Explanatory note

(This note is not part of the Order)

This Order continues in force for a further period of twelve months the provisions of Part VII of the Terrorism Act 2000 (which extend to Northern Ireland only) with the exception of the following provisions:

(a)

section 100, which has not been brought into force;

(b)

section 76, which ceased to have effect by virtue of The Terrorism Act 2000 (Cessation of Effect of Section 76) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/2141);

(c)

section 97(1) and (2), which shall cease to have effect on 19th February 2003;

(d)

paragraph 36 of Schedule 4, which shall cease to have effect on 19th February 2003;

(e)

paragraphs 19 to 21 of Schedule 5, which shall cease to have effect on 19th February 2003.

The provisions continued in force by this Order will continue in force up to and including 18th February 2004.