Censure resolutions

1 This section applies to the following resolutions of the Assembly— a a resolution censuring a Minister or junior Minister— i because he is not committed to non-violence and exclusively peaceful and democratic means; or ii because of any failure of his to observe any other terms of the pledge of office; b a resolution censuring a political party— i because it is not committed to non-violence and exclusively peaceful and democratic means; or ii because it is not committed to such of its members as are or might become Ministers or junior Ministers observing the other terms of the pledge of office. 2 A motion for a resolution to which this section applies shall not be moved unless— a it is supported by at least 30 members of the Assembly; b it is moved by the First Minister and the deputy First Minister acting jointly; or c it is moved by the Presiding Officer in pursuance of a notice under subsection (3). 3 If the Secretary of State is of the opinion that the Assembly ought to consider a resolution to which this section applies, he shall serve a notice on the Presiding Officer requiring him to move a motion for such a resolution. 4 In forming an opinion under subsection (3), the Secretary of State shall in particular take into account the matters listed in section 30(7). 5 A resolution to which this section applies shall not be passed without cross-community support.