# The Disability Discrimination (Questions and Replies) Order (Northern Ireland) 2004, Article 4: Period for service of questions

Extent: N.I.

In proceedings before a tribunal, a question shall only be admissible as evidence in pursuance of section 56(3) of the Act –
(a) where it was served before a complaint had been presented to a tribunal, if it was so served—
(i) within the period of three months beginning when the act complained of was done; or
(ii) where the period under paragraph 3 of Schedule 3 to the Act within which proceedings must be brought is extended by regulation 15 of the Employment (Northern Ireland) Order 2003 (Dispute Resolution) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2004, within that extended period; or
(b) where it was served after a complaint had been presented to a tribunal –
(i) if it was served within the period of twenty-eight days beginning with the day on which the complaint was presented, or
(ii) if it was served with the leave of a tribunal, within the period specified by that tribunal.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2004/479/article/4 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/disability-discrimination-questions-and-replies-order-northern-ireland-2004/article-4
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