The Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Act 2007 (Commencement No.1 and Transitional Provisions) Order 2007
This Order brings into force on 19th July 2007 section 8(4) of the Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Act 2007, and on 1st August 2007 the provisions of that Act which are listed in article2(3). Article3 provides that licences in respect of the provision of security services issued under paragraph 7 of Schedule 13 to the Terrorism Act 2000, but which have not expired when that provision ceases to have effect at the end of 31st July 2007, will have effect as if issued under paragraph 9 of Schedule 6 to the Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Act 2007. It also provides that applications for a licence may be made under paragraph 8(1) of that Schedule 6 in advance of that provision coming into force on 1stAugust 2007.