
1 
This Order may be cited as the Adoption and Children (2022 Act) (Commencement No.2) Order (Northern Ireland) 2024.
2 

(1) The day appointed for the coming into operation of the following sections of the Adoption and Children Act (Northern Ireland) 2022 is 1st April 2024–
(a) section 116 (definition of family proceedings);
(b) section 118 (duration of residence orders);
(c) section 120 (ascertainment of children’s wishes);
(d) section 143 (report on the operation of the Children Order); and
(e) section 158 (review).
Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department of Health on 5th March 2024.
Eilis McDaniel
A senior officer of the
Department of Health
