Section 142 gives the Secretary of State a regulation-making power to bring the Act’s provisions into force. Some provisions, listed in subsection (2), come into force on the date of Royal Assent. Other provisions, listed in subsection (3), come into force two months after Royal Assent. Further information about when provisions will be commenced can be found under "Commencement" below.
Part 8: Final provisions Section 142: Commencement