Section 27 — Commencement and transitional provision

This version in force from 2018-07-19

Snapshot: 2026-08-24

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(1) This Act comes into force on the day on which it is passed, subject to subsection (2).

(2) Sections 6, 7 and 8 come into force on such day as the Secretary of State may by regulations appoint.

(3) The Secretary of State may by regulations make transitional, transitory or saving provision in connection with the coming into force of any provision of this Act.

(4) Regulations under this section—

(a) may make different provision for different purposes;

(b) are to be made by statutory instrument.