Census Act (Northern Ireland) 1969
Encyclopedia
The Census Act 1969 (1969 c. 8) was an Act
of the Parliament of Northern Ireland
, passed 24 June 1969. It enabled ministers to order a census of population in Northern Ireland
at intervals of five years or more. The Act shares similarities with the Census Act 1920
which provides for censuses in England, Scotland, and Wales. It remains the primary legislation for conducting censuses in Northern Ireland.
Act of Parliament
An Act of Parliament is a statute enacted as primary legislation by a national or sub-national parliament. In the Republic of Ireland the term Act of the Oireachtas is used, and in the United States the term Act of Congress is used.In Commonwealth countries, the term is used both in a narrow...
of the Parliament of Northern Ireland
Parliament of Northern Ireland
The Parliament of Northern Ireland was the home rule legislature of Northern Ireland, created under the Government of Ireland Act 1920, which sat from 7 June 1921 to 30 March 1972, when it was suspended...
, passed 24 June 1969. It enabled ministers to order a census of population in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west...
at intervals of five years or more. The Act shares similarities with the Census Act 1920
Census Act 1920
The Census Act 1920 is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Providing for a census for Great Britain , on a date to be fixed by Order in Council, it remains the primary legislation for the provision of the UK census in England, Scotland, and Wales...
which provides for censuses in England, Scotland, and Wales. It remains the primary legislation for conducting censuses in Northern Ireland.
Schedule
The Schedule to the Act list the 'Matters in respect of which particulars may be required'. They are:- Names, sex, age.
- Occupation, profession, trade or employment.
- Nationality, birthplace, race, language.
- Place of abode and character of dwelling.
- Condition as to marriage, relation to head of family, issue.
- Education, professional and technical qualifications.
- Religion.
- Any other matters with respect to which it is desirable to obtain statistical information with a view to ascertaining the social condition of the population.
External links
- NI 2001 Census Evaluation Report – Legislation, Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency