Made under the Identity and Language (Northern Ireland) Act 2022
1 statutory instrument made using powers in the Identity and Language (Northern Ireland) Act 2022, newest first. Each one is explained section by section in plain English.
The Identity and Language (Northern Ireland) Act 2022 (Commencement) Regulations 2025
- Department: Northern Ireland Office
- Made under: Identity and Language (Northern Ireland) Act 2022
Sections 4 and 5 of the Identity and Language (Northern Ireland) Act 2022 were brought into force.
These regulations, enacted on February 25th, 2025, bring into force sections 4 and 5 of the Identity and Language (Northern Ireland) Act 2022.
Section 4 permits the use of languages other than English in legal proceedings, repealing the 1737 Act requiring English-only proceedings.
Section 5 mandates the Northern Ireland Department of Education to promote Ulster Scots in education.
The regulations apply only to Northern Ireland.
A full impact assessment was deemed unnecessary due to an expected lack of significant impact on the public, private, or voluntary sectors.