The Children and Social Work Act 2017 (Commencement No. 6 and Saving Provision) Regulations 2019

Provisions coming into force on 2nd December 2019

2.  The following provisions of the Act come into force on 2nd December 2019—

(a) section 37 (over-arching objective);

(b) section 39 (registration) so far as not already in force;

(c) section 41 (professional standards) so far as not already in force;

(d) section 43 (education and training) so far as not already in force;

(e) section 44 (discipline and fitness to practise) so far as not already in force;

(f) section 46 (ensuring adequate provision of social work training);

(g) section 47 (exercise by Special Health Authority of functions under section 46(1)(b));

(h) section 50 (fees) so far as not already in force;

(i) section 52 (information and advice) so far as not already in force;

(j) section 53 (duty to co-operate) so far as not already in force;

(k) section 54 (information for Secretary of State);

(l) section 55 (default powers) so far as not already in force;

(m) section 56 (oversight by the Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care) so far as not already in force;

(n) section 61 (repeal of existing powers to regulate social workers);

(o) section 62 (amendments to do with Part 2);

(p) section 63 (interpretation of Part 2);

(q) section 64 (review by independent person);

(r) Schedule 4 (oversight by the Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care) so far as not already in force;

(s) Schedule 5 (amendments to do with Part 2).