This Order provides that section 1 of the Northern Ireland Act 2000 is to cease to have effect on 12th August 2001. Section 1, which came into force again on 11th August 2001 by virtue of the Northern Ireland Act 2000 (Suspension of Devolved Government) Order 2001 (S.I. 2001/2884), provides for the suspension of devolved government in Northern Ireland. The effect of the Order is to restore devolved government in Northern Ireland on 12 August 2001.