The Northern Ireland Arms Decommissioning Act 1997 (Commencement of Section 7) Order 1997
This Order brings section 7 of the Northern Ireland Arms Decommissioning Act 1997 into force on 1st September 1997. Section 7 gives the Secretary of State power by order to confer certain powers, immunities and privileges on an independent Commission, its members and others, established by agreement, in connection with the affairs of Northern Ireland, between the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland to facilitate the decommissioning of firearms, ammunition and explosives. Such an agreement was concluded on 26th August 1997.