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).