Section 2 — Amendment of the Census Act (Northern Ireland) 1969
Extent: N.I.
This version in force from 2019-10-08
Snapshot: 2026-08-24
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(1) The Census Act (Northern Ireland) 1969 is amended as follows.
(2) In the Schedule (matters in respect of which particulars may be required), after paragraph 7 insert—7ASexual orientation.7BGender identity.
(3) In section 7 (penalties for offences), in subsection (3), after “profession” insert “ or any particulars with respect to sexual orientation or gender identity ”.