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  1. Introductory Text

  2. PART 1 Introductory

    1. 1.Title and commencement

    2. 2.Extent

    3. 3.Definitions

  3. PART 2 Provision consequential on devolution to the Northern Ireland Assembly of legislative power in relation to policing and justice matters

    1. 4.Transfer of certain policing and justice functions

    2. 5.Functions relating to policing

    3. 6.Functions relating to the treatment of offenders

    4. 7.Functions under the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007

    5. 8.Functions under the Serious Crime Act 2007

    6. 9.Functions relating to firearms

    7. 10.Functions relating to explosives

    8. 11.Functions under the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002

    9. 12.Functions relating to criminal justice

    10. 13.Functions under the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005

    11. 14.Functions relating to the private security industry

    12. 15.Functions of the Lord Chancellor etc

    13. 16.Public bodies etc

    14. 17.Functions under subordinate legislation and other instruments

    15. 18.Transfers of property etc

    16. 19.(1) Persons who are members of the Northern Ireland Court...

    17. 20.Subject to article 19(13), articles 18 and 19 operate so...

    18. 21.(1) The Secretary of State may give such directions extending...

    19. 22.. . . . . . . . . ....

  4. PART 3 The Northern Ireland Act 1998

    1. 23.Quasi-judicial decisions

    2. 24.Royal prerogative of mercy

    3. 25.(1) This article applies if— (a) before the coming into...

    4. 26.Amendment of paragraph 11A of Schedule 2 to the Northern Ireland Act 1998 consequential on repeal of paragraph 14A of Schedule 3 to that Act

    5. 27.Repeals of earlier amendments of Schedule 3 to the Northern Ireland Act 1998

  5. PART 4 General transitional provision

    1. 28.This Order does not affect the validity of anything done...

    2. 29.(1) Paragraphs (2) and (3) apply in relation to a...

    3. 30.Any enactment or instrument passed or made before the coming...

    4. 31.(1) An instrument made before the coming into force of...

  6. Signature

  7. SCHEDULES

    1. SCHEDULE 1

      Enactments under which functions of Secretary of State are transferred to the Department of Justice

      1. 1.Administration of Justice Act (Northern Ireland) 1954.

      2. 2.Section 2 of the Increase of Fines Act (Northern Ireland)...

      3. 3.Treatment of Offenders Act (Northern Ireland) 1968.

      4. 4.Treatment of Offenders (Northern Ireland) Order 1976.

      5. 5.Criminal Damage (Compensation) (Northern Ireland) Order 1977.

      6. 6.Rehabilitation of Offenders (Northern Ireland) Order 1978.

      7. 7.Criminal Justice (Northern Ireland) Order 1980.

      8. 8.Article 180C of the Road Traffic (Northern Ireland) Order 1981....

      9. 9.Article 15 of the Magistrates’ Courts (Northern Ireland) Order 1981....

      10. 10.Fines and Penalties (Northern Ireland) Order 1984.

      11. 11.Mental Health (Northern Ireland) Order 1986.

      12. 12.Criminal Justice (Serious Fraud) (Northern Ireland) Order 1988.

      13. 13.The definition of “authorised place of detention” in Article 2(2)...

      14. 14.Police and Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1989.

      15. 15.Treatment of Offenders (Northern Ireland) Order 1989.

      16. 16.Articles 13 and 17B of the Road Traffic (Northern Ireland)...

      17. 17.Schedules 1 and 2 to the Proceeds of Crime (Northern...

      18. 18.Article 9 of the Road Traffic Offenders (Northern Ireland) Order...

      19. 19.Articles 49 and 60A(3) of the Licensing (Northern Ireland) Order...

      20. 20.Criminal Justice (Northern Ireland) Order 1996.

      21. 21.Article 9(1)(c) of the Protection from Harassment (Northern Ireland) Order...

      22. 22.Criminal Justice (Children) (Northern Ireland) Order 1998, except for Articles...

      23. 23.Criminal Justice (Northern Ireland) Order 1998.

      24. 24.Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1999.

      25. 25.Criminal Injuries Compensation (Northern Ireland) Order 2002, except functions transferred...

      26. 26.Criminal Justice (Northern Ireland) Order 2003.

      27. 27.Criminal Justice (Northern Ireland) Order 2004.

      28. 28.Criminal Justice (Evidence) (Northern Ireland) Order 2004.

      29. 29.Anti-social Behaviour (Northern Ireland) Order 2004.

      30. 30.Criminal Justice (Northern Ireland) Order 2005.

      31. 31.Road Traffic (Northern Ireland) Order 2007.

      32. 32.Criminal Justice (Northern Ireland) Order 2008, except for Chapters 4...

      33. 33.Sexual Offences (Northern Ireland) Order 2008.

    2. SCHEDULE 2

      Amendments of enactments specified in Schedule 1

      1. Administration of Justice Act (Northern Ireland) 1954

        1. 1.Omit section 10 of the Administration of Justice Act (Northern...

      2. Increase of Fines Act (Northern Ireland) 1967

        1. 2.(1) Amend section 2 of the Increase of Fines Act...

      3. Treatment of Offenders Act (Northern Ireland) 1968

        1. 3.(1) Amend the Treatment of Offenders Act (Northern Ireland) 1968...

      4. Treatment of Offenders (Northern Ireland) Order 1976

        1. 4.In Article 18 of the Treatment of Offenders (Northern Ireland)...

      5. Criminal Damage (Compensation) (Northern Ireland) Order 1977

        1. 5.(1) Amend the Criminal Damage (Compensation) (Northern Ireland) Order 1977...

      6. Rehabilitation of Offenders (Northern Ireland) Order 1978

        1. 6.(1) Amend the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Northern Ireland) Order 1978...

      7. Criminal Justice (Northern Ireland) Order 1980

        1. 7.(1) Amend Article 11 of the Criminal Justice (Northern Ireland)...

      8. Road Traffic (Northern Ireland) Order 1981

        1. 8.(1) Amend the Road Traffic (Northern Ireland) Order 1981 as...

      9. Fines and Penalties (Northern Ireland) Order 1984

        1. 9.(1) Amend the Fines and Penalties (Northern Ireland) Order 1984...

      10. Mental Health (Northern Ireland) Order 1986

        1. 10.(1) Amend the Mental Health (Northern Ireland) Order 1986 as...

      11. Criminal Justice (Serious Fraud) (Northern Ireland) Order 1988

        1. 11.(1) Amend the Criminal Justice (Serious Fraud) (Northern Ireland) Order...

      12. Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1988

        1. 12.(1) Amend the Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1988 as...

      13. Police and Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1989

        1. 13.(1) Amend the Police and Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order...

      14. Road Traffic (Northern Ireland) Order 1995

        1. 14.(1) Amend the Road Traffic (Northern Ireland) Order 1995 as...

      15. Proceeds of Crime (Northern Ireland) Order 1996

        1. 15.(1) Amend the Proceeds of Crime (Northern Ireland) Order 1996...

      16. Road Traffic Offenders (Northern Ireland) Order 1996

        1. 16.(1) Amend Article 9 of the Road Traffic Offenders (Northern...

      17. Licensing (Northern Ireland) Order 1996

        1. 17.In Article 84(b) of the Licensing (Northern Ireland) Order 1996...

      18. Criminal Justice (Northern Ireland) Order 1996

        1. 18.(1) Amend the Criminal Justice (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 as...

      19. Criminal Justice (Children) (Northern Ireland) Order 1998

        1. 19.(1) Amend the Criminal Justice (Children) (Northern Ireland) Order 1998...

      20. Criminal Justice (Northern Ireland) Order 1998

        1. 20.In Article 8(7) of the Criminal Justice (Northern Ireland) Order...

      21. Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1999

        1. 21.(1) Amend the Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1999 as...

      22. Criminal Injuries Compensation (Northern Ireland) Order 2002

        1. 22.(1) Amend the Criminal Injuries Compensation (Northern Ireland) Order 2002...

      23. Criminal Justice (Northern Ireland) Order 2003

        1. 23.(1) Amend the Criminal Justice (Northern Ireland) Order 2003 as...

      24. Criminal Justice (Northern Ireland) Order 2004

        1. 24.(1) Amend the Criminal Justice (Northern Ireland) Order 2004 as...

      25. Criminal Justice (Evidence) (Northern Ireland) Order 2004

        1. 25.(1) Amend the Criminal Justice (Evidence) (Northern Ireland) Order 2004...

      26. Anti-social Behaviour (Northern Ireland) Order 2004

        1. 26.(1) Amend the Anti-social Behaviour (Northern Ireland) Order 2004 as...

      27. Criminal Justice (Northern Ireland) Order 2005

        1. 27.(1) Amend the Criminal Justice (Northern Ireland) Order 2005 as...

      28. Road Traffic (Northern Ireland) Order 2007

        1. 28.(1) Amend the Road Traffic (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 as...

      29. Sexual Offences (Northern Ireland) Order 2008

        1. 29.(1) Amend the Sexual Offences (Northern Ireland) Order 2008 as...

    3. SCHEDULE 3

      Amendments relating to policing

      1. Public Order (Northern Ireland) Order 1987

        1. 1.Amend the Public Order (Northern Ireland) Order 1987 as follows....

        2. 2.(1) Amend Article 5 (prohibiting open-air public meetings) as follows....

        3. 3.In Article 21(2) (wearing of uniform in public) for “Secretary...

        4. 4.In Article 23C (regulations about retention and disposal of things...

      2. Police Act 1996

        1. 5.Amend the Police Act 1996 as follows.

        2. 6.(1) Amend section 61 (Police Negotiating Board for the United...

        3. 7.(1) Amend section 62 (functions of the Police Negotiating Board...

      3. Police (Northern Ireland) Act 1998

        1. 8.Amend the Police (Northern Ireland) Act 1998 as follows.

        2. 9.In section 25 (regulations for PSNI) in subsections (1), (2)(i),...

        3. 10.In section 26 (regulations for PSNI Reserve) in subsections (1),...

        4. 11.In section 27(1)(a) (members of PSNI engaged on other police...

        5. 12.In section 28 (the Police Fund) in subsections (1) and...

        6. 13.In section 29 (liability for wrongful acts of constables)—

        7. 14.In section 31(4) (regulations for disposal of property which has...

        8. 15.In section 32(5) (Police Association for Northern Ireland)—

        9. 16.In section 33 (regulations for Police Association), in subsections (1),...

        10. 17.Omit section 34(1) (amendment relating to the Police Negotiating Board...

        11. 18.In section 35(4) (membership of trade unions) for “Secretary of...

        12. 19.In the heading to Part 5 (functions of Secretary of...

        13. 20.In section 40 (power to require use by police of...

        14. 21.In section 41 (appointment of inspectors of constabulary)—

        15. 22.After section 41 insert— Powers of Secretary of State in...

        16. 23.In section 42 (publication of reports of inspectors of constabulary)—...

        17. 24.In section 43 (criminal statistics)— (a) in subsection (1) for...

        18. 25.In section 45 (research and advice)— (a) in subsection (1)—...

        19. 26.(1) In section 46 (expenditure by Secretary of State for...

        20. 27.In section 52 (receipt and initial classification of complaints) in...

        21. 28.(1) Amend section 55 (consideration of other matters by Police...

        22. 29.In section 56(2) (power to make provision in relation to...

        23. 30.(1) Amend section 60 (constabularies not maintained by the Policing...

        24. 31.In section 60A (investigations into current police practices and policies)—...

        25. 32.(1) Amend section 61 (reports by Ombudsman) as follows.

        26. 33.(1) Amend section 63 (restriction on disclosure of information) as...

        27. 34.(1) Amend section 64 (regulations) as follows.

        28. 35.After section 64 insert— Secretary of State’s power to make...

        29. 36.In section 65 (guidance concerning discipline, complaints, etc.)—

        30. 37.In section 66 (assaults on constables)— (a) in subsection (6)(c)...

        31. 38.(1) Amend section 72 (orders and regulations) as follows.

        32. 39.(1) Amend Schedule 3 (the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland)...

      4. Police (Northern Ireland) Act 2000

        1. 40.Amend the Police (Northern Ireland) Act 2000 as follows.

        2. 41.In section 3(4)(c) (Policing Board to have regard to code...

        3. 42.In section 4 (police support staff)— (a) in subsections (2)(a)...

        4. 43.In section 5 (power to transfer certain staff to employment...

        5. 44.In section 7 (acquisition and disposal of land by Policing...

        6. 45.In section 8(3) (consent to Policing Board providing advice and...

        7. 46.In section 9 (grants to, and borrowing by, the Policing...

        8. 47.In section 10 (funding for police purposes – ancillary provisions)—...

        9. 48.(1) In section 12 (accounts and audit)—

        10. 49.(1) Amend section 15 (default of council) as follows.

        11. 50.(1) Amend section 15A (default of council: Belfast sub-groups) as...

        12. 51.In section 19(2) (agreement of Secretary of State to Board...

        13. 52.(1) In section 24 (Secretary of State’s long term policing...

        14. 53.In section 26 (Policing Board’s policing plan) in subsections (2)(b),...

        15. 54.In section 27 (codes of practice on exercise of functions...

        16. 55.In section 28(6) (consultation on performance plan and performance summary)...

        17. 56.(1) In section 29 (audit of performance plans and performance...

        18. 57.(1) Amend section 30 (examinations of the Policing Board’s compliance...

        19. 58.(1) In section 31 (enforcement of duties under section 28)—...

        20. 59.(1) Amend section 33A (provision of information to Policing Board)...

        21. 60.In section 34(2) (deputy Chief Constable) for “Secretary of State”...

        22. 61.In section 35 (appointment and removal of senior officers)—

        23. 62.In section 36A (fixed-term appointments)— (a) in subsection (4)—

        24. 63.In section 41 (status etc. of trainees)—

        25. 64.In section 42(2) (police cadets) for “Secretary of State” substitute...

        26. 65.In section 43 (contracting-out of certain recruitment functions of Chief...

        27. 66.In section 44 (recruitment arrangements: trainees and support staff)—

        28. 67.In section 48(4)(c) (action plans) for “Secretary of State” substitute...

        29. 68.In section 51(3)(b) (notifiable memberships) for “Secretary of State” substitute...

        30. 69.In section 52 (code of ethics)— (a) in subsection (5)(b)...

        31. 70.In section 53 (guidance as to use of equipment for...

        32. 71.In section 54 (regulations as to emblems and flags)—

        33. 72.In section 57 (annual and other reports by the Policing...

        34. 73.In section 58 (annual report by Chief Constable to Policing...

        35. 74.(1) Amend section 59 (general duty of Chief Constable to...

        36. 75.(1) Amend section 60 (inquiry by Policing Board following report...

        37. 76.(1) Amend section 61 (reports by Chief Constable to Secretary...

        38. 77.(1) Amend section 66 (access by Ombudsman to information and...

        39. 78.(1) Amend section 69 (general duty of Secretary of State)...

        40. 79.In section 70 (RUC George Cross Foundation)—

        41. 80.In section 71(1) (traffic wardens) for “Secretary of State” substitute...

        42. 81.In section 73 (places of detention: lay visitors)—

        43. 82.(1) Amend section 74A (restriction on disclosure of information) as...

        44. 83.In section 76 (orders and regulations)— (a) in subsection (1)...

        45. 84.In section 76A(1) (disclosure of information and holding of inquiries)...

        46. 85.In section 77(1) (interpretation), at the appropriate place, insert— “the...

        47. 86.(1) Amend Schedule 1 (the Northern Ireland Policing Board) as...

        48. 87.In paragraph 3(3) of Schedule 2 (transfer of assets and...

        49. 88.(1) Amend Schedule 3 (district policing partnerships) as follows.

        50. 89.(1) Amend Schedule 3A (Belfast sub-groups) as follows.

      5. Royal Ulster Constabulary (Complaints etc.) Regulations 2000

        1. 90.(1) Amend the Royal Ulster Constabulary (Complaints etc.) Regulations 2000...

        2. 91.(1) Regulations 1 to 30 of the Royal Ulster Constabulary...

      6. Royal Ulster Constabulary GC Regulations 2002

        1. 92.(1) Amend the Royal Ulster Constabulary GC Regulations 2002 as...

      7. Police (Northern Ireland) Act 2003

        1. 93.(1) Amend the Police (Northern Ireland) Act 2003 as follows....

      8. Civil Contingencies Act 2004

        1. 94.Amend the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 as follows.

        2. 95.(1) Amend section 1 (meaning of “emergency”) as follows.

        3. 96.(1) Amend section 2 (duty to assess, plan and advise)...

        4. 97.(1) Amend section 3 (section 2: supplemental) as follows.

        5. 98.(1) Amend section 5 (general measures) as follows.

        6. 99.(1) Amend section 6 (disclosure of information) as follows.

        7. 100.(1) Amend section 7 (urgency) as follows.

        8. 101.(1) Amend section 9 (monitoring by Government) as follows.

        9. 102.(1) Amend section 10 (enforcement) as follows.

        10. 103.After section 12 insert— Northern Ireland: provision or disclosure of...

        11. 104.(1) Amend section 13 (amendment of lists of responders) as...

        12. 105.After section 14 insert— Northern Ireland: consultation (1) A Minister of the Crown must consult the Department...

        13. 106.(1) Amend section 15 (cross-border collaboration) as follows.

        14. 107.After section 15 insert— Northern Ireland: cross-border collaboration (1) In relation to emergencies that do not fall within...

        15. 108.(1) Amend section 17 (regulations and orders) as follows.

        16. 109.In section 18(1) (interpretation), at the appropriate place, insert— Chief...

        17. 110.(1) Subject to what follows, the Civil Contingencies Act 2004...

      9. Police Powers for Designated Staff (Complaints and Misconduct) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2008

        1. 111.(1) Amend the Police Powers for Designated Staff (Complaints and...

        2. 112.(1) Parts 1 to 7 of the Police Powers for...

    4. SCHEDULE 4

      Amendments relating to prisons

      1. Prison Act (Northern Ireland) 1953

        1. 1.Amend the Prison Act (Northern Ireland) 1953 as follows.

        2. 2.(1) In section 1(1) (functions in relation to prisons and...

        3. 3.(1) After section 1 insert— Powers of the Secretary of...

        4. 4.In section 5 (annual report)— (a) for subsection (1) substitute—...

        5. 5.For section 34(8) (parliamentary procedure for orders amending section 34)...

        6. 6.For section 42 substitute— Laying of prison rules (1) Prison rules made by the Department are subject to...

        7. 7.In section 47(1) (interpretation), at the appropriate place, insert— “Department”...

      2. Prison and Young Offenders Centre Rules (Northern Ireland) 1995

        1. 8.Amend the Prison and Young Offenders Centre Rules (Northern Ireland)...

        2. 9.Subject to what follows, in Parts 1 to 16 for...

        3. 10.(1) Amend rule 4 as follows. (2) In the definition...

        4. 11.(1) Amend rule 7 as follows. (2) After paragraph (2)...

        5. 12.In rules 32(2L) and 48(3L) and (11) for “he” substitute...

        6. 13.In rules 48B(2) and 48C(2) omit “by the Secretary of...

        7. 14.After rule 50 insert— National security In a case where evidence is not inspected by the...

        8. 15.In rule 59(6) for “him” substitute “the Department of Justice”....

        9. 16.In rule 67(2) for “he” substitute “the Department of Justice”....

        10. 17.In rule 71(2) for “Secretary of State’s” substitute “Department of...

        11. 18.After rule 73 insert— National security (1) The Secretary of State may if he considers it...

        12. 19.(1) Amend rule 79L as follows. (2) In paragraphs (2)...

        13. 20.After rule 79M insert— National security etc (1) In carrying out any function under these Rules or...

        14. 21.In rule 92(2) and (3) for “he” substitute “the Department...

        15. 22.At the beginning of Part 13A insert— Entry into separated...

        16. 23.In rule 122(3) for “he” (where it first occurs) substitute...

        17. 24.In rule 124(3) for “him” substitute “the Department of Justice”....

        18. 25.(1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2), the Prison and Young Offenders...

      3. Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000

        1. 26.At the end of Part 1 of Schedule 1 to...

        2. 27.(1) Sub-paragraph (2) applies in relation to any order under...

        3. 28.(1) Sub-paragraphs (2) and (3) apply in relation to any...

        4. 29.(1) Sub-paragraphs (2) and (3) apply in relation to any...

    5. SCHEDULE 5

      Release of prisoners on licence

      1. Life Sentences (Northern Ireland) Order 2001

        1. 1.Amend the Life Sentences (Northern Ireland) Order 2001 as follows....

        2. 2.In Article 2 (interpretation)— (a) in paragraph (2), in sub-paragraph...

        3. 3.In Article 5 (determination of tariffs)— (a) in paragraphs (4)...

        4. 4.In Article 6 (duty to release certain life prisoners) for...

        5. 5.In Article 7 (power to release life prisoners on compassionate...

        6. 6.In Article 8 (duration and conditions of licences)—

        7. 7.In Article 9 (recall of life prisoners while on licence)—...

        8. 8.In Article 10 (life prisoners transferred to Northern Ireland)—

        9. 9.In Article 11 (existing life prisoners)— (a) in paragraph (1)—...

      2. Criminal Justice (Northern Ireland) Order 2008

        1. 10.Amend the Criminal Justice (Northern Ireland) Order 2008as follows.

        2. 11.In Article 16 (interpretation of Chapter 4 of Part 2)...

        3. 12.In the italic cross-headings before Articles 17 and 19 omit...

        4. 13.In Article 17(1) (duty to release certain fixed-term prisoners) for...

        5. 14.In Article 18 (duty to release prisoners serving indeterminate or...

        6. 15.In Article 19(1) and (4) (power to release prisoners on...

        7. 16.(1) Amend Article 20 (power to release certain prisoners on...

        8. 17.In Article 22(4) and (6) (duration of licences: prisoners serving...

        9. 18.In Article 23(1) and (2) (power of court to recommend...

        10. 19.In Article 24 (licence conditions)— (a) for “Secretary of State”...

        11. 20.In Article 25(2)(b) and (3) (licence conditions on re-release of...

        12. 21.In Article 26(7) (curfew condition to be included in licence...

        13. 22.After Article 27 insert— Licence conditions: national security (1) The Secretary of State may exercise any power of...

        14. 23.In Article 28 (recall of prisoners while on licence)—

        15. 24.In Article 29 (further release after recall for certain fixed-term...

        16. 25.In Article 30(1) and (3) (recall of prisoners released early...

        17. 26.In Article 31 (conviction while licence remains in force) for...

        18. 27.In Article 32 (concurrent terms) for “Secretary of State” (wherever...

        19. 28.In Article 33(2) (consecutive terms) for “Secretary of State” substitute...

        20. 29.(1) Amend Article 46 (Parole Commissioners) as follows.

        21. 30.For Article 100 substitute— Regulations, orders and rules (1) Regulations, orders and rules made by the Department of...

        22. 31.(1) Amend Schedule 4 (the Parole Commissioners) as follows.

      3. Parole Commissioners’ Rules (Northern Ireland) 2009

        1. 32.Amend the Parole Commissioners’ Rules (Northern Ireland) 2009 as follows....

        2. 33.Subject to what follows, in Parts 1 to 6 for...

        3. 34.In rules 2(1), 3(4), 6(1) and 12(1) omit “by the...

        4. 35.In rule 9(1) for “Secretary of State’s” substitute “Department of...

        5. 36.In rule 25— (a) for “the Secretary of State refers...

        6. 37.After rule 32(2) insert— (3) If proceedings on a case...

        7. 38.After Part 7 insert— PART 8 (1) The functions under rule 9(1) above by virtue of...

        8. 39.(1) Amend Schedule 2 as follows. (2) In paragraph 9...

        9. 40.(1) Parts 1 to 7 of the Parole Commissioners’ Rules...

    6. SCHEDULE 6

      Mercy and miscarriages of justice

      1. Criminal Justice Act 1988

        1. 1.Amend the Criminal Justice Act 1988 as follows.

        2. 2.(1) In section 133 (compensation for miscarriages of justice) after...

        3. 3.In section 133A (miscarriages of justice: amount of compensation) after...

        4. 4.(1) Amend Schedule 12 (assessors of compensation for miscarriages of...

      2. Criminal Appeal Act 1995

        1. 5.Amend the Criminal Appeal Act 1995 as follows.

        2. 6.(1) Amend section 16 (assistance in connection with prerogative of...

        3. 7.In section 24(1)(b) (exceptions from obligations of non-disclosure) after “Secretary...

        4. 8.(1) Amend Schedule 1 (the Commission) as follows.

    7. SCHEDULE 7

      Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994

      1. 1.Amend the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 as...

      2. 2.At the beginning of Chapter 3 of Part 8 insert—...

      3. 3.In section 127 (prison service: inducements to withhold services or...

      4. 4.(1) Amend section 127A (power to suspend operation of section...

      5. 5.Omit section 128(5)(aa) (definition of prison service in Northern Ireland)....

      6. 6.After section 128 insert— Pay and related conditions: Northern Ireland...

      7. 7.(1) Amend section 172 (extent) as follows.

    8. SCHEDULE 8

      Transfer of prisoners

      1. Repatriation of Prisoners Act 1984

        1. 1.Amend the Repatriation of Prisoners Act 1984 as follows.

        2. 2.In section 1(9) (issue of warrant for transfer: meaning of...

        3. 3.In section 2(3A) (transfer out of the UK: meaning of...

        4. 4.(1) Amend section 4 (temporary return) as follows.

        5. 5.In section 4A (issue of warrant transferring responsibility for detention...

        6. 6.In section 4B(4) (transfer of responsibility from the UK: meaning...

        7. 7.In section 4D(1) (issue of certificate to be sent to...

        8. 8.In section 4E— (a) in subsection (1) (issue of certificate...

        9. 9.In section 4F(2) (designation of a person for the purposes...

        10. 10.(1) Amend section 5 (operation of warrant and retaking prisoners)...

        11. 11.In section 6(5) (revocation etc. of warrants: meaning of “relevant...

        12. 12.In section 7(3A) (expenses: meaning of “relevant Minister”)—

        13. 13.In section 8(4) (certificates: meaning of “relevant Minister”)—

        14. 14.After section 8 insert— Northern Ireland: national security (1) The Secretary of State may, by virtue of this...

      2. Crime (Sentences) Act 1997

        1. 15.Amend Schedule 1 to the Crime (Sentences) Act 1997 (transfer...

        2. 16.(1) Amend paragraph 1 (transfer of prisoners: general) as follows....

        3. 17.In paragraph 2 (transfer of prisoners for trial), after sub-paragraph...

        4. 18.In paragraph 3 (transfer of prisoners for other judicial purposes),...

        5. 19.In paragraph 4 (transfer of supervision of released prisoners), after...

        6. 20.In paragraph 5 (conditions of transfers), after sub-paragraph (3) insert—...

        7. 21.(1) Amend paragraph 5A (conditions of transfer under paragraph 1(2A))...

        8. 22.(1) Amend paragraph 7 (restricted transfers: general) as follows.

        9. 23.In paragraph 12 (restricted transfers from Northern Ireland to England...

        10. 24.In paragraph 13 (restricted transfers from Northern Ireland to Scotland),...

        11. 25.In paragraph 15 (unrestricted transfers: general) after sub-paragraph (4) insert—...

        12. 26.In paragraph 17 (prisoners unlawfully at large) after sub-paragraph (6)...

    9. SCHEDULE 9

      Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007

      1. 1.Amend the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 as...

      2. 2.(1) Amend section 15 (procedure, evidence and sentencing) as follows....

      3. 3.After section 23 insert— Powers of Department of Justice in...

      4. 4.(1) Amend section 24 (orders) as follows.

      5. 5.(1) Amend section 27 (commencement and savings) as follows.

    10. SCHEDULE 10

      Serious Crime Act 2007

      1. 1.Amend the Serious Crime Act 2007 as follows.

      2. 2.(1) Amend section 4 (involvement in serious crime: supplementary) as...

      3. 3.For section 7 (serious crime prevention orders: other exceptions) substitute—...

      4. 4.(1) Amend section 24 (serious crime prevention orders: appeals from...

      5. 5.(1) Amend section 28 (powers to wind up companies etc....

      6. 6.(1) Amend section 29 (powers to wind up: supplementary) as...

      7. 7.(1) Amend section 40 (serious crime prevention orders: costs in...

      8. 8.(1) Amend section 49 (inchoate offences: supplemental provisions) as follows....

      9. 9.(1) Amend section 63 (consequential amendments: Part 2) as follows....

      10. 10.(1) Amend section 89 (orders) as follows.

    11. SCHEDULE 11

      Amendments relating to firearms

      1. Firearms (Northern Ireland) Order 2004

        1. 1.Amend the Firearms (Northern Ireland) Order 2004 as follows.

        2. 2.In Article 2(2) (definitions), at the appropriate place, insert— “the...

        3. 3.In each of the following provisions for “Secretary of State”...

        4. 4.(1) Amend Article 48 (prohibition of movement of firearms and...

        5. 5.(1) Amend Article 63 (prohibition of possession etc. of firearm...

        6. 6.In Article 71(1)(b) (power by order to exclude application of...

        7. 7.(1) Amend Article 72 (forfeiture and disposal of firearms) as...

        8. 8.(1) Amend Article 74 (appeal from decision of Chief Constable)...

        9. 9.In Article 75 (fees)— (a) in paragraph (3) for “Treasury”...

        10. 10.(1) For Article 80 (regulations and orders) substitute— Regulations and...

        11. 11.(1) Amend Article 81 (saving and transitional provisions) as follows....

        12. 12.(1) Amend Schedule 2 (firearms and ammunition in museums) as...

        13. 13.In Schedule 6 (fees)— (a) in paragraph 5 after “licence”...

      2. Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006

        1. 14.Amend Schedule 2 to the Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006...

        2. 15.(1) Amend paragraph 4 (manufacture, import and sale of realistic...

        3. 16.(1) Amend paragraph 5 (defences to offence under paragraph 4)...

        4. 17.(1) Amend paragraph 6 (meaning of “realistic imitation firearm”) as...

        5. 18.(1) Amend paragraph 7 (specification for imitation firearms) as follows....

    12. SCHEDULE 12

      Explosives

      1. Explosives Act 1875

        1. 1.(1) The Secretary of State’s functions immediately before the coming...

      2. Explosives Act (Northern Ireland) 1970

        1. 2.(1) The Secretary of State’s functions immediately before the coming...

      3. Health and Safety at Work (Northern Ireland) Order 1978

        1. 3.(1) Amend the Health and Safety at Work (Northern Ireland)...

      4. Powers exercisable by the Secretary of State

        1. 4.(1) For purposes connected with any reserved matter falling within...

      5. Parliamentary procedure

        1. 5.No provision which (apart from this paragraph) would—

    13. SCHEDULE 13

      Amendments of the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002

      1. 1.Amend the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002 as follows.

      2. 2.In section 29 (Public Prosecution Service)— (a) in subsection (3)...

      3. 3.For section 30(9) (Director of Public Prosecutions: payment of salary...

      4. 4.(1) Amend section 45 (Chief Inspector of Criminal Justice) as...

      5. 5.(1) Amend section 46 (functions of Chief Inspector of Criminal...

      6. 6.(1) Amend section 47 (further provisions about functions of Chief...

      7. 7.(1) Amend section 49 (reports by Chief Inspector of Criminal...

      8. 8.(1) Amend section 50 (Northern Ireland Law Commission) as follows....

      9. 9.(1) Amend section 51 (duties of Northern Ireland Law Commission)...

      10. 10.For section 52 (reports etc. by Northern Ireland Law Commission)...

      11. 11.(1) Amend section 56 (custody care orders) as follows.

      12. 12.(1) Amend section 63 (extension of youth justice system to...

      13. 13.(1) Amend section 68 (information about discharge and temporary release...

      14. 14.(1) Amend section 69 (views on temporary release) as follows....

      15. 15.(1) Amend section 69A (information about discharge and leave of...

      16. 16.(1) Amend section 69B (views on leave of absence) as...

      17. 17.In section 70(1)(a) (victims of crime: supplementary) omit “of the...

      18. 18.(1) Amend section 71 (community safety strategy) as follows.

      19. 19.(1) Amend section 72 (local community safety partnerships) as follows....

      20. 20.(1) Amend section 85 (youth justice: minor and consequential amendments)...

      21. 21.(1) Amend section 87 (commencement) as follows.

      22. 22.(1) Amend section 89 (transitionals and savings) as follows.

      23. 23.In section 90 (statutory rules) (as amended by the Northern...

      24. 24.(1) Amend Schedule 8 (Chief Inspector of Criminal Justice) as...

      25. 25.(1) Amend Schedule 9 (Northern Ireland Law Commission) as follows....

      26. 26.(1) Paragraphs 24(3)(c) and (4)(c) and 25(3)(c) and (4)(c) above...

      27. 27.Neither paragraph 24(7) nor paragraph 25(6) above applies in relation...

    14. SCHEDULE 14

      Criminal Justice

      1. Coroners Act (Northern Ireland) 1959

        1. 1.(1) Amend section 14 of the Coroners Act (Northern Ireland)...

      2. Costs in Criminal Cases Act (Northern Ireland) 1968

        1. 2.Amend the Costs in Criminal Cases Act (Northern Ireland) 1968...

        2. 3.(1) Amend section 1 (expenses of prosecution) as follows.

        3. 4.(1) Amend section 2 (costs of prosecution in cases of...

        4. 5.(1) Amend section 3 (costs of defence in cases of...

        5. 6.(1) Amend section 4 (costs awarded by Court of Appeal)...

        6. 7.In section 5A (fees of required interpreter) for “Ministry” substitute...

        7. 8.In section 6(b) (effect of costs of legal aid) for...

        8. 9.In section 8 (saving) for “Ministry” substitute “Director of Public...

        9. 10.Omit section 9 (financial provisions).

        10. 11.(1) Amend section 10 (interpretation) as follows.

      3. Administration of Justice Act 1973

        1. 12.(1) Amend the Administration of Justice Act 1973 as follows....

      4. Criminal Appeal (Northern Ireland) Act 1980

        1. 13.Amend the Criminal Appeal (Northern Ireland) Act 1980 as follows....

        2. 14.In section 15(3) (reference of point of law) for “out...

        3. 15.(1) Amend section 21 (court transcripts) as follows.

        4. 16.(1) Amend section 28 (costs) as follows.

        5. 17.In section 34(3) (further reference on point of law) for...

      5. Probation Board (Northern Ireland) Order 1982

        1. 18.Amend the Probation Board (Northern Ireland) Order 1982 as follows....

        2. 19.In Article 2(2) (interpretation), in the definition of “prescribed”, for...

        3. 20.In Article 4(1)(c) and (2) (functions of the Probation Board)...

        4. 21.In Article 6 (directions to Probation Board), and the heading...

        5. 22.(1) Amend Article 7 (financial control of the Probation Board)...

        6. 23.In Articles 8(1) and (3), 10(2), 11(1)(a), (2), (3) and...

        7. 24.(1) Amend Article 15 (rules and regulations) as follows.

        8. 25.(1) Amend Schedule 1 (the Probation Board for Northern Ireland)...

        9. 26.After paragraph 1(2) of Schedule 2 (transfer of property and...

        10. 27.(1) Amend Schedule 3 (reports and accounts, etc.) as follows....

      6. Mental Health Act 1983

        1. 28.(1) Amend the Mental Health Act 1983 as follows.

      7. Criminal Justice Act 1988

        1. 29.Amend the Criminal Justice Act 1988 as follows.

        2. 30.(1) Amend section 35 (reviews of sentencing: scope of Part...

        3. 31.(1) Amend section 141 (offensive weapons) as follows.

      8. Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995

        1. 32.(1) Amend the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 as follows....

      9. Children’s Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1995

        1. 33.In paragraph 3(2) of Schedule 1 to the Children’s Evidence...

      10. Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996

        1. 34.(1) Amend Schedule 4 to the Criminal Procedure and Investigations...

      11. Knives Act 1997

        1. 35.(1) Amend section 11 of the Knives Act 1997 (short...

      12. Police Act 1997

        1. 36.Amend the Police Act 1997 as follows.

        2. 37.(1) Amend section 119B (independent monitor) as follows.

        3. 38.After section 126 insert— Part 5: Modifications for Northern Ireland...

      13. Criminal Justice (Children) (Northern Ireland) Order 1998

        1. 39.Amend the Criminal Justice (Children) (Northern Ireland) Order 1998 as...

        2. 40.(1) Amend Article 45 (punishment of certain grave crimes) as...

        3. 41.In Article 46 (discharge on licence) for “Secretary of State”...

      14. Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999

        1. 42.Amend the Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999 as...

        2. 43.In section 44 (restrictions on reporting alleged offences involving persons...

        3. 44.In section 64 (regulations and orders) after subsection (4) insert—...

        4. 45.In section 68 (short title, commencement and extent) after subsection...

      15. Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001

        1. 46.(1) Amend the Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001 as...

      16. Proceeds of Crime Act 2002

        1. 47.Amend the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 as follows.

        2. 48.In section 174 (confiscation: inadequacy of available amount: discharge of...

        3. 49.In section 175(3) (confiscation: small amount outstanding: discharge of order)...

        4. 50.In section 215(7) (seized money) for “Secretary of State” substitute...

        5. 51.In section 223 (criminal lifestyle)— (a) in subsection (7) for...

        6. 52.In section 237(2) (procedure on appeal to Court of Appeal)...

        7. 53.(1) Amend section 238 (procedure on appeal to Supreme Court)...

        8. 54.In section 275(3) (recovery orders: pension schemes: supplementary) after “Scottish...

        9. 55.In section 282(1) (recovery orders: other exemptions) after “Scottish Ministers”...

        10. 56.In section 287(2) (recovery orders: financial threshold) after “Scottish Ministers”...

        11. 57.In section 289(7) (recovery of cash in summary proceedings: searches)...

        12. 58.In section 290(8) (recovery of cash in summary proceedings: appointed...

        13. 59.(1) Amend section 291 (recovery of cash in summary proceedings:...

        14. 60.(1) Amend section 292 (recovery of cash in summary proceedings:...

        15. 61.After section 293 insert— Code of practice (Northern Ireland) (1) The Department of Justice must make a code of...

        16. 62.(1) Amend section 302 (compensation) as follows.

        17. 63.In section 303(1) (definition of “the minimum amount”) after “Scottish...

        18. 64.In section 309(4) (exemptions) after “Scottish Ministers” insert “and the...

        19. 65.In section 316(1) (interpretation of Part 5) after the definition...

        20. 66.(1) Amend section 355 (further provisions: confiscation and money laundering)...

        21. 67.(1) Amend section 377 (code of practice) as follows.

        22. 68.After section 377 insert— Code of practice (Northern Ireland) (1) The Department of Justice in Northern Ireland must prepare...

        23. 69.In section 436 (disclosure of information to Directors) after subsection...

        24. 70.In section 444(4) (external requests and orders) after paragraph (c)...

        25. 71.In section 445(2)(b) (external investigations) after “Scottish Ministers,” insert “the...

        26. 72.In section 452 (Crown servants) after subsection (2) insert—

        27. 73.In section 458 (commencement)— (a) in subsection (1) after “(3)”...

        28. 74.(1) Amend section 459 (orders and regulations) as follows.

        29. 75.In section 460(3)(b) (sums received by the DPPNI) for “Secretary...

      17. Crime (International Co-operation) Act 2003

        1. 76.(1) Amend the Crime (International Co-operation) Act 2003 as follows....

      18. Sexual Offences Act 2003

        1. 77.(1) Amend the Sexual Offences Act 2003 as follows.

      19. Criminal Justice Act 2003

        1. 78.(1) Amend the Criminal Justice Act 2003 as follows.

      20. Commissioner for Children and Young People (Northern Ireland) Order 2003

        1. 79.(1) Amend the Commissioner for Children and Young People (Northern...

      21. Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2004

        1. 80.Amend the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2004 as follows.

        2. 81.(1) Amend section 8 (guidance on human rights standards) as...

        3. 82.(1) Amend section 21 (statutory rules) as follows.

      22. Gender Recognition Act 2004

        1. 83.(1) Amend section 22 of the Gender Recognition Act 2004...

      23. Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004

        1. 84.Amend the Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004 as...

        2. 85.(1) Amend section 9 (establishment and conduct of domestic homicide...

        3. 86.(1) Amend section 18A (appeals in respect of hearings under...

        4. 87.In section 56 (grants for assisting victims, witnesses etc.) after...

        5. 88.(1) Amend section 61 (orders) as follows.

      24. Constitutional Reform Act 2005

        1. 89.(1) Amend the Constitutional Reform Act 2005 as follows.

      25. Police and Justice Act 2006

        1. 90.(1) Amend the Police and Justice Act 2006 as follows....

      26. Counter-Terrorism Act 2008

        1. 91.(1) Amend the Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 as follows.

      27. Taxis Act (Northern Ireland) 2008

        1. 92.(1) Amend the Taxis Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 as follows....

      28. Coroners and Justice Act 2009

        1. 93.Amend the Coroners and Justice Act 2009 as follows.

        2. 94.(1) Amend section 74 (anonymity in investigations: qualifying offences) as...

        3. 95.(1) Amend section 75 (anonymity in investigations: qualifying investigations) as...

        4. 96.(1) Amend section 77 (anonymity in investigations: applications) as follows....

        5. 97.(1) Amend section 78 (anonymity in investigations: conditions for making...

        6. 98.(1) Amend section 83 (review of Chapter 1 of Part...

        7. 99.In section 161 (exploitation proceeds orders: applications) after subsection (5)...

        8. 100.In section 166 (exploitation proceeds orders: effect of conviction being...

        9. 101.(1) Amend section 176 (orders etc) as follows.

        10. 102.(1) Amend section 177 (consequential amendments etc) as follows.

        11. 103.(1) Amend section 182 (commencement) as follows.

        12. 104.(1) Amend Schedule 16 (extension of disqualification for driving) as...

      29. Policing and Crime Act 2009

        1. 105.Amend the Policing and Crime Act 2009 as follows.

        2. 106.After section 113 insert— Northern Ireland: minor and consequential amendments...

        3. 107.(1) Amend section 116 (commencement) as follows.

        4. 108.(1) Amend Schedule 2 (closure orders) as follows.

    15. SCHEDULE 15

      Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005

      1. 1.Amend the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 as...

      2. 2.(1) Amend section 6 (annual plans) as follows.

      3. 3.(1) Amend section 7 (annual reports) as follows.

      4. 4.After section 8 insert— General duty of the Department of...

      5. 5.In section 9(2) (strategic priorities for SOCA)—

      6. 6.(1) Amend section 10 (codes of practice for SOCA) as...

      7. 7.In section 11 (reports to Secretary of State) after subsection...

      8. 8.In section 12 (power to direct submission of action plan)...

      9. 9.In section 13 (revision of inadequate action plan) after subsection...

      10. 10.In section 15 (reports relating to directions under section 12)—...

      11. 11.(1) Amend section 16 (inspections of SOCA) as follows.

      12. 12.In section 23 (mutual assistance between SOCA and law enforcement...

      13. 13.(1) Amend section 24 (mutual assistance between SOCA and law...

      14. 14.After section 25 insert— Directed arrangements: Northern Ireland (1) This section applies where it appears to the Department...

      15. 15.In section 26 (use by SOCA of police premises etc.)...

      16. 16.In section 41 (directions) after “Scottish Ministers” insert “or the...

      17. 17.In section 47(5)(a) (agreement about exercise of powers of constable...

      18. 18.In section 52 (modification of enactments) after subsection (7) insert—...

      19. 19.(1) Amend section 74 (assistance by defendant: review of sentence)...

      20. 20.In section 82(6) (protection of persons involved in investigations or...

      21. 21.In section 87 (defences to liability under section 86)—

      22. 22.In section 89 (defences to liability under section 88)—

      23. 23.(1) Amend section 97 (confiscation orders) as follows.

      24. 24.In section 172 (orders and regulations) after subsection (8) insert—...

      25. 25.In section 173 (supplementary, incidental, consequential etc. provision) after subsection...

      26. 26.(1) Amend section 178 (commencement) as follows.

      27. 27.(1) Amend Schedule 1 (SOCA) as follows.

    16. SCHEDULE 16

      Amendments relating to the Private Security Industry

      1. Private Security Industry Act 2001

        1. 1.Amend the Private Security Industry Act 2001 as follows.

        2. 2.(1) Amend section 2 (directions etc. by the Secretary of...

        3. 3.In section 3 (conduct prohibited without a licence), after subsection...

        4. 4.In section 7(5A) (licensing criteria) after “Scottish Ministers” insert “and...

        5. 5.(1) Amend section 24 (orders and regulations) as follows.

        6. 6.In section 25(1) (interpretation) after the definition of “contravention” insert—...

        7. 7.(1) Amend Schedule 1 (the Security Industry Authority) as follows....

    17. SCHEDULE 17

      Enactments under which functions of Lord Chancellor are transferred to the Department of Justice

      1. Acts of the Parliament of the United Kingdom

        1. 1.Maintenance Orders (Facilities for Enforcement) Act 1920 so far as...

        2. 2.Arbitration (International Investment Disputes) Act 1966 so far as relating...

        3. 3.Paragraph 13 of Schedule 3 to the Misuse of Drugs...

        4. 4.Maintenance Orders (Reciprocal Enforcement) Act 1972 so far as relating...

        5. 5.Litigants in Person (Costs and Expenses) Act 1975 so far...

        6. 6.The following provisions of the Judicature (Northern Ireland) Act 1978—...

        7. 7.Criminal Appeal (Northern Ireland) Act 1980.

        8. 8.Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments Act 1982 so far as relating...

        9. 9.Section 25(3)(c) of the Administration of Justice Act 1982.

        10. 10.Section 4F(3)(c) of the Repatriation of Prisoners Act 1984.

        11. 11.Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency Act 1988 so far as relating...

        12. 12.Social Security Administration (Northern Ireland) Act 1992, except functions transferred...

        13. 13.Arbitration Act 1996 so far as relating to Northern Ireland....

        14. 14.Defamation Act 1996 so far as relating to Northern Ireland....

        15. 15.Damages Act 1996 so far as relating to Northern Ireland....

        16. 16.Paragraph 39(6) of Schedule 10 to the Northern Ireland Act...

        17. 17.Sections 2(2), 9A(2), 10(4) and 12(1B)(c) of, and paragraphs 1(2),...

        18. 18.Section 221(3)(b) of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.

        19. 19.The following provisions of the Courts Act 2003—

        20. 20.Schedule 3 to the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2004.

        21. 21.The following provisions of the Civil Partnership Act 2004—

        22. 22.Paragraphs 9(1), 12(1) and 14(2) and (3) of Schedule 1...

        23. 23.Sections 132(1) and 163(1) of the Banking Act 2009 so...

      2. Acts of the Parliament of Northern Ireland

        1. 24.Administration of Justice Act (Northern Ireland) 1954.

        2. 25.Coroners Act (Northern Ireland) 1959, except for sections 2(1) and...

        3. 26.Costs in Criminal Cases Act (Northern Ireland) 1968.

        4. 27.Children and Young Persons Act (Northern Ireland) 1968.

      3. Orders in Council

        1. 28.Family Law Reform (Northern Ireland) Order 1977.

        2. 29.Fatal Accidents (Northern Ireland) Order 1977.

        3. 30.Rates (Northern Ireland) Order 1977, except functions which are transferred...

        4. 31.Matrimonial Causes (Northern Ireland) Order 1978.

        5. 32.Administration of Estates (Northern Ireland) Order 1979.

        6. 33.County Courts (Northern Ireland) Order 1980, except for Article 47...

        7. 34.Domestic Proceedings (Northern Ireland) Order 1980.

        8. 35.Judgments Enforcement (Northern Ireland) Order 1981.

        9. 36.Legal Aid, Advice and Assistance (Northern Ireland) Order 1981.

        10. 37.Magistrates’ Courts (Northern Ireland) Order 1981, except for Article 13(3A)...

        11. 38.Forfeiture (Northern Ireland) Order 1982.

        12. 39.Mental Health (Northern Ireland) Order 1986, except functions which are...

        13. 40.Matrimonial and Family Proceedings (Northern Ireland) Order 1989.

        14. 41.Police and Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1989.

        15. 42.Child Support (Northern Ireland) Order 1991, except for paragraph 4...

        16. 43.Family Law (Northern Ireland) Order 1993.

        17. 44.Children (Northern Ireland) Order 1995.

        18. 45.Juries (Northern Ireland) Order 1996.

        19. 46.Road Traffic Offenders (Northern Ireland) Order 1996.

        20. 47.Family Homes and Domestic Violence (Northern Ireland) Order 1998.

        21. 48.Road Traffic (New Drivers) (Northern Ireland) Order 1998.

        22. 49.Social Security (Northern Ireland) Order 1998, except functions which are...

        23. 50.Fair Employment and Treatment (Northern Ireland) Order 1998, except functions...

        24. 51.Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1999.

        25. 52.Insolvency (Northern Ireland) Order 2002.

        26. 53.Access to Justice (Northern Ireland) Order 2003, except for paragraph...

        27. 54.Insolvency (Northern Ireland) Order 2005.

        28. 55.Traffic Management (Northern Ireland) Order 2005, except functions which are...

        29. 56.Article 61(6) of the Criminal Justice (Northern Ireland) Order 2008....

      4. Acts of the Northern Ireland Assembly

        1. 57.Paragraph 20 of Schedule 7 to the Child Support, Pensions...

        2. 58.The following provisions of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008—...

    18. SCHEDULE 18

      Amendments relating to Article 15(1) to (4) etc

      1. PART 1 Acts of the Parliament of the United Kingdom

        1. Arbitration (International Investment Disputes) Act 1966

          1. 1.(1) Amend the Arbitration (International Investment Disputes) Act 1966 as...

        2. Misuse of Drugs Act 1971

          1. 2.Amend the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 as follows.

          2. 3.In paragraph 21 of Schedule 3 (application to Northern Ireland),...

        3. Maintenance Orders (Reciprocal Enforcement) Act 1972

          1. 4.Amend the Maintenance Orders (Reciprocal Enforcement) Act 1972 as follows....

          2. 5.In sections 14(2)(b) and 38(3)(b) (obtaining evidence) for “Parliament” substitute...

          3. 6.(1) Amend section 48 (special provisions relating to Northern Ireland)...

        4. Litigants in Person (Costs and Expenses) Act 1975

          1. 7.Amend the Litigants in Person (Costs and Expenses) Act 1975...

          2. 8.For section 1(5) (costs or expenses recoverable: application to Northern...

        5. Aircraft and Shipbuilding Industries Act 1977

          1. 9.(1) Amend Schedule 7 to the Aircraft and Shipbuilding Industries...

        6. Judicature (Northern Ireland) Act 1978

          1. 10.Amend the Judicature (Northern Ireland) Act 1978 as follows.

          2. 11.(1) Amend section 3 (the Court of Appeal) as follows....

          3. 12.In section 5(2) (divisions of the High Court)—

          4. 13.In section 7(4) (further assistance for transaction of judicial business)...

          5. 14.In section 53A (making of Crown Court rules)—

          6. 15.In section 55A (making of rules for High Court and...

          7. 16.In section 56 (control and publication of rules) for subsection...

          8. 17.In section 62 (trial with and without jury)—

          9. 18.In section 68A (duty to secure system to support courts’...

          10. 19.In section 70 (appointment of statutory officers) after subsection (1B)...

          11. 20.In section 74(5) (deputies and temporary appointments)—

          12. 21.In section 75(8) (Official Solicitor) for “of the State for...

          13. 22.(1) In section 78 (accounts of funds in court)—

          14. 23.In section 85 (provision for default to be made good)...

          15. 24.In section 97 (civil jurisdiction exercisable by circuit registrars)—

          16. 25.In section 117A (allowances for judges) for “The Lord Chancellor...

          17. 26.(1) Section 119 (subordinate legislation) (as amended by the Northern...

          18. 27.In section 121(1) (financial provisions) for “government department” substitute “department...

        7. Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments Act 1982

          1. 28.Amend the Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments Act 1982 as follows....

          2. 29.In section 5(1) (maintenance orders under 1968 Convention)—

          3. 30.In section 5A(1) (maintenance orders under Lugano Convention)—

        8. Administration of Justice Act 1982

          1. 31.Amend the Administration of Justice Act 1982 as follows.

          2. 32.In section 25 (regulations as to deposit and registration of...

          3. 33.In section 46 (procedure for making regulations etc)—

          4. 34.(1) After section 48 insert— Application of Part VI to...

        9. Child Abduction and Custody Act 1985

          1. 35.Amend the Child Abduction and Custody Act 1985 as follows....

          2. 36.In section 3 (Central authorities)— (a) in subsection (1)(a) omit...

          3. 37.In sections 6, 21 and 23 (reports) after “Lord Chancellor”...

          4. 38.In section 14 (Central authorities)— (a) in subsection (1)(a) omit...

          5. 39.In section 16 (registration of decisions) for subsection (5) substitute—...

        10. Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency Act 1988

          1. 40.(1) Amend the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency Act 1988 as...

        11. Child Support Act 1991

          1. 41.Amend the Child Support Act 1991 as follows.

          2. 42.In paragraph 2 of Schedule 4 (remuneration of Child Support...

        12. Social Security Administration Act 1992

          1. 43.Amend the Social Security Administration Act 1992 as follows.

          2. 44.In section 24 (appeal from Commissioners on point of law)...

          3. 45.(1) Amend section 189 (regulations and orders) as follows.

        13. Social Security Administration (Northern Ireland) Act 1992

          1. 46.Amend the Social Security Administration (Northern Ireland) Act 1992 as...

          2. 47.In section 166 (Assembly etc control of orders and regulations)—...

        14. Tribunals and Inquiries Act 1992

          1. 48.(1) Amend the Tribunals and Inquiries Act 1992 as follows....

        15. Judicial Pensions and Retirement Act 1993

          1. 49.After section 28 of the Judicial Pensions and Retirement Act...

        16. Arbitration Act 1996

          1. 50.(1) Amend the Arbitration Act 1996 as follows.

        17. Defamation Act 1996

          1. 51.Amend the Defamation Act 1996 as follows.

          2. 52.In section 9 (meaning of summary relief)—

          3. 53.In Schedule 1 (qualified privilege)— (a) in paragraph 15—

        18. Damages Act 1996

          1. 54.Amend the Damages Act 1996 as follows.

          2. 55.In section 1 (assumed rate of return on investment of...

          3. 56.In section 2A (periodical payments: supplementary) in subsection (6)—

          4. 57.In section 2B (variation of orders and settlements) after subsection...

        19. Northern Ireland Act 1998

          1. 58.(1) Amend the Northern Ireland Act 1998 as follows.

        20. Tax Credits Act 2002

          1. 59.Amend the Tax Credits Act 2002 as follows.

          2. 60.In section 65(6) (regulations, orders and schemes) after “Lord Chancellor”...

        21. Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002

          1. 61.Amend the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002 as follows.

          2. 62.In section 9F (procedure for reports by Northern Ireland Judicial...

          3. 63.In section 47 (further provision about functions of Chief Inspector...

          4. 64.In section 49 (reports by Chief Inspector of Criminal Justice)...

          5. 65.In section 50 (Northern Ireland Law Commission) omit subsection (5)(a)....

          6. 66.In section 73 (constitution of Rules Committee)—

          7. 67.(1) Amend Schedule 2 (Judicial Appointments Commission) as follows.

          8. 68.In paragraph 15 of Schedule 3A (reports of Northern Ireland...

        22. Courts Act 2003

          1. 69.(1) Amend the Courts Act 2003 as follows.

        23. Extradition Act 2003

          1. 70.(1) Amend the Extradition Act 2003 as follows.

        24. Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2004

          1. 71.(1) Amend Schedule 3 to the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act...

        25. Civil Partnership Act 2004

          1. 72.Amend the Civil Partnership Act 2004 as follows.

          2. 73.In section 219 (dissolution etc: power to make provision corresponding...

          3. 74.In section 237 (supplementary provisions relating to recognition of dissolution...

          4. 75.(1) Amend Schedule 15 (financial relief in the High Court...

          5. 76.In paragraph 2(4) of Schedule 16 (financial relief in court...

          6. 77.In paragraph 14(6) of Schedule 17 (financial relief in Northern...

        26. Constitutional Reform Act 2005

          1. 78.Amend paragraph 4 of Schedule 7 to the Constitutional Reform...

          2. 79.In Part A omit the entries for—

          3. 80.In Part B under the heading of the Child Support...

          4. 81.In Part B omit the entries for—

        27. Forced Marriage (Civil Protection) Act 2007

          1. 82.(1) Amend paragraph 14 of Schedule 1 to the Forced...

        28. Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008

          1. 83.Amend the Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008 as follows....

          2. 84.In section 82(4)(a) and (b)(vi) (requests to other member States:...

          3. 85.In section 83 (procedure on issue of certificate: Northern Ireland)—...

          4. 86.In section 84 (requests from other member States: England and...

          5. 87.In section 87 (requests from other member States: Northern Ireland)—...

          6. 88.In section 88(1) and (4) (procedure on receipt of certificate...

          7. 89.In section 89(5) (modification of the Magistrates’ Courts (Northern Ireland)...

          8. 90.In section 90 (transfer of certificates to central authority for...

          9. 91.After section 90 insert— Transfer of certificates by Department of...

          10. 92.(1) Amend section 91 (recognition of financial penalties: general) as...

          11. 93.In section 92(1) (interpretation), at the appropriate place, insert— “Department...

          12. 94.In section 147 (orders, rules and regulations)—

          13. 95.(1) Amend Schedule 18 (penalties suitable for enforcement in England...

          14. 96.In paragraph 7 of Schedule 19 after sub-paragraph (3) insert—...

        29. Northern Ireland Act 2009

          1. 97.(1) Amend the Northern Ireland Act 2009 as follows.

      2. PART 2 Acts of the Parliament of Northern Ireland

        1. Administration of Justice Act (Northern Ireland) 1954

          1. 98.(1) Amend the Administration of Justice Act (Northern Ireland) 1954...

        2. Coroners Act (Northern Ireland) 1959

          1. 99.Amend the Coroners Act (Northern Ireland) 1959 as follows.

          2. 100.At the end of section 2(1) (as substituted by paragraph...

          3. 101.In section 5 (administrative expenses) for “Parliament of the United...

          4. 102.In section 36 (rules and fees)— (a) in subsections (1),...

        3. County Courts Act (Northern Ireland) 1959

          1. 103.Amend the County Courts Act (Northern Ireland) 1959 as follows....

          2. 104.In section 106 (salaries and allowances of judges) after subsection...

          3. 105.In section 107(7) (deputy judges) for “There shall be paid”...

          4. 106.After section 136 insert— Charges on Northern Ireland Consolidated Fund...

          5. 107.Omit section 137 (payments out of voted moneys).

        4. Magistrates’ Courts Act (Northern Ireland) 1964

          1. 108.(1) Amend the Magistrates’ Courts Act (Northern Ireland) 1964 as...

        5. Children and Young Persons Act (Northern Ireland) 1968

          1. 109.(1) Amend the Children and Young Persons Act (Northern Ireland)...

        6. Registration of Deeds Act (Northern Ireland) 1970

          1. 110.(1) Amend the Registration of Deeds Act (Northern Ireland) 1970...

      3. PART 3 Orders in Council

        1. Family Law Reform (Northern Ireland) Order 1977

          1. 111.(1) Amend the Family Law Reform (Northern Ireland) Order 1977...

        2. Fatal Accidents (Northern Ireland) Order 1977

          1. 112.(1) Amend the Fatal Accidents (Northern Ireland) Order 1977 as...

        3. Rates (Northern Ireland) Order 1977

          1. 113.(1) Amend the Rates (Northern Ireland) Order 1977 as follows....

        4. Matrimonial Causes (Northern Ireland) Order 1978

          1. 114.(1) Amend the Matrimonial Causes (Northern Ireland) Order 1978 as...

        5. County Courts (Northern Ireland) Order 1980

          1. 115.Amend the County Courts (Northern Ireland) Order 1980 as follows....

          2. 116.In Article 2(2) (interpretation), in the definition of “chief clerk”,...

          3. 117.In Article 22(2) (power to increase civil jurisdiction of county...

          4. 118.In Article 47 (making of county court rules)—

          5. 119.In Article 67 (financial provisions) for “the Parliament of the...

        6. Domestic Proceedings (Northern Ireland) Order 1980

          1. 120.(1) Amend the Domestic Proceedings (Northern Ireland) Order 1980 as...

        7. Judgments Enforcement (Northern Ireland) Order 1981

          1. 121.Amend the Judgments Enforcement (Northern Ireland) Order 1981 as follows....

          2. 122.In Article 2(2) (interpretation)— (a) in the definition of “the...

          3. 123.In Article 5(2) (power to apply Order to other judgments)...

          4. 124.For Article 7(1) (Enforcement of Judgments Office) substitute—

          5. 125.In Article 72(5) (attachment of moneys in a bank or...

          6. 126.In Article 72A(4) (clerical and administrative costs of garnishees) for...

          7. 127.In Article 124 (conduct of prosecutions) for “the Lord Chancellor”...

          8. 128.In Article 141(3) (Judgment Enforcement Rules) for the words from...

          9. 129.In Article 142 (financial provision) for “the Parliament of the...

        8. Legal Aid, Advice and Assistance (Northern Ireland) Order 1981

          1. 130.(1) Amend the Legal Aid, Advice and Assistance (Northern Ireland)...

        9. Magistrates’ Courts (Northern Ireland) Order 1981

          1. 131.Amend the Magistrates’ Courts (Northern Ireland) Order 1981 as follows....

          2. 132.In Article 6A(5) (costs in legal proceedings) for the words...

          3. 133.In Article 13 (magistrates’ courts rules)— (a) after paragraph (3)...

          4. 134.In Article 24(7) (non-appearance of accused: plea of guilty) for...

          5. 135.In Article 85(12) (orders for periodical payment: means of payment)...

          6. 136.In Article 86A(6) (interest on arrears) for the words from...

          7. 137.In Articles 139(1) and (3) and 151(2) (payments) (wherever occurring)...

          8. 138.In Article 150(1) and (2) (abandonment of appeal to county...

          9. 139.In Article 167(2) (expenses) for “Lord Chancellor in performing his...

        10. Matrimonial and Family Proceedings (Northern Ireland) Order 1989

          1. 140.(1) Amend the Matrimonial and Family Proceedings (Northern Ireland) Order...

        11. Insolvency (Northern Ireland) Order 1989

          1. 141.Amend the Insolvency (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 as follows.

          2. 142.(1) Amend Article 359 (insolvency rules) as follows.

          3. 143.In Article 360(1) (committee to review rules under Article 359)...

          4. 144.In Article 364 (insolvent partnerships)— (a) in paragraph (1) for...

          5. 145.In Article 365 (insolvent estates of deceased persons)—

          6. 146.(1) In this paragraph “relevant function” means a function under...

        12. Child Support (Northern Ireland) Order 1991

          1. 147.Amend the Child Support (Northern Ireland) Order 1991 as follows....

          2. 148.In Article 48(1) (regulations and orders) for the words from...

          3. 149.In paragraph 4 of Schedule 4 (pensions of Child Support...

        13. Family Law (Northern Ireland) Order 1993

          1. 150.(1) Amend the Family Law (Northern Ireland) Order 1993 as...

        14. Children (Northern Ireland) Order 1995

          1. 151.(1) Amend the Children (Northern Ireland) Order 1995 as follows....

        15. Juries (Northern Ireland) Order 1996

          1. 152.(1) Amend the Juries (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 as follows....

        16. Road Traffic Offenders (Northern Ireland) Order 1996

          1. 153.(1) Amend the Road Traffic Offenders (Northern Ireland) Order 1996...

        17. Family Homes and Domestic Violence (Northern Ireland) Order 1998

          1. 154.(1) Amend the Family Homes and Domestic Violence (Northern Ireland)...

        18. Social Security (Northern Ireland) Order 1998

          1. 155.(1) Amend the Social Security (Northern Ireland) Order 1998 as...

        19. Access to Justice (Northern Ireland) Order 2003

          1. 156.Amend the Access to Justice (Northern Ireland) Order 2003 as...

          2. 157.In Articles 11(4) (funding of services), 16(2), (4), (5), (6)...

          3. 158.In Article 16 (procedure relating to funding code)—

          4. 159.In Article 46 (orders, regulations and directions) in paragraph (6)...

          5. 160.(1) In paragraph 17 of Schedule 1 (Northern Ireland Legal...

          6. 161.In Schedule 3 (transitional provision and savings)—

        20. Insolvency (Northern Ireland) Order 2005

          1. 162.Amend the Insolvency (Northern Ireland) Order 2005 as follows.

          2. 163.In Article 24 (disqualification for office: general) for paragraph (7)...

        21. Traffic Management (Northern Ireland) Order 2005

          1. 164.(1) Amend the Traffic Management (Northern Ireland) Order 2005 as...

        22. Legal Aid (Northern Ireland) Order 2005

          1. 165.Amend Schedule 1 to the Legal Aid (Northern Ireland) Order...

          2. 166.In paragraph 8, in the inserted Article 12A of the...

        23. Criminal Justice (Northern Ireland) Order 2008

          1. 167.(1) Amend the Criminal Justice (Northern Ireland) Order 2008 as...

      4. PART 4 Acts of the Northern Ireland Assembly

        1. Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act (Northern Ireland) 2000

          1. 168.(1) Amend the Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act...

        2. Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008

          1. 169.Amend the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 as follows.

          2. 170.In section 13 (Charity Tribunal: practice and procedure)—

          3. 171.In paragraph 6 of Schedule 2 (Charity Tribunal: staff and...

        3. Pensions (No. 2) Act (Northern Ireland) 2008

          1. 172.Amend Schedule 5 to the Pensions (No. 2) Act (Northern...

          2. 173.In paragraph 3, in the inserted Article 26E of the...

          3. 174.In paragraph 7, in the inserted Article 27G of the...

          4. 175.In paragraph 15, in the inserted paragraph 14E of Schedule...

    19. SCHEDULE 19

      Amendments relating to Public Bodies etc

      1. Land Law (Ireland) Act 1881

        1. 1.(1) The functions of the Treasury by virtue of section...

        2. 2.(1) The functions of the Comptroller and Auditor General by...

      2. Parliamentary Commissioner Act 1967

        1. 3.(1) Amend the Parliamentary Commissioner Act 1967 as follows.

      3. Northern Ireland Assembly Disqualification Act 1975

        1. 4.(1) Amend the Northern Ireland Assembly Disqualification Act 1975 as...

      4. Commissioner for Complaints (Northern Ireland) Order 1996

        1. 5.(1) Amend the Commissioner for Complaints (Northern Ireland) Order 1996...

      5. Ombudsman (Northern Ireland) Order 1996

        1. 6.(1) Amend the Ombudsman (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 as follows....

      6. Audit and Accountability (Northern Ireland) Order 2003

        1. 7.(1) In Article 5(1) of the Audit and Accountability (Northern...

      7. Public Contracts Regulations 2006

        1. 8.(1) Amend Schedule 1 to the Public Contracts Regulations 2006...

      8. Government Resources and Accounts Act 2000 (Audit of Non-profit-making Companies) Order 2009

        1. 9.(1) In the Schedule to the Government Resources and Accounts...

    20. SCHEDULE 20

      Property being transferred to the Director of Public Prosecutions for Northern Ireland

    21. SCHEDULE 21

      Property not being transferred

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