# The Charities Act 2008 (Designated Religious Charities) Order (Northern Ireland) 2016

Draft 2016, ISBN 9780337999437

This Order specifies section 86 of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 as a provision which does not apply to designated religious charities.

Made under: Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 (Section 165)

PDFs: Printed copy https://openlegislation.uk/draft-charities-act-2008-designated-religious-charities-order-northern-ireland-2016/pdf/nidsr_9780337999437_en.pdf; Explanatory Memorandum https://openlegislation.uk/draft-charities-act-2008-designated-religious-charities-order-northern-ireland-2016/pdf/nidsrem_9780337999437_en.pdf

## Introductory text

Draft Order laid before the Assembly under section 165(3) of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 for approval
Charities
Made ** 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.

## 1 Citation and commencement

This Order may be cited as the Charities Act 2008 (Designated Religious Charities) Order (Northern Ireland) 2016 and shall come into operation on 1st March 2016.

## 2 Disapplication of Act in relation to designated religious charities

Section 86 of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 (persons disqualified for being trustees of a charity) does not apply to a designated religious charity.

## Signature

Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department for Social Development on ** February 2016
(L.S.)
Chris Hughes
A senior officer of the Department for Social Development

## Explanatory note

(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order specifies section 86 of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 as a provision which does not apply to designated religious charities.

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