List of acts of the Northern Ireland Assembly from 2011 facts for kids

The Northern Ireland Assembly is like the parliament for Northern Ireland. It's where elected representatives, called Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs), make important decisions and create laws for the region. These laws are called "Acts."

In 2011, the Northern Ireland Assembly passed several new Acts. These laws cover many different areas, from protecting animals to improving public transport and helping older people. Each Act is designed to make Northern Ireland a better place to live for everyone. {| 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 2011. 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.

Contents

• Laws Passed in 2011 by the Northern Ireland Assembly

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.

29 Acts of the Northern Ireland Assembly were passed in 2011.

indicates that an Act is available to view at legislation.gov.uk, and indicates the location of the original Act in the Parliamentary Archives.

Laws Passed in 2011 by the Northern Ireland Assembly

Short title, popular name or summary			Citation	Royal assent (or the start of session)
Long title
Commissioner for Older People Act (Northern Ireland) 2011			2011 c. 1 (N.I.)	25 January 2011
This law created a special person called the Commissioner for Older People. Their job is to look after the rights and well-being of older people in Northern Ireland.
Student Loans (Amendment) Act (Northern Ireland) 2011			2011 c. 2 (N.I.)	25 January 2011
This Act changed some rules about student loans. Student loans help young people pay for college or university.
Tourism (Amendment) Act (Northern Ireland) 2011			2011 c. 3 (N.I.)	25 January 2011
This law updated how tourist places are checked and supported. It helps improve hotels and other places for visitors in Northern Ireland.
Construction Contracts (Amendment) Act (Northern Ireland) 2011			2011 c. 4 (N.I.)	10 February 2011
This Act made changes to the rules for building contracts. These are agreements for construction projects.
Waste and Contaminated Land (Amendment) Act (Northern Ireland) 2011			2011 c. 5 (N.I.)	10 February 2011
This law updated rules about managing waste and cleaning up polluted land. It helps keep the environment clean.
Energy Act (Northern Ireland) 2011			2011 c. 6 (N.I.)	10 February 2011
This Act added new rules for the gas and electricity industries. It helps make sure energy is supplied fairly and safely.
Safeguarding Board Act (Northern Ireland) 2011			2011 c. 7 (N.I.)	10 February 2011
This law set up the Safeguarding Board for Northern Ireland. This board works to protect children and vulnerable adults from harm.
Allowances to Members of the Assembly (Repeal) Act (Northern Ireland) 2011			2011 c. 8 (N.I.)	10 February 2011
This Act removed an older law about payments to Members of the Assembly (MLAs).
Dogs (Amendment) Act (Northern Ireland) 2011			2011 c. 9 (N.I.)	8 March 2011
This law updated some rules about owning dogs. It helps ensure dogs are looked after properly.
Local Government Finance Act (Northern Ireland) 2011			2011 c. 10 (N.I.)	16 March 2011
This Act set out rules for how local councils manage their money. It also covered payments to councillors.
Transport Act (Northern Ireland) 2011			2011 c. 11 (N.I.)	16 March 2011
This law made new rules for public transport, like buses and trains. It aims to improve how people travel.
Caravans Act (Northern Ireland) 2011			2011 c. 12 (N.I.)	16 March 2011
This Act updated the laws about caravans and caravan sites. It helps manage where caravans can be used and parked.
Employment Act (Northern Ireland) 2011			2011 c. 13 (N.I.)	22 March 2011
This law changed how disagreements at work are handled. It also updated rules about time off for training.
Budget Act (Northern Ireland) 2011			2011 c. 14 (N.I.)	22 March 2011
This Act approved how the government would spend money for the years 2011 and 2012. It's like a financial plan.
Wildlife and Natural Environment Act (Northern Ireland) 2011			2011 c. 15 (N.I.)	29 March 2011
This important law helps protect wildlife and nature in Northern Ireland. It also banned hare coursing events.
Welfare of Animals Act (Northern Ireland) 2011			2011 c. 16 (N.I.)	29 March 2011
This Act made new rules to ensure animals are treated well and protected from cruelty.
Assembly Members (Independent Financial Review and Standards) Act (Northern Ireland) 2011			2011 c. 17 (N.I.)	29 March 2011
This law set up a group to decide the pay and rules for MLAs. It also created a Commissioner for Standards to ensure good conduct.
Licensing and Registration of Clubs (Amendment) Act (Northern Ireland) 2011			2011 c. 18 (N.I.)	29 March 2011
This Act updated the rules for selling alcohol and for registering clubs.
Sunbeds Act (Northern Ireland) 2011			2011 c. 19 (N.I.)	3 May 2011
This law made rules about using and selling sunbeds. It aims to protect people from too much UV radiation.
Civil Registration Act (Northern Ireland) 2011			2011 c. 20 (N.I.)	3 May 2011
This Act updated rules about registering births, deaths, marriages, and civil partnerships. It also improved access to these records.
High Hedges Act (Northern Ireland) 2011			2011 c. 21 (N.I.)	3 May 2011
This law helps control very tall hedges that might cause problems for neighbours.
Housing (Amendment) Act (Northern Ireland) 2011			2011 c. 22 (N.I.)	3 May 2011
This Act made changes to laws about housing. It helps improve housing conditions for people.
Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act (Northern Ireland) 2011			2011 c. 23 (N.I.)	4 May 2011
This law helps keep neighbourhoods clean and tidy. It covers things like litter, abandoned cars, and noise pollution.
Justice Act (Northern Ireland) 2011			2011 c. 24 (N.I.)	4 May 2011
This Act made many changes to the justice system. It updated rules about policing, court procedures, and how offenders are treated.
Planning Act (Northern Ireland) 2011			2011 c. 25 (N.I.)	4 May 2011
This law set out new rules for planning and developing land. It helps decide what can be built where.
Single Use Carrier Bags Act (Northern Ireland) 2011			2011 c. 26 (N.I.)	4 May 2011
This Act introduced a charge for single-use carrier bags. The money collected helps protect the environment.
Autism Act (Northern Ireland) 2011			2011 c. 27 (N.I.)	9 May 2011
This law updated the Disability Discrimination Act. It also required a plan to help people with autism.
Damages (Asbestos-related Conditions) Act (Northern Ireland) 2011			2011 c. 28 (N.I.)	21 June 2011
This Act made it possible to claim compensation for certain health problems caused by asbestos.
Budget (No. 2) Act (Northern Ireland) 2011			2011 c. 29 (N.I.)	25 July 2011
This was a second budget law for 2011. It approved more spending for public services.