After the end of the initial period, the Lord Chancellor must carry out a review of the operation of Part 2A of the Prosecution of Offences Act 1985 (inserted by section 54 of this Act).

“The initial period” is the period of 3 years beginning with the day on which section 54(1) comes into force.

If the Lord Chancellor considers it appropriate, having regard to the conclusions reached on the review, the Lord Chancellor must by regulations repeal Part 2A of the Prosecution of Offences Act 1985.

Regulations under this section may include consequential, transitional, transitory and saving provision, including provision amending an Act (whenever passed or made).

Regulations under this section are to be made by statutory instrument.

A statutory instrument containing regulations under this section may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.