# The Northern Ireland Arms Decommissioning Act 1997 (Amnesty Period) Order 2001, Introduction: Introductory text


NORTHERN IRELAND
Made 13th April 2001
Coming into force 14th April 2001
Whereas a draft of this Order has been laid before Parliament in accordance with section 2(4) of the Northern Ireland Arms Decommissioning Act 1997 (hereinafter “the Act”) and approved by resolution of each House of Parliament:
Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred on him by section 2(2)(b) of the Act, the Secretary of State hereby makes the following Order:

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/1622/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/northern-ireland-arms-decommissioning-act-1997-amnesty-period-order-2001/introduction
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