Defined term

“the appointed day”

Defined in 149 Acts and 94 statutory instruments.

  1. Adoption and Children Act 2002 Act 3 definitions
  2. The Adoption and Children Act 2002 (Commencement No. 10 Transitional and Savings Provisions) Order 2005 SI
  3. Airports Act 1986 Act
  4. Antarctic Treaty Act 1967 Act
  5. Atomic Energy Authority Act 1971 Act
  6. Atomic Energy Authority (Weapons Group) Act 1973 Act
  7. Attachment of Earnings Act 1971 Act
  8. Bahamas Independence Act 1973 Act
  9. Bail Act 1976 Act
  10. The Bank of England and Financial Services Act 2016 (Commencement No. 3) Regulations 2016 SI
  11. The Bank of England and Financial Services Act 2016 (Commencement No. 4 and Saving Provision) Regulations 2017 SI
  12. Banking Act 1979 Act
  13. Barbados Independence Act 1966 Act
  14. The Bodmin Moor Commons Council Establishment Order 2015 SI
  15. Botswana Independence Act 1966 Act
  16. The Brendon Commons Council Establishment Order 2013 SI
  17. British Aerospace Act 1980 Act
  18. British Library Act 1972 Act
  19. British Nationality Act 1981 Act
  20. British Steel Act 1988 Act
  21. British Technology Group Act 1991 Act
  22. British Telecommunications Act 1981 Act
  23. Budget Responsibility and National Audit Act 2011 Act 3 definitions
  24. Capital Allowances Act 2001 Act
  25. The Care Quality Commission (Registration) Regulations 2009 SI
  26. The Care Standards Act 2000 (Commencement No. 7 (England) and Transitional, Transitory and Savings Provisions) Order 2001 SI
  27. The Cayman Islands Constitution Order 2009 SI 2 definitions
  28. Charities Act 2006 Act
  29. The Charities Act 2006 (Changes in Exempt Charities) Order 2010 SI
  30. The Charities Act 2006 (Commencement No.7, Transitional and Transitory Provisions and Savings) Order 2010 SI
  31. Charities Act 2011 Act
  32. The Charities Act 2022 (Commencement No. 1, Consequential and Saving Provision) Regulations 2022 SI
  33. The Charities Act 2022 (Commencement No. 2 and Saving Provisions) Regulations 2023 SI
  34. The Charities Act 2022 (Commencement No. 4 and Saving Provision) Regulations 2025 SI
  35. The Charities (Bridge House Estates) Order 2007 SI
  36. Chevening Estate Act 1987 Act
  37. The Child Trust Funds Act 2004 (Commencement No. 1) Order 2004 SI
  38. The Child Trust Funds Regulations 2004 SI
  39. Children Act 2004 Act
  40. Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 Act
  41. Civil Aviation Act 1971 Act 3 definitions
  42. Civil Aviation Act 1980 Act
  43. The Code of Practice (Electronic and Workplace Balloting for Statutory Trade Union Ballots) Order 2026 SI
  44. The Code of Practice (Industrial Action Ballots and Notice to Employers) Order 2026 SI
  45. Companies Act 2006 Act 2 definitions
  46. Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986 Act
  47. The Competition Act 1998 and Other Enactments (Amendment) Regulations 2004 SI
  48. Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 Act 3 definitions
  49. Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 Act
  50. The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (Commencement No.11 and Savings) Order 2006 SI
  51. The County Court Fees (Amendment) Order 2000 SI
  52. Courts Act 1971 Act
  53. Courts Act 2003 Act 2 definitions
  54. The Courts Act 2003 (Revocations, Savings and Transitional Provisions) Order 2005 SI
  55. Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996 Act
  56. Crown Agents Act 1979 Act 2 definitions
  57. Crown Agents Act 1995 Act
  58. The Customs (Managed Transition Procedure) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 SI
  59. The Customs Tariff (Preferential Trade Arrangements) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 SI
  60. The Customs Tariff (Suspension of Import Duty Rates) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 SI
  61. Damages Act 1996 Act
  62. The Dangerous Dogs (Compensation and Exemption Schemes) (England and Wales) Order 2023 SI
  63. The Dangerous Dogs Compensation and Exemption Schemes Order 1991 SI
  64. Decimal Currency Act 1969 Act
  65. Disability Discrimination Act 1995 Act 2 definitions
  66. Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 Act
  67. Education Act 1973 Act
  68. Education Act 1996 Act
  69. Education and Inspections Act 2006 Act 4 definitions
  70. Education (Mentally Handicapped Children) (Scotland) Act 1974 Act
  71. Education Reform Act 1988 Act
  72. The Education (Special Educational Needs Code of Practice) (Appointed Day) (England) Order 2001 SI
  73. The Energy Act 2023 (Commencement No. 5, Saving Provisions) Regulations 2026 SI
  74. Enterprise Act 2002 Act
  75. The Enterprise Act 2002 (Commencement No. 3, Transitional and Transitory Provisions and Savings)Order 2003 SI 2 definitions
  76. Environmental Protection Act 1990 Act 2 definitions
  77. The Falkland Islands Constitution Order 2008 SI
  78. The Family Proceedings Fees (Amendment) Order 2000 SI
  79. Farriers (Registration) Act 1975 Act
  80. Fiji Independence Act 1970 Act
  81. Finance Act 1989 Act
  82. Finance Act 1996 Act 2 definitions
  83. Finance Act 2002 Act
  84. Finance Act 2004 Act 2 definitions
  85. Finance Act 2024 Act
  86. The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Commencement No. 7) Order 2001 SI
  87. The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) (Miscellaneous) Order 2001 SI
  88. Further and Higher Education Act 1992 Act 2 definitions
  89. Gambia Independence Act 1964 Act
  90. Gas Act 1986 Act 2 definitions
  91. Gas Act 1995 Act
  92. Gender Recognition Act 2004 Act
  93. The General and Specialist Medical Practice (Education, Training and Qualifications) Order 2010 SI
  94. The General Dental Council (Professions Complementary to Dentistry) Regulations Order of Council 2006 SI
  95. Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) Act 1995 Act
  96. The Greater London Authority Act 1999 (Hackney Carriages and Private Hire Vehicles) (Transitional and Consequential Provisions) Order 2000 SI
  97. Greater London Authority Act 2007 Act
  98. The Greater London Magistrates' Courts Authority (Transitional Provisions) Order 2000 SI
  99. Health Act 2006 Act
  100. Health and Social Care Act 2001 Act 3 definitions
  101. Health and Social Care Act 2008 Act 7 definitions
  102. The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Commencement No. 15, Consequential Amendments and Transitional and Savings Provisions) Order 2010 SI
  103. The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Commencement No.9, Consequential Amendments and Transitory, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2009 SI
  104. The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 SI
  105. The Health Care and Associated Professions (Indemnity Arrangements) Order 2014 SI
  106. Health Professions Order 2001 SI
  107. Horserace Betting and Olympic Lottery Act 2004 Act
  108. Housing Act 1957 Act
  109. Housing Act 2004 Act 2 definitions
  110. The Immigration (Guernsey) Order 2020 SI 2 definitions
  111. The Immigration, Nationality and Asylum (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 SI
  112. Income and Corporation Taxes Act 1988 Act 2 definitions
  113. The Income Support (Prescribed Categories of Person) Regulations 2009 SI
  114. The Income Tax (Construction Industry Scheme) Regulations 2005 SI
  115. Indian Independence Act 1947 Act
  116. Inquiries Act 2005 Act
  117. Insolvency Act 1986 Act
  118. The Insolvency Act 2000 (Commencement No. 1 and Transitional Provisions) Order 2001 SI
  119. The Insolvency Act 2000 (Commencement No. 3 and Transitional Provisions) Order 2002 SI
  120. The Intellectual Property (Unjustified Threats) Act 2017 (Commencement and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2017 SI
  121. Investigatory Powers Act 2016 Act
  122. The Irish Registers of Government Stock (Closure and Transfer) Order 2002 SI
  123. Judicial Pensions and Retirement Act 1993 Act 2 definitions
  124. Kenya Independence Act 1963 Act
  125. Leasehold Reform Act 1967 Act
  126. Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 1986 Act
  127. Legal Services Act 2007 Act 4 definitions
  128. The Legislative Reform (Health and Safety Executive) Order 2008 SI
  129. Local Government Act 1985 Act
  130. Local Government and Housing Act 1989 Act 2 definitions
  131. Local Government (Financial Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1963 Act
  132. Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 Act
  133. Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 Act
  134. Local Transport Act 2008 Act
  135. Malawi Independence Act 1964 Act
  136. Malaysia Act 1963 Act
  137. Malta Independence Act 1964 Act
  138. Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 Act
  139. The Montserrat Constitution Order 2010 SI 3 definitions
  140. National Assistance Act 1948 Act
  141. National Health Service Act 2006 Act 2 definitions
  142. National Health Service and Community Care Act 1990 Act
  143. The National Health Service (Clinical Negligence Scheme) Regulations 2015 SI
  144. The National Health Service (Existing Liabilities Scheme) (England) Regulations 2018 SI
  145. The National Health Service (Liabilities to Third Parties Scheme) (England) Regulations 2018 SI
  146. The National Health Service (Pharmaceutical and Local Pharmaceutical Services) Regulations 2013 SI
  147. The National Health Service (Primary Dental Services) (Miscellaneous Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2013 SI 2 definitions
  148. The National Health Service (Primary Medical Services) (Miscellaneous Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2013 SI 2 definitions
  149. The National Health Service (Primary Ophthalmic Services) (Miscellaneous Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2013 SI
  150. The National Health Service (Property Expenses Scheme) (England) Regulations 2018 SI
  151. National Lottery Act 1998 Act
  152. National Lottery Act 2006 Act 2 definitions
  153. National Maritime Museum Act 1989 Act
  154. The Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (Commencement No. 1, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Regulations 2022 SI
  155. Natural Heritage (Scotland) Act 1991 Act
  156. Northern Ireland Act 1998 Act 2 definitions
  157. Northern Ireland Constitution Act 1973 Act
  158. Nurses and Midwives (Parts of and Entries in the Register) Order of Council 2004 SI
  159. The Nursing and Midwifery Order 2001 SI
  160. Ordnance Factories and Military Services Act 1984 Act 2 definitions
  161. Parliamentary and other Pensions Act 1987 Act
  162. Parliamentary Commissioner Act 1967 Act
  163. Parliamentary Corporate Bodies Act 1992 Act 2 definitions
  164. Patents Act 1977 Act
  165. The Patents Act 2004 (Commencement No. 2 and Consequential, etc. and Transitional Provisions) Order 2004 SI
  166. The Patents Act 2004 (Commencement No. 3 and Transitional Provisions) Order 2005 SI
  167. The Pension Protection Fund (Entry Rules) Regulations 2005 SI
  168. Pension Schemes Act 1993 Act
  169. Pension Schemes (Northern Ireland) Act 1993 Act
  170. Pensions Act 1995 Act
  171. Pensions Act 2004 Act
  172. The Pensions Act 2004 (Commencement No. 3, Transitional Provisions and Amendment) Order 2005 SI 2 definitions
  173. The Pensions Act 2011 (Transitional, Consequential and Supplementary Provisions) Regulations 2014 SI
  174. The Pharmacy Order 2010 SI 6 definitions
  175. The Pharmacy Order 2010 (Appeals – Transitional Provisions) Order of Council 2010 SI
  176. The Pharmacy Order 2010 (Registration – Transitional Provisions) Order of Council 2010 SI
  177. Pilotage Act 1987 Act 2 definitions
  178. The Pitcairn Constitution Order 2010 SI
  179. Planning Act 2008 Act
  180. Planning (Consequential Provisions) Act 1990 Act
  181. Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000 Act 3 definitions
  182. Postal Services Act 2000 Act
  183. Postal Services Act 2011 Act
  184. Radioactive Substances Act 1993 Act 2 definitions
  185. The Regulation of Social Housing (Influence of Local Authorities) (England) Regulations 2017 SI
  186. Rent (Agriculture) Act 1976 Act
  187. Reserve Forces Act 1996 Act 2 definitions
  188. The River Tyne (Tunnels) Order 2005 SI
  189. Road Traffic Act 1988 Act
  190. Road Traffic (Driver Licensing and Information Systems) Act 1989 Act
  191. The Saving Gateway Accounts (No. 2) Regulations 2009 SI
  192. The Saving Gateway Accounts Regulations 2009 SI
  193. School Standards and Framework Act 1998 Act 2 definitions
  194. Scottish Development Agency Act 1975 Act
  195. Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 Act
  196. Severn Bridges Act 1992 Act
  197. Sewerage (Scotland) Act 1968 Act
  198. Seychelles Act 1976 Act
  199. Social Security Act 1973 Act 2 definitions
  200. Social Security Administration Act 1992 Act
  201. Social Security Administration (Northern Ireland) Act 1992 Act
  202. Social Security (Consequential Provisions) Act 1975 Act
  203. Social Security (Consequential Provisions) Act 1992 Act
  204. Social Security (Consequential Provisions) (Northern Ireland) Act 1992 Act
  205. The Social Security (Incapacity Benefit)(Transitional) Regulations 1995 SI
  206. Southern Rhodesia Act 1979 Act 2 definitions
  207. The St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha Constitution Order 2009 SI
  208. State Pension Credit Act 2002 Act
  209. The State Pension Credit (Consequential, Transitional and Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2002 SI
  210. The State Pension Credit Regulations 2002 SI
  211. Sunday Trading Act 1994 Act
  212. Superannuation Act 1972 Act
  213. The Supreme Court Fees (Amendment) Order 2000 SI
  214. Telecommunications Act 1984 Act 2 definitions
  215. Theatres Trust Act 1976 Act
  216. Town and Country Planning Act 1971 Act 2 definitions
  217. Trade Marks Act 1994 Act
  218. The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) (Transfer to OFCOM) Regulations 2003 SI
  219. Transport Act 1968 Act
  220. Transport Act 1978 Act
  221. Transport Act 1980 Act
  222. Transport Act 1981 Act 2 definitions
  223. Tribunals and Inquiries Act 1992 Act
  224. Trinidad and Tobago Republic Act 1976 Act
  225. The Turks and Caicos Islands Constitution Order 2006 SI 2 definitions
  226. The Turks and Caicos Islands Constitution Order 2011 SI 2 definitions
  227. The Universal Credit (Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2014 SI
  228. Universities (Scotland) Act 1966 Act
  229. The Utilities Act 2000 (Commencement No. 3 and Transitional Provisions) Order 2000 SI 2 definitions
  230. The Utilities Act 2000 (Commencement No. 6 and Transitional Provisions ) Order 2001 SI
  231. The Utilities Act 2000 (Transitional Provisions) (No. 2) Regulations 2001 SI
  232. Valuation and Rating (Scotland) Act 1956 Act
  233. The Virgin Islands Constitution Order 2007 SI 3 definitions
  234. Water Act 1983 Act
  235. Water Industry Act 1991 Act
  236. Welfare Reform Act 2007 Act
  237. Welfare Reform Act 2012 Act 2 definitions
  238. The Welfare Reform Act 2012 (Commencement No. 11 and Transitional and Transitory Provisions and Commencement No. 9 and Transitional and Transitory Provisions (Amendment)) Order 2013 SI
  239. The Welfare Reform Act 2012 (Commencement No. 31 and Savings and Transitional Provisions and Commencement No. 21 and 23 and Transitional and Transitory Provisions (Amendment)) Order 2019 SI
  240. The Welfare Reform Act 2012 (Commencement No. 34 and Commencement No. 9, 21, 23, 31 and 32 and Transitional and Transitory Provisions (Amendment)) Order 2022 SI
  241. The Welfare Reform Act 2012 (Commencement No. 9 and Transitional and Transitory Provisions and Commencement No. 8 and Savings and Transitional Provisions (Amendment)) Order 2013 SI
  242. Zambia Independence Act 1964 Act
  243. Zanzibar Act 1963 Act

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