Made under the Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Act 2007

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The Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Act 2007 (Extension of Duration of Non-jury Trial Provisions) Order 2025

Published: Tue 15th Jul 25 Came into force: Wed 16th Jul 25

Department: Northern Ireland Office
Made under: Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Act 2007

The 2025 Order extended the duration of non-jury trial provisions in Northern Ireland until July 31, 2027.

This Order, made under the Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Act 2007, extends the timeframe for non-jury trials in Northern Ireland until July 31, 2027.

The Order cites the Act's provision for the Secretary of State to extend the effective period of non-jury trials and notes that a draft was previously approved by Parliament.

The extension continues a practice established by several previous orders, each extending the period by two years.