Provisions coming into force on 1st October 20123
The day appointed for the coming into force of the following provisions of the Act is 1st October 2012:
a
section 20(1), (10) and (11) (appointment and functions of Commissioner);
b
section 22 (guidance on making national security determinations);
c
section 92 (power of Secretary of State to disregard convictions or cautions);
d
section 93 (applications to the Secretary of State);
e
section 94 (procedure for decisions by the Secretary of State);
f
section 95 (effect of disregard on police and other records);
g
section 96 (effect of disregard for disclosure and other purposes);
h
section 97 (saving for Royal pardons etc.);
i
section 98 (section 96: supplementary);
j
section 99 (appeal against refusal to disregard convictions or cautions);
k
section 100 (advisors);
l
section 101 (interpretation: Chapter 4);
m
section 114 (removal of restrictions on time for marriage or civil partnership);
n
section 115(1) (consequential amendments, repeals and revocations) insofar as it relates to the provisions of Schedule 9 specified in paragraph (o) below;
o
Part 9 of Schedule 9.