(This note is not part of the Order)
The following Commencement Order has been made under the Health Act 2006 by the National Assembly for Wales in relation to Wales:
The Health Act 2006 (Commencement No.1 and Transitional Provisions) (Wales) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/204 (W.18) (C.9)).
The following Commencement Orders have been made under the Health Act 2006 by the Secretary of State for Health in relation to England and Wales:
The Health Act 2006 (Commencement No.1 and Transitional Provisions) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2603 (C.88)),
The Health Act 2006 (Commencement No.2) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/3125 (C.108)) (parts also relate to Scotland),
The Health Act 2006 (Commencement No.3) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1375 (C.57)).
The Health Act 2006 (Commencement No.5) Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/1972 (C.96)).
The following Commencement Order has been made under the Health Act 2006 by the Secretary of State for Health in relation to England and Scotland:
The Health Act 2006 (Commencement No.4) Order (S.I. 2008/1147 (C.50)).
| Provision | Date of | S.I. Number Commencement |
|---|---|---|
| Sections 1 to 3 | 2 April 2007 (in relation to Wales) and 1 July 2007 (in relation to England) | |
| Section 4 | 1 July 2007 (in relation to England) | 2007/1375 (C.57) |
| Section 5 | 2 April 2007 (in relation to Wales) | 2007/204 (W.18) (C.9) |
| Section 5 (other than section 5(4)) | 1 July 2007 (in relation to England) | 2007/1375 (C.57) |
| Section 5(4) | 1 July 2007 (in relation to England, Scotland and Northern Ireland) | 2007/1375 (C.57) |
| Sections 6 to 12 | 2 April 2007 (in relation to Wales) and 1 July 2007 (in relation to England) | |
| Section 13 | 1 July 2007 (in relation to England and Wales) | 2007/1375 (C.57) |
| Sections 14 to 16 | 1 October 2006 | 2006/2603 (C.88) |
| Sections 17 to 25 | 1 January 2007 (partially in relation to England) and 1 March 2007 (in relation to Scotland) | |
| Section 33 | 1 October 2006 | 2006/2603 (C.88) |
| Sections 34 and 35 | 28 February 2007 (partially) | 2006/3125 (C.108) |
| Sections 37 to 42 | 1 August 2008 | 2008/1972 (C.96) |
| Section 43 | 1 May 2008 | 2008/1147 (C.50) |
| Sections 44 to 55 | 1 February 2007 (in relation to Wales) and 22 April 2008 (in relation to England) | |
| Section 56 | 1 February 2007 (in relation to Wales) and 1 October 2006 (in relation to England, partially) | |
| Section 57 | 1 October 2006 | 2006/2603 (C.88) |
| Sections 58 to 62 | 28 September 2006 (partially) | 2006/2603 (C.88) |
| Sections 58 to 62 | 1 October 2006 (remainder) | 2006/2603 (C.88) |
| Sections 63 to 69 | 1 October 2006 | 2006/2603 (C.88) |
| Section 70 | 28 September 2006 (partially) | 2006/2603 (C.88) |
| Section 70 | 1 October 2006 (remainder) | 2006/2603 (C.88) |
| Section 71 | 28 September 2006 (partially) | 2006/2603 (C.88) |
| Section 71 | 1 October 2006 (remainder) | 2006/2603 (C.88) |
| Section 72 | 28 April 2008 | 2008/1147 (C.50) |
| Section 73 | 29 January 2007 (except so far as it relates to Scotland) and 29 January 2007 (in relation to Scotland) | |
| Sections 76 and 77 | 1 February 2007 (Wales, so far as relate to offences under Chapter 3 of Part 4) and 2 April 2007 (Wales, so far as relate to offences under Chapter 1 of Part 1) | |
| Sections 76 and 77 | 1 July 2007 (England, so far as relate to offences under Part 1) and 22 April 2008 (so far as relate to offences under Chapter 3 of Part 4) and 22 April 2008 (England and Scotland, so far as relate to offences under Chapter 1 of Part 3) | |
| Section 78 | 1 February 2007 (Wales, so far as it relates to offences under Chapter 3 of Part 4) and 2 April 2007 (Wales, so far as it relates to offences under Chapter 1 of Part 1) | |
| Section 78 | 22 April 2008 (England, so far as relates to offences under Chapter 3 of Part 4) ) and 22 April 2008 (England, so far as relates to offences under Chapter 1 of Part 3) | |
| Section 80(1) | 1 October 2006 (partially) 29 January 2007 (partially in relation to Scotland) 1 February 2007 (partially in relation to Wales) | |
| Section 80(2) | 1 October 2006 (partially) and 1 February 2007 (partially, in relation to Wales) | |
| Schedules 1 and 2 | 2 April 2007 (in relation to Wales) and 1 July 2007 (in relation to England) | |
| Schedule 3 | 1 October 2006 (partially) 1 February 2007 (in relation to Wales) | |
| Schedule 4 | 1 October 2006 | 2006/2603 (C.88) |
| Schedules 5 and 6 | 28 September 2006 (partially) and 1 October 2006 (remainder) | |
| Schedule 7 | 1 October 2006 | 2006/2603 (C.88) |
| Schedule 8, paragraphs 1 to 5 | 1 October 2006 | 2006/2603 (C.88) |
| Schedule 8, paragraph 24(a) | 1 October 2006 (partially) and 1 February 2007 (in relation to Wales) | |
| Schedule 8, paragraphs 26 to 28 | 1 October 2006 (partially) | 2006/2603 (C.88) |
| Schedule 8, paragraph 31 | 1 October 2006 | 2006/2603 (C.88) |
| Schedule 8, paragraphs 32—34 | 1 August 2008 | 2008/1972 (C.96) |
| Schedule 8, paragraph 35 | 1 October 2006 | 2006/2603 (C.88) |
| Schedule 8, paragraphs 39—42 | 1 October 2006 (partially) | 2006/2603 (C.88) |
| Schedule 8, paragraph 43 | 1 February 2007 (in relation to Wales) | 2007/204 (W.18) (C.9) |
| Schedule 8, paragraph 44 | 1 October 2006 (expect in relation to Wales) and 1 February 2007 (in relation to Wales) | |
| Schedule 8, paragraph 45(1) | 1 October 2006 (partially) | 2006/2603 (C.88) |
| Schedule 8, paragraph 45(3) | 1 October 2006 | 2006/2603 (C.88) |
| Schedule 8, paragraph 46 | 1 August 2008 | 2008/1972 (C.96) |
| Schedule 8, paragraphs 47 and 48 | 1 October 2006 | 2006/2603 (C.88) |
| Schedule 8, paragraph 49 | 1 October 2006 (partially) | 2006/2603 (C.88) |
| Schedule 8, paragraphs 51 and 52 | 1 October 2006 | 2006/2603 (C.88) |
| Schedule 8, paragraph 55 | 29 January 2007 (in relation to Scotland) | SSI 2007/9 (C.1) |
| Schedule 8, paragraphs 56 to 61 | 1 October 2006 | 2006/2603 (C.88) |
| Schedule 8, paragraph 62 | 1 February 2007 (in relation to Wales) | 2007/204 (W.18) (C.9) |
| Schedule 9 | 1 October 2006 (partially) | 2006/2603 (C.88) |
| Schedule 9 | 1 February 2007 (partially in relation to Wales) | 2007/204 (W.18) (C.9) |