# Life Sentences (Northern Ireland) Order 2001, Introduction: Introductory text


Draft Order in Council laid before Parliament under the Northern Ireland Act 1998, section 85(3), for approval by resolution of each House of Parliament.
NORTHERN IRELAND
Made
Coming into operation in accordance with Article 1(2)
At the Court at , the day of 2001
Present,
The Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty in Council
Whereas a draft of this Order has been approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament:
Now, therefore, Her Majesty, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 85 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998 and all other powers enabling Her in that behalf, is pleased, by and with the advice of Her Privy Council, to order, and it is hereby ordered, as follows:—

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2001/0110296141/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-life-sentences-northern-ireland-order-2001/introduction
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