This Act extends to England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, except that section 3(4) extends only to Scotland.

This Act comes into force at the end of the period of two months beginning with the day on which it is passed.

Sections 3 and 4 do not apply in relation to a paper trade document or an electronic trade document issued before the day on which this Act comes into force.

This Act may be cited as the Electronic Trade Documents Act 2023.