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

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nidsr/2016/9780337999437/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-charities-act-2008-designated-religious-charities-order-northern-ireland-2016/introduction
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