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The Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Devolution of Policing and Justice Functions) Order 2010

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This Order amends certain statutory provisions and makes other provision in consequence of, or for giving full effect to, the Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Amendment of Schedule 3) Order 2010. That Order amends Schedule 3 to the Northern Ireland Act 1998 (“the 1998 Act”) so that certain policing and justice matters (as defined in section 4(6) of the 1998 Act) cease to be reserved matters and become transferred matters.

The Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Devolution of Policing and Justice Functions) Order 2010

Sch. 12

para. 2(4)

The Control of Explosives Precursors etc. Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2014

reg. 29(10)(a)(ii)

reg. 31

reg. 1(2)

The Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Devolution of Policing and Justice Functions) Order 2010

Sch. 12

para. 2(5)

The Control of Explosives Precursors etc. Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2014

reg. 29(10)(a)(iii)

reg. 31

reg. 1(2)

The Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Devolution of Policing and Justice Functions) Order 2010

Sch. 12

para. 4(2)

The Control of Explosives Precursors etc. Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2014

reg. 29(10)(b)(i)

reg. 31

reg. 1(2)

The Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Devolution of Policing and Justice Functions) Order 2010

Sch. 12

para. 4(6)(c)

The Control of Explosives Precursors etc. Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2014

reg. 29(10)(b)(ii)

reg. 31

reg. 1(2)

The Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Devolution of Policing and Justice Functions) Order 2010

Sch. 12

para. 4(6)(d)

The Control of Explosives Precursors etc. Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2014

reg. 29(10)(b)(ii)

reg. 31

reg. 1(2)

The Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Devolution of Policing and Justice Functions) Order 2010

Sch. 12

para. 4(6)(e)

The Control of Explosives Precursors etc. Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2014

reg. 29(10)(b)(ii)

reg. 31

reg. 1(2)

The Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Devolution of Policing and Justice Functions) Order 2010

Sch. 12

para. 4(6)(f)

The Control of Explosives Precursors etc. Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2014

reg. 29(10)(b)(ii)

reg. 31

reg. 1(2)

The Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Devolution of Policing and Justice Functions) Order 2010

Sch. 12

para. 4(6)(h)

The Control of Explosives Precursors etc. Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2014

reg. 29(10)(b)(ii)

reg. 31

reg. 1(2)

The Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Devolution of Policing and Justice Functions) Order 2010

Sch. 12

para. 4(6)(i)

The Control of Explosives Precursors etc. Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2014

reg. 29(10)(b)(ii)

reg. 31

reg. 1(2)

The Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Devolution of Policing and Justice Functions) Order 2010

Sch. 12

para. 4(6)(k)

The Control of Explosives Precursors etc. Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2014

reg. 29(10)(b)(ii)

reg. 31

reg. 1(2)

The Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Devolution of Policing and Justice Functions) Order 2010

Sch. 12

para. 4(6)(n)

The Control of Explosives Precursors etc. Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2014

reg. 29(10)(b)(ii)

reg. 31

reg. 1(2)

The Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Devolution of Policing and Justice Functions) Order 2010

Sch. 12

para. 4(6)

The Control of Explosives Precursors etc. Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2014

reg. 29(10)(b)(iii)

reg. 31

reg. 1(2)

The Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Devolution of Policing and Justice Functions) Order 2010

Sch. 12

para. 4(7)

The Control of Explosives Precursors etc. Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2014

reg. 29(10)(b)(iv)

reg. 31

reg. 1(2)

The Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Devolution of Policing and Justice Functions) Order 2010

Sch. 12

para. 4(11)

The Control of Explosives Precursors etc. Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2014

reg. 29(10)(b)(v)

reg. 31

reg. 1(2)

The Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Devolution of Policing and Justice Functions) Order 2010

Sch. 3

para. 5-7

Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014

Sch. 11

para. 102

s. 21

s. 185(1)

The Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Devolution of Policing and Justice Functions) Order 2010

Sch. 12

para. 2(1)

The Control of Explosives Precursors etc. Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2014

reg. 29(10)(a)(i)

reg. 31

reg. 1(2)

The Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Devolution of Policing and Justice Functions) Order 2010

Sch. 19

para. 8

The Public Procurement (Amendments, Repeals and Revocations) Regulations 2016

Sch. 3

Pt. 2

reg. 5

reg. 1(1)

The Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Devolution of Policing and Justice Functions) Order 2010

art. 22

The Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Devolution of Policing and Justice Functions) Order 2012

art. 3(4)

arts. 24-28

art. 1(2)

The Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Devolution of Policing and Justice Functions) Order 2010

Sch. 18 Pt. 1

para. 9

The Public Bodies (Abolition of the Aircraft and Shipbuilding Industries Arbitration Tribunal) Order 2013

Sch. 2

art. 1(2)

The Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Devolution of Policing and Justice Functions) Order 2010

PART 1Introductory

1Title and commencement

2Extent

3Definitions

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

4Transfer of certain policing and justice functions

5Functions relating to policing

6Functions relating to the treatment of offenders

7Functions under the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007

8Functions under the Serious Crime Act 2007

9Functions relating to firearms

10Functions relating to explosives

11Functions under the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002

12Functions relating to criminal justice

13Functions under the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005

14Functions relating to the private security industry

15Functions of the Lord Chancellor etc

16Public bodies etc

17Functions under subordinate legislation and other instruments

18Transfers of property etc

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

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

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

22(1) The Secretary of State must give directions, as the...

PART 3The Northern Ireland Act 1998

23Quasi-judicial decisions

24Royal prerogative of mercy

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

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

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

PART 4General transitional provision

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

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

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

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

SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 1Enactments under which functions of Secretary of State are transferred to the Department of Justice

1Administration of Justice Act (Northern Ireland) 1954.

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

3Treatment of Offenders Act (Northern Ireland) 1968.

4Treatment of Offenders (Northern Ireland) Order 1976.

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

6Rehabilitation of Offenders (Northern Ireland) Order 1978.

7Criminal Justice (Northern Ireland) Order 1980.

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

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

10Fines and Penalties (Northern Ireland) Order 1984.

11Mental Health (Northern Ireland) Order 1986.

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

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

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

15Treatment of Offenders (Northern Ireland) Order 1989.

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

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

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

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

20Criminal Justice (Northern Ireland) Order 1996.

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

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

23Criminal Justice (Northern Ireland) Order 1998.

24Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1999.

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

26Criminal Justice (Northern Ireland) Order 2003.

27Criminal Justice (Northern Ireland) Order 2004.

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

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

30Criminal Justice (Northern Ireland) Order 2005.

31Road Traffic (Northern Ireland) Order 2007.

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

33Sexual Offences (Northern Ireland) Order 2008.

SCHEDULE 2Amendments of enactments specified in Schedule 1

Administration of Justice Act (Northern Ireland) 1954

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

Increase of Fines Act (Northern Ireland) 1967

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

Treatment of Offenders Act (Northern Ireland) 1968

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

Treatment of Offenders (Northern Ireland) Order 1976

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

Criminal Damage (Compensation) (Northern Ireland) Order 1977

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

Rehabilitation of Offenders (Northern Ireland) Order 1978

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

Criminal Justice (Northern Ireland) Order 1980

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

Road Traffic (Northern Ireland) Order 1981

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

Fines and Penalties (Northern Ireland) Order 1984

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

Mental Health (Northern Ireland) Order 1986

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

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

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

Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1988

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

Police and Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1989

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

Road Traffic (Northern Ireland) Order 1995

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

Proceeds of Crime (Northern Ireland) Order 1996

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

Road Traffic Offenders (Northern Ireland) Order 1996

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

Licensing (Northern Ireland) Order 1996

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

Criminal Justice (Northern Ireland) Order 1996

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

Criminal Justice (Children) (Northern Ireland) Order 1998

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

Criminal Justice (Northern Ireland) Order 1998

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

Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1999

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

Criminal Injuries Compensation (Northern Ireland) Order 2002

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

Criminal Justice (Northern Ireland) Order 2003

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

Criminal Justice (Northern Ireland) Order 2004

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

Criminal Justice (Evidence) (Northern Ireland) Order 2004

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

Anti-social Behaviour (Northern Ireland) Order 2004

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

Criminal Justice (Northern Ireland) Order 2005

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

Road Traffic (Northern Ireland) Order 2007

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

Sexual Offences (Northern Ireland) Order 2008

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

SCHEDULE 3Amendments relating to policing

Public Order (Northern Ireland) Order 1987

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

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

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

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

Police Act 1996

5Amend the Police Act 1996 as follows.

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

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

Police (Northern Ireland) Act 1998

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Police (Northern Ireland) Act 2000

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

79In section 70 (RUC George Cross Foundation)—

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Royal Ulster Constabulary (Complaints etc.) Regulations 2000

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

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

Royal Ulster Constabulary GC Regulations 2002

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

Police (Northern Ireland) Act 2003

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

Civil Contingencies Act 2004

94Amend the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 as follows.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SCHEDULE 4Amendments relating to prisons

Prison Act (Northern Ireland) 1953

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Prison and Young Offenders Centre Rules (Northern Ireland) 1995

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000

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

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

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

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

SCHEDULE 5Release of prisoners on licence

Life Sentences (Northern Ireland) Order 2001

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Criminal Justice (Northern Ireland) Order 2008

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parole Commissioners’ Rules (Northern Ireland) 2009

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SCHEDULE 6Mercy and miscarriages of justice

Criminal Justice Act 1988

1Amend the Criminal Justice Act 1988 as follows.

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

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

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

Criminal Appeal Act 1995

5Amend the Criminal Appeal Act 1995 as follows.

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

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

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

SCHEDULE 7Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SCHEDULE 8Transfer of prisoners

Repatriation of Prisoners Act 1984

1Amend the Repatriation of Prisoners Act 1984 as follows.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Crime (Sentences) Act 1997

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SCHEDULE 9Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007

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

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

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

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

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

SCHEDULE 10Serious Crime Act 2007

1Amend the Serious Crime Act 2007 as follows.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SCHEDULE 11Amendments relating to firearms

Firearms (Northern Ireland) Order 2004

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006

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

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

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

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

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

SCHEDULE 12Explosives

Explosives Act 1875

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

Explosives Act (Northern Ireland) 1970

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

Health and Safety at Work (Northern Ireland) Order 1978

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

Powers exercisable by the Secretary of State

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

Parliamentary procedure

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

SCHEDULE 13Amendments of the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SCHEDULE 14Criminal Justice

Coroners Act (Northern Ireland) 1959

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

Costs in Criminal Cases Act (Northern Ireland) 1968

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10Omit section 9 (financial provisions).

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

Administration of Justice Act 1973

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

Criminal Appeal (Northern Ireland) Act 1980

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

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

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

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

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

Probation Board (Northern Ireland) Order 1982

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mental Health Act 1983

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

Criminal Justice Act 1988

29Amend the Criminal Justice Act 1988 as follows.

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

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

Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995

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

Children’s Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1995

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

Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996

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

Knives Act 1997

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

Police Act 1997

36Amend the Police Act 1997 as follows.

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

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

Criminal Justice (Children) (Northern Ireland) Order 1998

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

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

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

Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999

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

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

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

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

Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001

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

Proceeds of Crime Act 2002

47Amend the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 as follows.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Crime (International Co-operation) Act 2003

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

Sexual Offences Act 2003

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

Criminal Justice Act 2003

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

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

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

Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2004

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

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

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

Gender Recognition Act 2004

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

Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004

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

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

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

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

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

Constitutional Reform Act 2005

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

Police and Justice Act 2006

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

Counter-Terrorism Act 2008

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

Taxis Act (Northern Ireland) 2008

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

Coroners and Justice Act 2009

93Amend the Coroners and Justice Act 2009 as follows.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Policing and Crime Act 2009

105Amend the Policing and Crime Act 2009 as follows.

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

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

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

SCHEDULE 15Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SCHEDULE 16Amendments relating to the Private Security Industry

Private Security Industry Act 2001

1Amend the Private Security Industry Act 2001 as follows.

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

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

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

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

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

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

SCHEDULE 17Enactments under which functions of Lord Chancellor are transferred to the Department of Justice

Acts of the Parliament of the United Kingdom

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

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

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

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

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

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

7Criminal Appeal (Northern Ireland) Act 1980.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

19The following provisions of the Courts Act 2003—

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

21The following provisions of the Civil Partnership Act 2004—

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

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

Acts of the Parliament of Northern Ireland

24Administration of Justice Act (Northern Ireland) 1954.

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

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

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

Orders in Council

28Family Law Reform (Northern Ireland) Order 1977.

29Fatal Accidents (Northern Ireland) Order 1977.

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

31Matrimonial Causes (Northern Ireland) Order 1978.

32Administration of Estates (Northern Ireland) Order 1979.

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

34Domestic Proceedings (Northern Ireland) Order 1980.

35Judgments Enforcement (Northern Ireland) Order 1981.

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

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

38Forfeiture (Northern Ireland) Order 1982.

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

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

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

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

43Family Law (Northern Ireland) Order 1993.

44Children (Northern Ireland) Order 1995.

45Juries (Northern Ireland) Order 1996.

46Road Traffic Offenders (Northern Ireland) Order 1996.

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

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

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

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

51Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1999.

52Insolvency (Northern Ireland) Order 2002.

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

54Insolvency (Northern Ireland) Order 2005.

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

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

Acts of the Northern Ireland Assembly

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

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

SCHEDULE 18Amendments relating to Article 15(1) to (4) etc

PART 1Acts of the Parliament of the United Kingdom

Arbitration (International Investment Disputes) Act 1966

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

Misuse of Drugs Act 1971

2Amend the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 as follows.

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

Maintenance Orders (Reciprocal Enforcement) Act 1972

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

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

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

Litigants in Person (Costs and Expenses) Act 1975

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

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

Aircraft and Shipbuilding Industries Act 1977

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

Judicature (Northern Ireland) Act 1978

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments Act 1982

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

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

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

Administration of Justice Act 1982

31Amend the Administration of Justice Act 1982 as follows.

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

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

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

Child Abduction and Custody Act 1985

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

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

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

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

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

Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency Act 1988

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

Child Support Act 1991

41Amend the Child Support Act 1991 as follows.

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

Social Security Administration Act 1992

43Amend the Social Security Administration Act 1992 as follows.

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

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

Social Security Administration (Northern Ireland) Act 1992

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

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

Tribunals and Inquiries Act 1992

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

Judicial Pensions and Retirement Act 1993

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

Arbitration Act 1996

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

Defamation Act 1996

51Amend the Defamation Act 1996 as follows.

52In section 9 (meaning of summary relief)—

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

Damages Act 1996

54Amend the Damages Act 1996 as follows.

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

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

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

Northern Ireland Act 1998

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

Tax Credits Act 2002

59Amend the Tax Credits Act 2002 as follows.

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

Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002

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

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

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

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

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

66In section 73 (constitution of Rules Committee)—

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

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

Courts Act 2003

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

Extradition Act 2003

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

Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2004

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

Civil Partnership Act 2004

72Amend the Civil Partnership Act 2004 as follows.

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

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

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

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

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

Constitutional Reform Act 2005

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

79In Part A omit the entries for—

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

81In Part B omit the entries for—

Forced Marriage (Civil Protection) Act 2007

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

Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Northern Ireland Act 2009

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

PART 2Acts of the Parliament of Northern Ireland

Administration of Justice Act (Northern Ireland) 1954

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

Coroners Act (Northern Ireland) 1959

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

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

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

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

County Courts Act (Northern Ireland) 1959

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

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

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

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

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

Magistrates’ Courts Act (Northern Ireland) 1964

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

Children and Young Persons Act (Northern Ireland) 1968

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

Registration of Deeds Act (Northern Ireland) 1970

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

PART 3Orders in Council

Family Law Reform (Northern Ireland) Order 1977

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

Fatal Accidents (Northern Ireland) Order 1977

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

Rates (Northern Ireland) Order 1977

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

Matrimonial Causes (Northern Ireland) Order 1978

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

County Courts (Northern Ireland) Order 1980

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

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

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

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

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

Domestic Proceedings (Northern Ireland) Order 1980

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

Judgments Enforcement (Northern Ireland) Order 1981

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Magistrates’ Courts (Northern Ireland) Order 1981

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Matrimonial and Family Proceedings (Northern Ireland) Order 1989

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

Insolvency (Northern Ireland) Order 1989

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

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

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

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

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

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

Child Support (Northern Ireland) Order 1991

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

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

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

Family Law (Northern Ireland) Order 1993

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

Children (Northern Ireland) Order 1995

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

Juries (Northern Ireland) Order 1996

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

Road Traffic Offenders (Northern Ireland) Order 1996

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

Family Homes and Domestic Violence (Northern Ireland) Order 1998

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

Social Security (Northern Ireland) Order 1998

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

Access to Justice (Northern Ireland) Order 2003

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

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

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

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

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

161In Schedule 3 (transitional provision and savings)—

Insolvency (Northern Ireland) Order 2005

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

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

Traffic Management (Northern Ireland) Order 2005

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

Legal Aid (Northern Ireland) Order 2005

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

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

Criminal Justice (Northern Ireland) Order 2008

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

PART 4Acts of the Northern Ireland Assembly

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

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

Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SCHEDULE 19Amendments relating to Public Bodies etc

Land Law (Ireland) Act 1881

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

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

Parliamentary Commissioner Act 1967

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

Northern Ireland Assembly Disqualification Act 1975

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

Commissioner for Complaints (Northern Ireland) Order 1996

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

Ombudsman (Northern Ireland) Order 1996

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

Audit and Accountability (Northern Ireland) Order 2003

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

Public Contracts Regulations 2006

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

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

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

SCHEDULE 20Property being transferred to the Director of Public Prosecutions for Northern Ireland

SCHEDULE 21Property not being transferred

2010 No. 976

Northern Ireland

Constitutional Law

The Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Devolution of Policing and Justice Functions) Order 2010

Made31st March 2010

Coming into force in accordance with article 1(2)

At the Court at Buckingham Palace, the 31st day of March 2010

Present,

The Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty in Council

A draft of this Order has been approved by resolution of each House of Parliament:

Her Majesty, in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 86 and 86A of the Northern Ireland Act 19981, is pleased, by and with the advice of Her Privy Council, to order as follows: