(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order is the second commencement order made under the Protection of Children Act 1999. It brings into force on 1st September 2000 sections 3(3) (partially), 5, 6, 9 (partially) and 12 of the Act. It brings into force the remainder of the Act, except sections 8 and 10, on 2nd October 2000.