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Northern Ireland Act 1998

Devolution order.

Jurisdiction
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Provision
3
Source language
English
Recorded status
in force
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Recorded status
in force

Provision text

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1 If it appears to the Secretary of State that sufficient progress has been made in implementing the Belfast Agreement, he shall lay before Parliament the draft of an Order in Council appointing a day for the commencement of Parts II and III (“ the appointed day ”). 2 If the draft Order laid before Parliament under subsection (1) is approved by resolution of each House of Parliament, the Secretary of State shall submit it to Her Majesty in Council and Her Majesty in Council may make the Order.

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Northern Ireland Act 1998 · legislation.gov.uk · Retrieved 17 August 2026.

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