List of acts of the Northern Ireland Assembly from 2008 facts for kids
The Northern Ireland Assembly is like a special parliament for Northern Ireland. It's where elected members, called Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs), make important decisions and create laws for the region. These laws are called "Acts."
In 2008, the Northern Ireland Assembly passed several new Acts. These laws cover many different parts of life, from how public money is spent to how local services are run and how people are supported. Each Act is designed to improve things for the people of Northern Ireland. {| class="infobox" style="width:22em; text-align: center" |- !style="font-size:150%; padding:0.25em;"| UK legislation |- ! style="background:#ddf; line-height:1.2em; font-size:105%;"| Acts of Parliament by states preceding the United Kingdom |-
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This is a list of Acts of the Northern Ireland Assembly passed in 2008. Acts of the Northern Ireland Assembly are enacted by the Northern Ireland Assembly, which has legislative authority over devolved matters in relation to Northern Ireland under the authority of the Northern Ireland Act 1998.
Acts are cited by calendar year, in the same fashion as Acts of Parliament of the United Kingdom. Each Act passed in a respective year is given a chapter number (abbreviated "c.") denoted by Arabic numerals, and citations are usually followed by the suffix "(N.I.)" so as to prevent confusion with Acts of Parliament of the United Kingdom.
13 Acts of the Northern Ireland Assembly were passed in 2008.
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Important Laws from 2008 in Northern Ireland
In 2008, the Northern Ireland Assembly created a number of important laws. These laws help to manage different parts of life and services for people living in Northern Ireland. Think of them as rules or guidelines that help the government and people work together.
Laws About Money and Spending
The Assembly passed two important laws about money in 2008. These are called "Budget Acts."
- Budget Act (Northern Ireland) 2008: This law decided how much money the government could spend for its services in 2008 and 2009. It made sure that money was used for specific purposes, like schools, hospitals, and roads.
- Budget (No. 2) Act (Northern Ireland) 2008: This was a second budget law for 2009. It further approved how public money would be used and allowed the government to borrow money if needed for public services.
Laws About People's Well-being
Several laws were made to help people and their families.
Pensions and Benefits
- Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2008: This law made rules about pensions, which are regular payments given to people after they retire. It also covered other benefits, like payments for families after a loved one passes away.
- Pensions (No. 2) Act (Northern Ireland) 2008: This was another law about pensions, making more rules to help people plan for their future.
- Mesothelioma, etc., Act (Northern Ireland) 2008: This law was about giving special payments to people who had certain serious illnesses.
Health and Family Support
- Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act (Northern Ireland) 2008: This law made changes to how healthcare is provided in Northern Ireland, aiming to improve services for everyone.
- Child Maintenance Act (Northern Ireland) 2008: This law updated the rules about child support. Child support is money paid by parents to help cover the costs of raising their children.
Supporting Communities
- Commission for Victims and Survivors Act (Northern Ireland) 2008: This law set up a special group called the Commission for Victims and Survivors. This group helps people who have been affected by past conflicts in Northern Ireland.
Laws About Local Services and Rules
Some laws focused on how local services and areas are managed.
- Taxis Act (Northern Ireland) 2008: This law created rules for taxis, taxi companies, and taxi drivers. It helped make sure taxis are safe and reliable for everyone.
- Public Health (Amendment) Act (Northern Ireland) 2008: This law made a small change to an older law about public health, helping to keep communities healthy.
- Local Government (Boundaries) Act (Northern Ireland) 2008: This law changed how local government areas in Northern Ireland are divided. It set up 11 new districts and decided how they would be split into smaller areas called wards. It also appointed a commissioner to recommend the names and boundaries for these areas.
- Libraries Act (Northern Ireland) 2008: This law created the Northern Ireland Library Authority. This new group helps to run and improve library services across Northern Ireland, making sure everyone has access to books and information.
Laws About Charities
- Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008: This important law set up the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland. This commission helps to oversee charities, making sure they are run properly and that money raised for good causes is used correctly. It also made rules about how charities collect money.
