Final provisions

51Commencement

1

The preceding provisions of this Act come into force on such day as the Lord Chancellor may appoint by order made by statutory instrument.

2

Before making an order under this section the Lord Chancellor must consult the Scottish Ministers, the National Assembly for Wales and the First Minister and deputy First Minister.

3

An order under this section—

a

may include any transitory, transitional or saving provision that the Secretary of State considers necessary or expedient;

b

may appoint different days for different purposes.