Provisions coming into force on 2nd December 20192

The following provisions of the Act come into force on 2nd December 2019—

a

section 37 (over-arching objective);

b

section 39 (registration) so far as not already in force;

c

section 41 (professional standards) so far as not already in force;

d

section 43 (education and training) so far as not already in force;

e

section 44 (discipline and fitness to practise) so far as not already in force;

f

section 46 (ensuring adequate provision of social work training);

g

section 47 (exercise by Special Health Authority of functions under section 46(1)(b));

h

section 50 (fees) so far as not already in force;

i

section 52 (information and advice) so far as not already in force;

j

section 53 (duty to co-operate) so far as not already in force;

k

section 54 (information for Secretary of State);

l

section 55 (default powers) so far as not already in force;

m

section 56 (oversight by the Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care) so far as not already in force;

n

section 61 (repeal of existing powers to regulate social workers);

o

section 62 (amendments to do with Part 2);

p

section 63 (interpretation of Part 2);

q

section 64 (review by independent person);

r

Schedule 4 (oversight by the Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care) so far as not already in force;

s

Schedule 5 (amendments to do with Part 2).