Miscellaneous and final provisions

28Commencement

1

Sections 1, 3 to 5, 7 to 11, 13, 14, 18 to 21 and 23 to 25 come into force at the end of the period of two months beginning with the day on which this Act is passed.

2

Sections 2, 6, 12 and 22 come into force on 1st January 2007.

3

Sections 15 to 17 come into force in accordance with provision made by the Secretary of State by order.

4

The power of the Secretary of State to make an order under subsection (3)—

a

is exercisable by statutory instrument, and

b

includes power to make such transitory, transitional or saving provision as the Secretary of State considers necessary or expedient.