Government of Wales Act 2006

Type Public General Act
Publication 2006-07-25
Last updated 2026-01-08
State In force
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781

Words in s. 27(1) substituted (6.5.2020) by Senedd and Elections (Wales) Act 2020 (anaw 1), ss. 6, 42(2)

784
786
787

S. 124(4A) inserted (1.4.2018) by Wales Act 2017 (c. 4), ss. 13(2), 71(4) (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6); S.I. 2017/1179, reg. 3(d)

789

Words in s. 4(4) substituted (1.4.2018) by Wales Act 2017 (c. 4), ss. 6(9)(b), 71(4) (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6); S.I. 2017/1179, reg. 3(b)

790

Words in s. 150A heading substituted (6.5.2020) by Senedd and Elections (Wales) Act 2020 (anaw 1), s. 42(2), Sch. 1 para. 2(7)(a)

791

Sch. 10 para. 13 omitted (28.4.2013) by virtue of Mental Health (Discrimination) Act 2013 (c. 8), s. 4(1), Sch. para. 5(2)

793

S. 161(7) omitted (1.4.2018) by virtue of Wales Act 2017 (c. 4), s. 71(4), Sch. 6 para. 11 (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6); S.I. 2017/1179, reg. 3(q)

795

Word in Sch. 7B para. 9(8)(b)(v) omitted (9.11.2021) by virtue of Environment Act 2021 (c. 30), ss. 141(2)(a), 147(1)(b) (with s. 144)

796

S. 16(2)-(4) omitted (15.1.2020 with effect for the purposes of a Senedd election at which the poll is held on or after 5.4.2021) by virtue of Senedd and Elections (Wales) Act 2020 (anaw 1), ss. 29(5), 42(1)(c); and s. 16(3) in so far as it is still in force amended (31.12.2020) by virtue of European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16), s. 25(4), Sch. 3 para. 31 (with s. 19, Sch. 8 para. 37); S.I. 2020/1622, reg. 3(l) (with regs. 10, 22)

797

Words in s. 144(2)(c) omitted (1.4.2014) by virtue of Public Audit (Wales) Act 2013 (anaw 3), s. 35(2), Sch. 4 para. 76(3) (with Sch. 3 para. 3); S.I. 2013/1466, art. 3(1)

799

Words in s. 158(1) inserted (1.4.2018) by Wales Act 2017 (c. 4), s. 71(4), Sch. 6 para. 9 (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6); S.I. 2017/1179, reg. 3(q)

800

Sch. 7B para. 11(6)(b)(ix) and word inserted (28.4.2022) by Professional Qualifications Act 2022 (c. 20), ss. 16(7)(b), 21(1)(f) (with s. 12)

802

Word in s. 157 heading inserted (1.4.2018) by Wales Act 2017 (c. 4), s. 71(4), Sch. 6 para. 8(2) (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6); S.I. 2017/1179, reg. 3(q)

804

Words in Sch. 11 para. 35(3) Table 1 omitted (1.9.2015) by virtue of Higher Education (Wales) Act 2015 (anaw 1), s. 59(2), Sch. para. 23(a); S.I. 2015/1327, art. 5(s)(v)

805

Words in Sch. 7A Section C11 para. 88 substituted (1.4.2018) by Higher Education and Research Act 2017 (c. 29), s. 124(5), Sch. 12 para. 24(4)(b); S.I. 2018/241, reg. 2(t)

806

Sch. 7B para. 5(1) table entry omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16), s. 25(4), Sch. 3 para. 48(a) (with s. 19, Sch. 8 para. 37); S.I. 2020/1622, reg. 3(l) (with regs. 10, 22)

807

Pt. 3 ceases to have effect (5.5.2011) by virtue of Government of Wales Act 2006 (c. 32), s. 106(1)(1) (with ss. 106(2), 106A) (as amended (5.5.2011) by S.I. 2011/1011, art. 4; see S.I. 2011/1011, arts. 2, 3 for date of commencement of the Assembly Act provisions)

808

S. 122(3A) inserted (1.1.2017) by Wales Act 2014 (c. 29), ss. 20(9), 29(5)(a); S.I. 2016/1264, art. 2

812

Words in s. 122A(1) substituted (31.3.2017) by Wales Act 2017 (c. 4), ss. 18, 71(2)(d) (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6)

814

Sch. 10 para. 17 omitted (1.4.2018) by virtue of Wales Act 2017 (c. 4), s. 71(4), Sch. 6 para. 14 (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6); S.I. 2017/1179, reg. 3(q)

819

Words in s. 70(2) substituted (1.4.2018) by Wales Act 2017 (c. 4), ss. 19(2)(b)(ii), 71(4) (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6); S.I. 2017/1179, reg. 3(e)

821

Word in s. 4(2)(c) substituted (coming into force on the day of the first Senedd election at which the poll is held on or after 5.4.2021) by Senedd and Elections (Wales) Act 2020 (anaw 1), ss. 36(2), 42(5)

822

S. 3(2)-(4) excluded (17.3.2021) by Welsh Elections (Coronavirus) Act 2021 (asc 2), ss. 2(1), 18 (with s. 13)

824

S. 59A inserted (8.1.2018) by Wales Act 2017 (c. 4), ss. 21(3), 71(4) (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6); S.I. 2017/893, reg. 2

825

Sch. 7B para. 11(6)(b)(viii) and word inserted (24.3.2022) by Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Act 2022 (c. 12), ss. 29(3)(b), 31(4) (with s. 30)

828

Words in s. 17D(2) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 61(7) of the amending Act) by Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Act 2024 (asc 5), ss. 61(4)(b), 72(1)(b)

829

Words in Sch. 9A omitted (6.5.2020) by virtue of Senedd and Elections (Wales) Act 2020 (anaw 1), s. 42(2), Sch. 1 para. 2(10)(a)

831

Words in s. 70(2) substituted (1.4.2018) by Wales Act 2017 (c. 4), ss. 19(2)(b)(i), 71(4) (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6); S.I. 2017/1179, reg. 3(e)

832

S. 156(2)-(5) omitted (11.9.2019) by virtue of Legislation (Wales) Act 2019 (anaw 4), s. 44(1)(e), Sch. 2 para. 2(2)(b)

833

S. 3(1) modified (17.3.2021) by Welsh Elections (Coronavirus) Act 2021 (asc 2), ss. 2(2), 6, 18 (with s. 13)

836
837

S. 18(5)(a) omitted (28.4.2013) by virtue of Mental Health (Discrimination) Act 2013 (c. 8), s. 4(1), Sch. para. 5(1)(a)

839

Sch. 7B para. 5(1) table entry inserted (26.6.2018) by European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16), s. 25(1)(b), Sch. 3 para. 48(b) (with s. 19, Sch. 8 para. 37)

841

Word in s. 5(4)(c) substituted (coming into force on the day of the first Senedd election at which the poll is held on or after 5.4.2021) by Senedd and Elections (Wales) Act 2020 (anaw 1), ss. 36(3), 42(5)

843

Sch. 2 para. 8(3)-(12) substituted for Sch. 2 para. 8(3) (13.11.2012) by National Assembly for Wales (Official Languages) Act 2012 (anaw 1), ss. 2, 3(b)

845

Words in s. 116E(6) substituted (with effect in relation to the tax year 2020-21 and subsequent tax years in accordance with reg. 15 of the commencing S.I.) by European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16), s. 25(4), Sch. 3 para. 41(3) (with s. 19, Sch. 8 para. 37); S.I. 2020/1622, reg. 3(l) (with reg. 10)

846

Pt. 4A Ch. 3 inserted (17.2.2015) by Wales Act 2014 (c. 29), ss. 15(1), 29(2)(b)(3) (with s. 15(2))

847

Words in s. 112(3)(a)(b) substituted (1.4.2018) by Wales Act 2017 (c. 4), ss. 12(2)(a), 71(4) (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6); S.I. 2017/1179, reg. 3(c)

849

Words in Sch. 7A Section C11 heading inserted (1.4.2018) by Higher Education and Research Act 2017 (c. 29), s. 124(5), Sch. 12 para. 24(2); S.I. 2018/241, reg. 2(t)

850

Pt. A1 inserted (31.3.2017) by Wales Act 2017 (c. 4), ss. 1, 71(2)(a) (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6)

852

Words in s. 3(1) substituted (1.4.2018) by Wales Act 2017 (c. 4), ss. 6(2), 71(4) (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6); S.I. 2017/1179, reg. 3(b)

853

S. 17E omitted (with effect in accordance with s. 61(7) of the amending Act) by virtue of Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Act 2024 (asc 5), ss. 61(5), 72(1)(b)

854

Sch. 1A para. 7(b) and word inserted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 24 para. 256(b) (with Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

856

Act power to apply or incorporate (with modifications) conferred (15.9.2011) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 58(1)-(3), (7)

857

Sch. 5 para. 3(1): Sch. 5 para. 3 renumbered as Sch. 5 para. 3(1) (22.5.2011) by Budget Responsibility and National Audit Act 2011 (c. 4), s. 29, Sch. 6 para. 4(2)(a)

859

S. 157A inserted (1.4.2018) by Wales Act 2017 (c. 4), ss. 4(1), 71(4) (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6); S.I. 2017/1179, reg. 3(a)

860

S. 108A(4A) inserted (23.1.2021) by Fisheries Act 2020 (c. 22), ss. 45(2), 54(2) (with Sch. 4 para. 31)

863

Word in s. 116E(4)(a) inserted (with effect in relation to the tax year 2020-21 and subsequent tax years in accordance with reg. 15 of the commencing S.I.) by European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16), s. 25(4), Sch. 3 para. 41(2)(a) (with s. 19, Sch. 8 para. 37); S.I. 2020/1622, reg. 3(l) (with reg. 10)

864

Words in s. 115(2) substituted (1.4.2018) by Wales Act 2017 (c. 4), ss. 12(1), 71(4) (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6); S.I. 2017/1179, reg. 3(c)

868

Words in s. 109(1) substituted (1.4.2018) by Wales Act 2017 (c. 4), s. 71(4), Sch. 6 para. 3(2) (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6); S.I. 2017/1179, reg. 3(q)

870

Sch. 7B para. 11(6)(b)(vii) and word inserted (9.11.2021) by Environment Act 2021 (c. 30), ss. 141(3)(b), 147(1)(b) (with s. 144)

872

Word in s. 114(4)(b) omitted (31.3.2017 for specified purposes, 1.4.2018 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Wales Act 2017 (c. 4), ss. 10(7)(a), 71(2)(c) (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6); S.I. 2017/1179, reg. 3(c)

875

S. 70(3) substituted (1.4.2018) by Wales Act 2017 (c. 4), ss. 19(2)(c), 71(4) (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6); S.I. 2017/1179, reg. 3(e)

876

Words in s. 70(1) substituted (1.4.2018) by Wales Act 2017 (c. 4), ss. 19(2)(a)(iii), 71(4) (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6); S.I. 2017/1179, reg. 3(e)

877

Words in s. 58(1)(b) substituted (8.1.2018) by Wales Act 2017 (c. 4), ss. 21(1), 71(4) (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6); S.I. 2017/893, reg. 2

878

Word in Sch. 7B para. 11(6)(b)(ix) omitted (26.12.2023) by virtue of Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), ss. 239(3)(a), 255(9)(b) (with s. 247)

879

Word in Sch. 7A Section C11 para. 88 substituted (1.4.2018) by Higher Education and Research Act 2017 (c. 29), s. 124(5), Sch. 12 para. 24(4)(c); S.I. 2018/241, reg. 2(t)

881

S. 3(1) modified (15.9.2011) by Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011 (c. 14), ss. 5(2), 7(2) (with s. 6)

884

Words in Sch. 11 para. 35(4) Table 2 omitted (1.9.2015) by virtue of Higher Education (Wales) Act 2015 (anaw 1), s. 59(2), Sch. para. 23(b); S.I. 2015/1327, art. 5(s)(v)

885

Sch. 11 para. 35A and cross-heading omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16), s. 25(4), Sch. 3 para. 49 (with s. 19, Sch. 8 para. 37); S.I. 2020/1622, reg. 3(l) (with regs. 10, 22)

886
887
890

Sch. 4 para. 1 applied (with modifications) (1.4.2018) by Wales Act 2017 (c. 4), ss. 31, 71(4) (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6); S.I. 2017/1179, reg. 3(g)

891

Sch. 7B para. 11(6)(b)(x) repealed (24.2.2025) by Procurement Act 2023 (c. 54), s. 127(2), Sch. 11 para. 1(b) (as substituted by 2023 c. 55, ss. 239(4)(b), 255(9)(b)); S.I. 2024/716, Sch. (as amended by S.I. 2024/959, regs. 1(2), 2(7)(a))

893

S. 17(1)(2) omitted (15.1.2020 with effect for the purposes of a Senedd election at which the poll is held on or after 5.4.2021) by virtue of Senedd and Elections (Wales) Act 2020 (anaw 1), ss. 30(2), 42(1)(c)

894

Words in s. 16(5) substituted (15.1.2020 with effect for the purposes of a Senedd election at which the poll is held on or after 5.4.2021) by Senedd and Elections (Wales) Act 2020 (anaw 1), ss. 29(6), 42(1)(c)

899

Ss. 17D-17F inserted (15.1.2020 with effect for the purposes of a Senedd election at which the poll is held on or after 5.4.2021) by Senedd and Elections (Wales) Act 2020 (anaw 1), ss. 33, 42(1)(c)

900

Sch. 8 para. 1 omitted (1.4.2014) by virtue of Public Audit (Wales) Act 2013 (anaw 3), s. 35(2), Sch. 4 para. 79(2) (with Sch. 3 paras. 3, 13); S.I. 2013/1466, art. 3(1)

901

Sch. 5 para. 8 heading substituted (1.4.2012) by Budget Responsibility and National Audit Act 2011 (c. 4), s. 29, Sch. 5 para. 27(2); S.I. 2011/2576, art. 5 Text here

903

S. 16(A1) inserted (15.1.2020 with effect for the purposes of a Senedd election at which the poll is held on or after 5.4.2021) by Senedd and Elections (Wales) Act 2020 (anaw 1), ss. 29(2), 42(1)(c)

904

Sch. 10 para. 18 and cross-heading omitted (15.1.2020 with effect for the purposes of a Assembly election at which the poll is held on or after 5.4.2021) by virtue of Senedd and Elections (Wales) Act 2020 (anaw 1), ss. 35(2), 42(1)(c)

905

S. 18(2) omitted (15.1.2020 with effect for the purposes of a Senedd election at which the poll is held on or after 5.4.2021) by virtue of Senedd and Elections (Wales) Act 2020 (anaw 1), ss. 34(3), 42(1)(c)

906

Sch. 10 para. 77 omitted (1.11.2014) by virtue of Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 (anaw 4), s. 199(2), Sch. 3 para. 35; S.I. 2014/2718, art. 2(b)

907

S. 16(1A) inserted (15.1.2020 with effect for the purposes of a Senedd election at which the poll is held on or after 5.4.2021) by Senedd and Elections (Wales) Act 2020 (anaw 1), ss. 29(4), 42(1)(c)

908

S. 18(A1) inserted (15.1.2020 with effect for the purposes of a Senedd election at which the poll is held on or after 5.4.2021) by Senedd and Elections (Wales) Act 2020 (anaw 1), ss. 34(2), 42(1)(c)

909

S. 19(1)(b) and word omitted (15.1.2020 with effect for the purposes of a Senedd election at which the poll is held on or after 5.4.2021) by virtue of Senedd and Elections (Wales) Act 2020 (anaw 1), ss. 34(6), 42(1)(c)

910

Sch. 8 para. 2 omitted (1.4.2014) by virtue of Public Audit (Wales) Act 2013 (anaw 3), s. 35(2), Sch. 4 para. 79(2) (with Sch. 3 paras. 3, 13); S.I. 2013/1466, art. 3(1)

912

Sch. 1A inserted (15.1.2020 with effect for the purposes of a Senedd election at which the poll is held on or after 5.4.2021) by Senedd and Elections (Wales) Act 2020 (anaw 1), s. 42(1)(c), Sch. 3

913

S. 16(1)(zb)-(zf) inserted (15.1.2020 with effect for the purposes of a Senedd election at which the poll is held on or after 5.4.2021) by Senedd and Elections (Wales) Act 2020 (anaw 1), ss. 29(3)(b), 42(1)(c)

914

Words in s. 111(8) substituted (17.2.2015) by Wales Act 2014 (c. 29), ss. 6(4), 29(2)(b)(3)

915

S. 18(3)(b) and word omitted (15.1.2020 with effect for the purposes of a Senedd election at which the poll is held on or after 5.4.2021) by virtue of Senedd and Elections (Wales) Act 2020 (anaw 1), ss. 34(4), 42(1)(c)

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