Commentary on Sections Part 6 – Relationships arising through civil partnerships.Introduction Section 248: Provisions to which section 246 applies: Northern Ireland
481.This section applies section 246 to Northern Ireland legislation which is set out in Schedule 22. It confers on the Department of Finance and Personnel an order-making power to amend Schedule 22 and to apply section 246 to existing Northern Ireland subordinate legislation. Section 248 also provides that, except in so far as otherwise provided, section 246 applies to any provision in future Northern Ireland legislation, either primary or secondary.