Explanatory Notes

Trustee Act 2000

2000 CHAPTER 29

23 November 2000

Commentary on Sections

Part III: Acquisition of Land

Section 9: Restriction or exclusion of this Part etc.

44.Section 9 makes it clear that the power to acquire land is in addition to trustees’ other powers but is subject to any restrictions or exclusions laid down in the trust instrument or by any enactment or subordinate legislation (defined in section 6(2)). The new power is therefore a default provision.