Section 8A — Supplementary power in connection with implementation period

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

This version in force from 2020-01-23

Snapshot: 2026-08-24

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(1) [F1 A Minister of the Crown may by regulations—]

(a) [F1 provide for other modifications for the purposes of section 1B(3)(f)(i) (whether applying in all cases or particular cases or descriptions of case),]

(b) [F1 provide for subsection (3) or (4) of section 1B not to apply to any extent in particular cases or descriptions of case,]

(c) [F1 make different provision in particular cases or descriptions of case to that made by subsection (3) or (4) of that section,]

(d) [F1 modify any enactment contained in this Act in consequence of any repeal made by section 1A(5) or 1B(6), or]

(e) [F1 make such provision not falling within paragraph (a), (b), (c) or (d) as the Minister considers appropriate for any purpose of, or otherwise in connection with, Part 4 of the withdrawal agreement.]

(2) [F1 The power to make regulations under subsection (1) may (among other things) be exercised by modifying any provision made by or under an enactment.]

(3) [F1 In subsection (2) “enactment” does not include primary legislation passed or made after IP completion day.]

(4) [F1 No regulations may be made under subsection (1) after the end of the period of two years beginning with IP completion day.]

Amendment notes

F1 S. 8A inserted (23.1.2020) by European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Act 2020 (c. 1), ss. 3, 42(6)(a) (with s. 38(3), Sch. 5 para. 66)