21.Section 9(2) requires the Secretary of State, except in relation to sections 6, 8 and 9, to make a commencement order to bring the provisions of the Act into effect. Sections 6, 8 and 9 come into force on Royal Assent. Section 9(3) enables a commencement order relating to section 1 to include transitional provisions, consequential provisions or savings.
Commentary on Sections Section 9: Short title, commencement and extent