Section 32 — Commencement

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

This version in force from 2026-02-12

Snapshot: 2026-08-24

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(1) Except as provided in subsection (2), this Act comes into force on the day on which it is passed.

(2) Sections 2 to 8, 13, 21 and 24 come into force on such day as the Secretary of State may by regulations appoint.

(3) Different days may be appointed for different purposes.

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

(5) The power to make regulations under subsection (4) includes power to make different provision for different purposes.

(6) Regulations under this section are to be made by statutory instrument.