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Criminal Evidence Citation 1 This Order may be cited as the Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1999 (Commencement No. 11) Order 2017. Appointed day 2 3rd April 2017 is the day appointed for the coming into operation of the following provisions of the Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1999— a Article 16, in so far as it relates to proceedings in the Crown Court and committal proceedings in the magistrates’ court in relation to an offence which is alleged to have occurred in the local government district of Belfast. b Article 17, in so far as it relates to proceedings in the magistrates’ court, to the extent that it has not already been commenced. Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department of Justice on 11th January 2017. Claire Sugden Minister of Justice
Justice Citation and commencement 1 These Regulations may be cited as the Victim Statement Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 and shall come into operation on 1st February 2017. Interpretation 2 In these Regulations— “chief clerk” includes such other civil servant in the Department of Justice as may be authorised to act on his behalf for the purpose in question; “clerk of petty sessions” includes persons appointed as assistant or deputy clerks of petty sessions; “public prosecutor” has the same meaning as in section 29(5) of the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002 ; and “writing” includes writing delivered by means of electronic mail. Application 3 These Regulations apply to cases where the Director of Public Prosecutions for Northern Ireland has the conduct of criminal proceedings. Making a victim statement 4 1 A member of staff of the Public Prosecution Service for Northern Ireland is to afford a person the opportunity to make a victim statement. 2 The opportunity to make a victim statement shall be afforded, either orally or in writing, as soon as reasonably practicable, after a decision to prosecute the accused for an offence is made. Making a supplementary victim statement 5 1 A person who has made a victim statement may on request be afforded, either orally or in writing, an opportunity to make a statement supplementary to, or in amplification of, the victim statement unless, in all the circumstances of the case, it is impracticable to do so. 2 A statement made under paragraph (1) is referred to in these Regulations as a supplementary victim statement. 3 The opportunity to make a supplementary victim statement is to be afforded by— a a member of staff of Victim Support Northern Ireland; b a member of staff of the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children; or c a family liaison officer of the Police Service of Northern Ireland. Use of victim statement 6 1 A victim personal statement, or any supplementary victim statement, is to be considered by the court to be evidence of the facts and matters therein. 2 If not served at an earlier stage in accordance with any obligation to disclose, a public prosecutor shall serve a copy of the victim statement and any supplementary victim statement on the defence a reasonable time before the court determines sentence. 3 A public prosecutor shall serve a copy of the victim statement and any supplementary victim statement on the chief clerk or, as the case may be, the clerk of petty sessions a reasonable time before the court determines sentence. Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department of Justice on 7th December 2016 Claire Sugden Minister of Justice
Environmental Protection Citation, commencement and interpretation 1 1 These Regulations may be cited as the Waste (Fees and Charges) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 and shall come into operation on 16th December 2016. 2 The Interpretation Act (Northern Ireland) 1954 applies to these Regulations as it applies to an Act of the Assembly. Amendments of the Controlled Waste (Regulations of Carriers and Seizure of Vehicles) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1999 2 1 The Controlled Waste (Registration of Carriers and Seizure of Vehicles) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1999 are amended in accordance with paragraph (2)— 2 In regulation 4 (applications for registration)— a in paragraph (8)(a) for “£138” substitute “£142”; and b in paragraph (8)(b) for “£70” substitute “£72”. Amendments of the Waste Management Licensing Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2003 3 1 The Waste Management Licensing Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2003 are amended in accordance with paragraphs (2) and (3)— 2 In regulation 18 (registration in connection with exempt activities)— a in paragraph (12)(a) for “£842” substitute “£867”; b in paragraph (12)(b) for “£611” substitute “£629”; and c in paragraph (12)(c) for “£611” substitute “£629”. 3 In Schedule 4 (registration of brokers and dealers of controlled waste)— a in paragraph 3(10)(a) for “£138” substitute “£142”; b in paragraph 3(10)(b) for “£70” substitute “£72”; and c in paragraph 3(10)(c) for “£34” substitute “£35”. Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs on 16th November 2016. John Mills A senior officer of the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
Justice Citation and commencement 1 This Order may be cited as the Juries Regulations (Amendment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2016 and shall come into operation on 14 th December 2016. Amendment to the Juries Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1996 2 1 The Juries Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1996 are amended as follows. 2 In regulation 4— a for paragraph (2), substitute— 2 The Divisional Jurors List for each division may be divided into Parts as directed by the Department of Justice. ; b in paragraph (3), after “Divisional Jurors Lists”, insert “where”; c omit paragraph (4). 3 Omit Schedule 1A. Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department of Justice on 15th November 2016 Claire Sugden Minister of Justice
Legal Aid And Advice Citation and commencement 1 These Rules may be cited as the Legal Aid for Crown Court Proceedings (Costs) (Amendment No. 3) Rules (Northern Ireland) 2016 and shall come into operation on 1st December 2016. 2 In these Rules a reference to a rule or Schedule by number alone is a reference to the rule or Schedule so numbered in or to the Legal Aid for Crown Court Proceedings (Costs) Rules (Northern Ireland) 2005 . Application and transitional arrangements 3 1 Without prejudice to paragraph (2), these Rules apply for the determination of costs which are payable in respect of work done under a criminal aid certificate granted under Article 29, or deemed to have been granted under Article 36(2), of the Legal Aid, Advice and Assistance (Northern Ireland) Order 1981 on or after 1st December 2016. 2 Rules 4, 5 and 6 of these Rules also apply for the determination of costs which are payable in respect of work done under a criminal aid certificate granted under Article 29, or deemed to have been granted under Article 36(2), of the Legal Aid, Advice and Assistance (Northern Ireland) Order 1981 before 1st December 2016 where the costs remain to be determined by the Department of Justice under rule 8 or 11, as applicable. Amendments to the Legal Aid for Crown Court Proceedings (Costs) Rules (Northern Ireland) 2005 4 The Legal Aid for Crown Court Proceedings (Costs) Rules (Northern Ireland) 2005 are amended as follows. 5 In Schedule 1– a In paragraph 15C(1)(c), after “;” omit “and”; b In paragraph 15C(1)(d), for “.” substitute “;”; c In paragraph 15C(1), after sub-paragraph (d), insert— e the hearing of an application for a Slavery and Trafficking Prevention Order under paragraph 2, 6 or 7 of Schedule 3 to the Human Trafficking and Exploitation (Criminal Justice and Support for Victims) Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 ; and f the hearing of an application for a Violent Offences Prevention Order under section 57, 60 or 61 of the Justice Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 . . 6 In Schedule 3, under the heading “ Class H – Miscellaneous lesser offences ”, after Being drunk when in aircraft Air Navigation (No. 2) Order 1995 Art. 57 1995 No. 1970 insert— Breach of a Slavery and Trafficking Prevention Order Human Trafficking and Exploitation (Criminal Justice and Support for Victims) Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 2015 c. 9 (N.I.) Breach of a Violent Offences Prevention Order Justice Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 2015 c. 2 (N.I.) Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department of Justice on 9th November 2016 Claire Sugden Minister of Justice The Department of Finance hereby approves the foregoing Rules Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department of Finance on 9th November 2016 Emer Morelli A senior officer of the Department of Finance
Insolvency Citation and commencement 1 This Order may be cited as the Insolvency (Monetary Limits) (Amendment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2016 and shall come into operation on the day after the day on which it is affirmed by resolution of the Assembly Interpretation 2 In this Order— “the principal Order” means the Insolvency (Monetary Limits) Order (Northern Ireland) 1991 Amendments to Part 1 of the Schedule to the principal Order 3 Column 3 (monetary amount) of Part 1 of the Schedule to the principal Order is amended as follows— a for the maximum amount of a person’s debts, for “£15,000” substitute “£20,000”. b for the maximum total value of property, for “£300” substitute “£1,000”. Transitional Provision 4 The amendments made by this Order apply only to applications made under Article 208B of the Insolvency (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 on or after the day on which this Order comes into operation. Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department for the Economy on 29th November 2016 June Ingram A senior officer of the Department for the Economy
Access To Justice Citation and commencement 1 This Order may be cited as the Civil Legal Services (Remuneration) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order (Northern Ireland) 2016 and shall come into operation on 1st December 2016. Amendments to the Civil Legal Services (Remuneration) Order (Northern Ireland) 2015 2 Schedule 3 to the Civil Legal Services (Remuneration) Order (Northern Ireland) 2015 is amended as follows. 3 In Part 3, in the heading above Table 10, after “Proceedings under Part 13A of the Prison and Young Offenders Centre Rules (Northern Ireland) 1995”, insert — Proceedings under paragraph 2, 6 or 7 of Schedule 3 to the Human Trafficking and Exploitation (Criminal Justice and Support for Victims) Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 Proceedings under section 57, 60 or 61 of the Justice Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 . Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department of Justice on 9th November 2016. Claire Sugden Minister of Justice
Social Security Citation, commencement and interpretation 1 1 These Regulations may be cited as the Social Security (Great Britain Reciprocal Arrangements) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016. 2 These Regulations shall come into operation— a for the purposes of income-based jobseeker’s allowance and contributory employment and support allowance, on 27th November 2016; b for all other purposes, on 6th April 2017. 3 In these Regulations— a “the Principal Arrangements” means the arrangements contained in the Memorandum of Reciprocal Arrangements set out in the Schedule to the Social Security (Great Britain Reciprocal Arrangements) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 ; b “contributory employment and support allowance” has the meaning given by section 1(7) of the Welfare Reform Act 2007 and section 1(7) of the Welfare Reform Act (Northern Ireland) 2007 ; c “income-based jobseeker’s allowance” has the meaning given by the Jobseekers Act 1995 and the Jobseekers (Northern Ireland) Order 1995 . Adaptation of Legislation 2 1 The provisions contained in the exchange of letters set out in the Schedule to these Regulations shall have effect so far as they relate to Northern Ireland, and the effect of the Principal Arrangements shall be varied in accordance with those provisions. 2 The following legislation, and any subordinate legislation made or having effect as if made under that legislation, so far as it relates to Northern Ireland, shall have effect subject to such adaptations as may be required for the purpose of giving effect to the provisions of the Principal Arrangements as amended by the provisions contained in the exchange of letters set out in the Schedule to these Regulations— a the Social Security Contributions and Benefits (Northern Ireland) Act 1992 ; b the Social Security Administration (Northern Ireland) Act 1992; c the Jobseekers (Northern Ireland) Order 1995; d Chapter 2 (social security decisions and appeals) of Part 2 (decisions and appeals) of the Social Security (Northern Ireland) Order 1998 ; e Part 1 (employment and support allowance) of the Welfare Reform Act (Northern Ireland) 2007 f Part 5 (bereavement support payment) of the Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 . Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department for Communities on 4th November 2016 (L.S.) Anne McCleary A senior officer of the Department for Communities
Road And Rail Transport Citation, commencement and interpretation 1 1 This Order may be cited as the Level Crossing (Bellarena) Order (Northern Ireland) 2016 and shall come into operation on 15th December 2016. 2 In this Order ‘the crossing’ means the Bellarena Level Crossing in the Townland of Oughtmoyle and the county of Londonderry whereby the road known as Seacoast Road is crossed by the railway between Londonderry and Castlerock Stations. Suspension of statutory provisions 2 1 While this Order remains in force — a section 47 of the Railways Clauses Consolidation Act 1845 (requirements as to gates); b section 6 of the Railways Clauses Act 1863 (requirements as to lodges, etc); and c any other statutory provision imposing requirements to the same or similar effect as those contained in the enactments mentioned in paragraphs (a) and (b), shall not apply in relation to the crossing. Provision of equipment 3 The railway undertaking shall at the crossing— a provide, maintain and operate the barriers , lights, automatic and other devices, excluding traffic signs specified in Schedule 1, and shall give notice in writing to the Department for Infrastructure as soon as the provision thereof is complete; b secure the provision, maintenance and operation by that Department of the traffic signs specified in Schedule 1; and c comply with the conditions and requirements specified in Schedule 2. Revocation 4 The Northern Ireland Railways (Bellarena Level Crossing) Order (Northern Ireland) 1992 is hereby revoked. Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department for Infrastructure on 17th November 2016 Tom Reid A senior officer of the Department for Infrastructure
Road And Rail Transport Citation, commencement and interpretation 1 1 This Order may be cited as the Level Crossing (Castlerock) Order (Northern Ireland) 2016 and shall come into operation on 15th December 2016. 2 In this Order ‘the crossing’ means the Castlerock Level Crossing in the Townland of Castlerock and the county of Londonderry whereby the road known as Sea Road is crossed by the railway between Bellarena and Coleraine Stations. Suspension of statutory provisions 2 1 While this Order remains in force — a section 47 of the Railways Clauses Consolidation Act 1845 (requirements as to gates); b section 6 of the Railways Clauses Act 1863 (requirements as to lodges, etc); and c any other statutory provision imposing requirements to the same or similar effect as those contained in the enactments mentioned in paragraphs (a) and (b), shall not apply in relation to the crossing. Provision of equipment 3 The railway undertaking shall at the crossing— a provide, maintain and operate the barriers, lights, automatic and other devices, excluding traffic signs specified in Schedule 1, and shall give notice in writing to the Department for Infrastructure as soon as the provision thereof is complete; b secure the provision, maintenance and operation by that Department of the traffic signs specified in Schedule 1; and c comply with the conditions and requirements specified in Schedule 2. Revocation 4 The Northern Ireland Railways (Castlerock Level Crossing) Order (Northern Ireland) 1968 is hereby revoked. Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department for Infrastructure on 17 th November 2016 Tom Reid A senior officer of the Department for Infrastructure
Rates Citation 1 This Order may be cited as the Rates (Amendment) (2016 Act) (Commencement No. 2) Order (Northern Ireland) 2016. Provisions coming into operation on 26th October 2 26th October 2016 is the appointed day for the coming into operation of section 1 (power for the Department to increase rates reduction provided under Article 31 of the 1977 Order in certain cases) of the Rates (Amendment) Act (Northern Ireland) 2016 in so far as it is not already in operation. Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department of Finance on 25th October 2016 (L.S.) Brian McClure A senior officer of the Department of Finance
Human Rights Citation, commencement and interpretation 1 1 This Order may be cited as the Attorney General’s Human Rights Guidance (Cooperation and Operational Independence) Order (Northern Ireland) 2016 and shall come into operation on 19th December 2016. 2 The Interpretation Act (Northern Ireland) 1954 shall apply to this Order as it applies to an Act of the Assembly . Coming into operation of the guidance 2 The guidance on international human rights standards relevant to cooperation and institutional independence in respect of the Police Service of Northern Ireland, the Public Prosecution Service for Northern Ireland and Forensic Science Northern Ireland shall come into operation on the day on which this Order comes into operation. John F. Larkin QC Attorney General for Northern Ireland 21st October 2016
County Courts Citation, commencement and interpretation 1 These Rules may be cited as the County Court (Amendment No. 2) Rules (Northern Ireland) 2016 and shall come into operation on 7th November 2016. 2 In these Rules— a “the principal Rules” means the County Court Rules (Northern Ireland) 1981 ; and b a reference to an Order, Rule, paragraph, Appendix or Form is a reference to that Order, Rule, paragraph, Appendix or Form so numbered in the principal Rules. Amendments to the principal Rules 3 The principal Rules are amended as follows— 1 In Order 48, Rule 3— a in paragraph (3), for “or indoor arena” substitute “, indoor arena or outdoor stadium”; and b after paragraph (3), insert— 4 Where the application is for the grant or declaration of the final grant of a licence for an outdoor stadium, evidence that the premises comply with Article 2AA(c) of the Licensing (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 as being premises which are designated in Regulations as a stadium which the Department considers to be of importance to the whole of Northern Ireland shall be given at the hearing of the application by production of a copy of the relevant Regulations. . 2 Appendix 1 shall be amended as follows— a by inserting after Form 200A, the new Form 200B in the Schedule to these Rules: and b in Form 209, after “[k]”, insert “[l]”. D K McFarland Alistair F Devlin Patrick Mullarkey R Collins Fiona Fee Dated 28th September 2016 In exercise of the powers conferred by Article 47(4) of the County Courts (Northern Ireland) Order 1980, I allow these Rules. Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department of Justice on 17th October 2016 Claire Sugden Minister of Justice
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Social Security Citation 1 This Order may be cited as the Welfare Reform and Work (Northern Ireland) Order 2016 (Commencement No. 1) Order 2016. Provision coming into force on 7th November 2016 2 Article 5 (benefit cap) of the Welfare Reform and Work (Northern Ireland) Order 2016 comes into force for remaining purposes on 7th November 2016. Signed by authority of the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Freud Minister of State Department for Work and Pensions 13th October 2016
Insolvency Citation and commencement 1 This Order may be cited as the Insolvency (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 (Amendment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2016 and shall come into operation on the day after the day on which it is affirmed by resolution of the Assembly. Amendment to the Insolvency (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 2 In Article 241(3) of the Insolvency (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 (grounds of creditor’s petition) for “£750” substitute “£5,000”. Transitional Provision 3 The amendments made by this Order apply only to petitions presented on or after the day on which this Order comes into operation. Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department for the Economy on 29th September 2016 Wendy Johnston A senior officer of the Department for the Economy
Road And Rail Transport Citation, commencement and interpretation 1 1 This Order may be cited as the Level Crossing (Coleraine (Bushmills Road)) Order (Northern Ireland) 2016 and shall come into operation on 15th December 2016. 2 In this Order ‘the crossing’ means the Coleraine (Bushmills Road) Level Crossing in the town of Coleraine and the county of Londonderry whereby the road known as Bushmills Road is crossed by the railway between Coleraine and Castlerock Stations. Suspension of statutory provisions 2 1 While this Order remains in force — a section 47 of the Railways Clauses Consolidation Act 1845 (requirements as to gates); b section 6 of the Railways Clauses Act 1863 (requirements as to lodges, etc); and c any other statutory provision imposing requirements to the same or similar effect as those contained in the enactments mentioned in paragraphs (a) and (b), shall not apply in relation to the crossing. Provision of equipment 3 The railway undertaking shall at the crossing— a provide, maintain and operate the barriers, lights, automatic and other devices, excluding traffic signs specified in Schedule 1, and shall give notice in writing to the Department for Infrastructure as soon as the provision thereof is complete; b secure the provision, maintenance and operation by that Department of the traffic signs specified in Schedule 1; and c comply with the conditions and requirements specified in Schedule 2. Revocation 4 The Northern Ireland Railways (Coleraine (Bushmills Road) Level Crossing) Order (Northern Ireland) 1990 is hereby revoked. Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department for Infrastructure on 17th November 2016 Tom Reid A senior officer of the Department for Infrastructure
Health And Social Care Citation and commencement 1 These Regulations may be cited as the Remuneration of the Chairman of the Northern Ireland Medical and Dental Training Agency Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 and shall come into operation on 1st November 2016. Remuneration 2 The chairman of the Northern Ireland Medical and Dental Training Agency, appointed by the Department of Health in accordance with Article 3(1) of the Northern Ireland Medical and Dental Training Agency (Establishment and Constitution) Order (Northern Ireland) 2004 , shall be a prescribed person for the purposes of Article 89(1)(b) of the Health and Personal Social Services (Northern Ireland) Order 1972. Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department of Health on 29th September 2016 Neelia Lloyd A senior officer of the Department of Health Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department of Finance on 29th September 2016 Joanne McBurney A senior officer of the Department of Finance