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Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions) Act 1996 (repealed)

1996 c. 22 · Enacted 17 June 1996 · Extends to United Kingdom

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An Act to re-enact, with omissions and amendments, the Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions) Act 1991; and for connected purposes.

[17th June 1996] C1

C2C3C4I1F2C5C6Be it enacted by the Queen’s most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, and Commons, in this present Parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:—

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Textual amendments

F1

Act repealed (19.2.2001) by 2000 c. 11, s. 125(2), Sch. 16 Pt. I; S.I. 2001/421, arts. 2, 3

F2

Act ceased to have effect (subject to temporary extension of specified provisions as mentioned below) (20.7.2000) (temporary extension: by ss. 2(2), 128, Sch. 1 paras. 1, 2(1) of 2000 c. 11 there is continued in force for a period of 12 months beginning with 20.7.2000 any provision of the Act (except ss. 26(1)(b), 35 and 50) if and so far as it is in force immediately before 20.7.2000 by virtue of an order under s. 62(3) of this Act)

Act wholly repealed (19.2.2001) by virtue of 2000 c. 11, ss. 2(1)(b), 125(2), 128, Sch. 16 Pt. I; S.I. 2001/421, art. 2

Modifications

C1

Act repealed (N.I.) (as from the end of 24.8.2000) by 1996 c. 22, s. 62(10) (as substituted (8.4.1998) by 1998 c. 9, s. 1(3)) but by 2000 c. 11, ss. 2(2), 128, Sch. 1 paras. 1, 2(1) there is continued in force for a period of 12 months beginning with 20.7.2000 any provision of the Act (except ss. 26(1)(b), 35 and 50) if and so far as it is in force immediately before 20.7.2000 by virtue of an order under s. 62(3) of this Act

C2

Act: temporary provisions of the Act (as defined in s. 62(2) except s. 36, Sch. 3) to continue in force for a period of twelve months beginning with 16.6.1997 by virtue of S.I. 1997/1114, art. 3

C3

Act: certain provisions continued in force until 15.6.1999 by virtue of the amendment of s. 62(2) of the Act by 1998 c. 9, s. 1(2)

C4

Act: temporary provisions (as defined in s. 62(2)) to continue in force for a period of twelve months beginning with 16.6.1999 by virtue of S.I. 1999/1709, art. 3

C5

Act: temporary provisions (as defined in s. 62(2)) to continue in force for a period beginning with 16.6.2000 and ending with 24.8.2000 by virtue of S.I. 2000/1608, art. 3

C6

Power to continue any provision of the Act (except ss. 26(1)(b), 35 and 50) if and so far as it is in force immediately before 20.7.2000 or to provide that any such provision shall cease to have effect or cease to be capable of being the subject of an order under s. 62(3) conferred (20.7.2000) by 2000 c. 11, ss. 2(2), 128, Sch. 1 paras. 1, 2, 4

Commencement

I1

Act not in force at Royal Assent; Act wholly in force at 25.8.1996 see s. 62(1); for duration see s.62(2)-(10)

Contents

  1. Part I: Scheduled Offences
  2. The scheduled offences
  3. 1The scheduled offences.
  4. Preliminary inquiries, bail and young persons in custody
  5. 2Preliminary inquiry into scheduled offences.
  6. 3Limitation of power to grant bail in case of scheduled offences.
  7. 4Legal aid to applicants for bail in case of scheduled offences.
  8. 5Maximum period of remand in custody in case of scheduled offences.
  9. 6Holding in custody of young persons charged with scheduled offences.
  10. 7Directions under section 6.
  11. Time limits on preliminary proceedings
  12. 8Power of Secretary of State to set time limits in relation to preliminary proceedings for scheduled offences.
  13. 9Section 8: supplementary provisions.
  14. Court and mode of trial
  15. 10Court for trial of scheduled offences.
  16. 11Mode of trial on indictment of scheduled offences.
  17. Evidence and onus of proof
  18. 12Admissions by persons charged with scheduled offences.
  19. 13Onus of proof in relation to offences of possession.
  20. Treatment of offenders
  21. 14Treatment of children convicted of scheduled offences.
  22. 15Restricted remission for persons sentenced for scheduled offences.
  23. 16Conviction of scheduled offence during period of remission.
  24. Part II: Powers of Arrest, Search and Seizure, etc.
  25. 17Entry and search of premises for purpose of arresting terrorists.
  26. 18Constables’ general power of arrest and seizure.
  27. 19Powers of arrest and seizure by members of Her Majesty’s forces.
  28. 20Power to search for munitions, radio transmitters and scanning receivers.
  29. 21Section 20: supplementary provisions.
  30. 22Powers of explosives inspectors.
  31. 23Entry to search for persons unlawfully detained.
  32. 24Examination of documents.
  33. 25Power to stop and question.
  34. 26General powers of entry and interference with rights of property and with highways.
  35. 27Power of Secretary of State to direct the closure, etc. of roads.
  36. 28Supplementary provisions.
  37. Part III: Offences against Public Security and Public Order
  38. 29Directing terrorist organisation.
  39. 30Proscribed organisations.
  40. 30AEvidence and inferences.
  41. 30BSpecified organisations.
  42. 31Display of support in public for a proscribed organisation.
  43. 32Possession of items intended for terrorist purposes.
  44. 33Unlawful collection, etc. of information.
  45. 34Training in making or use of firearms, explosives or explosive substances.
  46. 35Wearing of hoods, etc. in public places.
  47. Part IV: Detention Orders
  48. 36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  49. Part V: Regulation of the Provision of Private Security Services
  50. 37Prohibition on provision of security services without a certificate.
  51. 38Applications for certificates.
  52. 39Issue, duration and revocation of certificates.
  53. 40Duty to notify Secretary of State of changes of personnel.
  54. 41Records of employees.
  55. 42Payments in respect of the provision of security services.
  56. 43Liability of directors, etc.
  57. 44Notifications.
  58. Part VI: Persons in Police Custody under Terrorism Provisions
  59. 45The terrorism provisions and police custody.
  60. 46Right to have someone informed of detention under terrorism provisions.
  61. 47Right of access to legal advice.
  62. 48Fingerprinting.
  63. Part VII: Miscellaneous
  64. 49Supplementary regulations for preserving the peace, etc.
  65. 50Explosives factories, magazines and stores.
  66. 51Independent Assessor of Military Complaints Procedures in Northern Ireland.
  67. 52Codes of practice: police powers.
  68. 53Video recording.
  69. 53AAudio recording.
  70. 54Codes of practice: supplementary.
  71. 55Right to compensation.
  72. 56Compensation: notices.
  73. Part VIII: Supplementary
  74. 57Restriction of prosecutions.
  75. 58General interpretation.
  76. 59Repeal of Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions) Act 1991.
  77. 60Orders and regulations.
  78. 61Expenses.
  79. 62Commencement, duration, expiry and revival of provisions of this Act.
  80. 63Savings, amendments and repeals.
  81. 64Short title and extent.
  82. Schedule 1: The Scheduled Offences
  83. Part I: Substantive Offences
  84. Common law offences
  85. 1Paragraph 1
  86. 2Paragraph 2
  87. 3Paragraph 3
  88. 4Paragraph 4
  89. 5Paragraph 5
  90. Malicious Damage Act 1861 (c. 97)
  91. 6Paragraph 6
  92. Offences against the Person Act 1861 (c. 100)
  93. 7Paragraph 7
  94. Explosive Substances Act 1883 (c. 3)
  95. 8Paragraph 8
  96. Prison Act (Northern Ireland) 1953 (c. 18 (N.I.))
  97. 9Paragraph 9
  98. Theft Act (Northern Ireland) 1969 (c. 16 (N.I.))
  99. 10Paragraph 10
  100. Protection of the Person and Property Act (Northern Ireland) 1969 (c. 29 (N.I.))
  101. 11Paragraph 11
  102. Hijacking
  103. 12Paragraph 12
  104. 13Paragraph 13
  105. Criminal Damage (Northern Ireland) Order 1977 (S.I. 1977/426 (N.I. 4))
  106. 14Paragraph 14
  107. Criminal Law (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Order 1977 (S.I. 1977/1249 (N.I. 16))
  108. 15Paragraph 15
  109. Firearms (Northern Ireland) Order 1981 (S.I. 1981/155 (N.I. 2))
  110. 16Paragraph 16
  111. Taking of Hostages Act 1982 (c. 28)
  112. 17Paragraph 17
  113. Nuclear Material (Offences) Act 1983 (c. 18)
  114. 18Paragraph 18
  115. Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act 1989 (c. 4)
  116. 19Paragraph 19
  117. Aviation and Maritime Security Act 1990 (c. 31)
  118. 20Paragraph 20
  119. Channel Tunnel (Security) Order 1994 (S.I. 1994/570)
  120. 21Paragraph 21
  121. This Act
  122. 22Paragraph 22
  123. Notes
  124. 1Paragraph 1
  125. 2Paragraph 2
  126. 4Paragraph 4
  127. IIInchoate and Related Offences
  128. IIIExtra-Territorial Offences
  129. Schedule 2Proscribed Organisations
  130. Schedule 3: Detention of Terrorists
  131. Advisers
  132. 1Paragraph 1
  133. 2Paragraph 2
  134. 3Paragraph 3
  135. Interim custody orders
  136. 4Paragraph 4
  137. 5Paragraph 5
  138. Reference to an Adviser
  139. 6Paragraph 6
  140. 7Paragraph 7
  141. Detention orders
  142. 8Paragraph 8
  143. Supplemental
  144. 9Paragraph 9
  145. 10Paragraph 10
  146. 11Paragraph 11
  147. 12Paragraph 12
  148. 13Paragraph 13
  149. 14Paragraph 14
  150. 15Paragraph 15
  151. Schedule 4: Independent Assessor of Military Complaints Procedures in Northern Ireland
  152. Tenure of office
  153. 1Paragraph 1
  154. Remuneration etc.
  155. 2Paragraph 2
  156. Staff
  157. 3Paragraph 3
  158. Reports
  159. 4Paragraph 4
  160. Disqualification
  161. 5Paragraph 5
  162. Schedule 5: Scheduled Offences: Transitional Provisions
  163. 1Paragraph 1
  164. 2Paragraph 2
  165. 3Paragraph 3
  166. 4Paragraph 4
  167. 5Paragraph 5
  168. 6Paragraph 6
  169. 7Paragraph 7
  170. 8Paragraph 8
  171. 9Paragraph 9
  172. 10Paragraph 10
  173. 11Paragraph 11
  174. 12Paragraph 12
  175. 13Paragraph 13
  176. 14Paragraph 14
  177. 15Paragraph 15
  178. Schedule 6: Consequential Amendments
  179. The Elected Authorities (Northern Ireland) Act 1989 (c. 3)
  180. 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  181. 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  182. 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  183. The Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act 1989 (c. 4)
  184. 4Paragraph 4
  185. 5Paragraph 5
  186. 6Paragraph 6
  187. 7Paragraph 7
  188. 8Paragraph 8
  189. 9Paragraph 9
  190. 10Paragraph 10
  191. The Police and Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 (S.I. 1989/1341 (N.I. 12))
  192. 11Paragraph 11
  193. 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  194. 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  195. 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  196. 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  197. 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  198. 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  199. The Northern Ireland (Remission of Sentences) Act 1995 (c. 47)
  200. 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  201. Schedule 7: Repeals and Revocations
  202. IEnactments
  203. IIOrders and Regulations