Explanatory Notes

Senedd and Elections (Wales) Act 2020

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15 January 2020

Introduction

Part 2.Renaming of the National Assembly for Wales

Section 3 – Acts of the National Assembly for Wales renamed Acts of Senedd Cymru

6.Section 107 of the 2006 Act confers power on the Assembly to pass legislation in relation to Wales called “Acts of the National Assembly for Wales” or “Deddfau Cynulliad Cenedlaethol Cymru” referred to in the 2006 Act, as “Acts of the Assembly”. Section 3 amends section 107 (1) of the 2006 Act so that primary legislation passed by the Assembly following this section coming into force is to be called “Acts of Senedd Cymru or Deddfau Senedd Cymru” referred to in the 2006 Act as “Acts of the Senedd”).