# The Flags Regulations (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) 2002, Introduction: Introductory text


FLAGS
Made 30th May 2002
Coming into operation 31st May 2002
Whereas:
(a) the Secretary of State has referred to the Assembly a draft of the Regulations he proposes to make under Article 3 of the Flags (Northern Ireland) Order 2000;
(b) the Assembly has reported to the Secretary of State the views expressed in the Assembly on the proposed Regulations;
(c) the Secretary of State has considered the Assembly’s Report on the proposed Regulations;
(d) the Secretary of State has had regard to the Belfast Agreement;
(e) a draft of these Regulations has been laid before Parliament, accompanied by a copy of the Assembly’s Report on the proposed Regulations, no changes having been made to the proposed Regulations as a result of that Report;
(f) a draft of these Regulations has been approved by resolution of each House of Parliament;
Now, therefore, the Secretary of State, in exercise of the powers conferred on him by Article 3(1) of the Flags (Northern Ireland) Order 2000, hereby makes the following Regulations:

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2003/553/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/flags-regulations-northern-ireland-amendment-2002/introduction
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