# The Charities Act 2008 (Designated Religious Charities) Order (Northern Ireland) 2016, Introduction: Introductory text


Charities
Laid before the Assembly in draft
Made 24th February 2016
Coming into operation 1st March 2016
The Department for Social Development makes the following Order in exercise of the powers conferred by section 165(2)(a) of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2016/77/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/charities-act-2008-designated-religious-charities-order-northern-ireland-2016/introduction
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