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Northern Ireland Act

Act of Parliament

This bill passed all stages in both Houses and received Royal Assent.

Originated in CommonsCurrently in UnassignedUpdated 3 June 2009

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Long title

Make provision in relation to policing and justice in Northern Ireland; and to amend section 86 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998

Summary

<p>This Bill is designed to assist with the devolution of policing and justice to Northern Ireland by making amendments to the Northern Ireland Act 1998. </p><p>Key areas</p><ul><li>Adds to the options for appointing the Policing and Justice Minister already set out in the Northern Ireland Act 1998 </li><li>Amends the Judicature (Northern Ireland) Act 1978 and the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002 in respect of judicial appointments and removals.<br></li></ul>

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading· Commons

    23 February 2009 – 23 February 2009

  2. Allocation of time motion· Commons

    4 March 2009 – 4 March 2009

  3. 2nd reading· Commons

    4 March 2009 – 4 March 2009

  4. Committee stage· Commons

    4 March 2009 – 4 March 2009

  5. Report stage· Commons

    4 March 2009 – 4 March 2009

  6. 3rd reading· Commons

    4 March 2009 – 4 March 2009

  7. 1st reading· Lords

    4 March 2009 – 4 March 2009

  8. 2nd reading· Lords

    9 March 2009 – 9 March 2009

  9. Committee stage· Lords

    11 March 2009 – 11 March 2009

  10. Report stage· Lords

    11 March 2009 – 11 March 2009

  11. 3rd reading· Lords

    11 March 2009 – 11 March 2009

  12. Royal Assent· Unassigned

    12 March 2009 – 12 March 2009

Source: UK Parliament Bills API. Bill ID: 447.