Section 8 Procedure for making regulationsI1I2
Northern Ireland
Before laying a draft of regulations under this Chapter, the Department for Communities must consult—
everyone on whom functions are to be conferred by them (if made), and
at least two persons or groups appearing to the Department to be representative or cognisant of the views or interests of the deaf community.
Where regulations under this Chapter are (if made) to limit or modify this Part, a draft of them must when laid be accompanied by a statement by the Department justifying its proposal that they do so.
Regulations under this Chapter may not be made unless a draft of them has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, the Assembly.
Annotations
Commencement
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S. 8 not in operation at Royal Assent, see s. 15(1)(b)
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S. 8 in operation at 23.9.2026 by S.R. 2026/162, art. 2(g)