Northern Ireland (Temporary Provisions) Act 1972
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.
 | |
| Long title | An Act to make temporary provision for the government of Northern Ireland, and for purposes connected therewith. |
|---|---|
| Citation | 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| Repealed by | Northern Ireland Act 1998 |
Status: Repealed | |
| Text of statute as originally enacted | |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 Secretary of State for Northern Ireland was to take over the duties of Northern Ireland's Governor, ministers, and heads of government departments.
- The Attorney General for England and Wales was to take over the duties of the Attorney General for Northern Ireland.
- The Parliament of Northern Ireland was (in effect) indefinitely prorogued, with its legislative powers being made available for exercise by the British Government by Order in Council.
The political institutions that were put into abeyance by this Act were formally abolished the following year by the Northern Ireland Constitution Act 1973.
ReactionEdit
Prominent Northern Ireland MP, William Craig described the enactment of the legislation as "Ulster's El Alamein".[1]
ReferencesEdit
- ^ Associated Press (19 March 1972). "Protestants March in Ulster". The Palm Beach Post. p. A15.
External linksEdit
 | This Northern Ireland–related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
 | This legislation in the United Kingdom, or its constituent jurisdictions article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |