# The European Communities (Designation) (No. 2) Order 2011 (revoked)

S.I. 2011/2718 · made 16 November 2011 · revised to 31 December 2020

In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, only “designated” Ministers and departments can exercise the powers in section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972 (c. 68) to make orders, rules, regulations and schemes. This is one of a series of Orders by which Ministers and departments are designated for the purposes of section 2(2) in relation to different subject areas.

PDFs: Printed copy https://openlegislation.uk/european-communities-designation-no-2-order-2011-revoked/pdf/uksi_20112718_en.pdf; Explanatory Memorandum https://openlegislation.uk/european-communities-designation-no-2-order-2011-revoked/pdf/uksiem_20112718_en.pdf

## Introductory text

European Union
Made 16th November 2011
Laid before Parliament 23rd November 2011
Coming into force 14th December 2011
At the Court at Buckingham Palace, the 16th day of November 2011
Present,
The Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty in Council
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## 1 Citation and interpretation

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## 2 Designation in relation to discrimination

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## 3 Relationship with other designations

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## Signature

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## Explanatory note

(This note is not part of the Order)
In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, only “designated” Ministers and departments can exercise the powers in section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972 (c. 68) to make orders, rules, regulations and schemes. This is one of a series of Orders by which Ministers and departments are designated for the purposes of section 2(2) in relation to different subject areas.
Article 2 designates the Treasury in relation to discrimination.
A full Impact Assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no impact on the private or voluntary sectors is foreseen.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/2718 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/european-communities-designation-no-2-order-2011-revoked
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