http://www.legislation.gov.uk/nia/2001/1/section/5Dogs (Amendment) Act (Northern Ireland) 2001An Act to make provision regarding the destruction of dogs under the Dogs (Northern Ireland) Order 1983.2001-02-14texttext/xmlenStatute Law Database2015-07-072011-07-285CommencementSections 1 to 4 shall come into operation on the expiration of two months from the date of Royal Assent.