Discrepancies over the definition of public benefit in Northern Ireland's Charities Act, which drew on legislation from Scotland as well as England and Wales, are the reason behind the delay in bringing in the registration of charities (as reported in newsletter 437). The dual sourcing has led to the possibility of lawyers claiming it is unclear whether, when registering charities, the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland would assess their stated aims, as is the case in England and Wales, or their activities, as happens in Scotland.