Commentary on Sections Suspected international terrorists Section 29 Duration of sections 21 to 23
90.Section 29 sets out the time limitations on sections 21 to 23. These sections will expire fifteen months after Royal Assent unless the Secretary of State renews them by order. Such an order may only extend the life of the sections by up to a year. This order needs to be approved by a resolution in both Houses of Parliament. In addition, section 29 enables the Secretary of State to repeal sections 21 to 23 at any time. Sections 21 to 23 will cease to have effect at the end of 10 November 2006. This is the day on which the derogation designated by the order made on 11 November 2001 will cease to have effect for the purposes of the Human Rights Act 1998 (unless extended by another order).