17(1)This paragraph applies to a reference in section 14(2) of the Northern Ireland (Sentences) Act 1998 (inadmissibility of evidence or information in certain proceedings) to an offence under a provision (“the old provision”) of—U.K.
(a)the M1Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act 1989, or
(b)the M2Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions) Act 1996.
(2)The reference shall be taken as including a reference to an offence under this Act which is committed in circumstances which would have amounted to the commission of an offence under the old provision before it ceased to have effect.