Section 45 – Commencement
179.Section 45 provides that sections 42, 44, 45 and 46 of the Act come into force on the day after Royal Assent. All other provisions are to come into force on a day appointed by regulations made by the Scottish Ministers.
Abusive Behaviour and Sexual Harm (Scotland) Act 2016
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