5, Sch. 1 para. 4(2)Sch. 4A Pt. 1A inserted (12.3.2009) by Northern Ireland Act 2009 (c. 3), ss. 1, 5, Sch. 1 para. 4(3)Words in s. 11(4) substituted (1.10.2009) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), ss. 40, 148, Sch. 9 para. 109(3)(b); S.I. 2009/1604, art. 2(a)(d)Act modified (8.5.2007) by Northern Ireland (St Andrews Agreement) Act 2006 (c. 53), s. 18(8), 27(4)(5) (as amended by Northern Ireland (St Andrews Agreement) Act 2007 c. 4, s. 1(1) (with s. 1(3)); S.I. 2007/1397, art. 2S. 19A inserted (30.11.2000) by 2000 c. 42, s. 2Words in s. 53(1) substituted (8.5.2007) by Northern Ireland (St Andrews Agreement) Act 2006 (c. 53), ss. 19, 27(4)(5) (as amended by Northern Ireland (St Andrews Agreement) Act 2007 (c. 4), s. 1(1)), {Sch. 7 para. 2} (with s. 1(3)); S.I. 2007/1397, art. 2Ss. 16A-16C substituted (8.5.2007) for s. 16 by Northern Ireland (St Andrews Agreement) Act 2006 (c. 53), ss. 8(1), 27(4)(5) (as amended by Northern Ireland (St Andrews Agreement) Act 2007 (c. 4), s. 1(1)) (with s. 1(3)): S.I. 2007/1397, art. 2Act modified (5.10.1999) by 1999 c. 10, ss. 16, 20(2)Ss. 52A-52C substituted for s. 52 (8.5.2007) by Northern Ireland (St Andrews Agreement) Act 2006 (c. 53), ss. 12, 27(4)(5) (as amended by Northern Ireland (St Andrews Agreement) Act 2007 (c. 4), s. 1(1)), (with s. 1(3)); S.I. 2007/1397, art. 2S. 56(3): transfer of functions (26.6.2001) by S.R. 2001/229, art. 3Sch. 2 para. 20A inserted (retrospectively) by Antarctic Act 2013 (c. 15), s. 17Words in Sch. 2 para. 21 inserted (13.5.2014) by Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2014 (c. 13), ss. 10(1), 28(4)Words in s. 16A(10) substituted (8.2.2022) by Northern Ireland (Ministers, Elections and Petitions of Concern) Act 2022 (c. 2), ss. 2(2)(b), 9 (with s. 4(1))S. 47 modified (28.3.2018) by Northern Ireland Assembly Members (Pay) Act 2018 (c. 7), ss. 1(1), 2(2) (with s. 1(3))S. 20(4)(a)(aa) substituted for s. 20(4)(a) (N.I.) (26.8.2020) by Executive Committee (Functions) Act (Northern Ireland) 2020 (c. 4), ss. 1 (2), 2, Words in s. 11(1) inserted (12.4.2010) by Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002 (c. 26), s. 87(1), Sch. 7 para. 1(2); S.R. 2010/113, art. 2, Sch. para. 19(a)S. 44(5)(b) excluded (29.10.2021) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 99(9)(b), 118(6); S.I. 2021/1170, reg. 2S. 75(3)(b) substituted for s. 75(3)(b)(c) (1.4.2016) by Public Services Ombudsman Act (Northern Ireland) 2016 (c. 4), s. 64, Sch. 8 para. 5Words in s. 47(2) substituted (5.7.2010) by Northern Ireland Assembly Members Act 2010 (c. 16), ss. 1(2), 3(3); S.I. 2010/1726, art. 2Words in Sch. 4A para. 3D(3) inserted (27.9.2014) by Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2014 (c. 13), ss. 8(5), 28(7); S.I. 2014/2613, art. 2(1)(a)S. 63 excluded by 2010 c. 4, s. 357IA(5) (as inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 5 of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax (Northern Ireland) Act 2015 (c. 21), s. 1)S. 42 substituted (8.2.2022) by Northern Ireland (Ministers, Elections and Petitions of Concern) Act 2022 (c. 2), ss. 6, 9S. 64(3) inserted (4.7.2016) by Northern Ireland (Stormont Agreement and Implementation Plan) Act 2016 (c. 13), ss. 9(3), 11(3)S. 33(3)(a) substituted (14.12.2020) by Parliamentary Constituencies Act 2020 (c. 25), ss. 12(2), 14(2) (with s. 13(2))S. 64(1A)-(1E) inserted (4.7.2016) by Northern Ireland (Stormont Agreement and Implementation Plan) Act 2016 (c. 13), ss. 9(2), 11(3)Word in Sch. 4A para. 3D(11)(b) omitted (27.9.2014) by virtue of Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2014 (c. 13), ss. 8(7)(a), 28(7); S.I. 2014/2613, art. 2(1)(a)Words in s. 47C(1) omitted (1.4.2011) by virtue of Northern Ireland (Monitoring Commission etc.) Act 2003 (Cessation of Provisions) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/978), arts. 1(2), 5(f)(i)S. 16A(3)(aa)(b) continued (4.5.2016) by Northern Ireland (Stormont Agreement and Implementation Plan) Act 2016 (c. 13), s. 11(2), Sch. 1 para. 2(2); (to find section 16A(3)(aa), see the modification of section 16A by paragraph 3B of Schedule 4A of this Act)Sch. 2 para. 12(2) inserted (13.5.2014) by Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2014 (c. 13), ss. 12(1), 28(4)S. 16A(3A)-(3C) inserted (8.2.2022) by Northern Ireland (Ministers, Elections and Petitions of Concern) Act 2022 (c. 2), ss. 1(3), 9 (with s. 4(1))Words in s. 32(1) inserted (8.2.2022) by Northern Ireland (Ministers, Elections and Petitions of Concern) Act 2022 (c. 2), ss. 3(2), 9 (with s. 4(4))Words in Sch. 4A para. 7(13) omitted (1.4.2011) by virtue of Northern Ireland (Monitoring Commission etc.) Act 2003 (Cessation of Provisions) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/978), arts. 1(2), 5(k)(iii)(bb)Words in s. 23(2) substituted (12.4.2010) by The Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Devolution of Policing and Justice Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/976), arts. 1(2), 24(2) (with arts. 25, 28-31)Sch. 4A para. 3D(11)(ba) inserted (27.9.2014) by Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2014 (c. 13), ss. 8(7)(a), 28(7); S.I. 2014/2613, art. 2(1)(a)S. 47(8A) inserted (5.7.2010) by Northern Ireland Assembly Members Act 2010 (c. 16), ss. 1(8), 3(3); S.I. 2010/1726, art. 2 Sch. 4 pledge of office: (ce)-(ck) inserted (4.5.2016) by Northern Ireland (Stormont Agreement and Implementation Plan) Act 2016 (c. 13), ss. 7, 11(2)Words in Sch. 10 para. 4(2) inserted (12.4.2010) by Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002 (c. 26), s. 87(1), Sch. 7 para. 2(2)(b); S.R. 2010/113, art. 2, Sch. para. 19(a)Sch. 9 para. 4(5) inserted (13.3.2014) by Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2014 (c. 13), ss. 22(2), 28(1)(f)Words in s. 48(2A) substituted (1.4.2011) by Northern Ireland (Monitoring Commission etc.) Act 2003 (Cessation of Provisions) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/978), arts. 1(2), 5(g)S. 24(1)(aa) inserted (31.12.2020) by European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Act 2020 (c. 1), s. 42(7), Sch. 3 para. 3 (with s. 38(3)); S.I. 2020/1622, reg. 5(i)Words in s. 20(5) substituted (N.I.) (26.8.2020) by Executive Committee (Functions) Act (Northern Ireland) 2020 (c. 4), ss. 1(3), 2S. 6(2)(d) excluded (14.11.2020) by Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Act 2020 (c. 20), s. 9(4), Sch. 2 para. 4(a)(b); S.I. 2020/1279, reg. 2(c)Words in Sch. 3 para. 1 inserted (12.4.2010) by Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002 (c. 26), s. 87(1), Sch. 12 para. 65(2); S.R. 2010/113, art. 2, Sch. para. 20(c)Sch. 3 para. 10 substituted (12.4.2010) by The Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Amendment of Schedule 3) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/977), arts. 1(2), 4Sch. 4A para. 7(12) omitted (1.4.2011) by virtue of Northern Ireland (Monitoring Commission etc.) Act 2003 (Cessation of Provisions) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/978), arts. 1(2), 5(k)(iii)(aa)Sch. 4A para. 3D(1) excluded (4.5.2016) by Northern Ireland (Stormont Agreement and Implementation Plan) Act 2016 (c. 13), s. 11(2), Sch. 1 para. 2(1)Words in s. 47(9)(b) substituted (5.7.2010) by Northern Ireland Assembly Members Act 2010 (c. 16), ss. 1(9), 3(3); S.I. 2010/1726, art. 2S. 6 applied (31.12.2020) by Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006, Annex 17 para. 2 (as inserted by The REACH etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/758), reg. 1(1), Sch. 3 para. 13; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1))Sch. 3 para. 35A substituted (31.10.2018) by Higher Education and Research Act 2017 (c. 29), s. 124(5), Sch. 12 para. 17; S.I. 2018/1054, reg. 2(d)(vii)S. 29C inserted (12.4.2010) by Northern Ireland Act 2009 (c. 3), s. 5(7), Sch. 6 para. 1; S.I. 2010/812, art. 2Words in Sch. 3 para. 38 substituted (31.12.2020) by European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Act 2020 (c. 1), s. 42(7), Sch. 5 para. 26 (with s. 38(3)); S.I. 2020/1622, reg. 5(j) (with reg. 10)Sch. 4A para. 3D(18) inserted (27.9.2014) by Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2014 (c. 13), ss. 8(8), 28(7); S.I. 2014/2613, art. 2(1)(a)Sch. 4 para. 1 substituted for words (8.2.2022) by Northern Ireland (Ministers, Elections and Petitions of Concern) Act 2022 (c. 2), ss. 5(1), 9 (with s. 5(2)(3))Words in s. 98(1) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16), s. 25(4), Sch. 3 para. 59(a) (with s. 19, Sch. 8 para. 37); S.I. 2020/1622, reg. 3(l) (with regs. 10, 22)Words in s. 47(10)(a) substituted (5.7.2010) by Northern Ireland Assembly Members Act 2010 (c. 16), ss. 1(11), 3(3); S.I. 2010/1726, art. 2Sch. 4A para. 11(13) omitted (1.4.2011) by virtue of Northern Ireland (Monitoring Commission etc.) Act 2003 (Cessation of Provisions) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/978), arts. 1(2), 5(k)(iv)(aa)S. 47(7) omitted (5.7.2010) by virtue of Northern Ireland Assembly Members Act 2010 (c. 16), ss. 1(6), 3(3); S.I. 2010/1726, art. 2Sch. 2 para. 10C inserted (17.12.2014) by Childcare Payments Act 2014 (c. 28), ss. 68, 75(1)(a)S. 95A repealed (1.4.2011) by Northern Ireland (Monitoring Commission etc.) Act 2003 (Cessation of Provisions) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/978), arts. 1(2), 5(j)Word in s. 7(1)(c) omitted (26.6.2018) by virtue of European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16), s. 25(1)(b), Sch. 3 para. 51(2)(c) (with s. 19, Sch. 8 para. 37)Words in Sch. 10 para. 12 repealed (1.3.2010) by Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002 (c. 26), s. 87(1), Sch. 13; S.R. 2010/52, art. 2(e)S. 87(6)(x)-(z) added (3.3.2016) by The Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Modification) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/160), arts. 1, 2S. 7(2B) inserted (23.1.2020) by European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Act 2020 (c. 1), s. 42(6)(e)(vi), Sch. 5 para. 24(4) (with s. 38(3))S. 18(9)(aa) inserted (8.2.2022) by Northern Ireland (Ministers, Elections and Petitions of Concern) Act 2022 (c. 2), ss. 2(3)(b), 9 (with s. 4(2)(3))S. 7A inserted (13.5.2014) by Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2014 (c. 13), ss. 6(3), 28(4)Words in Sch. 4A para. 3D(11)(c) inserted (27.9.2014) by Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2014 (c. 13), ss. 8(7)(b), 28(7); S.I. 2014/2613, art. 2(1)(a)Words in s. 47(4) substituted (5.5.2016 unless the Northern Ireland Assembly is dissolved at an earlier date) by Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2014 (c. 13), ss. 3(4), 28(6)Words in s. 51C title substituted (1.4.2011) by Northern Ireland (Monitoring Commission etc.) Act 2003 (Cessation of Provisions) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/978), arts. 1(2), 5(i)(iii)S. 6(2)(ca) inserted (31.12.2020) by European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Act 2020 (c. 1), s. 42(7), Sch. 3 para. 2 (with s. 38(3)); S.I. 2020/1622, reg. 5(i)Words in s. 37(1)(b) inserted (5.5.2016 unless the Northern Ireland Assembly is dissolved at an earlier date) by Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2014 (c. 13), ss. 3(3)(b), 28(6)Sch. 2 para. 17(b) substituted (27.6.2018) by Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (c. 25), s. 272(1), Sch. 10 para. 42 (with Sch. 9 paras. 7, 8, 10); S.I. 2018/652, reg. 12(g)(iii)Words in s. 81(7) substituted (12.4.2010) by Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002 (c. 26), s. 87(1), Sch. 7 para. 8; S.R. 2010/113, art. 2, Sch. para. 19(a)Sch. 3 para. 9A omitted (12.4.2010) by virtue of The Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Amendment of Schedule 3) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/977), arts. 1(2), 8(1)Sch. 2 para. 22(f) substituted (13.5.2014) by Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2014 (c. 13), ss. 11(1), 28(4)Words in s. 18(14) omitted (1.4.2011) by virtue of Northern Ireland (Monitoring Commission etc.) Act 2003 (Cessation of Provisions) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/978), arts. 1(2), 5(b)(iv)S. 24(3)-(15) omitted (31.3.2022) by virtue of The European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (Repeal of EU Restrictions in Devolution Legislation, etc.) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/357), regs. 1(1), 3(4)(b)S. 6A omitted (31.3.2022) by virtue of The European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (Repeal of EU Restrictions in Devolution Legislation, etc.) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/357), regs. 1(1), 3(3)Sch. 3 para. 42(ba) inserted (31.12.2020) by European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Act 2020 (c. 1), s. 42(7), Sch. 3 para. 8 (with s. 38(3)); S.I. 2020/1622, reg. 5(i)Sch. 3 para. 11 substituted (12.4.2010) by The Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Amendment of Schedule 3) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/977), arts. 1(2), 5Sch. 2 para. 9C inserted (19.12.2012) by Small Charitable Donations Act 2012 (c. 23), ss. 16, 21Words in Sch. 3 para. 38 substituted (31.12.2020) by European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16), s. 25(4), Sch. 3 para. 61 (with s. 19, Sch. 8 para. 37); S.I. 2020/1622, reg. 3(l) (with reg. 10)Words in s. 47(8) substituted (5.7.2010) by Northern Ireland Assembly Members Act 2010 (c. 16), ss. 1(7), 3(3); S.I. 2010/1726, art. 2S. 71(2C)(a) and word omitted (23.3.2020, 19.5.2020 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Act 2020 (c. 1), s. 42(7), Sch. 3 para. 5(b) (with s. 38(3)); S.I. 2020/317, reg. 4; S.I. 2020/518, reg. 2(k)Words in s. 76(7)(g) substituted (1.10.2011) by Postal Services Act 2011 (c. 5), s. 93(2)(3), Sch. 12 para. 153(a); S.I. 2011/2329, art. 3Sch. 4A para. 3E inserted (27.9.2014) by Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2014 (c. 13), ss. 9, 28(7); S.I. 2014/2613, art. 2(1)(b)S. 16C(10) omitted (1.4.2011) by virtue of Northern Ireland (Monitoring Commission etc.) Act 2003 (Cessation of Provisions) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/978), arts. 1(2), 5(a)(v)Words in s. 16C(12) omitted (1.4.2011) by virtue of Northern Ireland (Monitoring Commission etc.) Act 2003 (Cessation of Provisions) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/978), arts. 1(2), 5(a)(vi)S. 6 applied (31.12.2020) by Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006, Art. 129(9) (as inserted by The REACH etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/758), reg. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 89(1); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1))S. 14(3A) inserted (13.5.2014) by Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2014 (c. 13), ss. 6(4), 28(4)Words in Act substituted (22.4.2011) by The Treaty of Lisbon (Changes in Terminology) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/1043), arts. 2, 3, 4 (with arts. 3(2)(3), 4(2), 6(4)(5))Word in s. 30(7)(d) omitted (1.4.2011) by virtue of Northern Ireland (Monitoring Commission etc.) Act 2003 (Cessation of Provisions) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/978), arts. 1(2), 5(c)(iii), (bb)S. 24(1)(b) restricted (31.12.2020) by European Union (Future Relationship) Act 2020 (c. 29), s. 40(6)(g), Sch. 6 para. 12Words in Sch. 4A para. 3D(14) inserted (8.2.2022) by Northern Ireland (Ministers, Elections and Petitions of Concern) Act 2022 (c. 2), ss. 2(5)(c), 9 (with s. 4(2)(3))S. 23(3) modified (22.3.2021) by Functioning of Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act (Northern Ireland) 2021 (c. 3), ss. 3(3), 14(2)Words in s. 47C(2) omitted (1.4.2011) by virtue of Northern Ireland (Monitoring Commission etc.) Act 2003 (Cessation of Provisions) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/978), arts. 1(2), 5(f)(ii)S. 96A omitted (31.3.2022) by virtue of The European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (Repeal of EU Restrictions in Devolution Legislation, etc.) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/357), regs. 1(1), 3(6)S. 40A inserted (4.5.2016) by Northern Ireland (Stormont Agreement and Implementation Plan) Act 2016 (c. 13), ss. 8(1), 11(2) (with Sch. 2)Words in Sch. 2 para. 12(1) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16), s. 25(4), Sch. 3 para. 60(3) (with s. 19, Sch. 8 para. 37); S.I. 2020/1622, reg. 3(l) (with regs. 10, 22)Words in s. 51C(1) omitted (1.4.2011) by virtue of Northern Ireland (Monitoring Commission etc.) Act 2003 (Cessation of Provisions) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/978), arts. 1(2), 5(i)(i)S. 44(3) excluded (29.10.2021) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 99(9)(b), 118(6); S.I. 2021/1170, reg. 2Sch. 4A para. 3D(2)(a) excluded (4.5.2016) by Northern Ireland (Stormont Agreement and Implementation Plan) Act 2016 (c. 13), s. 11(2), Sch. 1 para. 2(1)Words in s. 71(2B) substituted (23.3.2020, 19.5.2020 in so far as not already in force) by European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Act 2020 (c. 1), s. 42(7), Sch. 3 para. 5(a) (with s. 38(3)); S.I. 2020/317, reg. 4; S.I. 2020/518, reg. 2(k)S. 32(3A)-(3G) inserted (8.2.2022) by Northern Ireland (Ministers, Elections and Petitions of Concern) Act 2022 (c. 2), ss. 3(5), 9 (with s. 4(4))Sch. 3 para. 11A omitted (12.4.2010) by virtue of The Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Amendment of Schedule 3) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/977), arts. 1(2), 6Words in Sch. 10 para. 35(4) substituted (12.4.2010) by Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002 (c. 26), s. 87(1), Sch. 7 para. 2(7); S.R. 2010/113, art. 2, Sch. para. 19(a)S. 44(2) excluded (29.10.2021) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 99(9)(b), 118(6); S.I. 2021/1170, reg. 2S. 18(A1)(A2) inserted (8.2.2022) by Northern Ireland (Ministers, Elections and Petitions of Concern) Act 2022 (c. 2), ss. 2(3)(a), 9 (with s. 4(2)(3))Words in Sch. 2 para. 11A inserted (12.4.2010) by The Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Devolution of Policing and Justice Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/976), arts. 1(2), 26 (with arts. 28-31)S. 51B ceases to have effect (31.3.2011 at the end of the day) by virtue of Northern Ireland (Monitoring Commission etc.) Act 2003 (c. 25), s. 12(2)(3); S.I. 2011/978, art. 2Words in s. 69B(1)(a) substituted (25.6.2013) by Justice and Security Act 2013 (c. 18), s. 20(1), Sch. 2 para. 3(a); S.I. 2013/1482, art. 2 (with arts. 3, 4)Words in s. 16C(9)(b) omitted (1.4.2011) by virtue of Northern Ireland (Monitoring Commission etc.) Act 2003 (Cessation of Provisions) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/978), arts. 1(2), 5(a)(iii)Words in s. 18(10) inserted (8.2.2022) by Northern Ireland (Ministers, Elections and Petitions of Concern) Act 2022 (c. 2), ss. 2(3)(c), 9 (with s. 4(2)(3))Sch. 11 para. 2A inserted (12.4.2010) by Northern Ireland Act 2009 (c. 3), s. 5(7), Sch. 5 para. 4; S.I. 2010/812, art. 2S. 77(4)(b) substituted for s. 77(4)(b)(c)(d)(e) (1.4.2016) by Public Services Ombudsman Act (Northern Ireland) 2016 (c. 4), s. 64, Sch. 8 para. 7S. 48 modified (6.12.2022) by Northern Ireland (Executive Formation etc) Act 2022 (c. 48), ss. 10(1)(b)(6), 14(2) (with s. 10(5))S. 33(4) inserted (14.12.2020) by Parliamentary Constituencies Act 2020 (c. 25), ss. 12(3), 14(2) (with s. 13(2))Sch. 3 para. 12 substituted (12.4.2010) by The Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Amendment of Schedule 3) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/977), arts. 1(2), 7Sch. 4A para. 3C renumbered as Sch. 4A para. 3C(1) (27.9.2014) by Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2014 (c. 13), ss. 8(3)(a), 28(7); S.I. 2014/2613, art. 2(1)(a)S. 7(2A) inserted (26.6.2018) by European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16), s. 25(1)(b), Sch. 3 para. 51(4) (with s. 19, Sch. 8 para. 37)S. 12 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16), s. 25(4), Sch. 3 para. 52 (with s. 19, Sch. 8 para. 37); S.I. 2020/1622, reg. 3(l) (with regs. 10, 16, 22)Sch. 4A para. 3D(16) omitted (1.4.2011) by virtue of Northern Ireland (Monitoring Commission etc.) Act 2003 (Cessation of Provisions) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/978), arts. 1(2), 5(k)(ii)(cc)Words in Sch. 4A para. 11F(4) omitted (1.4.2011) by virtue of Northern Ireland (Monitoring Commission etc.) Act 2003 (Cessation of Provisions) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/978), arts. 1(2), 5(k)(v)(bb)Sch. 8 para. 11 repealed (1.4.2016) by Public Services Ombudsman Act (Northern Ireland) 2016 (c. 4), s. 64, Sch. 9Words in s. 30(1A) omitted (1.4.2011) by virtue of Northern Ireland (Monitoring Commission etc.) Act 2003 (Cessation of Provisions) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/978), arts. 1(2), 5(c)(i)Words in s. 16A(3) substituted (8.2.2022) by Northern Ireland (Ministers, Elections and Petitions of Concern) Act 2022 (c. 2), ss. 1(2), 9 (with s. 4(1))S. 47B ceases to have effect (31.3.2011 at the end of the day) by virtue of Northern Ireland (Monitoring Commission etc.) Act 2003 (c. 25), s. 12(2)(3); S.I. 2011/978, art. 2S. 24(1)(b) excluded (19.5.2020) by European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Act 2020 (c. 1), s. 42(7), Sch. 5 para. 64 (with s. 38(3)); S.I. 2020/518, reg. 2(p)(v)S. 48 modified (28.3.2018) by Northern Ireland Assembly Members (Pay) Act 2018 (c. 7), ss. 1(2), 2(2) (with s. 1(3))Sch. 3 para. 25A omitted (26.6.2017) by virtue of The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/692), reg. 1(2), Sch. 7 para. 2(b) (with regs. 8, 15)Words in s. 32(4) substituted (8.2.2022) by Northern Ireland (Ministers, Elections and Petitions of Concern) Act 2022 (c. 2), ss. 3(6), 9 (with s. 4(4))Sch. 4A para. 3(12) omitted (1.4.2011) by virtue of Northern Ireland (Monitoring Commission etc.) Act 2003 (Cessation of Provisions) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/978), arts. 1(2), 5(k)(i)(aa)Sch. 3 para. 9(1)(a)-(ac) substituted for Sch. 3 para. 9(1)(a) (27.6.2018) by Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (c. 25), s. 272(1), Sch. 10 para. 2 (with Sch. 9 paras. 7, 8, 10); S.I. 2018/652, reg. 12(g)(i)Words in s. 75(3)(cc) repealed (1.4.2016) by Public Services Ombudsman Act (Northern Ireland) 2016 (c. 4), s. 64, Sch. 9Words in Sch. 10 para. 22 repealed (1.3.2010) by Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002 (c. 26), s. 87(1), Sch. 13; S.R. 2010/52, art. 2(e)Sch. 4A para. 3C(2) inserted (27.9.2014) by Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2014 (c. 13), ss. 8(3)(b), 28(7); S.I. 2014/2613, art. 2(1)(a)S. 14(3)(b) and word omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16), s. 25(4), Sch. 3 para. 54 (with s. 19, Sch. 8 para. 37); S.I. 2020/1622, reg. 3(l) (with regs. 10, 16, 22)S. 16A(11A) inserted (8.2.2022) by Northern Ireland (Ministers, Elections and Petitions of Concern) Act 2022 (c. 2), ss. 2(2)(c), 9 (with s. 4(1))Words in s. 48(1)(b) substituted (5.7.2010) by Northern Ireland Assembly Members Act 2010 (c. 16), ss. 2(2), 3(3); S.I. 2010/1726, art. 2S. 6(2)(d) restricted (1.3.2019) by European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16), s. 25(4), Sch. 8 para. 41(5)(9) (with s. 19, Sch. 8 para. 37); S.I. 2019/399, reg. 2Words in Sch. 4A para. 3D(2)(d) omitted (1.4.2011) by virtue of Northern Ireland (Monitoring Commission etc.) Act 2003 (Cessation of Provisions) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/978), arts. 1(2), 5(k)(ii)(bb)S. 18(2)-(6) applied (24.3.2016) by Assembly and Executive Reform (Assembly Opposition) Act (Northern Ireland) 2016 (c. 10), ss. 3(2), 17Words in s. 4(2) substituted (13.5.2014) by Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2014 (c. 13), ss. 10(4), 28(4)Words in s. 32(3) inserted (8.2.2022) by Northern Ireland (Ministers, Elections and Petitions of Concern) Act 2022 (c. 2), ss. 3(4), 9 (with s. 4(4))S. 69(10A) inserted (31.12.2020) by European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Act 2020 (c. 1), s. 42(7), Sch. 3 para. 4 (with s. 38(3)); S.I. 2020/1622, reg. 5(i)Words in Sch. 2 para. 11 substituted (1.3.2010) by Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002 (c. 26), ss. 82(a), 87(1); S.R. 2010/52, art. 2(b)Words in Sch. 10 para. 5 substituted (12.4.2010) by Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002 (c. 26), s. 87(1), Sch. 7 para. 2(3); S.R. 2010/113, art. 2, Sch. para. 19(a)Words in Sch. 4A para. 3D(17) omitted (1.4.2011) by virtue of Northern Ireland (Monitoring Commission etc.) Act 2003 (Cessation of Provisions) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/978), arts. 1(2), 5(k)(ii)(dd)Sch. 13 para. 5(3) omitted (28.4.2013) by virtue of Mental Health (Discrimination) Act 2013 (c. 8), s. 4(1), Sch. para. 4(2)S. 16A(2) omitted (8.2.2022) by virtue of Northern Ireland (Ministers, Elections and Petitions of Concern) Act 2022 (c. 2), ss. 2(2)(a), 9 (with s. 4(1))S. 18(1)(d) omitted (1.4.2011) by virtue of Northern Ireland (Monitoring Commission etc.) Act 2003 (Cessation of Provisions) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/978), arts. 1(2), 5(b)(i)S. 30B(2)(a) omitted (1.4.2011) by virtue of Northern Ireland (Monitoring Commission etc.) Act 2003 (Cessation of Provisions) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/978), arts. 1(2), 5(d)(ii)S. 48(1A) inserted (5.7.2010) by Northern Ireland Assembly Members Act 2010 (c. 16), ss. 2(3), 3(3); S.I. 2010/1726, art. 2S. 47 modified (6.12.2022) by Northern Ireland (Executive Formation etc) Act 2022 (c. 48), ss. 10(1)(a)(6), 14(2)Words in s. 24 heading omitted (31.3.2022) by virtue of The European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (Repeal of EU Restrictions in Devolution Legislation, etc.) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/357), regs. 1(1), 3(4)(a)S. 34(7) inserted (13.3.2014) by Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2014 (c. 13), ss. 23(1), 28(1)(g)S. 47A(10)(b) and preceding word omitted (1.4.2011) by virtue of Northern Ireland (Monitoring Commission etc.) Act 2003 (Cessation of Provisions) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/978), arts. 1(2), 5(e)(ii)S. 47(10A) inserted (5.7.2010) by Northern Ireland Assembly Members Act 2010 (c. 16), ss. 1(12), 3(3); S.I. 2010/1726, art. 2S. 23(2A) inserted (12.4.2010) by The Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Devolution of Policing and Justice Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/976), arts. 1(2), 24(3) (with arts. 25, 28-31)S. 4(3C)(3D) inserted (13.5.2014) by Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2014 (c. 13), ss. 11(3), 28(4)Sch. 2 para. 21A inserted (12.4.2010) by Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002 (c. 26), ss. 27(4), 87(1); S.R. 2010/113, art. 2, Sch. para. 7S. 47A(4) omitted (1.4.2011) by virtue of Northern Ireland (Monitoring Commission etc.) Act 2003 (Cessation of Provisions) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/978), arts. 1(2), 5(e)(i)Words in Sch. 3 para. 25 substituted (26.6.2017) by The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/692), reg. 1(2), Sch. 7 para. 2(a) (with regs. 8, 15)S. 16B(3)-(3C) substituted for s. 16B(3) (8.2.2022) by Northern Ireland (Ministers, Elections and Petitions of Concern) Act 2022 (c. 2), ss. 1(4), 9 (with s. 4(2)(3))Words in Sch. 2 para. 11 substituted (1.3.2010) by Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002 (c. 26), ss. 82(b), 87(1); S.R. 2010/52, art. 2(b)Sch. 10 para. 36 repealed (1.3.2010) by Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002 (c. 26), s. 87(1), Sch. 13; S.R. 2010/52, art. 2(e)Words in Sch. 10 para. 4(1) substituted (12.4.2010) by Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002 (c. 26), s. 87(1), Sch. 7 para. 2(2)(a); S.R. 2010/113, art. 2, Sch. para. 19(a)Act excluded (1.11.2018) by Northern Ireland (Executive Formation and Exercise of Functions) Act 2018 (c. 28), s. 3(7)Sch. 3 para. 17 omitted (12.4.2010) by virtue of The Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Amendment of Schedule 3) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/977), arts. 1(2), 8(5)Words in s. 24 heading omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16), s. 25(4), Sch. 3 para. 55(a) (with s. 19, Sch. 8 para. 37); S.I. 2020/1622, reg. 3(l) (with regs. 10, 22)Sch. 10 para. 39(6): transfer of functions (12.4.2010) by The Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Devolution of Policing and Justice Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/976), art. 1(2), Sch. 17 para. 16 (with arts. 28-31)Sch. 3 excluded by 1994 c. 9, s. 30A(11)(a) (as inserted (17.7.2012) by Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 23 para. 9)Word in s. 7(1) repealed (12.4.2010) by Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002 (c. 26), s. 87(1), Sch. 13; S.R. 2010/113, art. 2, Sch. para. 21(r)Sch. 6A inserted (10.12.2020) by The Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland (Democratic Consent Process) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1500), regs. 1(2), 2(3)Words in Sch. 3 para. 16 omitted (13.5.2014) by virtue of Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2014 (c. 13), ss. 10(2), 28(4)S. 7(1)(f) and word inserted (31.12.2020) by United Kingdom Internal Market Act 2020 (c. 27), ss. 54(3)(b), 59(3) (with s. 55(2)); S.I. 2020/1621, reg. 2(k)Words in s. 37(4) omitted (28.4.2013) by virtue of Mental Health (Discrimination) Act 2013 (c. 8), s. 4(1), Sch. para. 4(1)(a)Words in Sch. 10 para. 23 substituted (12.4.2010) by Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002 (c. 26), s. 87(1), Sch. 7 para. 2(5); S.R. 2010/113, art. 2, Sch. para. 19(a)Words in s. 69B(1)(a) inserted (25.6.2013) by Justice and Security Act 2013 (c. 18), s. 20(1), Sch. 2 para. 3(b); S.I. 2013/1482, art. 2 (with arts. 3, 4)Sch. 3 para. 15 omitted (12.4.2010) by virtue of The Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Amendment of Schedule 3) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/977), arts. 1(2), 8(3)Sch. 4A para. 3B substituted (27.9.2014) by Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2014 (c. 13), ss. 8(2), 28(7); S.I. 2014/2613, art. 2(1)(a)Word in s. 30(3) omitted (1.4.2011) by virtue of Northern Ireland (Monitoring Commission etc.) Act 2003 (Cessation of Provisions) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/978), arts. 1(2), 5(c)(ii)Words in Sch. 2 para. 11 repealed (1.3.2010) by Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002 (c. 26), s. 87(1), Sch. 13; S.R. 2010/52, art. 2(e)S. 32 modified (1.11.2018) by Northern Ireland (Executive Formation and Exercise of Functions) Act 2018 (c. 28), s. 1(3)(5), 10S. 30(7)(e) omitted (1.4.2011) by virtue of Northern Ireland (Monitoring Commission etc.) Act 2003 (Cessation of Provisions) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/978), arts. 1(2), 5(c)(iii), (cc)Words in Sch. 10 para. 34 substituted (12.4.2010) by Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002 (c. 26), s. 87(1), Sch. 7 para. 2(6); S.R. 2010/113, art. 2, Sch. para. 19(a)Words in s. 27(1)(a) substituted (31.12.2020) by European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16), s. 25(4), Sch. 3 para. 56(2) (with s. 19, Sch. 8 para. 37); S.I. 2020/1622, reg. 3(l) (with reg. 10)S. 76(7)(c) substituted for s. 76(7)(c)(d) (1.4.2016) by Public Services Ombudsman Act (Northern Ireland) 2016 (c. 4), s. 64, Sch. 8 para. 6Words in s. 27(4) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16), s. 25(4), Sch. 3 para. 56(4) (with s. 19, Sch. 8 para. 37); S.I. 2020/1622, reg. 3(l) (with regs. 10, 22)Words in s. 69C(3)(g) substituted (28.7.2014) by Immigration Act 2014 (c. 22), s. 75(3), Sch. 9 para. 11; S.I. 2014/1820, art. 3(cc)Act excluded (6.12.2022) by Northern Ireland (Executive Formation etc) Act 2022 (c. 48), ss. 5(1), 14(2)Word in s. 33(2) substituted (22.7.2016 with effect in accordance with s. 1(2)(3) of the amending Act) by Assembly Members (Reduction of Numbers) Act (Northern Ireland) 2016 (c. 29), s. 1(1)S. 24(1)(b) excluded in part (6.5.2021) by Trade Act 2021 (c. 10), Sch. 3 para. 4; S.I. 2021/550, reg. 2(h)S. 18(1) excluded (4.5.2016) by Northern Ireland (Stormont Agreement and Implementation Plan) Act 2016 (c. 13), s. 11(2), Sch. 1 para. 2(1)S. 76(7)(f) repealed (1.4.2016) by Public Services Ombudsman Act (Northern Ireland) 2016 (c. 4), s. 64, Sch. 9Words in Sch. 10 para. 1(c) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16), s. 25(4), Sch. 3 para. 62 (with s. 19, Sch. 8 para. 37); S.I. 2020/1622, reg. 3(l) (with regs. 10, 22)Sch. 3 para. 7A inserted (13.5.2014) by Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2014 (c. 13), ss. 6(2), 28(4)Words in Sch. 2 para. 3(c) substituted (31.12.2020) by European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16), s. 25(4), Sch. 3 para. 60(2) (with s. 19, Sch. 8 para. 37); S.I. 2020/1622, reg. 3(l) (with reg. 10)Words in Sch. 10 para. 14 repealed (1.3.2010) by Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002 (c. 26), s. 87(1), Sch. 13; S.R. 2010/52, art. 2(e)S. 24(1)(b) excluded (14.11.2020) by Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Act 2020 (c. 20), s. 9(4), Sch. 2 para. 9; S.I. 2020/1279, reg. 2(c)S. 16C(8) omitted (1.4.2011) by virtue of Northern Ireland (Monitoring Commission etc.) Act 2003 (Cessation of Provisions) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/978), arts. 1(2), 5(a)(i)Words in s. 76(7)(g) substituted (1.10.2011) by Postal Services Act 2011 (c. 5), s. 93(2)(3), Sch. 12 para. 153(b); S.I. 2011/2329, art. 3S. 77(3A) inserted (4.5.2016) by Northern Ireland (Stormont Agreement and Implementation Plan) Act 2016 (c. 13), ss. 8(2), 11(2) (with Sch. 2)S. 47(9A) inserted (5.7.2010) by Northern Ireland Assembly Members Act 2010 (c. 16), ss. 1(10), 3(3); S.I. 2010/1726, art. 2Words in Sch. 4A para. 3(13) omitted (1.4.2011) by virtue of Northern Ireland (Monitoring Commission etc.) Act 2003 (Cessation of Provisions) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/978), arts. 1(2), 5(k)(i)(bb)S. 51A(3) omitted (1.4.2011) by virtue of Northern Ireland (Monitoring Commission etc.) Act 2003 (Cessation of Provisions) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/978), arts. 1(2), 5(h)(i)S. 76(7)(fb) repealed (1.4.2016) by Public Services Ombudsman Act (Northern Ireland) 2016 (c. 4), s. 64, Sch. 9Pt. 5A inserted (10.12.2020) by The Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland (Democratic Consent Process) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1500), regs. 1(2), 2(2)Sch. 12A repealed (1.4.2011) by Northern Ireland (Monitoring Commission etc.) Act 2003 (Cessation of Provisions) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/978), arts. 1(2), 5(j) S. 75(3)(ce) repealed (1.4.2016) by Public Services Ombudsman Act (Northern Ireland) 2016 (c. 4), s. 64, Sch. 9Words in Sch. 4A para. 11(14) omitted (1.4.2011) by virtue of Northern Ireland (Monitoring Commission etc.) Act 2003 (Cessation of Provisions) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/978), arts. 1(2), 5(k)(iv)(bb)S. 16A(3) modified (N.I.) (27.4.2017) by Northern Ireland (Minsiterial Appointments and Regional Rates) Act 2017 (c. 24), ss. 1(1), 3(2) (with s. 1(2))Words in s. 91(7) substituted (12.4.2010) by Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002 (c. 26), s. 87(1), Sch. 7 para. 19; S.R. 2010/113, art. 2, Sch. para. 19(d)Sch. 2 para. 16A inserted (31.12.2020) by United Kingdom Internal Market Act 2020 (c. 27), ss. 52(2), 59(3) (with s. 55(2)); S.I. 2020/1621, reg. 2(i)S. 7(1)(e) and word inserted (26.6.2018) by European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16), s. 25(1)(b), Sch. 3 para. 51(2)(d) (with s. 19, Sch. 8 para. 37)Words in s. 47(1) substituted (5.7.2010) by Northern Ireland Assembly Members Act 2010 (c. 16), ss. 1(2), 3(3); S.I. 2010/1726, art. 2S. 47(6) omitted (5.7.2010) by virtue of Northern Ireland Assembly Members Act 2010 (c. 16), ss. 1(4), 3(3); S.I. 2010/1726, art. 2Words in s. 27(2) substituted (31.12.2020) by European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16), s. 25(4), Sch. 3 para. 56(3) (with s. 19, Sch. 8 para. 37); S.I. 2020/1622, reg. 3(l) (with reg. 10)S. 7(1)(a) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16), s. 25(4), Sch. 3 para. 51(2)(b) (with s. 19, Sch. 8 para. 37); S.I. 2020/1622, reg. 3(l) (with regs. 10, 22)Sch. 3 para. 41A inserted (13.5.2014) by Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2014 (c. 13), ss. 12(2), 28(4)Words in s. 18(1)(da) omitted (1.4.2011) by virtue of Northern Ireland (Monitoring Commission etc.) Act 2003 (Cessation of Provisions) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/978), arts. 1(2), 5(b)(ii)S. 44(1) excluded (29.10.2021) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 99(9)(a), 118(6); S.I. 2021/1170, reg. 2Sch. 4A para. 3D(A1) inserted (8.2.2022) by Northern Ireland (Ministers, Elections and Petitions of Concern) Act 2022 (c. 2), ss. 2(5)(a), 9 (with s. 4(2)(3))Sch. 3 para. 42(aa) inserted (13.5.2014) by Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2014 (c. 13), ss. 11(2), 28(4)S. 48 applied (12.4.2010) by Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002 (c. 26), ss. 23(5), 87(1); S.R. 2010/113, art. 2, Sch. para. 3S. 6 applied (31.12.2020) by Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006, Art. 4A(7) (as inserted by The REACH etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/758), reg. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 5; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1))Sch. 2 excluded by 1994 c. 9, s. 30A(11)(a) (as inserted (17.7.2012) by Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 23 para. 9)Sch. 2 para. 9D inserted (17.1.2017) by Savings (Government Contributions) Act 2017 (c. 2), ss. 5(2), 6(2), (3)Sch. 13 paras. 17, 18 repealed (1.4.2016) by Public Services Ombudsman Act (Northern Ireland) 2016 (c. 4), s. 64, Sch. 9S. 18(10) applied (24.3.2016) by Assembly and Executive Reform (Assembly Opposition) Act (Northern Ireland) 2016 (c. 10), ss. 3(2)(c), 17Words in Sch. 10 para. 6 repealed (1.3.2010) by Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002 (c. 26), s. 87(1), Sch. 13; S.R. 2010/52, art. 2(e)Words in Sch. 2 para. 17 inserted (12.3.2018) by Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (c. 25), s. 272(1), Sch. 10 para. 100 (with Sch. 9 paras. 7, 8, 10); S.I. 2018/341, reg. 2(q)Words in s. 51C(2) omitted (1.4.2011) by virtue of Northern Ireland (Monitoring Commission etc.) Act 2003 (Cessation of Provisions) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/978), arts. 1(2), 5(i)(ii)Words in s. 98(1) inserted (8.2.2022) by Northern Ireland (Ministers, Elections and Petitions of Concern) Act 2022 (c. 2), ss. 2(4), 9S. 24(1)(b) excluded (14.11.2020) by Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Act 2020 (c. 20), s. 9(4), Sch. 2 para. 4(c); S.I. 2020/1279, reg. 2(c)Words in Sch. 10 para. 39(6) omitted (12.4.2010) by virtue of The Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Devolution of Policing and Justice Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/976), art. 1(2), Sch. 18 para. 58(2) (with arts. 28-31)S. 24(1)(b) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16), s. 25(4), Sch. 3 para. 3(a) (with s. 19, Sch. 8 paras. 37, 41, 42); S.I. 2020/1622, reg. 3(l) (with regs. 10, 22)S. 30A ceases to have effect (31.3.2011 at the end of the day) by virtue of Northern Ireland (Monitoring Commission etc.) Act 2003 (c. 25), s. 12(2)(3); S.I. 2011/978, art. 2S. 24(1)(b) restricted (1.3.2019) by European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16), s. 25(4), Sch. 8 para. 41(8)(9) (with s. 19, Sch. 8 para. 37); S.I. 2019/399, reg. 2S. 74(7) inserted (31.12.2020) by European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Act 2020 (c. 1), s. 42(7), Sch. 3 para. 6 (with s. 38(3)); S.I. 2020/1622, reg. 5(i)S. 78(2)(b) substituted for s. 78(2)(b)(c) (1.4.2016) by Public Services Ombudsman Act (Northern Ireland) 2016 (c. 4), s. 64, Sch. 8 para. 8S. 43 applied (12.4.2010) by Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002 (c. 26), ss. 25(4), 87(1); S.R. 2010/113, art. 2, Sch. para. 5Words in Sch. 10 para. 24 repealed (1.3.2010) by Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002 (c. 26), s. 87(1), Sch. 13; S.R. 2010/52, art. 2(e)Sch. 4A para. 11F(3) omitted (1.4.2011) by virtue of Northern Ireland (Monitoring Commission etc.) Act 2003 (Cessation of Provisions) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/978), arts. 1(2), 5(k)(v)(aa)S. 7(2) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16), s. 25(4), Sch. 3 para. 51(3) (with s. 19, Sch. 8 para. 37); S.I. 2020/1622, reg. 3(l) (with regs. 10, 22)Word in s. 31(1) substituted (13.3.2014) by Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2014 (c. 13), ss. 7(1), 28(1)(c) (with s. 7(2))S. 84(1B) inserted (13.3.2014) by Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2014 (c. 13), ss. 23(2), 28(1)(g)S. 27(4A) inserted (31.12.2020) by European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16), s. 25(4), Sch. 3 para. 56(5) (with s. 19, Sch. 8 para. 37); S.I. 2020/1622, reg. 3(l) (with reg. 10)Sch. 3 para. 14A omitted (12.4.2010) by virtue of The Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Amendment of Schedule 3) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/977), arts. 1(2), 8(2)Sch. 2 para. 12 renumbered as Sch. 2 para. 12(1) (13.5.2014) by Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2014 (c. 13), ss. 12(1), 28(4)Words in s. 98(1) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16), s. 25(4), Sch. 3 para. 59(b) (with s. 19, Sch. 8 para. 37); S.I. 2020/1622, reg. 3(l) (with regs. 10, 22)S. 63 excluded by 1994 c. 9, s. 30A(11)(b) (as inserted (17.7.2012) by Finance Act 2012 (c. 14), Sch. 23 para. 9)Sch. 3 para. 9 substituted (12.4.2010) by The Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Amendment of Schedule 3) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/977), arts. 1(2), 3Sch. 4A para. 3D(2)(c) omitted (1.4.2011) by virtue of Northern Ireland (Monitoring Commission etc.) Act 2003 (Cessation of Provisions) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/978), arts. 1(2), 5(k)(ii)(aa)Words in s. 7(1) substituted (23.1.2020) by virtue of European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Act 2020 (c. 1), s. 42(6)(e)(vi), Sch. 5 para. 24(2) (with s. 38(3))Words in s. 48(3) inserted (5.7.2010) by Northern Ireland Assembly Members Act 2010 (c. 16), ss. 2(4), 3(3); S.I. 2010/1726, art. 2S. 18(12A)(12B) omitted (1.4.2011) by virtue of Northern Ireland (Monitoring Commission etc.) Act 2003 (Cessation of Provisions) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/978), arts. 1(2), 5(b)(iii)Words in s. 30B(1) omitted (1.4.2011) by virtue of Northern Ireland (Monitoring Commission etc.) Act 2003 (Cessation of Provisions) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/978), arts. 1(2), 5(d)(i)S. 13(5)(b) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16), s. 25(4), Sch. 3 para. 53 (with s. 19, Sch. 8 para. 37); S.I. 2020/1622, reg. 3(l) (with regs. 10, 16, 22)S. 96(4A) omitted (31.3.2022) by virtue of The European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (Repeal of EU Restrictions in Devolution Legislation, etc.) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/357), regs. 1(1), 3(5)S. 47(4)(4A) substituted for s. 47(4) (5.7.2010) by Northern Ireland Assembly Members Act 2010 (c. 16), ss. 1(5), 3(3) (with s. 1(14)); S.I. 2010/1726, art. 2Word in s. 7(1)(d) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of United Kingdom Internal Market Act 2020 (c. 27), ss. 54(3)(a), 59(3) (with s. 55(2)); S.I. 2020/1621, reg. 2(k)Words in Sch. 10 para. 13 substituted (12.4.2010) by Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002 (c. 26), s. 87(1), Sch. 7 para. 2(4); S.R. 2010/113, art. 2, Sch. para. 19(a)Sch. 4A para. 3D(11)(aa) inserted (8.2.2022) by Northern Ireland (Ministers, Elections and Petitions of Concern) Act 2022 (c. 2), ss. 2(5)(b), 9 (with s. 4(2)(3))S. 75(3A)(3B) inserted (13.3.2014) by Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2014 (c. 13), ss. 22(1), 28(1)(f)Ss. 78A-78E and cross-heading inserted (31.12.2020) by European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Act 2020 (c. 1), s. 42(7), Sch. 3 para. 7 (with s. 38(3)); S.I. 2020/1622, reg. 5(i)S. 6(2)(d) omitted (31.3.2022) by virtue of The European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (Repeal of EU Restrictions in Devolution Legislation, etc.) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/357), regs. 1(1), 3(2)S. 30B(3)(a) omitted (1.4.2011) by virtue of Northern Ireland (Monitoring Commission etc.) Act 2003 (Cessation of Provisions) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/978), arts. 1(2), 5(d)(iii)S. 32(1A) inserted (8.2.2022) by Northern Ireland (Ministers, Elections and Petitions of Concern) Act 2022 (c. 2), ss. 3(3), 9 (with s. 4(4))S. 7(2A)(ba) substituted for s. 7(2A)(a)(b) (23.1.2020) by European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Act 2020 (c. 1), s. 42(6)(e)(vi), Sch. 5 para. 24(3) (with s. 38(3))Sch. 3 para. 9(1)(g) substituted (7.10.2013) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(2), Sch. 8 para. 63; S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)Words in s. 71(2) inserted (12.4.2010) by Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002 (c. 26), s. 87(1), Sch. 7 para. 5; S.R. 2010/113, art. 2, Sch. para. 19(a)S. 51A(9)(b) and preceding word omitted (1.4.2011) by virtue of Northern Ireland (Monitoring Commission etc.) Act 2003 (Cessation of Provisions) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/978), arts. 1(2), 5(h)(ii)Word in s. 53(3)(b) inserted (13.5.2014) by Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2014 (c. 13), ss. 6(5), 28(4)S. 76(7)(fa) repealed (1.4.2016) by Public Services Ombudsman Act (Northern Ireland) 2016 (c. 4), s. 64, Sch. 9Words in s. 37(1)(a) inserted (5.5.2016 unless the Northern Ireland Assembly is dissolved at an earlier date) by Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2014 (c. 13), ss. 3(3)(a), 28(6)S. 47(2A)(2B) inserted (5.7.2010) by Northern Ireland Assembly Members Act 2010 (c. 16), ss. 1(3), 3(3) (with s. 1(14)); S.I. 2010/1726, art. 2S. 20(7)-(9) inserted (N.I.) (26.8.2020) by Executive Committee (Functions) Act (Northern Ireland) 2020 (c. 4), ss. 1(4), 2Sch. 3 para. 15A omitted (12.4.2010) by virtue of The Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Amendment of Schedule 3) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/977), arts. 1(2), 8(4)Words in s. 16C(9) omitted (1.4.2011) by virtue of Northern Ireland (Monitoring Commission etc.) Act 2003 (Cessation of Provisions) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/978), arts. 1(2), 5(a)(iv)Words in s. 16C(9)(a) omitted (1.4.2011) by virtue of Northern Ireland (Monitoring Commission etc.) Act 2003 (Cessation of Provisions) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/978), arts. 1(2), 5(a)(ii)S. 47(5) omitted (5.7.2010) by virtue of Northern Ireland Assembly Members Act 2010 (c. 16), ss. 1(4), 3(3); S.I. 2010/1726, art. 2S. 20(5)(6) inserted (12.4.2010) by The Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Devolution of Policing and Justice Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/976), arts. 1(2), 23 (with arts. 28-31)Words in s. 14(2)(a) inserted (12.4.2010) by Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002 (c. 26), s. 87(1), Sch. 7 para. 1(4); S.R. 2010/113, art. 2, Sch. para. 19(a) S. 75(3)(cf) repealed (1.4.2016) by Public Services Ombudsman Act (Northern Ireland) 2016 (c. 4), s. 64, Sch. 9S. 4(3A)(3B) inserted (13.5.2014) by Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2014 (c. 13), ss. 10(5), 28(4)S. 36(1) applied (20.2.2016) by Public Services Ombudsman Act (Northern Ireland) 2016 (c. 4), s. 64, Sch. 1 para. 3(3)Sch. 4A para. 3D(4A) inserted (27.9.2014) by Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2014 (c. 13), ss. 8(6), 28(7); S.I. 2014/2613, art. 2(1)(a)S. 47(3) omitted (5.7.2010) by virtue of Northern Ireland Assembly Members Act 2010 (c. 16), ss. 1(4), 3(3); S.I. 2010/1726, art. 2S. 16A(3A) modified (6.12.2022) by Northern Ireland (Executive Formation etc) Act 2022 (c. 48), ss. 1, 14(2) (as amended by S.I. 2022/1296, regs. 1(2), 2(2))S. 16A(3) modified (retrospective to 2.3.2017) by Northern Ireland (Executive Formation and Exercise of Functions) Act 2018 (c. 28), s. 1(1)(2)Words in s. 30(7) inserted (1.4.2011) by Northern Ireland (Monitoring Commission etc.) Act 2003 (Cessation of Provisions) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/978), arts. 1(2), 5(c)(iii)(aa)Words in Sch. 10 para. 4(2) substituted (12.4.2010) by Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002 (c. 26), s. 87(1), Sch. 7 para. 2(2)(b); S.R. 2010/113, art. 2, Sch. 19(a)S. 96(4B)(4C) inserted (6.12.2022) by Identity and Language (Northern Ireland) Act 2022 (c. 45), ss. 9(1), 10(1)Words in s. 47C title substituted (1.4.2011) by Northern Ireland (Monitoring Commission etc.) Act 2003 (Cessation of Provisions) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/978), arts. 1(2), 5(f)(iii)Words in Sch. 10 para. 39(2) substituted (1.4.2015) by Access to Justice (Northern Ireland) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/435 (N.I. 10)), art. 1(2), Sch. 4 para. 14 (with art. 45); S.R. 2015/194, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3)Act modified (28.2.2023) by 2022 c. 48, s. 1A (as inserted by Northern Ireland (Executive Formation and Organ and Tissue Donation) Act 2023 (c. 4), ss. 1(3), 3(3))Act modified (6.12.2022) by Northern Ireland (Executive Formation etc) Act 2022 (c. 48), ss. 1, 14(2) (as amended by S.I. 2022/1296, regs. 1(2), 2(2); (28.2.2023) by 2023 c. 4, s. 1(2)(b), 3(3); and (25.1.2024) by 2024 c. 2, ss. 1, 2(2))S. 44(1) restricted (22.5.2023) by Identity and Language (Northern Ireland) Act 2022 (c. 45), ss. 7(4), 10(2) (with s. 7(5)); S.I. 2023/566, reg. 2(h)Sch. 9A inserted (22.5.2023) by Identity and Language (Northern Ireland) Act 2022 (c. 45), s. 10(2), Sch. 1; S.I. 2023/566, reg. 2(b)Sch. 9B inserted (22.5.2023) by Identity and Language (Northern Ireland) Act 2022 (c. 45), s. 10(2), Sch. 2; S.I. 2023/566, reg. 2(d)Sch. 9C inserted (22.5.2023) by Identity and Language (Northern Ireland) Act 2022 (c. 45), s. 10(2), Sch. 3; S.I. 2023/566, reg. 2(f)S. 67A inserted (24.5.2023) by Northern Ireland (Interim Arrangements) Act 2023 (c. 21), ss. 4(1), 6 (with s. 4(2))Word in s. 44(4) inserted (24.5.2023) by Northern Ireland (Interim Arrangements) Act 2023 (c. 21), ss. 3(a), 6S. 44(4)(b) and word inserted (24.5.2023) by Northern Ireland (Interim Arrangements) Act 2023 (c. 21), ss. 3(b), 6Words in s. 37(4) inserted (1.11.2023) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), s. 67(1), Sch. 10 para. 5(2)(a); S.I. 2023/1145, reg. 3(k)Words in s. 37(4) substituted (1.11.2023) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), s. 67(1), Sch. 10 para. 5(2)(b); S.I. 2023/1145, reg. 3(k)S. 75(3)(ba) inserted (1.12.2023) by Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 (c. 41), s. 63(4), Sch. 13 para. 2(2) (with s. 61)S. 76(7)(ca) inserted (1.12.2023) by Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 (c. 41), s. 63(4), Sch. 13 para. 2(3) (with s. 61)Words in s. 27(1)(a) substituted (1.1.2024) by Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (c. 28), s. 22(3), Sch. 2 para. 4(a) (with s. 22(6)); S.I. 2023/1363, reg. 3(e)Word in s. 27(2) substituted (1.1.2024) by Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (c. 28), s. 22(3), Sch. 2 para. 4(b) (with s. 22(6)); S.I. 2023/1363, reg. 3(e)Words in s. 27(4A) substituted (1.1.2024) by Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (c. 28), s. 22(3), Sch. 2 para. 4(c) (with s. 22(6)); S.I. 2023/1363, reg. 3(e)Words in Pt. 5A heading substituted (2.2.2024) by The Windsor Framework (Democratic Scrutiny) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/118), regs. 1(2), 2(2)S. 56B inserted (2.2.2024) by The Windsor Framework (Democratic Scrutiny) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/118), regs. 1(2), 2(3)Sch. 6B inserted (2.2.2024) by The Windsor Framework (Democratic Scrutiny) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/118), reg. 1(2), Sch.Sch. 6A para. 21(2A)-(2G) inserted (20.2.2024) by The Windsor Framework (Constitutional Status of Northern Ireland) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/164), regs. 1(2), 4(2)(b)Sch. 6A para. 21(4) inserted (20.2.2024) by The Windsor Framework (Constitutional Status of Northern Ireland) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/164), regs. 1(2), 4(2)(d)Words in Sch. 6A para. 21(2) substituted (20.2.2024) by The Windsor Framework (Constitutional Status of Northern Ireland) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/164), regs. 1(2), 4(2)(a)Words in Sch. 6A para. 21(3) substituted (20.2.2024) by The Windsor Framework (Constitutional Status of Northern Ireland) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/164), regs. 1(2), 4(2)(c)S. 44(1) restricted (12.4.2024) by The Windsor Framework (Implementation) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/404), regs. 1(2), 7(2)Words in s. 36(7) substituted (1.11.2023 for specified purposes, 7.5.2024 in so far as not already in force) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), s. 67(1), Sch. 8 para. 10(3); S.I. 2023/1145, regs. 3(i)(v), 5(b) (with saving in S.I. 2024/319, regs. 1(4), 16, 17)S. 36(4A) inserted (1.11.2023 for specified purposes, 7.5.2024 in so far as not already in force) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), s. 67(1), Sch. 8 para. 10(2); S.I. 2023/1145, regs. 3(i)(v), 5(b) (with saving in S.I. 2024/319, regs. 1(4), 16, 17)S. 36(8) inserted (1.11.2023 for specified purposes, 7.5.2024 in so far as not already in force) by Elections Act 2022 (c. 37), s. 67(1), Sch. 8 para. 10(4); S.I. 2023/1145, regs. 3(i)(v), 5(b) (with saving in S.I. 2024/319, regs. 1(4), 16, 17)Pt. 7A inserted (22.5.2023 for the insertion of s. 78G, 29.1.2026 for the insertion of ss. 78F and 78H(1)(2)(3)(a)-(c)(e)(4) and otherwise prosp.) by Identity and Language (Northern Ireland) Act 2022 (c. 45), ss. 1(1), 10(2); S.I. 2023/566, reg. 2(a); S.I. 2026/75, reg. 2(a)Pt. 7B inserted (22.5.2023 for the insertion of s. 78K, 29.1.2026 for the insertion of ss. 78J(1)(a)(b)(2)(3), 78L(1)(2)(a)(3)-(5), 78M, 78N and 78Q and otherwise prosp.) by Identity and Language (Northern Ireland) Act 2022 (c. 45), ss. 2(1), 10(2); S.I. 2023/566, reg. 2(c); S.I. 2026/75, reg. 2(b)Pt. 7C inserted (22.5.2023 for the insertion of s. 78R, 29.1.2026 for the insertion of ss. 78S(1)(2)(a)(b)(3)-(8) and 78U and otherwise prosp.) by Identity and Language (Northern Ireland) Act 2022 (c. 45), ss. 3(1), 10(2); S.I. 2023/566, reg. 2(e); S.I. 2026/75, reg. 2(c)