26 International obligations
Northern Ireland Act 1998 (1998 c 47) | Legislation

26  International obligations

(1)     If the Secretary of State considers that any action proposed to be taken by a Minister or Northern Ireland department would be incompatible with any international obligations, with the interests of defence or national security or with the protection of public safety or public order, he may by order direct that the proposed action shall not be taken.

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