17.—(1) The provisions of paragraph 8 of Schedule 21A to the 1985 Act or paragraph 8 of Schedule 20A to the 1986 Order (statement that certified copy of company’s constitution included in the material registered in respect of another UK branch ceasing to be true) continue to apply where that statement ceased to be true before 1st October 2009.
(2) If there is duly delivered on or after 1st October 2009—
(a)a certified copy of the company’s constitution and any certified translation required by the 1985 Act or 1986 Order, or
(b)a return stating that those documents are included in the material registered in respect of another UK branch (giving the registered number of that other branch),
Part 2 of this Schedule (initial registration of particulars) applies as if they had been delivered and registered immediately before that date.
(3) Regulation 15 (return of alteration as regards filing of certified copy of constitution) applies where that statement ceases to be true on or after 1st October 2009.