# The Inquiry into Historical Institutional Abuse (Amendment of Terms of Reference) Order (Northern Ireland) 2015, Note: Explanatory note


(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order amends the Terms of Reference of the Historical Institutional Abuse Inquiry 1922 to 1995.
Under The Terms of Reference of the Inquiry as set out in a statement to the Assembly made by the First Minister and deputy First Minister acting jointly on 18th October 2012, the Inquiry must conclude within a 2 year and 6 month period following the commencement of the Inquiry into Historical Abuse Act (Northern Ireland) 2013 on 19th January 2013. The amendment provides for the Inquiry now to conclude within 3 years and 6 months of that date.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2015/55/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/inquiry-into-historical-institutional-abuse-amendment-of-terms-of-reference-order-northern-ireland-2015/note
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