5 Transitional provisions.

1

Where—

a

any proceedings mentioned in the first column of Schedule 1 to the M1Church of England (Legal Aid and Miscellaneous Provisions) Measure 1988 have been taken; or

b

in relation to any such proceedings proposed to be taken, a certificate under section 2 of that Measure has been issued,

before the coming into force of this Measure, Part I of the said Measure of 1988 shall have effect in relation to such proceedings or certificate as if this Measure had not been enacted.

2

The Legal Aid Commission appointed under section 1 of the said Measure of 1988 and in existence immediately before the coming into force of this Measure shall continue to exist for the purposes of this Measure as if it had been appointed under section 1 of this Measure.

3

Any rules made under section 4(1) of the said Measure of 1988 and in force immediately before the coming into force of this Measure shall continue to have effect as if made under section 4(1) of this Measure.