General

16Consequential repeals

In consequence of the amendments made by this Act, omit the following—

a

paragraphs 6(2) and (3) and 11 of Schedule 13 to the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009;

b

sections 44(3) and 56 of the Education Act 2011;

c

section 4 of the Children and Families Act 2014.

17Transitional, saving and consequential provision

1

The Secretary of State may by regulations make transitional or saving provision in connection with the coming into force of any provision of this Act.

2

The Secretary of State may by regulations, make provision that is consequential on any provision of this Act.

3

Regulations under subsection (2) may amend, repeal or revoke any provision made by or under an Act passed or made before this Act or in the same Session.

4

Regulations under this section are to be made by statutory instrument.

5

A statutory instrument containing regulations under subsection (2) that amend or repeal provision made by an Act may not be made unless a draft of the statutory instrument has been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.

6

Any other statutory instrument containing regulations under subsection (2) is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.

18Extent

This Act extends to England and Wales only.

19Commencement

1

Sections 17 and 18, this section and section 20 come into force on the day on which this Act is passed.

2

The other provisions of this Act come into force on such day as the Secretary of State may by regulations made by statutory instrument appoint.

3

Different days may be appointed for different purposes.

20Short title

This Act may be cited as the Education and Adoption Act 2016.