The Children’s Homes Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2005
These Regulations are made under the Health and Personal Social Services (Quality, Improvement and Regulation) (Northern Ireland) Order 2003 (“the Order”). Part II of the Order establishes, the Northern Ireland Health and Personal Social Services Regulation and Improvement Authority (“the Regulation and Improvement Authority”) and Part III provides for the registration and inspection of establishments and agencies, including children’s homes, by the Regulation and Improvement Authority. It also provides powers for regulations governing the conduct of establishments and agencies. The majority of Parts II and III of the Order (in so far as not already in operation) will be brought into operation on 1st April 2005.