16 Commencement.U.K.
(1)Part I shall come into force on such day as the Lord Chancellor may by order made by statutory instrument appoint; and different days may be appointed for different provisions.
(2)Part II shall come into force at the end of the period of two months beginning with the day on which this Act is passed.
(3)Part III shall come into force on such day as the Lord Chancellor and the Lord Advocate may by order made by statutory instrument appoint; and different days may be appointed for the commencement of Part III as it extends to England and Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland.
Subordinate Legislation Made
P1S. 16(1) power fully exercised (26.9.1996): 1.11.1996 appointed for specified provisons by S.I. 1996/2515, art. 2
P2S. 16(3) power fully exercised (27.3.1996): 1.5.1996 appointed for specified provisions by S.I. 1996/995, art. 2