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(1) This Order may be cited as the Adoption (Intercountry Aspects) Act (Northern Ireland) 2001 (Commencement No. 1) Order (Northern Ireland) 2001.
(2) In this Order—
 “the Act” means the Adoption (Intercountry Aspects) Act (Northern Ireland) 2001.
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The 1st October 2001 is the day appointed for the coming into operation of the following sections of the Act:
(a) section 7 (Adoption Service to include intercountry adoptions etc); and
(b) section 11 (Construction of certain references).
Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety on 17th September 2001.
P. Simpson
Senior Officer of the
Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety
