Provisions coming into force on 19th December 20112

The day appointed for the coming into force of the following provisions of the Act is 19th December 2011—

a

section 141(1) (demonstrations in vicinity of Parliament: repeal of SOCPA 2005 provisions) insofar as it repeals section 137 of the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 20052;

b

section 142 (controlled area of Parliament Square);

c

section 143 (prohibited activities in controlled area of Parliament Square);

d

section 144 (directions under section 143: further provision);

e

section 145 (power to seize property);

f

section 146 (power of court on conviction);

g

section 147 (authorisation for operation of amplified noise equipment);

h

section 148 (meaning of “authorised officer” and “responsible authority”);

i

section 149 (effect of Part on byelaws);

j

section 150(1) and (3) (powers of seizure etc under certain regulations and byelaws);

k

section 150(2) (powers of seizure etc under certain regulations and byelaws) insofar as it relates to byelaws made by local authorities in England.