Provisions coming into force on 1st October 20123

The day appointed for the coming into force of the following provisions of the Act is 1st October 2012:

a

section 20(1), (10) and (11) (appointment and functions of Commissioner);

b

section 22 (guidance on making national security determinations);

c

section 92 (power of Secretary of State to disregard convictions or cautions);

d

section 93 (applications to the Secretary of State);

e

section 94 (procedure for decisions by the Secretary of State);

f

section 95 (effect of disregard on police and other records);

g

section 96 (effect of disregard for disclosure and other purposes);

h

section 97 (saving for Royal pardons etc.);

i

section 98 (section 96: supplementary);

j

section 99 (appeal against refusal to disregard convictions or cautions);

k

section 100 (advisors);

l

section 101 (interpretation: Chapter 4);

m

section 114 (removal of restrictions on time for marriage or civil partnership);

n

section 115(1) (consequential amendments, repeals and revocations) insofar as it relates to the provisions of Schedule 9 specified in paragraph (o) below;

o

Part 9 of Schedule 9.