Interpretation Act 1978

[^c21792061]: Sch. 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. 1

[^c18819711]: In 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. 32

[^c22717931]: Words 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)

[^c22717951]: Words 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)

[^c18819801]: Sch. 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.

[^c19738721]: Sch. 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)

[^c18819871]: Sch. 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.)

[^c21791921]: Sch. 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. 1

[^c18824041]: In 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. 2

[^c18823861]: In 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)

[^c18817831]: Definition 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), 58

[^c18817841]: Definition 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)

[^c18817871]: S.I. 1984/703 (N.I. 3).

[^c18817881]: 1835 c. 62.

[^c18817891]: Definition 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)

[^c18817901]: 1980 c. 43 (82).

[^c18824021]: In 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. 2

[^c18817921]: Definition substituted by Finance Act 1987 (c. 16, SIF 63:1), ss. 2(8), 71, Sch. 15 para. 12

[^c18819721]: In 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. 2

[^c18818361]: Definition 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. 1

[^c18818371]: 1972 c. 70.

[^c18817971]: Definition 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), 58

[^c11103731]: Entry 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).

[^c11103711]: Entry 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)

[^c11103741]: Words inserted by Criminal Justice Act 1988 (c. 33, SIF 39:1), ss. 123(6), 170, Sch. 8 para. 16, Sch. 15 para. 59

[^c11103751]: Words substituted by Magistrates' Courts Act 1980 (c. 43, SIF 82), s. 154, Sch. 7 para. 169(c)

[^c11103771]: Paragraph excluded by Income and Corporation Taxes Act 1988 (c. 1, SIF 63:1), s. 831(4)

[^c11103761]: Entry 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, 6

[^c18371271]: Sch. 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)

[^c22718031]: Words 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)

[^c21792321]: Words in Sch. 2 para. 1 inserted (25.4.2013) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), ss. 59(3), 103(1)(e)

[^c11103851]: Words 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. 4

[^c11103861]: Words inserted by Family Law Reform Act 1987 (c. 42, SIF 49:7), s. 33(1)(2), Sch. 2 para. 74, Sch. 3 paras. 1, 6

[^c11103891]: 1889 c. 63.

[^c11103901]: Words 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)

[^c11103911]: 1973 c. 37.

[^c11103921]: 1967 c. 66.

[^c11103931]: 1975 c. 21.

[^c11103941]: Words repealed by British Nationality Act 1981 (c. 61, SIF 87), s. 52(8), Sch. 9

[^c22718001]: Words 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)

[^c11103951]: The 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

[^key-5b6240603263f4e5a9a99196b6384834]: Words 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)

[^key-7fa72327b853f644c4158f86781a479e]: Words 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. 10

[^key-c594712b8219765a602509ed46355658]: Words 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)

[^key-201bf39ff0f136d749772ab70d648ff2]: Words 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)

[^key-b103c352e4810a67ded9359eb72605ba]: S. 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)

[^key-7786735a108c0dafeac8254b125005cb]: Act 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)

[^key-243f8e807421eff9d46a087549b2de7d]: Act 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)

[^key-f245ab15e2fdf68c32cdb88d1c82bbb3]: Act 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)

[^key-f8502e2f7c7c59f4834ab3aca9677a16]: Words 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)

[^key-781e121dca0d34e437fd34e9612a8aa7]: S. 17(2) excluded (11.1.2017) by The Consumer Rights (Enforcement and Amendments) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/1259), arts. 1, 4

[^key-af7afb29dcfa492c5b78980163491a62]: S. 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)

[^key-91769c74d068748dd651689e8d158aea]: S. 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

[^key-c399b92a875cacd9b3ddd2e9c257a96d]: S. 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)

[^key-085acc3e55e30a0334e305e09ad5e90a]: S. 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)

[^key-a74a2ba59be32e589d0685b160dbe991]: S. 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

[^key-5f1591056f118584edb5c1de4e4bbeec]: S. 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)

[^M_C_8e404e9d-5335-45db-b515-31b39621f50f]: Act 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)

[^key-8f952bf941c926410ddefb094c7ed051]: Words 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. 1

[^key-edf8ef54546f90eeac238334b48ce77d]: S. 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

[^M_C_24080f7d-6eec-4be4-f109-9047681e47ab]: S. 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)

[^key-3aeefd10df8ddd5d3ca608d2067fb3ee]: S. 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)

[^key-d6611e3b4ff1cc9a5dbf8129043455f9]: Ss. 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. 1

[^key-fb81c981d87323fa654ac7285734cea4]: Words 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)

[^key-d3bb552a5c66084158a769432ce7b354]: Words 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)

[^key-9c4991941f6ddcbf922ebf2d80839094]: Words 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)

[^key-fbb9d82675c9cdc72c51baada36bb7ed]: Words 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. 6

[^key-1f91ae7f2062ebf5d0edec1b4c089d5a]: S. 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

[^key-b0e2c8db4156fc2ec22843c5e97938cd]: Words 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))

[^key-0c16d86f919e9463a9b4f26d18d363b4]: Words 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))

[^key-3c3442e29b04f9d86c281b0411a672bb]: Words in Sch. 1 inserted (30.1.2020) by Direct Payments to Farmers (Legislative Continuity) Act 2020 (c. 2), s. 9(3), Sch. 1 para. 3 (with Sch. 1 paras. 7, 8)

[^key-a3031fceaca392098279c829d9a9e958]: Words in Sch. 1 substituted (31.1.2020) by European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Act 2020 (c. 1), s. 42(7), Sch. 5 para. 12(c) (with s. 38(3)); S.I. 2020/75, reg. 4(n)(iv)

[^key-21e7661fceaf72ad96dbf51a97dc0c48]: Words 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)

[^key-85408a93fdc4fa4e7eeec805396d7a54]: S. 16(1) applied (25.3.2020) by Coronavirus Act 2020 (c. 7), ss. 87(1), 88(2)

[^key-7b39e22664de31530496e1552ba46b33]: Words 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)

[^key-472d2265b855f5ecba955dfa6924f416]: Word 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)

[^key-a68245f420894530675afd31ae17c478]: S. 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)

[^key-b352eaf36ed66ac9d6445148bd004d66]: Words 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)

[^key-f22ad4673a1a6afa9ca5e5da7d6b7819]: S. 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)

[^key-04f71cf5b9387340a36921b5f9a5f8a0]: S. 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)

[^key-8eafd90bd6fdee163b0d7dd4b6ec611d]: S. 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)

[^key-05736faa9a4cc1d2ab049bee3daa413f]: Act applied (24.7.2020) by The Universal Credit (Northern Ireland Reciprocal Arrangements) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/677), Sch. para. 1(3)

[^key-8f681b237b4a8fe299310e74daab288c]: S. 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)

[^key-378afbb47f582952ff78274464851243]: S. 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)

[^key-bca1d2501c63a0e01f290bb9afcdc2f1]: S. 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)

[^key-2f8a67973ca0aea053933b9ff00360ac]: S. 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)

[^key-cf08201b29fece7acb204ae000c418ae]: S. 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)

[^key-1a36b9ee89bff5f8890f55a9c1d334cf]: S. 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)

[^key-0143bd83efecd2a821f15397f2af1c68]: S. 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)

[^key-3a6e96f92d4eb264f02b5a45bf751e85]: S. 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)

[^key-29947b8779ebdd9f8c082aa49839a533]: S. 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

[^key-20f307411d7587eb50700ae0aaf2b4f5]: Words 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. 2

[^key-318232fdb01ed45e549723c29bba49b6]: Words 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. 2

[^key-5870bf9f10f40a7b14f4ac58836078ab]: S. 14 excluded (31.12.2020) by European Union (Future Relationship) Act 2020 (c. 29), s. 40(6)(e), Sch. 5 para. 33

[^key-68784ec0c7b1fe909e9c005b57fd6629]: Words 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)

[^key-a84e4adeb79fc2eff6c6ee0545dd93f0]: Words 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)

[^key-5cd4fe2aa416937340a36368148cc3c8]: Words 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)

[^key-d2f8782d184390ad491f1da44697bba9]: Words 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)

[^key-576aaedacb618834ad84813afbedd886]: Words 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)

[^key-c5ff7710035b360dee194c5d8489d3f4]: Words 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)

[^key-9bfe268fb822fac44c6ce619c5968c13]: Words 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)

[^key-84365804bf356dcc434369187b5f2913]: Word 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)

[^key-01b5d7410483404fefbc3199c921a90b]: Word 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)

[^key-c6c0b9cad2d7087536f92206f5124759]: Sch. 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)

[^key-8d3936e52acce23a357d173ca70a4300]: S. 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)

[^key-6d2e1957f6779b22458309819b5f5847]: S. 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)

[^key-7c80829e808d8793c3ffcfe2116ee5ec]: S. 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)

[^key-82a968042816392d9e5657a55fba4bca]: Words 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)

[^key-99ade20bfe00fc29af11538dee0549fd]: Words 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)

[^key-2dc7eaf80a642000bc3dad370cd2adb9]: Words 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)

[^key-95d40f9fa37b537df35029b310f34b65]: Words 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)

[^key-d69c4b733c0b5dd5ae2acff7d373f070]: Words 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)

[^key-d2da8e0cd3415f3b236459dff7a5f584]: Words 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)

[^key-d263950c5dad617ea545c556d51dffeb]: Words 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)

[^key-64e19b8f4cac56c2da79734e56be7e9d]: Words 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)

[^key-3dd44e945c669f4637020ae0d2301805]: Words 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)

[^key-8a7e5cee77f661d3332ea83e8e2df241]: Words 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)

[^key-ee9bb012791f68dc429bcad4b662988d]: Words 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)

[^key-34e595ab551a5b4aeb26786cce8a4bbe]: Words 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)

[^key-b533f1a90c997ffba0fd2d0f2fa450c8]: Words 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)

[^key-ea4549e861a8ce117704c5798c3aaa43]: Words 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)

[^key-de824a4b7492cb0c294dff8ee0d17f30]: S. 23B(7) inserted (23.1.2021) by Fisheries Act 2020 (c. 22), ss. 46(3), 54(2) (with Sch. 4 para. 31)

[^key-9c4eea4ea5cc458eda69bb6320a6f732]: Words in s. 23B(6) substituted (23.1.2021) by Fisheries Act 2020 (c. 22), ss. 46(2), 54(2) (with Sch. 4 para. 31)

[^M_C_42a58760-0b6e-4d69-baaa-c135defa4a78]: S. 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)

[^key-2b9d4291fbcb1df35c6bc8dded16a83b]: Words in Sch. 1 inserted (28.4.2022) by Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022 (c. 35), ss. 13(3), 51(1)

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 section 22 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 on the mode of trial in a particular case.

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 section 22 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 on the mode of trial in a particular case.

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 section 22 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 on the mode of trial in a particular case.

Application to other instruments.

Repeals and savings.

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 section 22 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 on the mode of trial in a particular case.

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 section 22 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 on the mode of trial in a particular case.

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 section 22 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 on the mode of trial in a particular case.

Application to Acts and Measures.

Retained direct EU legislation

Application to Northern Ireland.

Repeals and savings.

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).

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 section 22 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 on the mode of trial in a particular case.

23ZA

• (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 retained direct EU 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 retained direct EU 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 retained direct EU 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 retained direct EU legislation other than—

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

• (ia) any instrument made on or after exit day under retained direct EU CAP legislation as defined in section 2 of the Direct Payments to Farmers (Legislative Continuity) Act 2020, or

• (ii) any instrument , not falling within sub-paragraph (ia), made on or after IP completion day under any retained direct EU 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 retained direct EU legislation.

• (5) For the application of this Act to retained direct EU legislation which is subordinate legislation, see section 23(1) and (2).

• (6) In this section—

• “corresponding time” means the time when the amending Act, subordinate legislation or devolution legislation was passed or (as the case may be) made, and

• “devolution legislation” means—an Act of the Scottish Parliament,a Measure or Act of the National Assembly for Wales,Northern Ireland legislation (for the meaning of which see section 24(5)), oran instrument made under anything falling within paragraph (a), (b) or (c).

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

23C

• (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 retained direct EU 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.

Commencement.

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).

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).

Repeals and savings.

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).

8

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