Sections 1 to 3 come into force in accordance with sections 4 and 7.

Sections 4, 5, 6(1) and (2), 7, 9, 10, 12 and this section come into force on Royal Assent.

Section 6(2) provides for the commencement of section 6(3) and (4) in particular circumstances.

Section 8 and the schedule come into force on such day as Ministers may by order appoint.