27.—(1) Sub-paragraph (2) applies in relation to any order under section 25 of the 2000 Act—
(a)which is in effect immediately before the coming into force of this Order, and
(b)which contains provision specifying the Northern Ireland Office as a relevant public authority for the purposes of subsection (1) of that section.
(2) The provision mentioned in sub-paragraph (1)(b) has effect as if it were made in relation to the Department of Justice as well as the Northern Ireland Office.