Explanatory Notes

Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005

2005 CHAPTER 2

11 March 2005

Commentary

Section 16: Other supplemental provisions

Subsections (2) and (3)

90.Subsection (2) provides for repeals, including the repeal of certain sections in Part 4 of the Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001 (c. 24) (ATCSA). Under subsection (3), subsection (2) came into force on 14 March 2005.

Subsection (4)

91.Subsection (4) provides a transitional saving in relation to appeals under section 25 ATCSA. It enables outstanding appeals under section 25 ATCSA to be completed. It also enables outstanding appeals further to any decisions by the Special Immigration Appeals Commission (SIAC) on appeals under section 25 ATCSA to be completed. Any proceedings that result from appeals against determinations by SIAC under section 25 ATCSA can likewise be completed. However, no other proceedings before SIAC under Part 4 ATCSA can be commenced or continued after the time at which sections 21 to 32 ATCSA are repealed.