The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Commencement No. 3) Order 2012

Provisions coming into force on 1st October 2012

3.  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.