Part 4Final provisions

38Commencement

1

This Part, apart from section 35 (and the Schedule), comes into force on the day on which this Act is passed.

2

The following provisions come into force on such day as the Secretary of State may by order appoint—

a

sections 18 to 23;

b

paragraphs 7 and 8 of the Schedule (and, so far as relating to them, paragraphs 1 and 5 of the Schedule and section 35).

3

Subject to subsections (1) and (2), this Act comes into force at the end of the period of 2 months beginning with the day on which it is passed.