# The Crime and Policing (2026 Act) (Commencement No. 1) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026, Article 3: Appointed day

Extent: N.I.

The appointed day for the coming into operation of section 140 (Safeguarding vulnerable groups: regulated activity (Northern Ireland), of the Act is 1 September 2026.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2026/153/article/3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/crime-and-policing-2026-act-commencement-no-1-order-northern-ireland-2026/article-3
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