Commencement Date
256.By virtue of section 59, section 33 (pilot schemes for DVPNs and DVPOs), sections 47 to 54 (compensation of victims of overseas terrorism) and the final sections (financial provisions, extent, commencement and short title) will come into force on Royal Assent.
257.All of the other provisions in the Act will be brought into force by means of commencement orders made by the Secretary of State. Insofar as sections 42 and 43 (private security industry) relate to Scotland, they will be brought into force by the Scottish Ministers after consulting the Secretary of State.