EXPLANATORY NOTE
(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations bring into force specified provisions of the Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3) (“the Act”). They are the seventh commencement regulations under the Act. Other provisions of the Act were brought into force on Royal Assent by section 183(5) of the Act or commenced on 31st March 2017 by virtue of section 183(6) of the Act.
These Regulations commence provisions of the Act relating to the London Fire Commissioner, maritime enforcement powers applicable in England and Wales, and Scotland, cross border enforcement powers in the United Kingdom, and removal of certain political restrictions placed on the position of Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime.
Regulation 2 sets out the provisions of the Act which will come into force on 1st March 2018, insofar as not already in force.
Regulation 3 sets out the provisions of the Act which will come into force on 22nd March 2018.
Regulation 4 sets out the provisions of the Act which will come into force on 1st April 2018, insofar as not already in force.