Sexual Offences (Northern Ireland) Order 2008
The Sexual Offences (Northern Ireland) Order 2008 provides a legislative framework for sexual offences in Northern Ireland. The corresponding legislation in England and Wales and in Scotland are the Sexual Offences Act 2003 and the Sexual Offences (Scotland) Act 2009. The Sexual Offences (Northern Ireland) Order 2008 defines several sexual offenses, including rape.[1]
| Statutory Instrument | |
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| Citation | S.I. 2008/1769 (N.I. 2) |
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| Territorial extent | Northern Ireland |
| Dates | |
| Made | 9th July 2008 |
| Commencement | 2nd February 2009 |
| Other legislation | |
| Made under | Northern Ireland Act 1998 |
Status: Current legislation | |
| Text of the Sexual Offences (Northern Ireland) Order 2008 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk. | |
References
- "The Sexual Offences (Northern Ireland) Order 2008". Legislation.uk.gov. 2008. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
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