Defence Reform Act 2014

Prospective

Power to create other exemptionsU.K.

7(1)The Secretary of State may by order provide for exemptions for a contractor, in relation to relevant premises or activities carried on by a contractor at relevant premises, from any provision of subordinate legislation.U.K.

(2)An order under this paragraph may confer an exemption only if the exemption corresponds or is similar to an exemption for, or immunity of, the Crown.

(3)An exemption conferred by virtue of sub-paragraph (1)—

(a)may have effect generally or only in particular respects;

(b)may be expressed as having effect in relation to premises for the time being specified in the order.

(4)In this paragraph “subordinate legislation” has the same meaning as in the Interpretation Act 1978 (see section 21(1) of that Act).