# Sign Language Act (Northern Ireland) 2026, Section 15: Commencement

Extent: N.I.

(1) As follows—
(a) this Part comes into operation on the day after the day on which this Act receives Royal Assent, and
(b) the rest of this Act comes into operation on such day or days as the Department for Communities may by order appoint.
(2) An order under this section may contain such transitional or transitory provision as the Department for Communities considers appropriate.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nia/2026/7/section/15 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/sign-language-act-northern-ireland-2026/section-15
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