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Explanatory note

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(This note is not part of the Order)

This Order brings into operation on 15th November 2005, Articles 3 to 15, 20 and 21 of the Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Northern Ireland) Order 2005 (N.I. 17) (“the 2005 Order”). The Order also brings into operation on 1st February 2006, Article 19 of the 2005 Order. Relevant repeals and consequential amendments are also brought into operation by this Order.

Articles 3 to 9 of the 2005 Order relate to changes to the law relating to deeds and other instruments.

Articles 10 to 15 of the 2005 Order amend certain provisions contained in the Family Homes and Domestic Violence (Northern Ireland) Order 1998 (N.I. 6).

Article 19 of the 2005 Order repeals the Colonial Solicitors Act 1900 (c. 14).

Articles 20 and 21 of the 2005 Order repeal the Trading Stamps Act (Northern Ireland) 1965 (c. 6) and provide for the amendment of legislation to make provision for trading stamps.

The Order also contains transitional saving provision.