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Changes and effects yet to be applied to Schedule 2 Part 4:
- s. 23(1A) inserted by 2015 c. 8 Sch. 2 para. 26(3)
- s. 23(10A) inserted by 2015 c. 8 Sch. 2 para. 26(5)
- s. 38(1)-(1B) substituted for s. 38(1) by 2015 c. 8 Sch. 2 para. 27
- s. 38(7)(da) inserted by 2021 c. 1 s. 104(2)
- s. 43(1)-(1B) substituted for s. 43(1) by 2015 c. 8 Sch. 2 para. 28(2)
- s. 52(1)-(1B) substituted for s. 52(1) by 2015 c. 8 Sch. 2 para. 29
- s. 80(1)(a)(iib) inserted by 2021 c. 1 s. 109(3)
- s. 117A inserted by 2008 c. 30 Sch. 10 para. 3
- s. 126(1)-(1B) substituted for s. 126(1) by 2015 c. 8 Sch. 2 para. 31
- s. 188(1)(ba) inserted by 2008 c. 30 Sch. 10 para. 6
- s. 189A inserted by 2008 c. 30 Sch. 10 para. 7
- s. 209(9) added by 2008 c. 30 Sch. 10 para. 8
- s. 318(3)(a)(viii)-(x) inserted by 2015 c. 8 Sch. 2 para. 38(3)(a)
- s. 318(3)(b)(vi)-(viii) inserted by 2015 c. 8 Sch. 2 para. 38(3)(b)
Changes and effects yet to be applied to the whole Act associated Parts and Chapters:
Whole provisions yet to be inserted into this Act (including any effects on those provisions):
- s. 23(1A) inserted by 2015 c. 8 Sch. 2 para. 26(3)
- s. 23(10A) inserted by 2015 c. 8 Sch. 2 para. 26(5)
- s. 38(1)-(1B) substituted for s. 38(1) by 2015 c. 8 Sch. 2 para. 27
- s. 38(7)(da) inserted by 2021 c. 1 s. 104(2)
- s. 43(1)-(1B) substituted for s. 43(1) by 2015 c. 8 Sch. 2 para. 28(2)
- s. 52(1)-(1B) substituted for s. 52(1) by 2015 c. 8 Sch. 2 para. 29
- s. 80(1)(a)(iib) inserted by 2021 c. 1 s. 109(3)
- s. 117A inserted by 2008 c. 30 Sch. 10 para. 3
- s. 126(1)-(1B) substituted for s. 126(1) by 2015 c. 8 Sch. 2 para. 31
- s. 188(1)(ba) inserted by 2008 c. 30 Sch. 10 para. 6
- s. 189A inserted by 2008 c. 30 Sch. 10 para. 7
- s. 209(9) added by 2008 c. 30 Sch. 10 para. 8
- s. 318(3)(a)(viii)-(x) inserted by 2015 c. 8 Sch. 2 para. 38(3)(a)
- s. 318(3)(b)(vi)-(viii) inserted by 2015 c. 8 Sch. 2 para. 38(3)(b)
Part 4E+W+SFunctions under this Act
21E+W+SThe power to make or extend a restraining order under section 20.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 2 para. 21 in force at 6.4.2005 by S.I. 2005/695, art. 2(1) (with arts. 4-6, Sch. 2, Sch. 3)
22E+W+SThe power to make an order under section 20(10) permitting payments out of an account that is subject to a restraining order.
Commencement Information
I2Sch. 2 para. 22 in force at 6.4.2005 by S.I. 2005/695, art. 2(1) (with arts. 4-6, Sch. 2, Sch. 3)
23E+W+SThe power to make a repatriation order under section 21.
Commencement Information
I3Sch. 2 para. 23 in force at 6.4.2005 by S.I. 2005/695, art. 2(1) (with arts. 4-6, Sch. 2, Sch. 3)
24E+W+SThe power to make a freezing order under section 23.
Commencement Information
I4Sch. 2 para. 24 in force at 6.4.2005 by S.I. 2005/695, art. 2(1) (with arts. 4-6, Sch. 2, Sch. 3)
25E+W+SThe power to make an order under section 25(3) extending the period for which a freezing order has effect.
Commencement Information
I5Sch. 2 para. 25 in force at 6.4.2005 by S.I. 2005/695, art. 2(1) (with arts. 4-6, Sch. 2, Sch. 3)
26E+W+SThe power to make an order under section 26 validating action taken in contravention of a freezing order.
Commencement Information
I6Sch. 2 para. 26 in force at 6.4.2005 by S.I. 2005/695, art. 2(1) (with arts. 4-6, Sch. 2, Sch. 3)
27E+W+SThe power to make an order under section 28 directing that specified steps are taken.
Commencement Information
I7Sch. 2 para. 27 in force at 6.4.2005 by S.I. 2005/695, art. 2(1) (with arts. 4-6, Sch. 2, Sch. 3)
28E+W+SThe power to make an order under section 30 giving a direction where a freezing order ceases to have effect.
Commencement Information
I8Sch. 2 para. 28 in force at 6.4.2005 by S.I. 2005/695, art. 2(1) (with arts. 4-6, Sch. 2, Sch. 3)
29E+W+SThe power to make an order under section 31(3) directing the notification of members.
Commencement Information
I9Sch. 2 para. 29 in force at 6.4.2005 by S.I. 2005/695, art. 2(1) (with arts. 4-6, Sch. 2, Sch. 3)
30E+W+SThe power to issue a contribution notice under section 38.
Commencement Information
I10Sch. 2 para. 30 in force at 6.4.2005 by S.I. 2005/695, art. 2(1) (with arts. 4-6, Sch. 2, Sch. 3)
[F130AE+W+SThe power to issue a direction under section 39A(6) to any person.]
Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 2 para. 30A inserted (26.11.2008) by Pensions Act 2008 (c. 30), s. 149(2)(3), Sch. 9 para. 13(a)
31E+W+SThe power to issue a direction under section 41(4) to the trustees or managers of an occupational pension scheme.
Commencement Information
I11Sch. 2 para. 31 in force at 6.4.2005 by S.I. 2005/695, art. 2(1) (with arts. 4-6, Sch. 2, Sch. 3)
32E+W+SThe power to issue a revised contribution notice under section 41(9).
Commencement Information
I12Sch. 2 para. 32 in force at 6.4.2005 by S.I. 2005/695, art. 2(1) (with arts. 4-6, Sch. 2, Sch. 3)
33E+W+SThe power to issue a financial support direction under section 43.
Commencement Information
I13Sch. 2 para. 33 in force at 6.4.2005 by S.I. 2005/695, art. 2(1) (with arts. 4-6, Sch. 2, Sch. 3)
[F233AE+W+SThe power to issue a direction under section 43A(3) to any person.]
Textual Amendments
F2Sch. 2 para. 33A inserted (26.11.2008) by Pensions Act 2008 (c. 30), s. 149(2)(3), Sch. 9 para. 13(b)
34E+W+SThe power to issue a contribution notice under section 47.
Commencement Information
I14Sch. 2 para. 34 in force at 6.4.2005 by S.I. 2005/695, art. 2(1) (with arts. 4-6, Sch. 2, Sch. 3)
35E+W+SThe power to issue a direction under section 50(4) to the trustees or managers of an occupational pension scheme.
Commencement Information
I15Sch. 2 para. 35 in force at 6.4.2005 by S.I. 2005/695, art. 2(1) (with arts. 4-6, Sch. 2, Sch. 3)
36E+W+SThe power to issue a revised contribution notice under section 50(9).
Commencement Information
I16Sch. 2 para. 36 in force at 6.4.2005 by S.I. 2005/695, art. 2(1) (with arts. 4-6, Sch. 2, Sch. 3)
37E+W+SThe power to make a restoration order under section 52.
Commencement Information
I17Sch. 2 para. 37 in force at 6.4.2005 by S.I. 2005/695, art. 2(1) (with arts. 4-6, Sch. 2, Sch. 3)
38E+W+SThe power to issue a contribution notice under section 55.
Commencement Information
I18Sch. 2 para. 38 in force at 6.4.2005 by S.I. 2005/695, art. 2(1) (with arts. 4-6, Sch. 2, Sch. 3)
39E+W+SThe power to issue a notice under section 71 requiring a report to be provided to the Regulator.
Commencement Information
I19Sch. 2 para. 39 in force at 6.4.2005 by S.I. 2005/695, art. 2(1) (with arts. 4-6, Sch. 2, Sch. 3)
40E+W+SThe power to make a direction under section 76(8) extending the retention period for documents taken into possession under section 75.
Commencement Information
I20Sch. 2 para. 40 in force at 6.4.2005 by S.I. 2005/695, art. 2(1) (with arts. 4-6, Sch. 2, Sch. 3)
41E+W+SThe power to make a direction under section 78(10) extending the retention period for documents taken into possession under that section.
Commencement Information
I21Sch. 2 para. 41 in force at 6.4.2005 by S.I. 2005/695, art. 2(1) (with arts. 4-6, Sch. 2, Sch. 3)
[F341AE+W+SThe power to require a person to pay a penalty under section 88A.]
Textual Amendments
F3Sch. 2 para. 41A inserted (29.6.2022) by Pension Schemes Act 2021 (c. 1), s. 131(1), Sch. 7 para. 14; S.I. 2022/721, regs. 1(2), 2(d)
42E+W+SThe power to make an order under section 231 modifying a scheme, giving directions or imposing a schedule of contributions.
Commencement Information
I22Sch. 2 para. 42 in force at 6.4.2005 by S.I. 2005/695, art. 2(1) (with arts. 4-6, Sch. 2, Sch. 3)
43E+W+SThe power to issue a ring-fencing notice under section 292.
Commencement Information
I23Sch. 2 para. 43 in force at 6.4.2005 by S.I. 2005/695, art. 2(1) (with arts. 4-6, Sch. 2, Sch. 3)
44E+W+SThe power to vary or revoke under section 101—
(a)a determination made by the Determinations Panel whether to exercise one of the other functions listed in this Schedule, or
(b)an order, notice or direction made, issued or given in the exercise of one of those functions—
(i)by the Panel, or
(ii)by the Regulator in compliance with a direction of [F4a tribunal] under section 103.
Textual Amendments
F4Words in Sch. 2 para. 44(b)(ii) substituted (6.4.2010) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/22), art. 1(2)(e), Sch. 2 para. 86 (with Sch. 5)
Commencement Information
I24Sch. 2 para. 44 in force at 6.4.2005 by S.I. 2005/695, art. 2(1) (with arts. 4-6, Sch. 2, Sch. 3)
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