Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill

Lord Alderdice gives notice of his intention to oppose the Question that Clause 11 stand
part of the Bill.

Insert the following new Clause—

“Defamation

(1)     Section 17 of the Defamation Act 2013 (short title, extent and
commencement) is amended as follows.

(2)     In subsection (2), after “Wales” insert “and Northern Ireland”.”

Insert the following new Clause—

“Junior Ministers

In section 19 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998 (junior Ministers), after
subsection (1)(b), insert—

“(c)   that any department exercising any of the functions specified in
paragraph (b) shall do so under the direction and control of the
junior Minister.””