Explanatory Notes

Charities Act 2006

2006 CHAPTER 50

8 November 2006

The Act

Commentary on Sections

Section 79: Commencement

262.Subsection (1) brings this section, and the other provisions listed in this subsection, into effect on the date the Act received the Royal Assent. Subsection (2) provides for the remainder of the Act to be brought into force by order – known as a commencement order - made by the Minister for the Cabinet Office. Subsection (3) allows him to make commencement orders bringing different provisions of the Act into force on different dates.