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Interpretation Act 1978

1978 CHAPTER 30 cross-notesI1

An Act to consolidate the Interpretation Act 1889 and certain other enactments relating to the construction and operation of Acts of Parliament and other instruments, with amendments to give effect to recommendations of the Law Commission and the Scottish Law Commission.

[20th July 1978]

General provisions as to enactment and operation

1 Words of enactment.

Every section of an Act takes effect as a substantive enactment without introductory words.

2 Amendment or repeal in same Session.

Any Act may be amended or repealed in the Session of Parliament in which it is passed.

3 Judicial notice.

Every Act is a public Act to be judicially noticed as such, unless the contrary is expressly provided by the Act.

4 Time of commencement.

An Act or provision of an Act comes into force—

(a) where provision is made for it to come into force on a particular day, at the beginning of that day;

(b) where no provision is made for its coming into force, at the beginning of the day on which the Act receives the Royal Assent.

Interpretation and construction

5 Definitions.

In any Act, unless the contrary intention appears, words and expressions listed in Schedule 1 to this Act are to be construed according to that Schedule.

6 Gender and number. cross-notes

In any Act, unless the contrary intention appears,—

(a) words importing the masculine gender include the feminine;

(b) words importing the feminine gender include the masculine;

(c) words in the singular include the plural and words in the plural include the singular.

7 References to service by post. cross-notes

Where an Act authorises or requires any document to be served by post (whether the expression “serve” or the expression “give” or “send” or any other expression is used) then, unless the contrary intention appears, the service is deemed to be effected by properly addressing, pre-paying and posting a letter containing the document and, unless the contrary is proved, to have been effected at the time at which the letter would be delivered in the ordinary course of post.

8 References to distance.

In the measurement of any distance for the purposes of an Act, that distance shall, unless the contrary intention appears, be measured in a straight line on a horizontal plane.

9 References to time of day.

M1 Subject to section 3 of the Summer Time Act 1972 (construction of references to points of time during the period of summer time), whenever an expression of time occurs in an Act, the time referred to shall, unless it is otherwise specifically stated, be held to be Greenwich mean time.

10 References to the Sovereign.

In any Act a reference to the Sovereign reigning at the time of the passing of the Act is to be construed, unless the contrary intention appears, as a reference to the Sovereign for the time being.

11 Construction of subordinate legislation. cross-notes

Where an Act confers power to make subordinate legislation, expressions used in that legislation have, unless the contrary intention appears, the meaning which they bear in the Act.

Statutory powers and duties

12 Continuity of powers and duties.

(1) Where an Act confers a power or imposes a duty it is implied, unless the contrary intention appears, that the power may be exercised, or the duty is to be performed, from time to time as occasion requires.

(2) Where an Act confers a power or imposes a duty on the holder of an office as such, it is implied, unless the contrary intention appears, that the power may be exercised, or the duty is to be performed, by the holder for the time being of the office.

13 Anticipatory exercise of powers.

Where an Act which (or any provision of which) does not come into force immediately on its passing confers power to make subordinate legislation, or to make appointments, give notices, prescribe forms or do any other thing for the purposes of the Act, then, unless the contrary intention appears, the power may be exercised, and any instrument made thereunder may be made so as to come into force, at any time after the passing of the Act so far as may be necessary or expedient for the purpose—

(a) of bringing the Act or any provision of the Act into force; or

(b) of giving full effect to the Act or any such provision at or after the time when it comes into force.

14 Implied power to amend. cross-notes

Where an Act confers power to make—

(a) rules, regulations or byelaws; or

(b) Orders in Council, orders or other subordinate legislation to be made by statutory instrument,

it implies, unless the contrary intention appears, a power, exercisable in the same manner and subject to the same conditions or limitations, to revoke, amend or re-enact any instrument made under the power.

[F114A Power to include sunset and review provisions in subordinate legislation

(1) This section applies where an Act confers a power or a duty on a person to make subordinate legislation except to the extent that—

(a) the power or duty is exercisable by the Scottish Ministers, or

(b) the power or duty is exercisable by any other person within devolved competence (within the meaning of the Scotland Act 1998).

(2) The subordinate legislation may include—

(a) provision requiring the person to review the effectiveness of the legislation within a specified period or at the end of a specified period;

(b) provision for the legislation to cease to have effect at the end of a specified day or a specified period;

(c) if the power or duty is being exercised to amend other subordinate legislation, provision of the kind mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b) in relation to that other legislation.

(3) The provision that may be made by virtue of subsection (2)(a) includes provision requiring the person to consider whether the objectives which it was the purpose of the legislation to achieve remain appropriate and, if so, whether they could be achieved in another way.

(4) Subordinate legislation including provision of a kind mentioned in subsection (2) may make such provision generally or only in relation to specified provisions of the legislation or specified cases or circumstances.

(5) Subordinate legislation including provision of a kind mentioned in subsection (2) may make transitional, consequential, incidental or supplementary provision or savings in connection with such provision.

(6) In this section, “ specified ” means specified in the subordinate legislation. F1]

Repealing enactments

15 Repeal of repeal.

Where an Act repeals a repealing enactment, the repeal does not revive any enactment previously repealed unless words are added reviving it.

16 General savings. cross-notes

(1) Without prejudice to section 15, where an Act repeals an enactment, the repeal does not, unless the contrary intention appears,—

(a) revive anything not in force or existing at the time at which the repeal takes effect;

(b) affect the previous operation of the enactment repealed or anything duly done or suffered under that enactment;

(c) affect any right, privilege, obligation or liability acquired, accrued or incurred under that enactment;

(d) affect any penalty, forfeiture or punishment incurred in respect of any offence committed against that enactment;

(e) affect any investigation, legal proceeding or remedy in respect of any such right, privilege, obligation, liability, penalty, forfeiture or punishment;

and any such investigation, legal proceeding or remedy may be instituted, continued or enforced, and any such penalty, forfeiture or punishment may be imposed, as if the repealing Act had not been passed.

(2) This section applies to the expiry of a temporary enactment as if it were repealed by an Act.

17 Repeal and re-enactment. cross-notes

(1) Where an Act repeals a previous enactment and substitutes provisions for the enactment repealed, the repealed enactment remains in force until the substituted provisions come into force.

(2) Where an Act repeals and re-enacts, with or without modification, a previous enactment then, unless the contrary intention appears,—

(a) any reference in any other enactment to the enactment so repealed shall be construed as a reference to the provision re-enacted;

(b) in so far as any subordinate legislation made or other thing done under the enactment so repealed, or having effect as if so made or done, could have been made or done under the provision re-enacted, it shall have effect as if made or done under that provision.

Miscellaneous

18 Duplicated offences.

Where an act or omission constitutes an offence under two or more Acts, or both under an Act and at common law, the offender shall, unless the contrary intention appears, be liable to be prosecuted and punished under either or any of those Acts or at common law, but shall not be liable to be punished more than once for the same offence.

19 Citation of other Acts.

(1) Where an Act cites another Act by year, statute, session or chapter, or a section or other portion of another Act by number or letter, the reference shall, unless the contrary intention appears, be read as referring—

(a) in the case of Acts included in any revised edition of the statutes printed by authority, to that edition;

(b) in the case of Acts not so included but included in the edition prepared under the direction of the Record Commission, to that edition;

(c) in any other case, to the Acts printed by the Queen’s Printer, or under the superintendence or authority of Her Majesty’s Stationery Office.

(2) An Act may continue to be cited by the short title authorised by any enactment notwithstanding the repeal of that enactment.

20 References to other enactments [F2 etc. F2] . cross-notes

(1) Where an Act describes or cites a portion of an enactment by referring to words, sections or other parts from or to which (or from and to which) the portion extends, the portion described or cited includes the words, sections or other parts referred to unless the contrary intention appears.

(2) Where an Act refers to an enactment, the reference, unless the contrary intention appears, is a reference to that enactment as amended, and includes a reference thereto as extended or applied, by or under any other enactment, including any other provision of that Act.

[F3 (2A) Where—

(a) an Act passed on or after IP completion day refers to any treaty relating to the EU or any instrument or other document of an EU entity, and

(b) the treaty, instrument or document has effect by virtue of section 7A or 7B of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018(general implementation of remainder of EU withdrawal agreement etc.),

the reference, unless the contrary intention appears and so far as required for the purposes of relevant separation agreement law, is a reference to the treaty, instrument or document as it so has effect (including, so far as so required, as it has effect from time to time). F3]

[F4 (3) [F5 Subject to subsection (2A), where F5] an Act passed on or after [F6 IP completion day F6] refers to any EU regulation, EU decision, EU tertiary legislation or provision of the EEA agreement, the reference, unless the contrary intention appears, is a reference to the EU regulation, EU decision, EU tertiary legislation or provision of the EEA agreement as it forms part of domestic law by virtue of section 3 of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 or section 1 of the Direct Payments to Farmers (Legislative Continuity) Act 2020.

(4) Subsection (3) does not determine any question as to whether the reference is to be read as a reference to the EU regulation, EU decision, EU tertiary legislation or provision of the EEA agreement as modified by domestic law (and, accordingly, is without prejudice to subsection (2)).

(5) Any expression in [F7 subsections (2A) to F7] (4) which is defined in the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 has the same meaning in [F8 the subsection concerned F8] as in that Act. F4]

[F9 (6) In this section, “treaty” includes any international agreement (and any protocol or annex to a treaty or international agreement). F9]

[F1020A References to [F11 certain F11][F12 EU instruments F12]

Where an Act passed after the commencement of this section refers to a [F13 EU instrument F13] that has been amended, extended or applied by another such instrument, the reference, unless the contrary intention appears, is a reference to that instrument as so amended, extended or applied. F10]

Supplementary

21 Interpretation etc.

(1) In this Act “ Act ” includes a local and personal or private Act; and “ subordinate legislation ” means Orders in Council, orders, rules, regulations, schemes, warrants, byelaws and other instruments made or to be made under any Act[F14 or made or to be made on or after [F15 IP completion day under any [F16 assimilated direct F16] legislation F15] other than [F16 assimilated direct F16] CAP legislation as so defined F14][F17 or made or to be made on or after exit day under [F16 assimilated direct F16] CAP legislation as defined in section 2 of the Direct Payments to Farmers (Legislative Continuity) Act 2020F17] .

(2) This Act binds the Crown.

22 Application to Acts and Measures.

(1) This Act applies to itself, to any Act passed after the commencement of this Act[F18 (subject [F19 , in the case of section [F20 20(2A) to (6) F20] , to the provision made [F21 in section 20(2A) or (3) F21] and F19] , in the case of section 20A, to the provision made in that section) F18] and, to the extent specified in Part I of Schedule 2, to Acts passed before the commencement of this Act.

(2) In any of the foregoing provisions of this Act a reference to an Act is a reference to an Act to which that provision applies; but this does not affect the generality of references to enactments or of the references in section 19(1) to other Acts.

(3) This Act applies to Measures of the General Synod of the Church of England (and, so far as it relates to Acts passed before the commencement of this Act, to Measures of the Church Assembly passed after 28th May 1925) as it applies to Acts.

23 Application to other instruments. cross-notes

(1) The provisions of this Act, except sections 1 to 3 and 4(b), apply, so far as applicable and unless the contrary intention appears, to subordinate legislation made after the commencement of this Act and, to the extent specified in Part II of Schedule 2, to subordinate legislation made before the commencement of this Act, as they apply to Acts.

(2) In the application of this Act to Acts passed or subordinate legislation made after the commencement of this Act, all references to an enactment include an enactment comprised in subordinate legislation whenever made, and references to the passing or repeal of an enactment are to be construed accordingly.

(3) Sections 9 and 19(1) also apply to deeds and other instruments and documents as they apply to Acts and subordinate legislation; and in the application of section 17(2)(a) to Acts passed or subordinate legislation made after the commencement of this Act, the reference to any other enactment includes any deed or other instrument or document.

(4) M2,M3,M4 Subsections (1) and (2) of this section do not apply to Orders in Council made under section 5 of the Statutory Instruments Act 1946, section 1(3) of the Northern Ireland (Temporary Provisions) Act 1972 or Schedule 1 to the Northern Ireland Act 1974.

[F2223ZA[F23 Assimilated direct F23] legislation

(1) The provisions of this Act (except sections 1 to 4, 13 and 19(2)) apply, so far as applicable and unless the contrary intention appears, to any [F24 assimilated direct F24] legislation so far as it—

(a) is amended by an Act, subordinate legislation or devolution legislation, and

(b) is not subordinate legislation,

as they apply to an Act passed at the corresponding time.

(2) In their application by virtue of subsection (1)—

(a) section 10 has effect as if the reference to the passing of the Act were a reference to the corresponding time,

(b) section 11 has effect as if the second reference to an Act included a reference to the [F24 assimilated direct F24] legislation so far as unamended (as well as a reference to that legislation so far as amended), and

(c) section 16(1) has effect as if the reference to the repealing Act not being passed were a reference to the repeal not having been made.

(3) References in this Act to the repeal of an enactment are to be read, in the case of an enactment which is [F24 assimilated direct F24] legislation, as references to the revocation of the enactment.

(4) In Schedule 1—

(a) in the definition of “Commencement”, the references to an enactment do not include any [F24 assimilated direct F24] legislation other than—

(i) any such legislation to which subsection (1) applies, F25 ...

[F26 (ia) any instrument made on or after exit day under [F24 assimilated direct F24] CAP legislation as defined in section 2 of the Direct Payments to Farmers (Legislative Continuity) Act 2020, or F26]

(ii) any instrument [F27 , not falling within sub-paragraph (ia), F27] made on or after [F28 IP completion day F28] under any [F24 assimilated direct F24] legislation, and

(b) in the definitions of “The Corporation Tax Acts” and “The Income Tax Acts”, the references to an enactment do not include any [F24 assimilated direct F24] legislation.

(5) For the application of this Act to [F24 assimilated direct F24] legislation which is subordinate legislation, see section 23(1) and (2).

(6) In this section—

[F2923A Acts of the Scottish Parliament etc.

(1) This Act applies in relation to an Act of the Scottish Parliament and an instrument made under such an Act only to the extent provided in this section.

(2) Except as provided in subsection (3) below, sections 15 to 18 apply to—

(a) an Act of the Scottish Parliament as they apply to an Act,

(b) an instrument made under an Act of the Scottish Parliament as they apply to subordinate legislation.

(3) In the application of those sections to an Act and to subordinate legislation—

(a) references to an enactment include an enactment comprised in, or in an instrument made under, an Act of the Scottish Parliament, and

(b) the reference in section 17(2)(b) to subordinate legislation includes an instrument made under an Act of the Scottish Parliament.

(4) In the application of section 20 to an Act and to subordinate legislation, references to an enactment include an enactment comprised in, or in an instrument made under, an Act of the Scottish Parliament. F29]

[F3023B Application of this Act to Welsh legislation

(1) The provisions of this Act, except sections 1 to 3, apply to the following as they apply to an Act—

(a) a Measure of the National Assembly for Wales, and

(b) an Act of the National Assembly for Wales, other than the Legislation (Wales) Act 2019, which receives Royal Assent before [F31 1 January 2020 (the day on which Part 2 of that Act comes fully into force) F31] .

(2) The provisions of this Act apply to an instrument—

(a) made under a Measure or Act of the National Assembly for Wales, and

(b) made before [F32 1 January 2020 F32] ,

as they apply to other subordinate legislation.

(3) The provisions of this Act apply to an instrument made under an Act of Parliament or [F33 assimilated direct F33] legislation, and made by the Welsh Ministers or any other devolved Welsh authority, only if—

(a) the instrument is made before [F34 1 January 2020 F34] ,

(b) the instrument is made (at any time) with any other person who is not a devolved Welsh authority, or

(c) the instrument contains any provision that applies otherwise than in relation to Wales.

(4) Nothing in subsection (2) or (3) limits the operation of sections 12 to 14A in relation to a power or duty to make an instrument to which Part 2 of the Legislation (Wales) Act 2019 applies, but section 11 does not apply in relation to such an instrument.

(5) In the application of this Act to a Measure or Act of the National Assembly for Wales, references to the passing of an Act or an enactment are to be read as references to the enactment of the Measure or Act.

(6) In this section, “ devolved Welsh authority ” [F35 , “Welsh zone” and (subject to subsection (7)) “Wales” F35] have the same meanings as in the Government of Wales Act 2006 (see sections 157A and 158 of that Act).

[F36 (7) In relation to a provision that—

(a) relates to fishing, fisheries or fish health, and

(b) is contained in an instrument made after section 45 of the Fisheries Act 2020 comes into force,

“Wales” includes the area of the Welsh zone beyond the seaward limit of the territorial sea. F36,F30]]

[F3023C Interpretation of this Act in relation to Welsh legislation

(1) In this Act, references to an enactment include an enactment comprised in—

(a) a Measure of the National Assembly for Wales,

(b) an Act of the National Assembly for Wales (whenever the Act receives Royal Assent),

(c) an instrument made under such an Act or Measure (whenever the instrument is made), or

(d) an instrument made under an Act of Parliament or [F37 assimilated direct F37] legislation, and made by the Welsh Ministers or any other devolved Welsh authority (whenever the instrument is made, and whether or not it is made with any other person),

but the reference in section 16(2) to a temporary enactment does not include an enactment comprised in legislation to which Part 2 of the Legislation (Wales) Act 2019 applies (see section 3(1) of that Act).

(2) In section 17(2)(b), the reference to subordinate legislation includes an instrument to which Part 2 of the Legislation (Wales) Act 2019 applies.

(3) In section 18, the reference to an act or omission which constitutes an offence under two or more Acts includes an act or omission which constitutes an offence under—

(a) any legislation to which that section applies, and

(b) any legislation to which Part 2 of the Legislation (Wales) Act 2019 applies,

and the reference to “those Acts” is to be read accordingly.

(4) In section 19(1), references to “another Act” include—

(a) a Measure of the National Assembly for Wales, and

(b) an Act of the National Assembly for Wales (whenever the Act receives Royal Assent),

and the reference in paragraph (c) to “Acts” is to be read accordingly. F30]

24 Application to Northern Ireland. cross-notes

(1) This Act extends to Northern Ireland so far as it applies to Acts or subordinate legislation which so extend.

(2) In the application of this Act to Acts passed or subordinate legislation made after the commencement of this Act, all references to an enactment include an enactment comprised in Northern Ireland legislation whenever passed or made; and in relation to such legislation references to the passing or repeal of an enactment include the making or revocation of an Order in Council.

(3) In the application of section 14 to Acts passed after the commencement of this Act which extend to Northern Ireland, “statutory instrument” includes statutory rule for the purposes of the M5[F38 Statutory Rules (Northern Ireland) Order 1979 F38] .

[F39 (3A) Section 20A applies to Northern Ireland legislation as it applies to Acts. F39]

(4) The following definitions contained in Schedule 1, namely those of—

apply, unless the contrary intention appears, to Northern Ireland legislation as they apply to Acts.

(5) In this section “ Northern Ireland legislation ” means—

(a) Acts of the Parliament of Ireland;

(b) Acts of the Parliament of Northern Ireland;

(c) M6 Orders in Council under section 1(3) of the Northern Ireland (Temporary Provisions) Act 1972;

[F47 (d) Measures of the Northern Ireland Assembly established under section 1 of the M7 Northern Ireland Assembly Act 1973;

(e) Orders in Council under Schedule 1 to the M8 Northern Ireland Act 1974;

(f) Acts of the Northern Ireland Assembly; and

(g) Orders in Council under section 85 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998. F47]

25 Repeals and savings.

X1 (1) The enactments described in Schedule 3 are repealed to the extent specified in the third column of that Schedule.

(2) M9 Without prejudice to section 17(2)(a), a reference to the Interpretation Act 1889, to any provision of that Act or to any other enactment repealed by this Act, whether occurring in another Act, in subordinate legislation, in Northern Ireland legislation or in any deed or other instrument or document, shall be construed as referring to this Act, or to the corresponding provision of this Act, as it applies to Acts passed at the time of the reference.

(3) The provisions of this Act relating to Acts passed after any particular time do not affect the construction of Acts passed before that time, though continued or amended by Acts passed thereafter.

26 Commencement.

This Act shall come into force on 1st January 1979.

27 Short title.

This Act may be cited as the Interpretation Act 1978.

SCHEDULES

Section 5.

SCHEDULE 1 Words and Expressions Defined cross-notes

Note: The years or dates which follow certain entries in this Schedule are relevant for the purposes of paragraph 4 of Schedule 2 (application to existing enactments).

Definitions

F106 ...

F107 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Construction of certain expressions relating to offences

In relation to England and Wales—

(a) “ indictable offence ” means an offence which, if committed by an adult, is triable on indictment, whether it is exclusively so triable or triable either way;

(b) “ summary offence ” means an offence which, if committed by an adult, is triable only summarily;

(c) “ offence triable either way ” means an offence [F108 , other than an offence triable on indictment only by virtue of Part V of the Criminal Justice Act 1988F108] which, if committed by an adult, is triable either on indictment or summarily;

and the terms “indictable”, “summary” and “triable either way”, in their application to offences, are to be construed accordingly.

In the above definitions references to the way or ways in which an offence is triable are to be construed without regard to the effect, if any, of [F109section 22 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980F109] on the mode of trial in a particular case.

[F110 In relation to a term of imprisonment in respect of an offence triable either way under the law of England and Wales, “ general limit in a magistrates’ court ” means the limit laid down in respect of the offence by section 224(1) of the Sentencing Code (as it has effect from time to time). F110]

[F111 Construction of certain references to relationships

cross-notes

In relation to England and Wales—

(a) references (however expressed) to any relationship between two persons;

(b) references to a person whose father and mother were or were not married to [F112 , or civil partners of, F112] each other at the time of his birth; and

(c) references cognate with references falling within paragraph (b) above,

shall be construed in accordance with section 1 of the Family Law Reform Act 1987. [The date of the coming into force of that section] F111]

[F113 Construction of certain expressions relating to the police: Scotland

In relation to Scotland—

(a) references to a police force include references to the Police Service of Scotland;

(b) references to a chief officer of police include references to the chief constable of the Police Service of Scotland;

(c) “ police authority ” means the Scottish Police Authority;

(d) the “police area” of the Police Service of Scotland is Scotland and references to a police force or police authority for any area include references to the Police Service of Scotland or, as the case may be, the Scottish Police Authority;

(e) references to a constable or chief constable of, or appointed for, any area are to be construed as references to a constable or, as the case may be, the chief constable of, or appointed for, the Police Service of Scotland. F113]

[F114 Definitions relating to the EU and the United Kingdom's withdrawal

Sections 22, 23.

SCHEDULE 2 Application of Act to Existing Enactments

Part I Acts

1 The following provisions of this Act apply to Acts whenever passed:—

2 The following apply to Acts passed after the year 1850:—

3 The following apply to Acts passed after the year 1889:—

4 (1) Subject to the following provisions of this paragraph—

(a) F125 paragraphs of Schedule 1 at the end of which a year or date . . . is specified [F126 or described F126] apply, so far as applicable, to Acts passed on or after the date, or after the year, so specified [F126 or described F126] : and

(b) paragraphs of that Schedule at the end of which no year or date is specified [F126 or described F126] apply, so far as applicable, to Acts passed at any time.

(2) The definition of “British Islands”, in its application to Acts passed after the establishment of the Irish Free State but before the commencement of this Act, includes the Republic of Ireland.

(3) The definition of “colony”, in its application to an Act passed at any time before the commencement of this Act, includes—

(a) M31 any colony within the meaning of section 18(3) of the Interpretation Act 1889 which was excluded, but in relation only to Acts passed at a later time, by any enactment repealed by this Act;

(b) any country or territory which ceased after that time to be part of Her Majesty’s dominions but subject to a provision for the continuation of existing law as if it had not so ceased;

and paragraph (b) of the definition does not apply.

(4) The definition of “Lord Chancellor” does not apply to Acts passed before 1st October 1921 in which that expression was used in relation to Ireland only.

(5) The definition of “person”, so far as it includes bodies corporate, applies to any provision of an Act whenever passed relating to an offence punishable on indictment or on summary conviction.

(6) F127,M32 This paragraph applies to . . . the Water Act 1973 as if they were passed after 1st April 1974.

5 The following definitions shall be treated as included in Schedule 1 for the purposes specified in this paragraph—

(a) M33 in any Act passed before 1st April 1974, a reference to England includes Berwick upon Tweed and Monmouthshire and, in the case of an Act passed before the Welsh Language Act 1967, Wales;

(b) in any Act passed before the commencement of this Act and after the year 1850, “ land ” includes messuages, tenements and hereditaments, houses and buildings of any tenure;

(c) M34 in any Act passed before the commencement of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1975, “ the Summary Jurisdiction (Scotland) Acts ” means Part II of that Act.

Part II Subordinate Legislation

6 Sections 4(a), 9 and 19(1), and so much of Schedule 1 as defines the following expressions, namely—

apply to subordinate legislation made at any time before the commencement of this Act as they apply to Acts passed at that time.

7 The definition in Schedule 1 of “ county court ”, in relation to England and Wales, applies to Orders in Council made after the year 1846.

[F130 8. The definition in Schedule 1 of “enactment”, in so far as it relates to [F131 assimilated direct F131] legislation, applies to subordinate legislation made at any time before the commencement of this Act as it applies to Acts passed at that time. F130]

Section 25.

X2 SCHEDULE 3 ENACTMENTS REPEALED

Status: Interpretation Act 1978 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 07 February 2025. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations.
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C1Act modified (E.W.S.) by Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (c. 27, SIF 107:1) , s. 144 , Sch. 10 para. 19
C2Act: definition of "subordinate legislation" applied (E.W.) (1.12.1991) by Water Industry Act 1991 (c. 56, SIF 130) , ss. 219(1) , 223(2) (with ss. 82(3) , 186(1) , 222(1) , Sch. 13 paras. 1 , 2 , Sch. 14 para. 6 )
C3Act applied (1.4.1995) by S.R. 1995/71 , arts. 1(1)(a) , 2(2)
C4Act applied (6.4.2005) by The Armed Forces Pension Scheme Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/438) , arts. 1 , 2 , Sch. 1 rule A.1(3)
C5Act applied in part (1.3.2007) by The Social Security Investigation Powers (Arrangements with Northern Ireland) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/271) , reg. 3(1) , Sch. 1 para. 5
C6Act applied (26.11.2008) by Pensions Act 2008 (c. 30) , ss. 73(1) , 149(2)(a)
C7Act applied (N.I.) (6.4.2016) by The Social Security (Reciprocal Agreement) (Isle of Man) Order (Northern Ireland) 2016 (S.R. 2016/189) , Sch. para. 1(3)
C8Act applied (E.W.S.) (6.4.2016) by The Social Security (Northern Ireland Reciprocal Arrangements) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/287) , reg. 2(1) , Sch. para. 1(3)
C9Act applied (E.W.S.) (6.4.2016) by The Social Security (Reciprocal Agreement) (Isle of Man) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/157) , Sch. para. 1(3)
C10Act applied (24.7.2020) by The Universal Credit (Northern Ireland Reciprocal Arrangements) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/677) , Sch. para. 1(3)
C11S. 6(a) excluded (E.W.) by Sexual Offences Act 1985 (c. 44, SIF 39:5) , ss. 4(3) , 5(5)
C12S. 6(b) excluded (E.W.) by Sexual Offences Act 1985 (c. 44, SIF 39:5) , ss. 4(3) , 5(5)
C13S. 6(b) excluded (E.W.S.) by Employment Act 1989 (c. 38, SIF 43:1) , ss. 5(4)(7) , 29(6) , Sch. 9 para. 4(1)
C14S. 7 modified (E.W.) (1.7.1995) by 1994 c. 36 , s. 17(2)(3) (with s. 20 ); S.I. 1995/1317 , art. 2
C15S. 7 excluded by Insurance Companies Act 1982 (c. 50, SIF 67) , s. 77(4)
C16S. 11 applied (1.1.1995) by S.I. 1994/3144 , reg. 1(6)
C17S. 11 excluded (E.W.) (1.9.1997) by S.I. 1997/1972 , reg. 2(3)
C18S. 11 applied (30.10.2005) by The Medicines (Traditional Herbal Medicinal Products for Human Use) Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/2750) , regs. 1 , 2(3) (with transitional provisions in reg. 12 , Sch. 6 )
C19S. 11 excluded (S.) (1.8.2007) by The Education (Fees and Awards) (Scotland) Regulations 2007 (S.S.I. 2007/152) , reg. 2(2)
C20S. 11 excluded (W.) (31.8.2007) by The Education (Fees and Awards) (Wales) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/2310) , reg. 2(2)
C21S. 11 excluded (S.) (1.8.2012) by The Education (Fees) (Scotland) Regulations 2011 (S.S.I. 2011/389) , regs. 1(1) , 2(2)
C22S. 14 applied (E.W.) by Water Resources Act 1991 (c. 57, SIF 130) , ss. 138(6) , 225(2)
C23S. 14 extended (E.W.) (10.11.1993) by 1993 c. 28 , s. 170(5) ; S.I. 1993/2762 , art. 3
C24S. 14 excluded (15.2.1999) by 1998 c. 17 , s. 25(9) , (with Sch. 3 para. 5(1)); S.I. 1999/161 , art. 2
C25S. 14 excluded (E.W.) (7.6.2018) by Law Derived from the European Union (Wales) Act 2018 (anaw 3) , s. 21 , Sch. 2 para. 5
C26S. 14 excluded (26.6.2018) by European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16) , s. 25(1)(e) , Sch. 7 para. 37 (with s. 19 , Sch. 8 para. 37 )
C27S. 14 excluded (22.11.2018) by Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 (c. 13) , ss. 45(7) , 64(2) (with ss. 52(3) , 53 , 58 ); S.I. 2018/1213 , reg. 2(b)
C28S. 14 excluded (31.12.2020) by European Union (Future Relationship) Act 2020 (c. 29) , s. 40(6)(e) , Sch. 5 para. 33
C29S. 16 excluded (E.W.) by Mineral Workings Act 1985 (c. 12, SIF 86) , ss. 3(3) , 6(2)
C30S. 16 saved (E.W.) (1.12.1991) by Water Industry Act 1991 (c. 56, SIF 130) , ss.140 , 223(2) (with ss. 82(3) , 186(1) , 222(1) , Sch. 13 paras. 1 , 2 , Sch. 14 para. 6 )
C31S. 16 applied (E.W.) (21.12.2017) by The Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016 (Commencement No. 5, Savings, Transitory and Transitional Provisions) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/1326) , art. 6(2)
C32S. 16 applied (E.W.) (29.4.2019) by The Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016 (Commencement No. 6, Savings and Transitional Provisions) Order 2019 (S.I. 2019/864) , art. 7(3)
C33S. 16 applied (temp.) (8.6.2020) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Public Health Information for Passengers Travelling to England) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/567) , regs. 1(2) , 5(4) (with reg. 10 )
C34S. 16 applied (temp.) (4.7.2020) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Leicester) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/685) , regs. 1(1) , 2(5) (with reg. 12 )
C35S. 16 applied (temp.) (4.7.2020 at 00.01 a.m.) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (No. 2) (England) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/684) , regs. 1(2)(b) , 3(5) (with reg. 11 )
C36S. 16 applied (temp.) (25.7.2020) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Blackburn with Darwen and Luton) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/800) , regs. 1(2) , 2(5) (with reg. 10 )
C37S. 16 applied (temp.) (1.8.2020) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Blackburn with Darwen and Bradford) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/822) , regs. 1(2) , 2(5) (with reg. 12 )
C38S. 16 applied (temp.) (3.8.2020) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Leicester) (No. 2) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/824) , regs. 1(2) , 3(5) (with reg. 15 )
C39S. 16 applied (temp.) (5.8.2020) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions on Gatherings) (North of England) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/828) , regs. 1(2) , 4(6) (with reg. 19 )
C40S. 16 applied (temp.) (28.8.2020) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Directions by Local Authorities) (Scotland) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/262) , regs. 1(2) , 3(4) (with reg. 15 )
C41S. 16 applied (temp.) (10.9.2020 at 6.00 p.m.) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Bolton) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/974) , regs. 1(1) , 2(5) (with reg. 12 )
C42S. 16 applied (temp.) (15.9.2020) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Birmingham, Sandwell and Solihull) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/988) , regs. 1(2) , 4(6) (with reg. 18 )
C43S. 16 applied (temp.) (18.9.2020) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (North East of England) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1010) , regs. 1(1) , 2(6) (with reg. 12 )
C44S. 16 applied (temp.) (18.7.2020 at 12.01 a.m.) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) (No. 3) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/750) , regs. 1(2) , 2(5) (with reg. 19 ) (as amended by S.I. 2021/705 , regs. 1(2) , 4(1) and S.I. 2021/848 , regs. 1(2) , 4 )
C45S. 16(1) applied (E.) (temp. from 27.11.2001 until 27.7.2002) by S.I. 2001/3576 , art. 3(2)
C46S. 16(1) disapplied (W.) (1.9.2004) by The Conduct of Members (Model Code of Conduct) (Wales) Order 2001 (S.I. 2001/2289) , art. 4 (as inserted by The Conduct of Members (Model Code of Conduct) (Wales) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/1510) , arts. 1(2) , 3 )
C47S. 16(1) applied (with modifications) by The Virgin Islands Constitution Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1678) , s. 80(3) (the amendment coming into force in accordance with s. 1(2) of the amending S.I.)
C48S. 16(1) applied (W.) (18.4.2008) by The Local Authorities (Model Code of Conduct) (Wales) Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/788) , art. 4(3)
C49S. 16(1) applied by The Falkland Islands Constitution Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/2846) , Sch. ss. 54(3) , 55(5) (the application coming into force in accordance with arts. 1(3), 2(1) of the applying S.I.)
C50S. 16(1) applied (with modifications) by The St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha Constitution Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1751) , arts. 75(3) , 152(3) , 217(3) (the amendments coming into force in accordance with art. 1(3) of the amending S.I.)
C51S. 16(1) applied by The Pitcairn Constitution Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/244) , arts. 2 , 4 , Sch. 2 section 41(3) (the amendment coming into force in accordance with arts. 1(2), 2 of the amending S.I.)
C52S. 16(1) applied (11.11.2010) by Constitutional Reform and Governance Act 2010 (c. 25) , ss. 19 , 52 , Sch. 2 para. 38 ; S.I. 2010/2703 , art. 2(a)
C53S. 16(1) modified (17.12.2010) by Terrorist Asset-Freezing etc. Act 2010 (c. 38) , ss. 46(4) , 55(1) (with s. 44 )
C54S. 16(1) applied (25.3.2020) by Coronavirus Act 2020 (c. 7) , ss. 87(1) , 88(2)
C55S. 17 saved (E.W.) (1.12.1991) by Water Industry Act 1991 (c. 56, SIF 130) , ss. 140 , 223(2)
C56S. 17 excluded (S.) (1.7.2005) by The Cereal Seed (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/328) , reg. 28(2)
C57S. 17 excluded (S.) (20.4.2010) by The Beet Seed (Scotland) Regulations 2010 (S.S.I. 2010/67) , regs. 1(1) , 25(2) (which amending S.S.I. was revoked by S.S.I. 2010/148 , reg. 25(1) ) and s. 17 excluded (S.) (20.4.2010) by The Beet Seed (Scotland) (No. 2) Regulations 2010 (S.S.I. 2010/148) , regs. 1(2) , 25(3)
C58S. 17(2) excluded (22.8.1996) by 1996 c. 16 , ss. 103 , 104(1) , Sch. 8 Pt. I para. 1(6)(7)
C59S. 17(2) excluded (E.W.) (14.3.2012) by Charities Act 2011 (c. 25) , ss. 354 , 355 , Sch. 8 para. 5 (with s. 20(2) )
C60S. 17(2) excluded (17.7.2012) by Finance Act 2012 (c. 14) , ss. 147 , 177 , Sch. 17 para. 36(8) , Sch. 19 para. 2(8)
C61S. 17(2) excluded (1.10.2015) by The Consumer Rights Act 2015 (Commencement No. 3, Transitional Provisions, Savings and Consequential Amendments) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1630) , arts. 1 , 8(7)
C62S. 17(2) excluded (11.1.2017) by The Consumer Rights (Enforcement and Amendments) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/1259) , arts. 1 , 4
C63S. 17(2) excluded (1.9.2018) by Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction and Care of Churches Measure 2018 (No. 3) , s. 99(2) , Sch. 4 para. 5 (with Sch. 4 Pt. 1 ); S.I. 2018/720 , art. 2
C64S. 17(2) excluded (1.3.2019) by Church Property Measure 2018 (No. 8) , s. 53(2) , Sch. 2 para. 5 ; S.I. 2019/97 , art. 2
C65S. 17(2) excluded (with effect and application in accordance with Sch. 1 paras. 120, 123(1)-(6) of the excluding Act) by Finance Act 2019 (c. 1) , Sch. 1 para. 123(7)
C66S. 17(2) excluded (1.1.2020) by Church Representation and Ministers Measure 2019 (No. 1) , s. 1(3) , Sch. 3 para. 13 ; S.I. 2019/1460 , art. 2
C67S. 17(2) excluded (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17) , s. 416(1) , Sch. 27 para. 5 ; S.I. 2020/1236 , reg. 2
C68S. 17(2)(a) excluded by Insurance Companies Act 1982 (c. 50, SIF 67) , s. 99(1) , Sch. 4 para. 17
C69S. 17(2)(b) excluded (24.7.2002) by 2002 c. 23 , s. 20(4)
C70S. 20(2) applied (5.6.2003) by The Immigration (Jersey) Order 1993 (S.I. 1993/1797) , art. 4(1) (as amended by The Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 (Jersey) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1252) , art. 3(a) )
C71S. 20(2) excluded (8.7.2003) by National Minimum Wage (Enforcement Notices) Act 2003 (c. 8) , s. 2(2)(4)
C72S. 23(1)(2) excluded by Northern Ireland Act 1982 (c. 38, SIF 29:3) , s. 6 , Sch. 2 para. 7(2)
C73S. 23(3) excluded by Companies Act 1989 (c. 40, SIF 27) , s. 144(6)
C74S. 24 extended by Northern Ireland Act 1982 (c. 38, SIF 29:3) , s. 6 , Sch. 2 para. 7(2)
C75Sch. 1 excluded in part (6.4.2003 with effect in accordance with s. 723(1) of the excluding Act) by Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003 (c. 1) , s. 721(6)(b) (subject to Sch. 7 )
C76Paragraph excluded by Income and Corporation Taxes Act 1988 (c. 1, SIF 63:1) , s. 831(4)
F1S. 14A inserted (25.4.2013) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24) , ss. 59(2) , 103(1)(e)inserted
F2Word in s. 20 heading inserted (31.12.2020) by The European Union Withdrawal (Consequential Modifications) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1447) , regs. 1(3) , 2(2)(a)inserted
F3S. 20(2A) inserted (31.12.2020) by The European Union Withdrawal (Consequential Modifications) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1447) , regs. 1(3) , 2(2)(b)inserted
F4S. 20(3)-(5) inserted (31.12.2020) by The European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (Consequential Modifications and Repeals and Revocations) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/628) , regs. 1(3) , 3(2) (as amended by S.I. 2020/463 , regs. 1(1) , 10(4) ); 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1)inserted
F5Words in s. 20(3) substituted (31.12.2020) by The European Union Withdrawal (Consequential Modifications) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1447) , regs. 1(3) , 2(2)(c)substituted
F6Words in s. 20(3) substituted (31.12.2020) by European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Act 2020 (c. 1) , s. 42(7) , Sch. 5 para. 9 (with s. 38(3) ); S.I. 2020/1622 , reg. 5(j)this amendment (text substituted) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.substituted
F7Words in s. 20(5) substituted (31.12.2020) by The European Union Withdrawal (Consequential Modifications) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1447) , regs. 1(3) , 2(2)(d)(i)substituted
F8Words in s. 20(5) substituted (31.12.2020) by The European Union Withdrawal (Consequential Modifications) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1447) , regs. 1(3) , 2(2)(d)(ii)substituted
F9S. 20(6) inserted (31.12.2020) by The European Union Withdrawal (Consequential Modifications) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1447) , regs. 1(3) , 2(2)(e)inserted
F10S. 20A inserted (8.1.2007) by Legislative and Regulatory Reform Act 2006 (c. 51) , ss. 25(1) , 33inserted
F11Word in s. 20A heading inserted (31.12.2020) by The European Union Withdrawal (Consequential Modifications) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1447) , regs. 1(3) , 2(3)inserted
F12Words in s. 20A heading substituted (1.12.2009) by European Union (Amendment) Act 2008 (c. 7) , ss. 3 , 8 , Sch. Pt. 2 ; S.I. 2009/3143 , art. 2substituted
F13Words in s. 20A substituted (1.12.2009) by European Union (Amendment) Act 2008 (c. 7) , ss. 3 , 8 , Sch. Pt. 2 ; S.I. 2009/3143 , art. 2substituted
F14Words in s. 21(1) inserted (31.12.2020) by European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16) , s. 25(4) , Sch. 8 para. 19 (with s. 19 , Sch. 7 para. 26 , Sch. 8 para. 37 ) (as amended by S.I. 2020/463 , regs. 1(1) , 8 ); S.I. 2020/1622 , reg. 3(n)this amendment (text inserted) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.inserted
F15Words in s. 21(1) substituted (31.12.2020) by European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Act 2020 (c. 1) , s. 42(7) , Sch. 5 para. 10 (with s. 38(3) ) (as amended by S.I. 2020/463 , regs. 1(1) , 9 ); S.I. 2020/1622 , reg. 5(j)this amendment (text substituted) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.substituted
F16Words in s. 21 substituted (1.1.2024) by Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (c. 28) , s. 22(3) , Sch. 2 para. 2(2) (with s. 22(6) ); S.I. 2023/1363 , reg. 3(e)this amendment (text substituted) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.substituted
F17Words in s. 21(1) inserted (30.4.2020) by The Direct Payments to Farmers (Legislative Continuity) Act 2020 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/463) , regs. 1(1) , 2(2)inserted
F18Words in s. 22(1) inserted (8.1.2007) by Legislative and Regulatory Reform Act 2006 (c. 51) , ss. 25(2) , 33inserted
F19Words in s. 22(1) inserted (31.12.2020) by The European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (Consequential Modifications and Repeals and Revocations) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/628) , regs. 1(3) , 3(3) ; 2020 c. 1 , Sch. 5 para. 1(1)inserted
F20Words in s. 22(1) substituted (31.12.2020) by The European Union Withdrawal (Consequential Modifications) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1447) , regs. 1(3) , 2(4)(a)substituted
F21Words in s. 22(1) substituted (31.12.2020) by The European Union Withdrawal (Consequential Modifications) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1447) , regs. 1(3) , 2(4)(b)substituted
F22S. 23ZA inserted (4.7.2018) by European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16) , s. 25(4) , Sch. 8 para. 20 (with s. 19 , Sch. 7 para. 26 , Sch. 8 para. 37 ); S.I. 2018/808 , reg. 3(g)(ii)this amendment (text inserted) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.inserted
F23Words in s. 23ZA heading substituted (1.1.2024) by Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (c. 28) , s. 22(3) , Sch. 2 para. 2(3)(a) (with s. 22(6) ); S.I. 2023/1363 , reg. 3(e)this amendment (text substituted) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.substituted
F24Words in s. 23ZA substituted (1.1.2024) by Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (c. 28) , s. 22(3) , Sch. 2 para. 2(3)(b) (with s. 22(6) ); S.I. 2023/1363 , reg. 3(e)this amendment (text substituted) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.substituted
F25Word in s. 23ZA(4)(a)(i) omitted (30.4.2020) by virtue of The Direct Payments to Farmers (Legislative Continuity) Act 2020 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/463) , regs. 1(1) , 2(3)(a)omitted
F26S. 23ZA(4)(a)(ia) inserted (30.4.2020) by The Direct Payments to Farmers (Legislative Continuity) Act 2020 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/463) , regs. 1(1) , 2(3)(b)inserted
F27Words in s. 23ZA(4)(a)(ii) inserted (30.4.2020) by The Direct Payments to Farmers (Legislative Continuity) Act 2020 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/463) , regs. 1(1) , 2(3)(c)inserted
F28Words in s. 23ZA(4)(a)(ii) substituted (31.1.2020) by European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Act 2020 (c. 1) , s. 42(7) , Sch. 5 para. 11 (with s. 38(3) ); S.I. 2020/75 , reg. 4(n)(iii)this amendment (text substituted) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.substituted
F29S. 23A and sidenote inserted (1.7.1999) by 1998 c. 46 , s. 125 , Sch. 8 para. 16(2) (with s. 126(3)-(11) ); S.I. 1998/3178 , art. 2this amendment (text inserted) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.inserted
F30Ss. 23B, 23C substituted (E.W.) (11.9.2019) for s. 23B by Legislation (Wales) Act 2019 (anaw 4) , s. 44(1)(e) , Sch. 2 para. 1substituted: England and Walessubstituted
F30Ss. 23B, 23C substituted (E.W.) (11.9.2019) for s. 23B by Legislation (Wales) Act 2019 (anaw 4) , s. 44(1)(e) , Sch. 2 para. 1substituted: England and Walessubstituted
F31Words in s. 23B(1)(b) substituted (E.W.) (11.10.2019) by The Legislation (Wales) Act 2019 (Commencement) Order 2019 (S.I. 2019/1333) , arts. 1(2) , 4(a)substituted: England and Walessubstituted
F32Words in s. 23B(2)(b) substituted (E.W.) (11.10.2019) by The Legislation (Wales) Act 2019 (Commencement) Order 2019 (S.I. 2019/1333) , arts. 1(2) , 4(b)substituted: England and Walessubstituted
F33Words in s. 23B(3) substituted (1.1.2024) by Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (c. 28) , s. 22(3) , Sch. 2 para. 2(4) (with s. 22(6) ); S.I. 2023/1363 , reg. 3(e)this amendment (text substituted) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.substituted
F34Words in s. 23B(3)(a) substituted (E.W.) (11.10.2019) by The Legislation (Wales) Act 2019 (Commencement) Order 2019 (S.I. 2019/1333) , arts. 1(2) , 4(b)substituted: England and Walessubstituted
F35Words in s. 23B(6) substituted (23.1.2021) by Fisheries Act 2020 (c. 22) , ss. 46(2) , 54(2) (with Sch. 4 para. 31 )this amendment (text substituted) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.substituted
F36S. 23B(7) inserted (23.1.2021) by Fisheries Act 2020 (c. 22) , ss. 46(3) , 54(2) (with Sch. 4 para. 31 )this amendment (text inserted) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.inserted
F37Words in s. 23C(1)(d) substituted (1.1.2024) by Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (c. 28) , s. 22(3) , Sch. 2 para. 2(5) (with s. 22(6) ); S.I. 2023/1363 , reg. 3(e)this amendment (text substituted) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.substituted
F38Words substituted by S.I. 1979/1573 (N.I. 12) , Sch. 4 para. 25substituted
F39S. 24(3A) inserted (8.1.2007) by Legislative and Regulatory Reform Act 2006 (c. 51) , ss. 25(3) , 33inserted
F40Words repealed by British Nationality Act 1981 (c. 61, SIF 87) , s. 52(8) , Sch. 9repealed
F41Words in s. 24(4) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16) , s. 25(4) , Sch. 8 para. 21(a) (with s. 19 , Sch. 7 para. 26 , Sch. 8 para. 37 ); S.I. 2020/1622 , reg. 3(n) (with reg. 22 )this amendment (text omitted) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.omitted
F42Words in s. 24(4) inserted (31.12.2020) by European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16) , s. 25(4) , Sch. 8 para. 21(b) (with s. 19 , Sch. 7 para. 26 , Sch. 8 para. 37 ); S.I. 2020/1622 , reg. 3(n)this amendment (text inserted) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.inserted
F43Words in s. 24(4) inserted (8.1.2007) by Legislative and Regulatory Reform Act 2006 (c. 51) , ss. 26(2) , 33inserted
F44Words in s. 24(4) inserted (31.12.2020) by European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16) , s. 25(4) , Sch. 8 para. 21(c) (with s. 19 , Sch. 7 para. 26 , Sch. 8 para. 37 ); S.I. 2020/1622 , reg. 3(n)this amendment (text inserted) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.inserted
F45Words in s. 24(4) inserted (31.12.2020) by European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16) , s. 25(4) , Sch. 8 para. 21(d) (with s. 19 , Sch. 7 para. 26 , Sch. 8 para. 37 ); S.I. 2020/1622 , reg. 3(n)this amendment (text inserted) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.inserted
F46Words in s. 24(4) inserted (31.12.2020) by European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16) , s. 25(4) , Sch. 8 para. 21(e) (with s. 19 , Sch. 7 para. 26 , Sch. 8 para. 37 ); S.I. 2020/1622 , reg. 3(n)this amendment (text inserted) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.inserted
F47S. 24(5)(d)-(g) substituted for s. 24(5)(d)(e) (2.12.1999) by 1998 c. 47 , s. 99 , Sch. 13 para. 3 (with s. 95 ); S.I. 1999/3209 , art. 2 , Sch.this amendment (text substituted) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.substituted
F48In Sch. 1 definition of "Act" inserted (1.7.1999) by 1998 c. 46 , s. 125 , Sch. 8 para. 16(3) (with s. 126(3)-(11) ); S.I. 1998/3178 , art. 2this amendment (text inserted) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.inserted
F49Sch. 1: definition of "British overseas territory" inserted (26.2.2002) by 2002 c. 8 , s. 1(3)inserted
F50Entry repealed by British Nationality Act 1981 (c. 61, SIF 87) , s. 52(8) , Sch. 9repealed
F51Words substituted by Building Act 1984 (c. 55, SIF 15) , s. 133(1) , Sch. 6 para. 19substituted
F52Sch. 1: definition of "Charity Commission" substituted (14.3.2012) by Charities Act 2011 (c. 25) , ss. 354 , 355 , Sch. 7 para. 35 (with s. 20(2) , Sch. 8 )this amendment (text substituted) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.substituted
F53In Sch. 1 definition of "civil partnership" inserted (5.12.2005) by Civil Partnership Act 2004 (c. 33) , ss. 261(1) , 263(10) , Sch. 27 para. 59 ; S.I. 2005/3175 , art. 2(2)inserted
F54Sch. 1: words repealed (18.6.2012 for specified purposes, 5.11.2012 for specified purposes, 28.5.2013 for specified purposes) by Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44) , ss. 41 , 332 , 336(3)(4) , Sch. 3 para. 49(a) , Sch. 37 Pt. 4 ; S.I. 2012/1320 , art. 4(1)(c)(d)(2)(3) (with art. 5 ); S.I. 2012/2574 , art. 2(c)(d)(2)(3) , Sch. (with arts. 3 , 4 ) (as amended (4.11.2012) by S.I. 2012/2761 , art. 2 ) (with S.I. 2013/1103 , art. 4 ); S.I. 2013/1103 , art. 2(1)(c)(d)(2)(3) (with arts. 3 , 4 )text repealed for certain specified purposes only, see the commentary.this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.repealed“S.I. 2012/1320 , art. 4(1)(c)(d)(2)(3) (with art. 5 )”
“S.I. 2012/2574 , art. 2(c)(d)(2)(3) , Sch. (with arts. 3 , 4 ) (as amended (4.11.2012) by S.I. 2012/2761 , art. 2 ) (with S.I. 2013/1103 , art. 4 )”
“S.I. 2013/1103 , art. 2(1)(c)(d)(2)(3) (with arts. 3 , 4 )”		Complex in force status. Note, the provision (or each sub-provision) may be have been brought into force only for certain purposes and/or only for certain geographies), some sub-provisions may be in force while others are not.
F55Words substituted by Magistrates' Courts Act 1980 (c. 43, SIF 82) , s. 154 , Sch. 7 para. 169(a)substituted
F56Words substituted by S.I. 1981/1675 (N.I. 26) , s. 170(2) , Sch. 6 para. 56(a)substituted
F57In Sch. 1 in paragraph (b) of definition of "committed for trial" words repealed (1.4.2005) by Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002 (c. 26) , ss. 86 , 87 , Sch. 13 ; S.R. 2005/109 , art. 2 , Sch.repealed
F58Words in Sch. 1 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16) , s. 25(4) , Sch. 8 para. 22(a) (with s. 19 , Sch. 7 para. 26 , Sch. 8 para. 37 ); S.I. 2020/1622 , reg. 3(n) (with regs. 7 , 22 )this amendment (text omitted) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.omitted
F59Words in Sch. 1 repealed (1.4.2012) by Budget Responsibility and National Audit Act 2011 (c. 4) , s. 29 , Sch. 5 para. 12 ; S.I. 2011/2576 , art. 5repealed
F60Definition substituted by Finance Act 1987 (c. 16, SIF 63:1) , ss. 2(8) , 71 , Sch. 15 para. 12substituted
F61Words in Sch. 1 substituted (22.4.2014) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22) , s. 61(3) , Sch. 9 para. 94 ; S.I. 2014/954 , art. 2(c) (with art. 3 ) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956 , arts. 3-11)this amendment (text substituted) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.substituted
F62Words substituted by County Courts Act 1984 (c. 28, SIF 34) , s. 148(1) , Sch. 2 Pt. V para. 68substituted
F63Words in Sch. 1 repealed (N.I.) (31.10.2016) by Justice Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 (c. 9) , s. 106(2) , Sch. 1 para. 75 , Sch. 9 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 8 para. 1 ); S.R. 2016/387 , art. 2(k)(m) (with art. 3 )this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.repealed: Northern Irelandrepealed
F64Words substituted by S.I. 1980/397 (N.I. 3) , Sch. 1 Pt. IIsubstituted
F65In Sch. 1 definition of "Court of Judicature" inserted (1.10.2009) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4) , ss. 59(5) , 148(1) , Sch. 11 para. 24(b) ; S.I. 2009/1604 , art. 2inserted
F66Words in Sch. 1 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16) , s. 25(4) , Sch. 8 para. 22(b) (with s. 19 , Sch. 7 para. 26 , Sch. 8 para. 37 ); S.I. 2020/1622 , reg. 3(n) (with regs. 7 , 22 )this amendment (text omitted) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.omitted
F67Words in Sch. 1 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16) , s. 25(4) , Sch. 8 para. 22(c) (with s. 19 , Sch. 7 para. 26 , Sch. 8 para. 37 ); S.I. 2020/1622 , reg. 3(n) (with regs. 7 , 22 )this amendment (text omitted) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.omitted
F68In Sch. 1 definition of "enactment" inserted (1.7.1999) by 1998 c. 46 , s. 125 , Sch. 8 para. 16(3) (with s. 126(3)-(11) ); S.I. 1998/3178 , art. 2this amendment (text inserted) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.inserted
F69Words in Sch. 1 inserted (4.7.2018 for specified purposes) by European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16) , s. 25(4) , Sch. 8 para. 22(d) (with s. 19 , Sch. 7 para. 26 , Sch. 8 para. 37 ); S.I. 2018/808 , reg. 3(g)(iii)text inserted for certain specified purposes only, see the commentary.this amendment (text inserted) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.inserted“S.I. 2018/808 , reg. 3(g)(iii)”Complex in force status. Note, the provision (or each sub-provision) may be have been brought into force only for certain purposes and/or only for certain geographies), some sub-provisions may be in force while others are not.
F70Words in Sch. 1 substituted (1.1.2024) by Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (c. 28) , s. 22(3) , Sch. 2 para. 2(6)(a) (with s. 22(6) ); S.I. 2023/1363 , reg. 3(e)this amendment (text substituted) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.substituted
F71In Sch. 1 definition of "Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs" inserted (7.4.2005 at 5.45 p.m.) by Commissioners for Revenue and Customs Act 2005 (c. 11) , ss. 4(3) , 53 ; S.I. 2005/1126 , art. 2inserted
F72In Sch. 1 definition of "the immigration acts" inserted (30.3.2006) by Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 (c. 13) , s. 64(4)inserted
F73Sch. 1: words in definition of "The Immigration Acts" substituted (30.10.2007) by UK Borders Act 2007 (c. 30) , ss. 59(2) , 61(4)substituted
F74Words in Sch. 1 substituted (12.4.2015) by Infrastructure Act 2015 (c. 7) , s. 57(5)(e) , Sch. 5 para. 34(a) (with Sch. 5 Pt. 4 )this amendment (text substituted) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.substituted
F75Words in Sch. 1 omitted (12.4.2015) by virtue of Infrastructure Act 2015 (c. 7) , s. 57(5)(e) , Sch. 5 para. 34(b) (with Sch. 5 Pt. 4 )this amendment (text omitted) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.omitted
F76Sch. 1: definition inserted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13) , ss. 97(2) , 157(1) ; S.I. 2011/3019 , art. 3 , Sch. 1inserted
F77Sch. 1: words in definition of "London borough" substituted (1.11.2007 with application as mentioned in art. 1(1) of the commencing S.I.) by Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28) , ss. 22 , 245 , Sch. 1 para. 14 ; S.I. 2007/3136 , art. 2 (subject to art. 3 )substituted
F78Words substituted by Magistrates' Courts Act 1980 (c. 43, SIF 82) , s. 154 , Sch. 7 para. 169(b)substituted
F79Words substituted by S.I. 1981/1675 (N.I. 26) , s. 170(2) , Sch. 6 para. 56(b)substituted
F80Sch. 1: definition of "Officer of a provider of probation services" inserted (1.4.2008) by Offender Management Act 2007 (c. 21) , ss. 39 , 41(1) , Sch. 3 para. 2 ; S.I. 2008/504 , art. 3(k)(l)inserted
F81In Sch. 1 definition of "Officer of Revenue and Customs" inserted (7.4.2005 at 5.45 p.m.) by Commissioners for Revenue and Customs Act 2005 (c. 11) , ss. 2(7) , 53 ; S.I. 2005/1126 , art. 2inserted
F82In Sch. 1 definitions of "PAYE income" and "PAYE regulations" inserted (6.4.2003 with effect as mentioned in s. 723(1)(a)(b) of amending Act) by Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003 (c. 1) , ss. 722 , 723 , Sch. 6 Pt. 2 para. 148 (subject to Sch. 7 )inserted
F83Words in Sch. 1 inserted (22.11.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13) , s. 97(3) , 157(1) ; S.I. 2012/2892 , art. 2(a)inserted
F84Sch. 1: words omitted (16.1.2012) by virtue of Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13) , ss. 97(4) , 157(1) ; S.I. 2011/3019 , art. 3 , Sch. 1omitted
F85In Sch. 1 in definition of "police area" words substituted (22.8.1996) by 1996 c. 16 , ss. 103 , 104(1) , Sch. 7 Pt. II para. 32substituted
F86Words in Sch. 1 omitted (1.4.2013) by virtue of The Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/602) , art. 1(2) , Sch. 2 para. 15(2)(a)omitted
F87Words in Sch. 1 omitted (1.4.2013) by virtue of The Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/602) , art. 1(2) , Sch. 2 para. 15(2)(b)omitted
F88Sch. 1: definitions of "Police Service of Northern Ireland" and "Police Service of Northern Ireland Reserve" inserted (4.11.2001) by 2000 c. 32 , s. 74 , Sch. 6 , para. 5 ; S.R. 2001/396 , art. 2 , Sch.inserted
F89Sch. 1: definition of "Provider of probation services" inserted (1.4.2008) by Offender Management Act 2007 (c. 21) , ss. 39 , 41(1) , Sch. 3 para. 2 ; S.I. 2008/504 , art. 3(k)(l)inserted
F90Words in Sch. 1 substituted (28.1.2019) by The Nursing and Midwifery (Amendment) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/838) , art. 1(3) , Sch. 3 para. 1substituted
F91Sch. 1: definition of "registered medical practitioner" substituted by S.I. 2002/3135 , art. 16(1) , Sch. 1 para. 10 (with transitional provisions in Sch. 2 ) (the amendment coming into force in accordance with art. 1(2)(3) of the amending S.I.)this amendment is subject to savings and/or transitional provisions, see the commentary.this amendment (substituted text) is marked as yet to come into force, see the commentary.substituted
F92Sch. 1: definition of "registered provider of social housing" inserted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17) , ss. 277 , 325(1) , Sch. 9 para. 5 ; S.I. 2010/862 , arts. 1(2) , 2 (subject to Sch. ); and definition of "registered provider of social housing" and "private registered provider of social housing" immediately substituted (1.4.2010) for that definition by The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (Registration of Local Authorities) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/844) , arts. 1(2) , 6 , Sch. 2 para. 1inserted, substituted
F93In Sch. 1 definition of "Senior Courts" inserted (1.10.2009) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4) , ss. 59(5) , 148(1) , Sch. 11 para. 24(b) ; S.I. 2009/1604 , art. 2inserted
F94In Sch. 1 definition of "sent for trial" inserted (9.5.2005 for specified purposes, 18.6.2012 for specified purposes, 5.11.2012 for specified purposes, 28.5.2013 for specified purposes) by Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44) , ss. 41 , 336(3) , Sch. 3 Pt. 2 para. 49(b) ; S.I. 2005/1267 , art. 2 , Sch. Pt. 1 para. 1(1)(h) ; S.I. 2012/1320 , art. 4(1)(c)(2)(3) (with art. 5 ) (see S.I . 2012/2574, art. 4(2) and S.I. 2013/1103 , art. 4 ); S.I. 2012/2574 , art. 2(c)(2)(3) , Sch. (with arts. 3 , 4 ) (as amended (4.11.2012) by S.I. 2012/2761 , art. 2 ) (with S.I. 2013/1103 , art. 4 ); S.I. 2013/1103 , art. 2(1)(c)(2)(3) (with arts. 3 , 4 )text inserted for certain specified purposes only, see the commentary.this amendment (text inserted) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.inserted“S.I. 2005/1267 , art. 2 , Sch. Pt. 1 para. 1(1)(h)”
“S.I. 2012/1320 , art. 4(1)(c)(2)(3) (with art. 5 ) (see S.I . 2012/2574, art. 4(2) and S.I. 2013/1103 , art. 4 )”
“S.I. 2012/2574 , art. 2(c)(2)(3) , Sch. (with arts. 3 , 4 ) (as amended (4.11.2012) by S.I. 2012/2761 , art. 2 ) (with S.I. 2013/1103 , art. 4 )”
“S.I. 2013/1103 , art. 2(1)(c)(2)(3) (with arts. 3 , 4 )”		Complex in force status. Note, the provision (or each sub-provision) may be have been brought into force only for certain purposes and/or only for certain geographies), some sub-provisions may be in force while others are not.
F95Words in Sch. 1 inserted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17) , s. 416(1) , Sch. 24 para. 39(2) (with Sch. 27 ); S.I. 2020/1236 , reg. 2this amendment (text inserted) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.inserted
F96Definition inserted (E.W.) by Water Act 1989 (c. 15, SIF 130) , ss. 58(7) , 101(1) , 141(6) , 160(1)(2)(4) , 163 , 189(4)-(10) , 190 , 193(1) , Sch. 25 para. 55(2) , Sch. 26 paras. 3(1)(2) , 17 , 40(4) , 57(6) , 58inserted: England and Walesinserted
F97Words in Sch. 1 substituted (1.4.2015) by The Courts Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/700) , art. 1(11)(h) , Sch. para. 10substituted
F98Definition inserted by Criminal Justice Act 1988 (c. 33, SIF 39:1) , ss. 123(6) , 170(1) , Sch. 8 para. 16 , Sch. 15 para. 58(a)inserted
F99Words in Sch. 1 substituted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17) , s. 416(1) , Sch. 24 para. 39(3) (with Sch. 27 ); S.I. 2020/1236 , reg. 2this amendment (text substituted) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.substituted
F100Definition inserted by Criminal Justice Act 1988 (c. 33, SIF 39:1) , ss. 123(6) , 170(1) , Sch. 8 para. 16 , Sch. 15 para. 58(b)inserted
F101In Sch. 1 definition of "Supreme Court" substituted (1.10.2009) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4) , ss. 59(5) , 148(1) , Sch. 11 para. 24(a) ; S.I. 2009/1604 , art. 2substituted
F102Definition substituted by Finance Act 1987 (c. 16, SIF 63:1) , ss. 2(8) , 71 , Sch. 15 para. 12substituted
F103In Sch. 1 definitions of "trust of land" and "trustees of land" inserted (E.W.) (1.1.1997) by 1996 c. 47 , s. 25(1) , Sch. 3 para. 16 (with ss. 24(2) , 25(4)(5) ); S.I. 1996/2974 , art. 2this amendment (text inserted) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.inserted: England and Walesinserted
F104Definition of "Wales" in Sch. 1 substituted (3.4.1995) by 1994 c. 19 , s. 1(3) , Sch. 2 para. 9 (with ss. 54(5)(7) , 55(5) , Sch. 17 para. 22(1) , 23(2) ); S.I. 1995/852 , art. 3 , Sch. 1this amendment (text substituted) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.substituted
F105Definition substituted by Water Act 1989 (c. 15, SIF 130) , ss. 58(7) , 101(1) , 141(6) , 160(1)(2)(4) , 163 , 189(4)-(10) , 190 , 193(1) , Sch. 25 para. 55(3) , Sch. 26 paras. 3(1)(2) , 17 , 40(4) , 57(6) , 58substituted
F106Entry repealed (E.W.) (14.10.1991) by Children Act 1989 (c. 41, SIF 20) , s. 108(6)(7) , Sch.15 (Sch. 14 paras. 1(1), 27(4)); S.I. 1991/828 , art. 3(2)repealed: England and Walesrepealed
F107Entry repealed (E.W) (14.10.1991) by Children Act 1989 (c. 41, SIF 20) , s. 108 (6)(7) (Sch. 14 paras. 1(1), 27(4)) Sch.15; S.I. 1991/828 , art. 3(2) .repealed
F108Words inserted by Criminal Justice Act 1988 (c. 33, SIF 39:1) , ss. 123(6) , 170 , Sch. 8 para. 16 , Sch. 15 para. 59inserted
F109Words substituted by Magistrates' Courts Act 1980 (c. 43, SIF 82) , s. 154 , Sch. 7 para. 169 ( c )substituted
F110Words in Sch. 1 inserted (28.4.2022) by Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022 (c. 35) , ss. 13(3) , 51(1)inserted
F111Entry added (E.W.) by Family Law Reform Act 1987 (c. 42, SIF 49:7) , s. 33(1)(2) , Sch. 2 para. 73 , Sch. 3 paras. 1 , 6added: England and Walesadded
F112Words in Sch. 1 inserted (2.12.2019) by The Civil Partnership (Opposite-sex Couples) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1458) , reg. 1(2) , Sch. 3 para. 6inserted
F113Words in Sch. 1 inserted (1.4.2013) by The Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/602) , art. 1(2) , Sch. 2 para. 15(3)inserted
F114Words in Sch. 1 inserted (4.7.2018 for specified purposes) by European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16) , s. 25(4) , Sch. 8 para. 22(e) (with s. 19 , Sch. 7 para. 26 , Sch. 8 para. 37 ); S.I. 2018/808 , reg. 3(g)(iv)text inserted for certain specified purposes only, see the commentary.this amendment (text inserted) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.inserted“S.I. 2018/808 , reg. 3(g)(iv)”Complex in force status. Note, the provision (or each sub-provision) may be have been brought into force only for certain purposes and/or only for certain geographies), some sub-provisions may be in force while others are not.
F115Words in Sch. 1 inserted (1.1.2024) by Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (c. 28) , s. 22(3) , Sch. 2 para. 2(6)(b) (with s. 22(6) ); S.I. 2023/1363 , reg. 3(e)this amendment (text inserted) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.inserted
F116Words in Sch. 1 substituted (1.1.2024) by Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (c. 28) , s. 22(3) , Sch. 2 para. 2(6)(c) (with s. 22(6) ); S.I. 2023/1363 , reg. 3(e)this amendment (text substituted) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.substituted
F117Words in Sch. 1 substituted (1.1.2024) by Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (c. 28) , s. 22(3) , Sch. 2 para. 2(6)(d) (with s. 22(6) ); S.I. 2023/1363 , reg. 3(e)this amendment (text substituted) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.substituted
F118Words in Sch. 1 inserted (23.1.2020) by European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Act 2020 (c. 1) , s. 42(6)(e)(v) , Sch. 5 para. 12(a) (with s. 38(3) )this amendment (text inserted) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.inserted
F119Words in Sch. 1 inserted (23.1.2020) by European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Act 2020 (c. 1) , s. 42(6)(e)(v) , Sch. 5 para. 12(b) (with s. 38(3) )this amendment (text inserted) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.inserted
F120Words in Sch. 1 omitted (1.1.2024) by virtue of Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (c. 28) , s. 22(3) , Sch. 2 para. 2(6)(e) (with s. 22(6) ); S.I. 2023/1363 , reg. 3(e)this amendment (text omitted) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.omitted
F121Words in Sch. 1 omitted (1.1.2024) by virtue of Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (c. 28) , s. 22(3) , Sch. 2 para. 2(6)(f) (with s. 22(6) ); S.I. 2023/1363 , reg. 3(e)this amendment (text omitted) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.omitted
F122Words in Sch. 1 substituted (31.12.2020) by European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Act 2020 (c. 1) , s. 42(7) , Sch. 5 para. 12(d)(i) (with s. 38(3) ); S.I. 2020/1622 , reg. 5(j)this amendment (text substituted) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.substituted
F123Words in Sch. 1 substituted (31.12.2020) by European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Act 2020 (c. 1) , s. 42(7) , Sch. 5 para. 12(d)(ii) (with s. 38(3) ); S.I. 2020/1622 , reg. 5(j)this amendment (text substituted) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.substituted
F124Words in Sch. 2 para. 1 inserted (25.4.2013) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24) , ss. 59(3) , 103(1)(e)inserted
F125Words repealed by Family Law Reform Act 1987 (c. 42, SIF 49:7) , s. 33(1)(2)(4) , Sch. 2 para. 74 , Sch. 3 paras. 1 , 6 , Sch. 4repealed
F126Words inserted by Family Law Reform Act 1987 (c. 42, SIF 49:7) , s. 33(1)(2) , Sch. 2 para. 74 , Sch. 3 paras. 1 , 6inserted
F127Words in Sch. 2 Pt. I para. 4(6) repealed (1.4.1996) by 1995 c. 17 , s. 5 , Sch. 3 (with Sch. 2 paras. 6 , 16 )this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.repealed
F128Words repealed by British Nationality Act 1981 (c. 61, SIF 87) , s. 52(8) , Sch. 9repealed
F129Words in Sch. 2 para. 6 substituted (1.4.2013) by The Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/602) , art. 1(2) , Sch. 2 para. 15(4)substituted
F130Sch. 2 para. 8 inserted (31.12.2020) by The European Union Withdrawal (Consequential Modifications) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1447) , regs. 1(3) , 2(5)inserted
F131Words in Sch. 2 para. 8 substituted (1.1.2024) by Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (c. 28) , s. 22(3) , Sch. 2 para. 2(7) (with s. 22(6) ); S.I. 2023/1363 , reg. 3(e)this amendment (text substituted) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.substituted
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M21946 c. 36 .
M31972 c. 22 .
M41974 c. 28 .
M5S.I. 1979/1573 (N.I. 12) .
M61972 c. 22 .
M71973 c.17 .
M81974 c.28 .
M91889 c. 63 .
M101967 c. 4 .
M111947 C.A.M. No. 2.
M121968 c. 18 .
M131971 c. 23 .
M141978 c. 23 .
M151961 c. 55 .
M161972 c. 70 .
M171845 c. 18 .
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M191845 c. 19 .
M201860 c. 106 .
M211954 c. 33 (N.I.)
M221975 c. 76 .
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M27S.I. 1984/703 (N.I. 3) .
M281835 c. 62 .
M291980 c. 43 (82) .
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X1The text of s. 25(1), Sch. 3 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any repeals or amendments which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991
X2The text of s. 25(1), Sch. 3 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any repeals or amendments which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991
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Court of Appealpara SCHEDULE 1legTermiB9Q7IVD
Court of Judicaturepara SCHEDULE 1legTerm4he053qs
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Crown Courtpara SCHEDULE 1legTermwUCznvNo
Crown Estate Commissionerspara SCHEDULE 1legTermjLTUDKPi
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devolved Welsh authoritys. 23BlegTermgJefxpaN
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E.E.C. Treatypara SCHEDULE 1legTermX1qmMmKZ
Economic Communitypara SCHEDULE 1Economic_C_rtret5h
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Englandpara SCHEDULE 1legTerm6VHPYEhr
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EU withdrawal agreementpara SCHEDULE 1EU_withdra_rtcY7ET
Euratompara SCHEDULE 1Euratom_rtFFRJb
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European Courtpara SCHEDULE 1legTermrbVqYHmR
Exit daypara SCHEDULE 1Exit_day_rtSFZLR
Financial yearpara SCHEDULE 1legTermPiApOpLL
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Governorpara SCHEDULE 1legTermomeUQFEh
Governor-Generalpara SCHEDULE 1legTermgXwI89UB
Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customspara SCHEDULE 1legTermaCNpnime
High Courtpara SCHEDULE 1legTermheHG4srP
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inner London boroughpara SCHEDULE 1legTerman7WgjPR
IP completion daypara SCHEDULE 1IP_complet_rt1T8zf
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Lands Clauses Actspara SCHEDULE 1legTermAKutEvs8
legislaturepara SCHEDULE 1legTermkX6DIRBp
Local land charges registerpara SCHEDULE 1legTermHUWnsGye
Local policing bodypara SCHEDULE 1legTerm9CEUCEQs
London boroughpara SCHEDULE 1legTermXpv4e3VE
Lord Chancellorpara 4 of Part I of SCHEDULE 2Lord_Chanc_rt02kw3
Lord Chancellorpara SCHEDULE 1legTermbcaZUtte
Magistrates’ courtpara SCHEDULE 1legTermZft9WuaZ
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National Debt Commissionerspara SCHEDULE 1legTerm3nv9dLUY
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Northern Ireland legislationpara SCHEDULE 1legTermPu9jGJ4X
Northern Ireland legislations. 24legTerm0aCShNsG
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Parliamentary Electionpara SCHEDULE 1legTermPae7vCVv
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Police Service of Northern Irelandpara SCHEDULE 1legTermUBHM3tQT
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Registered provider of social housingpara SCHEDULE 1Registered_rtTuWNq
Rules of Courtpara SCHEDULE 1legTerm9XBo725f
Secretary of Statepara SCHEDULE 1legTermvGKKwXTM
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Sheriffpara SCHEDULE 1Sheriff_rtVG225
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subordinate legislations. 21legTermmvvjhXsX
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Supreme Courtpara SCHEDULE 1legTermAaivH3YZ
swearpara SCHEDULE 1legTermMvBWBrA5
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The Communitiespara SCHEDULE 1legTermG7Tc4RVL
the Communitiespara SCHEDULE 1the_Commun_rt9URqW
The Corporation Tax Actspara SCHEDULE 1legTermp5CHLJxv
The Corporation Tax Actss. 23ZAThe_Corpor_rtsk0As
the European Unionpara SCHEDULE 1legTermNEeFGUHJ
The Immigration Actspara SCHEDULE 1legTermLy8ymSZP
The Income Tax Actspara SCHEDULE 1legTermkauUkCxH
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The Privy Councilpara SCHEDULE 1legTermInjUmFP2
The Sentencing Codepara SCHEDULE 1legTermTrO9tLHi
The standard scalepara SCHEDULE 1legTerm0MW49O7E
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The Tax Actspara SCHEDULE 1legTermLKRLyGug
The Treasurypara SCHEDULE 1legTermdLgcdCHZ
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United Kingdompara SCHEDULE 1legTerm9lu4JXiI
Walespara SCHEDULE 1legTermDJ9QaFgv
Waless. 23BWales_rts9D42
Waless. 23BWales_rtz91Wc
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