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United Kingdom legislation From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Northern Ireland (Temporary Provisions) Act 1972 (c. 22) was an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that introduced direct rule in Northern Ireland with effect from 30 March 1972.
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| Act of Parliament | |
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| Long title | An Act to make temporary provision for the government of Northern Ireland, and for purposes connected therewith. |
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| Citation | 1972 c. 22 |
| Territorial extent | Northern Ireland |
| Dates | |
| Royal assent | 30 March 1972 |
| Other legislation | |
| Repealed by | Northern Ireland Act 1998 |
Status: Repealed | |
| Text of statute as originally enacted | |
The act, which took effect immediately on receiving royal assent, provided as follows:
The political institutions that were put into abeyance by this Act were formally abolished the following year by the Northern Ireland Constitution Act 1973.
Prominent Northern Ireland MP, William Craig described the enactment of the legislation as "Ulster's El Alamein".[1]
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