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Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023

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2024-05-01

Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023

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any other event or conduct relating to Northern Ireland affairs.

- (3) Accordingly, in this Act an event or conduct “forming part of the Troubles” is an event or conduct that falls within subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/1/1/2023-12-01) (including any of a kind described in subsection [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/1/2/2023-12-01)).

- (3) Accordingly, in this Act an event or conduct “forming part of the Troubles” is an event or conduct that falls within subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/1/1/2024-05-01) (including any of a kind described in subsection [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/1/2/2024-05-01)).

- (4) In this Act “*other harmful conduct forming part of the Troubles*” means any conduct forming part of the Troubles which caused a person to suffer physical or mental harm of any kind (excluding death).

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- (2) In relation to something done by the ICRIR, criminal proceedings are “prospective” if, in the view of the ICRIR, the proceedings are likely to be brought within a reasonable period after that thing is done.

- (3) Subsection [(1)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/4/1/c/2023-12-01) does not apply to grants of immunity from prosecution by the ICRIR under section 19 (but see paragraph [3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/5/paragraph/3/2023-12-01) of Schedule 5).

- (4) For provision about the way in which subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/4/1/2023-12-01) operates in relation to disclosures of information, see section 30[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/30/2/2023-12-01) to [(9)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/30/9/2023-12-01).

- (3) Subsection [(1)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/4/1/c/2024-05-01) does not apply to grants of immunity from prosecution by the ICRIR under section 19 (but see paragraph [3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/5/paragraph/3/2024-05-01) of Schedule 5).

- (4) For provision about the way in which subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/4/1/2024-05-01) operates in relation to disclosures of information, see section 30[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/30/2/2024-05-01) to [(9)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/30/9/2024-05-01).

#### Full disclosure to the ICRIR

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which, in the view of that authority, may be needed for the purposes of, or in connection with, the exercise of the review function or the immunity function.

- (3) It is for the relevant authority and the Commissioner for Investigations to agree the manner in which information, a document or other material is to be made available under this section (unless the Commissioner for Investigations imposes a requirement under subsection [(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/5/4/2023-12-01)).

- (4) Information which the Commissioner for Investigations requires to be made available under subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/5/1/2023-12-01) is to be made available in such manner as that Commissioner may reasonably require.

- (5) An agreement under subsection [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/5/3/2023-12-01) may provide, and a requirement under subsection [(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/5/4/2023-12-01) may require, (in particular) that the relevant authority is to—

- (4) Information which the Commissioner for Investigations requires to be made available under subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/5/1/2024-05-01) is to be made available in such manner as that Commissioner may reasonably require.

- (5) An agreement under subsection [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/5/3/2024-05-01) may provide, and a requirement under subsection [(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/5/4/2024-05-01) may require, (in particular) that the relevant authority is to—

- (a) give the information, document or other material to the Commissioner for Investigations;

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- (c) allow the ICRIR to access the information, document or other material while it is held by the relevant authority.

- (6) A requirement under subsection [(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/5/4/2023-12-01) (including anything required by virtue of subsection [(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/5/5/2023-12-01)) must be consistent with regulations under section 34[(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/34/1/2023-12-01).

- (6) A requirement under subsection [(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/5/4/2024-05-01) (including anything required by virtue of subsection [(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/5/5/2024-05-01)) must be consistent with regulations under section 34[(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/34/1/2024-05-01).

- (7) The Commissioner for Investigations may require any of the following persons to give the ICRIR such assistance as is reasonable for the purposes of, or in connection with, the effective use of information, documents and other material made available by that person under this section—

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- (a) material provided by D to the ICRIR (including the immunity requests panel) in connection with the application;

- (b) material obtained (directly or indirectly) as a result of material provided as mentioned in paragraph [(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/7/3/a/2023-12-01).

- (4) Subsection [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/7/2/2023-12-01) does not apply in relation to proceedings against D for an offence under paragraph [8(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/4/paragraph/8/1/a/2023-12-01) of Schedule 4 (distortion of evidence); and subsections [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/7/2/2023-12-01) and [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/7/3/2023-12-01) do not apply in relation to proceedings against D for an offence under section 27 (false statements).

- (b) material obtained (directly or indirectly) as a result of material provided as mentioned in paragraph [(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/7/3/a/2024-05-01).

- (4) Subsection [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/7/2/2024-05-01) does not apply in relation to proceedings against D for an offence under paragraph [8(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/4/paragraph/8/1/a/2024-05-01) of Schedule 4 (distortion of evidence); and subsections [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/7/2/2024-05-01) and [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/7/3/2024-05-01) do not apply in relation to proceedings against D for an offence under section 27 (false statements).

- (5) Any other material provided by, or obtained from, D for the purposes of, or in connection with, the exercise of any of the ICRIR’s functions may not be used in evidence against D unless exception 1 or 2 applies in relation to the material.

- (6) *Exception 1:* the material was provided to, or obtained by, an ICRIR officer designated under section 6[(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/6/1/2023-12-01) or [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/6/2/2023-12-01).

- (6) *Exception 1:* the material was provided to, or obtained by, an ICRIR officer designated under section 6[(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/6/1/2024-05-01) or [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/6/2/2024-05-01).

- (7) *Exception 2:* the proceedings brought against D relate to—

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- (e) a person being employed or seconded as, or being, an ICRIR officer.

- (8) Where subsection [(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/7/4/2023-12-01) or exception 1 or 2 applies in relation to the material, this section does not affect the application to that material of any other legislation or rule of law relating to admissibility.

- (8) Where subsection [(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/7/4/2024-05-01) or exception 1 or 2 applies in relation to the material, this section does not affect the application to that material of any other legislation or rule of law relating to admissibility.

- (9) No evidence relating to any material inadmissible against D may be adduced, and no question relating to any material inadmissible against D may be asked by or on behalf of the prosecution, unless evidence relating to that material is adduced, or a question relating to that material is asked, in the proceedings by or on behalf of D.

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- “*compelled material*” means anything that has been obtained by the ICRIR from a person through the exercise of the ICRIR’s powers under section 14;

- “*material inadmissible against D*”, in relation to criminal proceedings brought against D, means material that, by virtue of subsections [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/7/2/2023-12-01) to [(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/7/7/2023-12-01), may not be used in evidence against D;

- “*other material*” means any material other than— compelled material obtained from D, and material provided by D as mentioned in subsection [(3)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/7/3/a/2023-12-01).

- “*material inadmissible against D*”, in relation to criminal proceedings brought against D, means material that, by virtue of subsections [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/7/2/2024-05-01) to [(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/7/7/2024-05-01), may not be used in evidence against D;

#### Admissibility of material in civil proceedings

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- (1) A close family member of the deceased may request a review of a death that was caused directly by conduct forming part of the Troubles.

- (2) If there are no close family members of the deceased, any member of the family of the deceased may instead exercise the right to make a request under subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/9/1/2023-12-01), but only if it is appropriate for that family member to make that request.

- (2) If there are no close family members of the deceased, any member of the family of the deceased may instead exercise the right to make a request under subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/9/1/2024-05-01), but only if it is appropriate for that family member to make that request.

- (3) The Secretary of State may request a review of a death that was caused by conduct forming part of the Troubles (whether or not it was caused directly by the conduct).

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- (f) the Lord Advocate, if the Lord Advocate is prohibited by paragraph [2(a)](#p00471) of Schedule A1 to the Inquiries into Fatal Accidents and Sudden Deaths etc. (Scotland) Act 2016 from exercising functions so as to cause an inquiry to be held into the death.

- (7) It is for the Commissioner for Investigations to decide if it is appropriate for a family member to make a request in accordance with subsection [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/9/2/2023-12-01).

- (8) A request under this section may not be made after the end of the fifth year of the period of operation of the ICRIR.

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- (10) In this section—

- “*close family member*” has the meaning given in Part [1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/3/part/1/2023-12-01) of Schedule 3;

- “*close family member*” has the meaning given in Part [1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/3/part/1/2024-05-01) of Schedule 3;

- “*inquiry*” means an inquiry under the Inquiries into Fatal Accidents and Sudden Deaths etc. (Scotland) Act 2016;

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- (3) The following provisions of this section apply to the Commissioner for Investigations in exercising operational control over the conduct of reviews.

- (4) The Commissioner for Investigations must ensure that each review is carried out (but see subsection [(10)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/13/10/2023-12-01)).

- (4) The Commissioner for Investigations must ensure that each review is carried out (but see subsection [(10)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/13/10/2024-05-01)).

- (5) The Commissioner for Investigations must ensure that each review, whether or not a criminal investigation forms part of the review, looks into all the circumstances of the death or other harmful conduct to which it relates, including any Troubles-related offences (whether serious or not) which relate to, or are otherwise connected with, that death or other harmful conduct.

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- (9) In deciding what steps are necessary, the Commissioner for Investigations must, in particular, have regard to the following matters so far as they are relevant—

- (a) any particular questions included in a request for the review (see section 11[(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/11/1/2023-12-01));

- (a) any particular questions included in a request for the review (see section 11[(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/11/1/2024-05-01));

- (b) whether the review will, or is likely to, lead only to the production of a final report;

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- (10) A review is not to be carried out if—

- (a) the Commissioner for Investigations decides, in the case of a request made by a person in accordance with section 9[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/9/2/2023-12-01), that it is not appropriate for that person to make the request;

- (b) the Commissioner for Investigations rejects the request in accordance with section 11[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/11/3/2023-12-01), [(5)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/11/5/a/2023-12-01) or [(8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/11/8/2023-12-01).

- (11) Subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/13/1/2023-12-01) does not limit the duty of the Commissioner for Investigations to comply with the obligations imposed by the Human Rights Act 1998 when exercising other functions.

- (a) the Commissioner for Investigations decides, in the case of a request made by a person in accordance with section 9[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/9/2/2024-05-01), that it is not appropriate for that person to make the request;

- (b) the Commissioner for Investigations rejects the request in accordance with section 11[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/11/3/2024-05-01), [(5)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/11/5/a/2024-05-01) or [(8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/11/8/2024-05-01).

- (11) Subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/13/1/2024-05-01) does not limit the duty of the Commissioner for Investigations to comply with the obligations imposed by the Human Rights Act 1998 when exercising other functions.

- (12) For the purposes of this section—

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##### 14

- (1) The Commissioner for Investigations may exercise the powers conferred by subsections [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/14/2/2023-12-01) and [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/14/3/2023-12-01) for the purposes of, or in connection with, the exercise of the review function.

- (1) The Commissioner for Investigations may exercise the powers conferred by subsections [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/14/2/2024-05-01) and [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/14/3/2024-05-01) for the purposes of, or in connection with, the exercise of the review function.

- (2) The Commissioner for Investigations may by notice require a person to attend at a time and place stated in the notice—

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- (a) explain the possible consequences of not complying with the notice;

- (b) indicate what the recipient of the notice should do to make a claim under subsection [(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/14/5/2023-12-01).

- (b) indicate what the recipient of the notice should do to make a claim under subsection [(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/14/5/2024-05-01).

- (5) A claim by a person that—

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is to be determined by the Commissioner for Investigations, who may revoke or vary the notice on that ground (or leave it unchanged).

- (6) In deciding whether to revoke or vary a notice on the ground mentioned in subsection [(5)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/14/5/b/2023-12-01), the Commissioner for Investigations must consider the public interest in the information in question being obtained, having regard to the likely importance of the information.

- (6) In deciding whether to revoke or vary a notice on the ground mentioned in subsection [(5)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/14/5/b/2024-05-01), the Commissioner for Investigations must consider the public interest in the information in question being obtained, having regard to the likely importance of the information.

- (7) A claim by a relevant authority that the ICRIR—

- (a) would breach section 4[(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/4/1/a/2023-12-01) or [(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/4/1/b/2023-12-01) if the person given a notice under subsection [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/14/2/2023-12-01) or [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/14/3/2023-12-01) was required to comply with the notice, but

- (b) would not breach section 4[(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/4/1/a/2023-12-01) or [(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/4/1/b/2023-12-01) if a different person nominated by the relevant authority were instead required to comply with that notice,

- (a) would breach section 4[(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/4/1/a/2024-05-01) or [(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/4/1/b/2024-05-01) if the person given a notice under subsection [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/14/2/2024-05-01) or [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/14/3/2024-05-01) was required to comply with the notice, but

- (b) would not breach section 4[(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/4/1/a/2024-05-01) or [(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/4/1/b/2024-05-01) if a different person nominated by the relevant authority were instead required to comply with that notice,

is to be determined by the Commissioner for Investigations, who may vary the notice, so as to require the nominated person to comply with it, or revoke the notice (or leave it unchanged).

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- (2) The Chief Commissioner must produce a final report on the findings of the review in accordance with this section.

- (3) If particular questions were included in the request for a review (see section 11[(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/15/1/2023-12-01)), the final report must include—

- (3) If particular questions were included in the request for a review (see section 11[(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/15/1/2024-05-01)), the final report must include—

- (a) the ICRIR’s response to those questions, if and to the extent that it has been practicable to respond to them in carrying out the review in accordance with section 13;

@@ -646,7 +646,7 @@

- (b) allow the person to make representations about the report during the applicable response period.

- (2) In the case of a review of a death carried out following a request made under section 9 or following a decision made by the ICRIR under section 12[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/12/2/2023-12-01), the Chief Commissioner must, before producing the final report—

- (2) In the case of a review of a death carried out following a request made under section 9 or following a decision made by the ICRIR under section 12[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/12/2/2024-05-01), the Chief Commissioner must, before producing the final report—

- (a) give a draft of the report to—

@@ -658,7 +658,7 @@

- (b) allow those persons to make representations about the report during the applicable response period.

- (3) In the case of a review of other harmful conduct carried out following a request made under section 10 or following a decision made by the ICRIR under section 12[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/12/3/2023-12-01), the Chief Commissioner must, before producing the final report—

- (3) In the case of a review of other harmful conduct carried out following a request made under section 10 or following a decision made by the ICRIR under section 12[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/12/3/2024-05-01), the Chief Commissioner must, before producing the final report—

- (a) give a draft of the report to—

@@ -688,7 +688,7 @@

- (7) If the Chief Commissioner considers that it would not be in the public interest for material included in a draft of the report to appear in the final report, the Chief Commissioner may exclude that material from the final report.

- (8) The Chief Commissioner must take account of any representations made by a person in accordance with the consultation provisions when the Chief Commissioner is deciding under subsection [(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/16/7/2023-12-01) whether to exclude any material.

- (9) If the Chief Commissioner has consulted a person, this section does not require the Chief Commissioner to give that person a draft of any revised version of the final report or any material included in it.

@@ -698,13 +698,13 @@

- “*applicable response period*”, in relation to a person who is consulted, means— the period of 30 days beginning with the day on which the draft is given to the person, or if the Chief Commissioner is satisfied that there is good reason to extend the period, such longer period as the Chief Commissioner determines;

- “*consultation provisions*” means subsections [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/16/1/2023-12-01) to [(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/16/5/2023-12-01);

- “*consultation provisions*” means subsections [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/16/1/2024-05-01) to [(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/16/5/2024-05-01);

- “*consulted*” means given a draft of a report or other material, and allowed to make representations, in accordance with the consultation provisions;

- “*material criticising a public authority*” means material which, in the Chief Commissioner’s view, constitutes significant criticism of a public authority (and that material may consist of or include criticism of one or more individuals, whether living or not);

- “*relevant family member*” has the meaning given in Part [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/3/part/2/2023-12-01) of Schedule 3;

- “*relevant family member*” has the meaning given in Part [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/3/part/2/2024-05-01) of Schedule 3;

- “*material criticising an individual*” means material which, in the Chief Commissioner’s view, constitutes significant criticism of a living individual who was involved in the conduct forming part of the Troubles, or other harmful conduct forming part of the Troubles, to which a review relates;

@@ -730,9 +730,9 @@

- (b) any person who suffered serious physical or mental harm in the relevant event or, where such a person has subsequently died, any relevant family members of the person.

- (5) The ICRIR must take such steps as it considers reasonable to identify, and obtain the views of, the persons referred to in subsection [(4)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/17/4/a/2023-12-01) and [(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/17/4/b/2023-12-01).

- (6) If a final report is not published in such a case, the Chief Commissioner must publish the statement of the manner in which the review was carried out that is included in the final report in accordance with section 15[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/15/3/2023-12-01).

- (5) The ICRIR must take such steps as it considers reasonable to identify, and obtain the views of, the persons referred to in subsection [(4)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/17/4/a/2024-05-01) and [(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/17/4/b/2024-05-01).

- (7) It is for the Chief Commissioner to decide the manner in which a final report, or statement of the manner in which a review was carried out, is published.

@@ -742,7 +742,7 @@

- “*relevant event*”, in relation to the final report on the findings of a review of a death or other harmful conduct, means the event in which that death, or other harmful conduct, occurred;

- “*relevant family member*” has the meaning given in Part [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/3/part/2/2023-12-01) of Schedule 3.

- “*relevant family member*” has the meaning given in Part [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/3/part/2/2024-05-01) of Schedule 3.

#### Reports: general provision

@@ -750,11 +750,11 @@

- (1) The Chief Commissioner must comply with sections 15 to 17 as soon as is practicable after the review has been carried out.

- (2) But subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/18/1/2023-12-01) does not apply to—

- (2) But subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/18/1/2024-05-01) does not apply to—

- (a) producing under section 15, and giving and publishing under section 17(2) and (3), the final report on the findings of an excepted review, or

- (b) publishing under section 17[(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/17/6/2023-12-01) the statement of the manner in which an excepted review was carried out.

- (b) publishing under section 17[(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/17/6/2024-05-01) the statement of the manner in which an excepted review was carried out.

- (3) For that purpose an “excepted review” is—

@@ -776,15 +776,15 @@

- (b) to publish a final report or statement of the manner in which a review was carried out,

unless (and until) the Chief Commissioner can do so in accordance with sections 4[(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/4/1/2023-12-01) and 30[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/30/2/2023-12-01).

- (6) Paragraph [8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/6/paragraph/8/2023-12-01) of Schedule 6 makes provision about—

unless (and until) the Chief Commissioner can do so in accordance with sections 4[(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/4/1/2024-05-01) and 30[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/30/2/2024-05-01).

- (6) Paragraph [8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/6/paragraph/8/2024-05-01) of Schedule 6 makes provision about—

- (a) other material that must be included in a final report, and

- (b) circumstances in which a new final report must be produced.

- (7) Paragraph [3(2)(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/5/paragraph/3/2/d/2023-12-01) and [(e)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/5/paragraph/3/2/e/2023-12-01) of Schedule 5 (certain circumstances in which a public prosecution is, or is not, continuing) apply for the purposes of this section.

- (7) Paragraph [3(2)(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/5/paragraph/3/2/d/2024-05-01) and [(e)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/5/paragraph/3/2/e/2024-05-01) of Schedule 5 (certain circumstances in which a public prosecution is, or is not, continuing) apply for the purposes of this section.

- (8) In this section—

@@ -920,19 +920,19 @@

- (b) to be a temporary member of, and to temporarily chair, the immunity requests panel so far as those functions are panel functions.

- (8) But the Secretary of State may nominate a person under subsection [(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/20/7/2023-12-01) if the Chief Commissioner is unable to make a nomination.

- (9) A person may not be nominated under subsection [(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/20/7/2023-12-01) if the person—

- (a) would be disqualified from appointment as a Commissioner by paragraph [8(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/1/paragraph/8/3/2023-12-01) of Schedule 1 (imprisonment, insolvency or disqualification from being a company director), or

- (b) does not hold, and has not held, high judicial office (within the meaning of paragraph [8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/1/paragraph/8/2023-12-01) of Schedule 1).

- (10) This Act is to apply to the exercise of immunity functions by a person appointed under subsection [(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/20/7/2023-12-01) as if the functions were being exercised by the Chief Commissioner.

- (8) But the Secretary of State may nominate a person under subsection [(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/20/7/2024-05-01) if the Chief Commissioner is unable to make a nomination.

- (9) A person may not be nominated under subsection [(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/20/7/2024-05-01) if the person—

- (a) would be disqualified from appointment as a Commissioner by paragraph [8(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/1/paragraph/8/3/2024-05-01) of Schedule 1 (imprisonment, insolvency or disqualification from being a company director), or

- (b) does not hold, and has not held, high judicial office (within the meaning of paragraph [8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/1/paragraph/8/2024-05-01) of Schedule 1).

- (10) This Act is to apply to the exercise of immunity functions by a person appointed under subsection [(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/20/7/2024-05-01) as if the functions were being exercised by the Chief Commissioner.

- (11) In this section—

- “*immunity functions*” means— the function conferred by subsection [(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/20/5/2023-12-01), and panel functions;

- “*immunity functions*” means— the function conferred by subsection [(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/20/5/2024-05-01), and panel functions;

- “*panel functions*” means functions of the Chief Commissioner as a member or the chair of the immunity requests panel.

@@ -946,7 +946,7 @@

- (2) The ICRIR must take reasonable steps to obtain any information which the Commissioner for Investigations knows or believes is relevant to the question of the truth of P’s account.

- (3) In forming a view on the truth of P’s account, the immunity requests panel must take into account any information obtained under subsection [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/21/2/2023-12-01) and any other information in the possession of the ICRIR that is relevant (including information which P has previously given to a person other than the ICRIR).

- (3) In forming a view on the truth of P’s account, the immunity requests panel must take into account any information obtained under subsection [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/21/2/2024-05-01) and any other information in the possession of the ICRIR that is relevant (including information which P has previously given to a person other than the ICRIR).

- (4) That includes information obtained through—

@@ -962,7 +962,7 @@

that does not prevent the immunity requests panel from forming a view on the truth of an account given by P.

- (6) The Chief Commissioner must give guidance about when conditions B and C set out in section 19[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/19/3/2023-12-01) to [(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/19/5/2023-12-01) are met.

- (6) The Chief Commissioner must give guidance about when conditions B and C set out in section 19[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/19/3/2024-05-01) to [(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/19/5/2024-05-01) are met.

- (7) The Chief Commissioner may, in particular, give guidance about ascertaining—

@@ -974,7 +974,7 @@

- (8) The Chief Commissioner must give guidance about—

- (a) the making of decisions in accordance with section 19[(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/19/7/2023-12-01) whether P should be granted—

- (a) the making of decisions in accordance with section 19[(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/19/7/2024-05-01) whether P should be granted—

- (i) specific immunity from prosecution,

@@ -984,11 +984,11 @@

- (b) the determination of descriptions of offences for the purposes of—

- (i) a grant of general immunity from prosecution (see section 19[(9)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/19/9/2023-12-01)), or

- (ii) a grant of specific and general immunity from prosecution (see section 19[(11)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/19/11/2023-12-01)).

- (9) The immunity requests panel must take account of guidance given under subsection [(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/21/6/2023-12-01) or [(8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/21/8/2023-12-01) when exercising functions to which it relates.

- (i) a grant of general immunity from prosecution (see section 19[(9)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/19/9/2024-05-01)), or

- (ii) a grant of specific and general immunity from prosecution (see section 19[(11)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/19/11/2024-05-01)).

- (9) The immunity requests panel must take account of guidance given under subsection [(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/21/6/2024-05-01) or [(8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/21/8/2024-05-01) when exercising functions to which it relates.

- (10) In this section—

@@ -1014,9 +1014,9 @@

- (b) may nominate a different ICRIR officer to be a temporary member of the panel if an ICRIR officer who is a member of the panel is unable to act (and is not removed from the panel).

- (4) For provision about the nomination of a person to act temporarily instead of the Chief Commissioner, see section 20[(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/20/7/2023-12-01).

- (5) An ICRIR officer may not become or remain a member of the panel (under subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/22/1/2023-12-01) or [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/22/3/2023-12-01)) unless the officer—

- (4) For provision about the nomination of a person to act temporarily instead of the Chief Commissioner, see section 20[(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/20/7/2024-05-01).

- (5) An ICRIR officer may not become or remain a member of the panel (under subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/22/1/2024-05-01) or [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/22/3/2024-05-01)) unless the officer—

- (a) is a member of the Bar of Northern Ireland, or a solicitor of the Court of Judicature of Northern Ireland, of at least ten years’ standing,

@@ -1024,7 +1024,7 @@

- (c) is an advocate or solicitor in Scotland of at least ten years’ standing.

- (6) In employing and seconding persons to be ICRIR officers, the ICRIR must ensure that the ICRIR officers include at least two persons who are qualified to serve on the panel in accordance with subsection [(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/22/5/2023-12-01).

- (7) The functions conferred on the immunity requests panel (whether by this Act or otherwise) are to be treated as functions of the ICRIR exercisable by the immunity requests panel on behalf of, and in the name of, the ICRIR.

@@ -1050,7 +1050,7 @@

- (b) other relevant persons (if, and to the extent that, the person providing the statement is aware of, and wishes the statement to deal with, the effect on those persons).

- (5) The definitions in subsection [(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/23/6/2023-12-01) are to be used for the purposes of this section in cases where this section applies—

- (5) The definitions in subsection [(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/23/6/2024-05-01) are to be used for the purposes of this section in cases where this section applies—

- (a) in relation to a review of a death which the ICRIR carries out following a request made under section 9, or

@@ -1066,15 +1066,15 @@

- “*other relevant person*” means— a member of the family of the person to whose death the review relates; a member of the family of any other person killed in the relevant event; a person who suffered serious physical or mental harm in the relevant event and has subsequently died; members of the family of a person falling within paragraph (c);

- “*Troubles-related events*” means— the death to which the review relates, and the relevant event (which has the same meaning as in section 16[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/16/2/2023-12-01)).

- (7) The definitions in subsection [(8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/23/8/2023-12-01) are to be used for the purposes of this section in cases where this section applies—

- (7) The definitions in subsection [(8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/23/8/2024-05-01) are to be used for the purposes of this section in cases where this section applies—

- (a) in relation to a review of other harmful conduct which the ICRIR carries out following a request made under section 10, or

- (b) in relation to a request for immunity from prosecution that is made under section 19—

- (i) where the ICRIR carries out a review of other harmful conduct following a decision made under section 12[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/12/3/2023-12-01), or

- (i) where the ICRIR carries out a review of other harmful conduct following a decision made under section 12[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/12/3/2024-05-01), or

- (ii) where, if the ICRIR were to carry out a review in connection with the request for immunity, it would be a review of other harmful conduct following a decision made under section 12(3).

@@ -1084,7 +1084,7 @@

- “*other relevant person*” means— a member of the family of any person killed in the relevant event; a person who suffered serious physical or mental harm in the relevant event and has subsequently died; members of the family of a person falling within paragraph (b);

- “*Troubles-related events*” means— the other harmful conduct to which the review relates, and the relevant event (which has the same meaning as in section 16[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/16/3/2023-12-01)).

#### Publication of personal statements

@@ -1120,7 +1120,7 @@

- (c) accordingly does not publish the personal statement or any edited version.

- (7) The duties imposed by subsections [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/24/2/2023-12-01) and [(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/24/4/2023-12-01) do not apply if, and for as long as, section 18[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/18/2/2023-12-01) to [(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/18/4/2023-12-01) has the effect of suspending the duty to publish any final report that is related to the personal statement.

- (7) The duties imposed by subsections [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/24/2/2024-05-01) and [(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/24/4/2024-05-01) do not apply if, and for as long as, section 18[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/18/2/2024-05-01) to [(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/18/4/2024-05-01) has the effect of suspending the duty to publish any final report that is related to the personal statement.

- (8) If the Chief Commissioner—

@@ -1182,7 +1182,7 @@

- (b) notify that prosecutor of the offence concerned.

- (5) The Lord Advocate may direct the Commissioner for Investigations to exercise the power of referral and notification in accordance with subsection [(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/25/4/2023-12-01); and the Commissioner must comply with any direction that is given unless the person concerned has been granted immunity from prosecution under section 19 for the offence concerned.

- (5) The Lord Advocate may direct the Commissioner for Investigations to exercise the power of referral and notification in accordance with subsection [(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/25/4/2024-05-01); and the Commissioner must comply with any direction that is given unless the person concerned has been granted immunity from prosecution under section 19 for the offence concerned.

- (6) In any case where the Commissioner for Investigations refers conduct to a prosecutor under this section, the Commissioner—

@@ -1250,7 +1250,7 @@

- (b) a grant of immunity from prosecution is given at any time during that period,

that grant of immunity from prosecution is to be regarded for the purposes of subsection [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/26/2/2023-12-01) as having been given before the offence was committed.

that grant of immunity from prosecution is to be regarded for the purposes of subsection [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/26/2/2024-05-01) as having been given before the offence was committed.

- (5) A revocation of immunity under this section—

@@ -1330,11 +1330,11 @@

- (b) any other restriction on the disclosure of information (however imposed).

- (7) When deciding whether it is reasonable to take a particular step for the purposes of subsection [(2)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/28/2/a/2023-12-01) or [(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/28/2/b/2023-12-01), the ICRIR may, in particular, take into account whether that step would, in the ICRIR’s view, involve disproportionate effort or cost.

- (7) When deciding whether it is reasonable to take a particular step for the purposes of subsection [(2)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/28/2/a/2024-05-01) or [(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/28/2/b/2024-05-01), the ICRIR may, in particular, take into account whether that step would, in the ICRIR’s view, involve disproportionate effort or cost.

- (8) In this section—

- “*relevant deaths*” means those deaths which the ICRIR identifies, after taking all reasonable steps in accordance with subsection [(2)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/28/2/a/2023-12-01), as deaths that were caused by conduct forming part of the Troubles, except those deaths for which reviews are carried out under section 13;

- “*relevant deaths*” means those deaths which the ICRIR identifies, after taking all reasonable steps in accordance with subsection [(2)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/28/2/a/2024-05-01), as deaths that were caused by conduct forming part of the Troubles, except those deaths for which reviews are carried out under section 13;

- “*relevant event*” means an event in which a relevant death occurred.

@@ -1346,7 +1346,7 @@

- (2) It is for the ICRIR to decide the manner in which the historical record is to be published.

- (3) This section does not require the ICRIR to publish the historical record unless (and until) it can do so in accordance with sections 4[(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/4/1/2023-12-01) and 30[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/30/2/2023-12-01).

- (3) This section does not require the ICRIR to publish the historical record unless (and until) it can do so in accordance with sections 4[(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/4/1/2024-05-01) and 30[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/30/2/2024-05-01).

### Information

@@ -1360,13 +1360,13 @@

- (3) But prohibitions A to D do not apply to a disclosure of information if it is permitted by Schedule 6.

- (4) *Prohibition A*: the Commissioner for Investigations has identified the information as sensitive information (see paragraph [1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/8/paragraph/1/2023-12-01) of Schedule 8).

- (5) *Prohibition B*: a relevant authority has notified the Commissioner for Investigations that the information has been identified as sensitive information (see paragraph [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/8/paragraph/2/2023-12-01) or [3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/8/paragraph/3/2023-12-01) of Schedule 8).

- (6) *Prohibition C*: the Secretary of State has notified the Commissioner for Investigations that the information has been identified as protected international information (see paragraph [5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/8/paragraph/5/2023-12-01) of Schedule 8).

- (7) *Prohibition D*: the ICRIR would otherwise contravene the duty imposed by section 4[(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/4/1/2023-12-01) by making the disclosure.

- (5) *Prohibition B*: a relevant authority has notified the Commissioner for Investigations that the information has been identified as sensitive information (see paragraph [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/8/paragraph/2/2024-05-01) or [3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/8/paragraph/3/2024-05-01) of Schedule 8).

- (7) *Prohibition D*: the ICRIR would otherwise contravene the duty imposed by section 4[(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/4/1/2024-05-01) by making the disclosure.

- (8) *Prohibition E*: the disclosure would contravene the data protection legislation (but in determining whether a disclosure would do so, take into account the power or duty which authorises or requires the disclosure).

@@ -1392,9 +1392,9 @@

- (2) Information that has been obtained by the ICRIR under section 14 may be used by the ICRIR only for the purposes of, or in connection with, the exercise of the review function.

- (3) Subsections [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/31/1/2023-12-01) and [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/31/2/2023-12-01) do not authorise the ICRIR to disclose information to any other person.

- (4) Subsections [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/31/1/2023-12-01) and [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/31/2/2023-12-01) do not apply to any information once it has been—

- (3) Subsections [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/31/1/2024-05-01) and [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/31/2/2024-05-01) do not authorise the ICRIR to disclose information to any other person.

- (4) Subsections [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/31/1/2024-05-01) and [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/31/2/2024-05-01) do not apply to any information once it has been—

- (a) contained in a final report produced in accordance with section 15, or

@@ -1432,11 +1432,11 @@

- (h) the Scottish Ministers.

- (2) If a person is given guidance under subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/33/1/2023-12-01), the person must have regard to it in identifying information as sensitive information in accordance with Schedule 8.

- (3) The Secretary of State may give guidance to the ICRIR about the exercise of its functions in accordance with section 4[(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/4/1/a/2023-12-01).

- (4) The ICRIR must have regard to any guidance given under subsection [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/33/3/2023-12-01) in exercising the functions to which the guidance relates.

- (2) If a person is given guidance under subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/33/1/2024-05-01), the person must have regard to it in identifying information as sensitive information in accordance with Schedule 8.

- (4) The ICRIR must have regard to any guidance given under subsection [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/33/3/2024-05-01) in exercising the functions to which the guidance relates.

- (5) An information disclosure protocol may be agreed between—

@@ -1446,7 +1446,7 @@

- (i) the relevant authorities, and

- (ii) the persons listed in paragraph [3(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/6/paragraph/3/2/2023-12-01) of Schedule 6.

- (ii) the persons listed in paragraph [3(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/6/paragraph/3/2/2024-05-01) of Schedule 6.

- (6) An “information disclosure protocol” is a document dealing with a framework for the disclosure of information by, or to, the ICRIR.

@@ -1478,7 +1478,7 @@

- (c) the Secretary of State has identified as, and notified the Commissioner for Investigations as being, protected international information.

- (4) A criminal offence created under subsection [(2)(f)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/34/2/f/2023-12-01)—

- (4) A criminal offence created under subsection [(2)(f)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/34/2/f/2024-05-01)—

- (a) may only apply to the conduct of a person who is or has been—

@@ -1514,7 +1514,7 @@

- (a) that periodic reviews of the need to retain the material are carried out by the ICRIR;

- (b) that the material is destroyed by no later than the end of a reasonable period after the conclusion of the ICRIR’s work (see section 31[(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/37/1/2023-12-01)) in connection with functions other than producing the historical record.

- (b) that the material is destroyed by no later than the end of a reasonable period after the conclusion of the ICRIR’s work (see section 31[(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/37/1/2024-05-01)) in connection with functions other than producing the historical record.

- (3) Regulations made under this section are subject to negative procedure.

@@ -1532,7 +1532,7 @@

##### 36

- (1) The Secretary of State must carry out a review of the performance by the ICRIR of the functions conferred by section 2[(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/2/5/2023-12-01).

- (1) The Secretary of State must carry out a review of the performance by the ICRIR of the functions conferred by section 2[(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/2/5/2024-05-01).

- (2) The Secretary of State must carry out the review by the end of the third year of the period of operation of the ICRIR.

@@ -1542,29 +1542,29 @@

##### 37

- (1) The Secretary of State may, by regulations, make provision for winding up the ICRIR if the Secretary of State is satisfied that the need for the ICRIR to exercise the functions conferred by section 2[(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/2/5/2023-12-01) has ceased.

- (2) Regulations under subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/37/1/2023-12-01) may, in particular, make provision for the transfer of property, rights and liabilities (whether or not otherwise capable of being transferred), including any acquired or arising after the regulations are made.

- (3) Regulations under subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/37/1/2023-12-01) may, in particular, repeal or otherwise amend any provision of this Part other than—

- (2) Regulations under subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/37/1/2024-05-01) may, in particular, make provision for the transfer of property, rights and liabilities (whether or not otherwise capable of being transferred), including any acquired or arising after the regulations are made.

- (3) Regulations under subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/37/1/2024-05-01) may, in particular, repeal or otherwise amend any provision of this Part other than—

- (a) this section;

- (b) Schedule 7 and the following provisions (which relate to the offence in paragraph [1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/7/paragraph/1/2023-12-01) of that Schedule)—

- (i) section 4[(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/4/1/a/2023-12-01) and [(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/4/1/b/2023-12-01);

- (ii) section 30[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/30/2/2023-12-01) to [(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/30/7/2023-12-01), [(10)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/30/10/2023-12-01) and [(11)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/30/11/2023-12-01);

- (b) Schedule 7 and the following provisions (which relate to the offence in paragraph [1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/7/paragraph/1/2024-05-01) of that Schedule)—

- (i) section 4[(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/4/1/a/2024-05-01) and [(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/4/1/b/2024-05-01);

- (ii) section 30[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/30/2/2024-05-01) to [(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/30/7/2024-05-01), [(10)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/30/10/2024-05-01) and [(11)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/30/11/2024-05-01);

- (iii) Schedule 6.

- (4) The consequential provision that may (by virtue of section 59[(9)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/59/9/b/2023-12-01)) be made by regulations under subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/37/1/2023-12-01) includes consequential amendments of—

- (4) The consequential provision that may (by virtue of section 59[(9)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/59/9/b/2024-05-01)) be made by regulations under subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/37/1/2024-05-01) includes consequential amendments of—

- (a) Part 4 or 5 of this Act, or

- (b) any legislation other than this Act (whenever passed or made).

- (5) The Secretary of State must consult the required consultees, and take into account the annual reports produced by the ICRIR (see section 2[(10)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/2/10/2023-12-01)) and the Secretary of State’s review of the ICRIR’s functions (see section 36)—

- (5) The Secretary of State must consult the required consultees, and take into account the annual reports produced by the ICRIR (see section 2[(10)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/2/10/2024-05-01)) and the Secretary of State’s review of the ICRIR’s functions (see section 36)—

- (a) when deciding whether to exercise the power to make regulations conferred by this section; and

@@ -1594,7 +1594,7 @@

- (3) The Chief Constable of the PSNI and the chief officer of each police force in Great Britain must notify the Secretary of State of any criminal investigations of Troubles-related offences which, on the day before this section comes into force, their police force is carrying out.

- (4) This section has effect subject to section 42[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/42/3/2023-12-01) (criminal investigations relating to pre-commencement prosecutions).

- (4) This section has effect subject to section 42[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/42/3/2024-05-01) (criminal investigations relating to pre-commencement prosecutions).

#### Grant of immunity: prohibition of criminal enforcement action

@@ -1626,13 +1626,13 @@

- (4) An ICRIR officer, or another person acting in connection with the exercise of the ICRIR’s functions, may charge P with the offence by P; and a prosecutor may conduct criminal proceedings arising from any such charge.

- (5) If subsection [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/40/2/2023-12-01) becomes applicable to the offence by P, criminal enforcement action against P in respect of the offence may no longer be taken in accordance with subsection [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/40/3/2023-12-01) or [(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/40/4/2023-12-01).

- (6) But that does not limit the criminal enforcement action that may be taken in accordance with subsection [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/40/2/2023-12-01) after it becomes applicable (and, in particular, action previously taken in accordance with subsection [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/40/3/2023-12-01) or [(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/40/4/2023-12-01) may be continued in accordance with subsection [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/40/2/2023-12-01)).

- (7) Subsections [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/40/2/2023-12-01), [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/40/3/2023-12-01) and [(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/40/4/2023-12-01) only authorise a person to take criminal enforcement action by the exercise of powers which that person has otherwise than by virtue of this section.

- (8) This section has effect subject to section 42[(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/42/4/2023-12-01) (pre-commencement criminal enforcement action).

- (5) If subsection [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/40/2/2024-05-01) becomes applicable to the offence by P, criminal enforcement action against P in respect of the offence may no longer be taken in accordance with subsection [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/40/3/2024-05-01) or [(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/40/4/2024-05-01).

- (6) But that does not limit the criminal enforcement action that may be taken in accordance with subsection [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/40/2/2024-05-01) after it becomes applicable (and, in particular, action previously taken in accordance with subsection [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/40/3/2024-05-01) or [(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/40/4/2024-05-01) may be continued in accordance with subsection [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/40/2/2024-05-01)).

- (7) Subsections [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/40/2/2024-05-01), [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/40/3/2024-05-01) and [(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/40/4/2024-05-01) only authorise a person to take criminal enforcement action by the exercise of powers which that person has otherwise than by virtue of this section.

- (8) This section has effect subject to section 42[(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/42/4/2024-05-01) (pre-commencement criminal enforcement action).

#### Other Troubles-related offences: prohibition of criminal enforcement action

@@ -1642,7 +1642,7 @@

- (2) No criminal enforcement action may be taken against any person in respect of the offence.

- (3) This section has effect subject to section 42[(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/42/4/2023-12-01) (pre-commencement criminal enforcement action).

- (3) This section has effect subject to section 42[(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/42/4/2024-05-01) (pre-commencement criminal enforcement action).

#### General provision and saving for ongoing pre-commencement action

@@ -1670,7 +1670,7 @@

- (b) the criminal enforcement action is taken against P in connection with the prosecution (including any conviction of P arising from that prosecution, whether given before or after that section comes into force).

- (5) Subsections [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/42/3/2023-12-01) and [(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/42/4/2023-12-01) do not prevent provision being made under section 63[(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/63/5/2023-12-01) in connection with the coming into force of section 38, 40 or 41.

- (5) Subsections [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/42/3/2024-05-01) and [(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/42/4/2024-05-01) do not prevent provision being made under section 63[(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/63/5/2024-05-01) in connection with the coming into force of section 38, 40 or 41.

- (6) In this section—

@@ -1720,15 +1720,15 @@

(including where a court has permitted the action to be brought outside such a time limit).

- (7) Subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/43/1/2023-12-01) does not stop a relevant Troubles-related civil action from being continued on and after the day on which this section comes into force, if the court of first instance has given a final judgment on, or otherwise finally determined, the matter in dispute before that day (including by a default judgment or a consent order or, in Scotland, by a decree in absence, decree by default or summary decree).

- (8) Where subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/43/1/2023-12-01) or [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/43/2/2023-12-01) stops an action from being continued, or brought, on or after the day on which this section comes into force, that subsection—

- (7) Subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/43/1/2024-05-01) does not stop a relevant Troubles-related civil action from being continued on and after the day on which this section comes into force, if the court of first instance has given a final judgment on, or otherwise finally determined, the matter in dispute before that day (including by a default judgment or a consent order or, in Scotland, by a decree in absence, decree by default or summary decree).

- (8) Where subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/43/1/2024-05-01) or [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/43/2/2024-05-01) stops an action from being continued, or brought, on or after the day on which this section comes into force, that subsection—

- (a) does not stop costs proceedings from being continued or begun on or after that day; but

- (b) otherwise stops the proceedings in the action, and any other related proceedings, from being continued or begun on or after that day.

- (9) This section does not apply to a relevant Troubles-related civil action if, or to the extent that, section 47[(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/47/1/2023-12-01) applies to the action (prohibition of civil claims alleging invalidity of interim custody orders).

- (9) This section does not apply to a relevant Troubles-related civil action if, or to the extent that, section 47[(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/47/1/2024-05-01) applies to the action (prohibition of civil claims alleging invalidity of interim custody orders).

- (10) In this section—

@@ -1736,7 +1736,7 @@

- “*fatal accidents legislation*” means— the Fatal Accidents (Northern Ireland) Order 1977 ([S.I. 1977/1251 (N.I. 18)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1977/1251)), the Fatal Accidents Act 1976, or section 4 of the Damages (Scotland) Act [2011 (asp 7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2011/7);

- “*matter in dispute*”, in relation to a relevant Troubles-related civil action, means the claim (referred to in subsection [(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/43/4/2023-12-01)) which arises out of conduct forming part of the Troubles and which the action is to determine;

- “*matter in dispute*”, in relation to a relevant Troubles-related civil action, means the claim (referred to in subsection [(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/43/4/2024-05-01)) which arises out of conduct forming part of the Troubles and which the action is to determine;

- “*other jurisdiction*”, in relation to a relevant Troubles-related civil action, means a jurisdiction (whether within or outside the United Kingdom) other than the jurisdiction in which that action is, or would be, brought;

@@ -1837,7 +1837,7 @@

- (4) The detention of a person under the authority of an interim custody order is not to be regarded as having ever been unlawful just because an authorised Minister of the Crown exercised any of the order-making functions in relation to the order.

- (5) Subsections [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/46/3/2023-12-01) and [(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/46/4/2023-12-01) do not limit the effect of subsection [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/46/2/2023-12-01).

- (5) Subsections [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/46/3/2024-05-01) and [(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/46/4/2024-05-01) do not limit the effect of subsection [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/46/2/2024-05-01).

- (6) This section and section 47 apply only in relation to an exercise of any of the order-making functions which was conduct forming part of the Troubles (see, in particular, section 1(2)); and for this purpose any exercise of any of the order-making functions must be assumed to have been conduct forming part of the Troubles unless the contrary is shown.

@@ -1871,7 +1871,7 @@

- (3) If criminal proceedings relating to the quashing of a conviction are pre-commencement proceedings—

- (a) subsection [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/47/2/2023-12-01) does not apply to the criminal proceedings;

- (a) subsection [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/47/2/2024-05-01) does not apply to the criminal proceedings;

- (b) section 46 does not prevent the court from quashing the conviction on the ground that an interim custody order was unlawful because an authorised Minister of the Crown exercised any of the order-making functions.

@@ -1923,11 +1923,11 @@

- (ii) made available on a website which the public can use without charge.

- (2) In complying with subsection [(1)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/49/1/b/2023-12-01), the designated persons must, in particular, secure that appropriate assistance (including training and resources) is provided to persons with an interest in creating, collecting or preserving Troubles-related oral history records.

- (3) In complying with subsection [(1)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/49/1/c/2023-12-01), the designated persons must, in particular, secure that events and services intended to encourage and facilitate public engagement with Troubles-related oral history records in Northern Ireland are arranged.

- (4) The designated persons may exercise the functions under subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/49/1/2023-12-01) in relation to oral history records about events and conduct before or after the period of the Troubles; and, if and to the extent that they do so, this section applies to such records as it applies to Troubles-related oral history records.

- (2) In complying with subsection [(1)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/49/1/b/2024-05-01), the designated persons must, in particular, secure that appropriate assistance (including training and resources) is provided to persons with an interest in creating, collecting or preserving Troubles-related oral history records.

- (3) In complying with subsection [(1)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/49/1/c/2024-05-01), the designated persons must, in particular, secure that events and services intended to encourage and facilitate public engagement with Troubles-related oral history records in Northern Ireland are arranged.

- (4) The designated persons may exercise the functions under subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/49/1/2024-05-01) in relation to oral history records about events and conduct before or after the period of the Troubles; and, if and to the extent that they do so, this section applies to such records as it applies to Troubles-related oral history records.

- (5) For the purposes of this section a group or community in Northern Ireland is under-represented in current collections if the oral history records in current collections do not appropriately reflect the prevalence of that group or community in Northern Ireland society during the period of the Troubles.

@@ -2017,7 +2017,7 @@

- (2) The Secretary of State must—

- (a) comply with that requirement before the end of the period of one year beginning with the day on which the copy of the strategy is given in accordance with section 50[(1)(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/50/1/d/2023-12-01),

- (b) consult relevant organisations in the course of considering each recommendation, and

@@ -2041,7 +2041,7 @@

- (e) the academic report is published and a copy of it is given to the Secretary of State before the end of the seventh year of the period of operation of the ICRIR.

- (2) The designated persons must use their best endeavours to make arrangements under which one of the UKRI’s Councils is to undertake, or participate in, activities which enable, or assist, the designated persons to comply with the duties imposed by subsection [(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/52/1/a/2023-12-01) to [(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/52/1/d/2023-12-01).

- (2) The designated persons must use their best endeavours to make arrangements under which one of the UKRI’s Councils is to undertake, or participate in, activities which enable, or assist, the designated persons to comply with the duties imposed by subsection [(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/52/1/a/2024-05-01) to [(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/52/1/d/2024-05-01).

- (3) The researchers must carry out their work—

@@ -2143,7 +2143,7 @@

- (b) the need to ensure that the membership of the advisory forum is balanced as respects those members who are associated with the different communities in Northern Ireland.

- (3) The duties imposed on the designated persons by subsections [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/55/1/2023-12-01) and [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/55/2/2023-12-01) do not apply if—

- (3) The duties imposed on the designated persons by subsections [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/55/1/2024-05-01) and [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/55/2/2024-05-01) do not apply if—

- (a) those persons have taken the actions required by those duties before the specified day, and

@@ -2185,7 +2185,7 @@

- “*different communities in Northern Ireland*” means communities in Northern Ireland— which had or have differing views on the constitutional status of Northern Ireland, or between which there was or is political or sectarian hostility;

- “*events and conduct before or after the Troubles*” has the meaning given in subsections [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/57/2/2023-12-01) to [(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/57/4/2023-12-01);

- “*events and conduct before or after the Troubles*” has the meaning given in subsections [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/57/2/2024-05-01) to [(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/57/4/2024-05-01);

- “*initial period*” means the period of one year beginning with the specified day;

@@ -2235,13 +2235,13 @@

- (c) the Scottish Ministers.

- (4) Regulations under subsection [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/58/2/2023-12-01) may, in particular, amend legislation (whenever passed or made).

- (5) Regulations made under subsection [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/58/2/2023-12-01) are subject to affirmative procedure if they contain any amendment of primary legislation.

- (6) Any other regulations made under subsection [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/58/2/2023-12-01) are subject to negative procedure.

- (7) The power of the Department of Justice in Northern Ireland or the Scottish Ministers to make regulations under subsection [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/58/2/2023-12-01) is subject to section 59[(10)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/59/10/2023-12-01) or [(11)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/59/11/2023-12-01).

- (4) Regulations under subsection [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/58/2/2024-05-01) may, in particular, amend legislation (whenever passed or made).

- (5) Regulations made under subsection [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/58/2/2024-05-01) are subject to affirmative procedure if they contain any amendment of primary legislation.

- (6) Any other regulations made under subsection [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/58/2/2024-05-01) are subject to negative procedure.

- (7) The power of the Department of Justice in Northern Ireland or the Scottish Ministers to make regulations under subsection [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/58/2/2024-05-01) is subject to section 59[(10)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/59/10/2024-05-01) or [(11)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/59/11/2024-05-01).

- (8) The Secretary of State may by regulations—

@@ -2283,7 +2283,7 @@

- (5) Where regulations under this Act are subject to made affirmative procedure, the statutory instrument containing them must be laid before Parliament after being made.

- (6) Regulations contained in a statutory instrument laid before Parliament under subsection [(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/59/5/2023-12-01) cease to have effect at the end of the period of 28 days beginning with the day on which the instrument is made unless, during that period, the instrument is approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.

- (6) Regulations contained in a statutory instrument laid before Parliament under subsection [(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/59/5/2024-05-01) cease to have effect at the end of the period of 28 days beginning with the day on which the instrument is made unless, during that period, the instrument is approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.

- (7) In calculating the period of 28 days, no account is to be taken of any whole days that fall within a period during which—

@@ -2291,7 +2291,7 @@

- (b) either House of Parliament is adjourned for more than four days.

- (8) If regulations cease to have effect as a result of subsection [(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/59/6/2023-12-01), that does not—

- (8) If regulations cease to have effect as a result of subsection [(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/59/6/2024-05-01), that does not—

- (a) affect the validity of anything previously done under the regulations, or

@@ -2323,31 +2323,31 @@

| Expression | Interpretation |

| --- | --- |

| Chief Commissioner | The Commissioner appointed under section 2[(3)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/2/3/a/2023-12-01). |

| Chief Commissioner | The Commissioner appointed under section 2[(3)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/2/3/a/2024-05-01). |

| chief officer | This means— the chief constable of a police force maintained under section 2 of the Police Act 1996 (police forces in England and Wales outside London); the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis; the Commissioner of Police for the City of London; the chief constable of the Police Service of Scotland; the chief constable of the Ministry of Defence Police; the chief constable of the British Transport Police. |

| Commissioner for Investigations | The Commissioner appointed under section 2[(3)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/2/3/b/2023-12-01). |

| Commissioners | The members of the ICRIR appointed under section 2[(3)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/2/3/a/2023-12-01), [(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/2/3/b/2023-12-01) and [(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/2/3/c/2023-12-01). |

| Commissioner for Investigations | The Commissioner appointed under section 2[(3)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/2/3/b/2024-05-01). |

| Commissioners | The members of the ICRIR appointed under section 2[(3)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/2/3/a/2024-05-01), [(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/2/3/b/2024-05-01) and [(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/2/3/c/2024-05-01). |

| conduct | This has the meaning given in section 1. |

| conduct forming part of the Troubles | This has the meaning given in section 1. |

| connected Troubles-related offence | This has the meaning given in section 1. |

| event forming part of the Troubles | This has the meaning given in section 1. |

| excepted matter | This has the meaning given by section 4(1) ofthe Northern Ireland Act 1998. |

| final report | A report under section 15 on the findings of a review of a death or a review of other harmful conduct forming part of the Troubles. |

| financial year | This has the meaning given in section 2[(14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/2/14/2023-12-01). |

| financial year | This has the meaning given in section 2[(14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/2/14/2024-05-01). |

| GCHQ | This has the same meaning as in the Intelligence Services Act 1994. |

| His Majesty’s forces | This has the same meaning as in the Armed Forces Act 2006 (see section 374 of that Act). |

| historical record | This has the meaning given in section 2[(5)(f)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/2/5/f/2023-12-01). |

| historical record | This has the meaning given in section 2[(5)(f)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/2/5/f/2024-05-01). |

| the ICRIR | The Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery. |

| ICRIR contractor | A person providing, or being employed in the provision of, goods or services for the purposes of the ICRIR. |

| ICRIR officers | This has the meaning given in section 3[(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/3/4/2023-12-01). |

| immunity function | The function of determining whether to grant persons immunity from prosecution conferred by section 2[(5)(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/2/5/d/2023-12-01). |

| ICRIR officers | This has the meaning given in section 3[(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/3/4/2024-05-01). |

| immunity requests panel | The panel formed in accordance with section 22. |

| inspector of constabulary for Northern Ireland | An inspector of constabulary for NorthernIreland (appointed under section 41 of thePolice (Northern Ireland) Act 1998). |

| legislation | Primary legislation and subordinate legislation. |

| national authority | This means has the meaning given in section 58[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/58/3/2023-12-01) |

| national authority | This means has the meaning given in section 58[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/58/3/2024-05-01) |

| Northern Ireland affairs | This has the meaning given in section 1. |

| other harmful conduct forming part of the Troubles | This has the meaning given in section 1. |

| period of operation of the ICRIR | The period beginning with the day on which section 2[(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/2/5/2023-12-01) comes into force. |

| period of operation of the ICRIR | The period beginning with the day on which section 2[(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/2/5/2024-05-01) comes into force. |

| police force in Great Britain | This means— a police force maintained under section 2 of the Police Act 1996 (police forces in England and Wales outside London); the metropolitan police force; the City of London police force; the Police Service of Scotland; the Ministry of Defence Police; the British Transport Police. |

| prejudicial information | Information which, if disclosed generally, would risk putting, or would put, the life or safety of any person at risk. |

| primary legislation | This means— Northern Ireland legislation (which has the meaning given in section 24(5) of the Interpretation Act 1978); an Act of Parliament; an Act of the Scottish Parliament; a Measure or Act of Senedd Cymru. |

@@ -2357,14 +2357,14 @@

| request for a review | A request for a review under section 9 or 10. |

| reserved matter | This has the meaning given by section 4(1) ofthe Northern Ireland Act 1998. |

| reserved provision | Provision which (if contained in a Bill for an Act of the Northern Ireland Assembly) would result in the Bill requiring the consent of the Secretary of State under section 8(b) of the Northern Ireland Act 1998. |

| review function | The function of carrying out reviews conferred by section 2[(5)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/2/5/a/2023-12-01) and [(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/2/5/b/2023-12-01). |

| review function | The function of carrying out reviews conferred by section 2[(5)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/2/5/a/2024-05-01) and [(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/2/5/b/2024-05-01). |

| sensitive information | This means information of the following kinds. |

| sensitive information | Information which, if disclosed generally, would risk prejudicing, or would prejudice, the national security interests of the United Kingdom. |

| sensitive information | Information which has been supplied (whether to the person currently holding the information or to some other person) by— the Security Service, the Secret Intelligence Service, GCHQ, or any part of the following bodies which engages in intelligence activities— His Majesty’s forces; the Ministry of Defence; the PSNI; a police force in Great Britain. |

| serious physical or mental harm | This has the meaning given in section 1. |

| serious Troubles-related offence | This has the meaning given in section 1. |

| subject to affirmative procedure | This has the meaning given in section 59[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/59/3/2023-12-01). |

| subject to negative procedure | This has the meaning given in section 59[(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/59/4/2023-12-01). |

| subject to affirmative procedure | This has the meaning given in section 59[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/59/3/2024-05-01). |

| subject to negative procedure | This has the meaning given in section 59[(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/59/4/2024-05-01). |

| subordinate legislation | An instrument made under primary legislation |

| transferred matter | This has the meaning given by section 4(1) of the Northern Ireland Act 1998. |

| transferred provision | This means provision which— would be within the legislative competence of the Assembly if it were contained in an Act of the Northern Ireland Assembly, and would deal with a transferred matter without being ancillary to other provision (whether in the Act or previously enacted) which deals with an excepted matter or reserved matter. |

@@ -2386,13 +2386,13 @@

- (1) This Act extends to Northern Ireland, England and Wales, and Scotland.

- (2) But that is subject to subsections [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/62/3/2023-12-01) to [(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/62/6/2023-12-01).

- (2) But that is subject to subsections [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/62/3/2024-05-01) to [(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/62/6/2024-05-01).

- (3) An amendment or repeal has the same extent as the provision amended or repealed.

- (4) Sections 46 and 47 extend to Northern Ireland only.

- (5) Paragraph [2(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/11/paragraph/2/2/2023-12-01) of Schedule 11 extends to England and Wales only.

- (5) Paragraph [2(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/11/paragraph/2/2/2024-05-01) of Schedule 11 extends to England and Wales only.

- (6) Part 4 extends to Northern Ireland only.

@@ -2404,15 +2404,15 @@

- (a) Part 1;

- (b) section 47[(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/47/5/2023-12-01);

- (c) this Part, except section 58[(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/58/1/2023-12-01) and Schedule 13.

- (b) section 47[(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/47/5/2024-05-01);

- (c) this Part, except section 58[(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/58/1/2024-05-01) and Schedule 13.

- (2) The following provisions come into force at the end of the period of two months beginning with the day on which this Act is passed—

- (a) sections 43, 46 and 47 (except for subsection [(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/47/5/2023-12-01))

- (b) Part [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/13/part/2/2023-12-01) of Schedule 13, and section 58[(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/58/1/2023-12-01) so far as it relates to that Part of that Schedule.

- (a) sections 43, 46 and 47 (except for subsection [(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/47/5/2024-05-01))

- (b) Part [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/13/part/2/2024-05-01) of Schedule 13, and section 58[(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/58/1/2024-05-01) so far as it relates to that Part of that Schedule.

- (3) Part 3, except for sections 43, 46 and 47, comes into force on 1 May 2024.

@@ -2490,7 +2490,7 @@

- (4) But that does not apply to function of the Chief Commissioner as a member of the immunity requests panel (including any function as chair of the panel).

- (5) If a function is exercisable by the ICRIR in accordance with sub-paragraph [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/1/paragraph/4/3/2023-12-01), the ICRIR may make arrangements under sub-paragraph [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/1/paragraph/4/1/2023-12-01) relating to the exercise of the function.

- (5) If a function is exercisable by the ICRIR in accordance with sub-paragraph [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/1/paragraph/4/3/2024-05-01), the ICRIR may make arrangements under sub-paragraph [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/1/paragraph/4/1/2024-05-01) relating to the exercise of the function.

#### Seal and proof of documents

@@ -2540,7 +2540,7 @@

##### 7

The Secretary of State is to determine from time to time how many other Commissioners there are to be under section 2[(3)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/2/3/c/2023-12-01) (which allows for there to be between one and five of them).

The Secretary of State is to determine from time to time how many other Commissioners there are to be under section 2[(3)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/2/3/c/2024-05-01) (which allows for there to be between one and five of them).

#### Appointment

@@ -2570,9 +2570,9 @@

- (5) A person’s current or previous appointment as a Commissioner does not prevent the person from being appointed again as a Commissioner.

- (6) But a person who has been removed from office in accordance with paragraph [12(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/1/paragraph/12/2/2023-12-01) and [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/1/paragraph/12/3/2023-12-01) may not be appointed as a Commissioner.

- (7) A reference in this paragraph to a person being insolvent, or to being disqualified from being a company director, has the same meaning as in paragraph [12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/1/paragraph/12/2023-12-01) (see paragraph [12(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/1/paragraph/12/4/2023-12-01) or [(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/1/paragraph/12/5/2023-12-01)).

- (6) But a person who has been removed from office in accordance with paragraph [12(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/1/paragraph/12/2/2024-05-01) and [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/1/paragraph/12/3/2024-05-01) may not be appointed as a Commissioner.

- (7) A reference in this paragraph to a person being insolvent, or to being disqualified from being a company director, has the same meaning as in paragraph [12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/1/paragraph/12/2024-05-01) (see paragraph [12(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/1/paragraph/12/4/2024-05-01) or [(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/1/paragraph/12/5/2024-05-01)).

- (8) The following Orders apply to the Commissioners as they apply to constables—

@@ -2636,7 +2636,7 @@

- (b) begins with the day determined by the Secretary of State, and

- (c) continues until its end, unless the person resigns before its end in accordance with paragraph [12(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/1/paragraph/12/1/2023-12-01) or [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/1/paragraph/12/3/2023-12-01).

- (c) continues until its end, unless the person resigns before its end in accordance with paragraph [12(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/1/paragraph/12/1/2024-05-01) or [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/1/paragraph/12/3/2024-05-01).

- (2) The other terms of a person’s appointment as a Commissioner are to be determined by the Secretary of State.

@@ -2734,7 +2734,7 @@

to do any act which the Commissioner for Investigations may do.

- (2) But no authorisation under sub-paragraph [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/1/paragraph/14/1/2023-12-01) may be given in relation to any function of the Commissioner for Investigations under section 6[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/6/2/2023-12-01).

- (2) But no authorisation under sub-paragraph [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/1/paragraph/14/1/2024-05-01) may be given in relation to any function of the Commissioner for Investigations under section 6[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/6/2/2024-05-01).

- (3) An authorisation under this paragraph may be given generally or specially.

@@ -2786,7 +2786,7 @@

- (ii) returns to service as a constable.

- (4) Sub-paragraph [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/1/paragraph/17/3/2023-12-01) ceases to apply to a person who resigns from, or otherwise ceases to hold, the office of constable.

- (4) Sub-paragraph [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/1/paragraph/17/3/2024-05-01) ceases to apply to a person who resigns from, or otherwise ceases to hold, the office of constable.

- (5) Service as a seconded ICRIR officer is—

@@ -2820,9 +2820,9 @@

- (2) A person ceases to be an ICRIR officer if the person begins to hold a relevant office.

- (3) For the meaning of references in this paragraph to holding a relevant office, see paragraph [9(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/1/paragraph/9/3/2023-12-01).

- (4) This paragraph does not apply to the Commissioner for Investigations (instead see paragraph [9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/1/paragraph/9/2023-12-01)).

- (3) For the meaning of references in this paragraph to holding a relevant office, see paragraph [9(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/1/paragraph/9/3/2024-05-01).

- (4) This paragraph does not apply to the Commissioner for Investigations (instead see paragraph [9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/1/paragraph/9/2024-05-01)).

#### Rehabilitation of offenders

@@ -2836,7 +2836,7 @@

- (c) the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013 ([S.S.I. 2013/50](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2013/50)).

- (2) This paragraph does not apply to the Commissioner for Investigations (instead see paragraph [8(8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/1/paragraph/8/8/2023-12-01)).

- (2) This paragraph does not apply to the Commissioner for Investigations (instead see paragraph [8(8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/1/paragraph/8/8/2024-05-01)).

#### Liability for unlawful conduct

@@ -2850,7 +2850,7 @@

- (c) any sum required in connection with the settlement of a claim that has or might have given rise to such proceedings.

- (2) The ICRIR may make arrangements for the legal representation of any ICRIR officer in any proceedings mentioned in sub-paragraph [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/1/paragraph/20/1/2023-12-01).

- (3) The Employer’s Liability (Defective Equipment and Compulsory Insurance) (Northern Ireland) Order 1972 ([S.I. 1972/963 (N.I. 6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1972/963)), and any provision under the law of England and Wales or Scotland that has a corresponding effect, does not require insurance to be effected by the ICRIR.

@@ -2872,7 +2872,7 @@

- (d) section 200 of the Employment Rights Act 1996.

- (2) This paragraph does not apply to the Commissioner for Investigations (instead see paragraph [15](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/1/paragraph/15/2023-12-01)).

- (2) This paragraph does not apply to the Commissioner for Investigations (instead see paragraph [15](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/1/paragraph/15/2024-05-01)).

#### Meaning of “employed” and “seconded” ICRIR officer

@@ -2880,9 +2880,9 @@

In this Part—

- “*employed ICRIR officer*” means a person employed as an ICRIR officer under section 3[(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/3/1/2023-12-01);

- “*seconded ICRIR officer*” means a person seconded as an ICRIR officer under section 3[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/3/2/2023-12-01).

- “*employed ICRIR officer*” means a person employed as an ICRIR officer under section 3[(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/3/1/2024-05-01);

- “*seconded ICRIR officer*” means a person seconded as an ICRIR officer under section 3[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/3/2/2024-05-01).

## SCHEDULE 2

@@ -2892,7 +2892,7 @@

In this Schedule—

- “*designated*” means designated under section 6[(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/6/1/2023-12-01) or [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/6/2/2023-12-01) (and “designation” is to be read accordingly);

- “*designated*” means designated under section 6[(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/6/1/2024-05-01) or [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/6/2/2024-05-01) (and “designation” is to be read accordingly);

- “*designated ICRIR officer*” means an ICRIR officer who is designated;

@@ -2920,9 +2920,9 @@

- (2) But that is subject to—

- (a) section 6[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/6/3/2023-12-01), and

- (b) paragraphs [3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/2/paragraph/3/2023-12-01) and [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/2/paragraph/4/2023-12-01).

- (a) section 6[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/6/3/2024-05-01), and

- (b) paragraphs [3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/2/paragraph/3/2024-05-01) and [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/2/paragraph/4/2024-05-01).

#### Exercise of the powers and privileges of a Scottish constable

@@ -2964,7 +2964,7 @@

- (b) limitations on the purposes for which the designated ICRIR officer may exercise operational powers which that person has.

- (3) This paragraph does not apply to the designation of the Commissioner for Investigations under section 6[(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/6/1/2023-12-01).

- (3) This paragraph does not apply to the designation of the Commissioner for Investigations under section 6[(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/6/1/2024-05-01).

#### Duration of designation

@@ -2974,7 +2974,7 @@

- (2) But that is subject to any modification or withdrawal of the designation.

- (3) This paragraph does not apply to the designation of the Commissioner for Investigations under section 6[(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/6/1/2023-12-01).

- (3) This paragraph does not apply to the designation of the Commissioner for Investigations under section 6[(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/6/1/2024-05-01).

#### Evidence of designation

@@ -3026,7 +3026,7 @@

is guilty of an offence.

- (2) Sub-paragraph [(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/2/paragraph/11/1/a/2023-12-01) does not apply to an assault on a designated ICRIR officer under the law of England and Wales (instead see section 1 of the Emergency Workers (Offences) Act 2018).

- (2) Sub-paragraph [(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/2/paragraph/11/1/a/2024-05-01) does not apply to an assault on a designated ICRIR officer under the law of England and Wales (instead see section 1 of the Emergency Workers (Offences) Act 2018).

- (3) A person guilty of an offence under this paragraph is liable—

@@ -3072,7 +3072,7 @@

- (b) the performance of a duty imposed by the designation of the ICRIR officer.

- (4) In relation to an offence committed before the commencement of section 280(2) of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 (alteration of penalties for summary offences), the reference in sub-paragraph [(2)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/2/paragraph/12/2/c/2023-12-01) to 51 weeks is to be read as a reference to one month.

- (4) In relation to an offence committed before the commencement of section 280(2) of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 (alteration of penalties for summary offences), the reference in sub-paragraph [(2)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/2/paragraph/12/2/c/2024-05-01) to 51 weeks is to be read as a reference to one month.

#### Impersonating a designated ICRIR officer

@@ -3102,7 +3102,7 @@

##### 14

- (1) The power of a national authority under section 58[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/58/2/2023-12-01) to make consequential provision includes power to make such provision as the appropriate authority considers appropriate in consequence of—

- (1) The power of a national authority under section 58[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/58/2/2024-05-01) to make consequential provision includes power to make such provision as the appropriate authority considers appropriate in consequence of—

- (a) designated ICRIR officers, or

@@ -3134,7 +3134,7 @@

- (a) section 9, and

- (b) Part [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/3/part/2/2023-12-01) of this Schedule,

- (b) Part [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/3/part/2/2024-05-01) of this Schedule,

to determine whether one person (F) is a close family member of another person (D).

@@ -3156,13 +3156,13 @@

- (h) is a step-brother or step-sister of D.

- (3) Paragraphs [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/3/paragraph/2/2023-12-01) to [5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/3/paragraph/5/2023-12-01) set out the meanings of “co-habitee”, “step-child”, “step-parent”, “step-brother” and “*step-sister*” for the purposes of this paragraph.

- (3) Paragraphs [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/3/paragraph/2/2024-05-01) to [5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/3/paragraph/5/2024-05-01) set out the meanings of “co-habitee”, “step-child”, “step-parent”, “step-brother” and “*step-sister*” for the purposes of this paragraph.

- (4) In this paragraph “*relevant review*” means—

- (a) the review for which a request is made (where this Part of this Schedule applies for the purposes of section 9), or

- (b) the review to which the final report relates (where this Part of this Schedule applies for the purposes of Part [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/3/part/2/2023-12-01) of this Schedule).

#### Co-habitee

@@ -3208,7 +3208,7 @@

##### 6

For the purposes of paragraph [3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/3/paragraph/3/2023-12-01), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/3/paragraph/4/2023-12-01) or [5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/3/paragraph/5/2023-12-01), one person (A) is, or was, the co-habitee of another person (B) at a particular time if—

For the purposes of paragraph [3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/3/paragraph/3/2024-05-01), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/3/paragraph/4/2024-05-01) or [5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/3/paragraph/5/2024-05-01), one person (A) is, or was, the co-habitee of another person (B) at a particular time if—

- (a) at that time A is, or was, living in the same household as B in a relationship with B corresponding to marriage or to civil partnership, and

@@ -3244,7 +3244,7 @@

- (i) has identified after taking such steps as the ICRIR considers reasonable, and

- (ii) considers it appropriate to be given the opportunity to make representations under section 16[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/16/2/2023-12-01) or [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/16/3/2023-12-01) or section 17[(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/17/4/2023-12-01).

- (ii) considers it appropriate to be given the opportunity to make representations under section 16[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/16/2/2024-05-01) or [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/16/3/2024-05-01) or section 17[(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/17/4/2024-05-01).

- (3) In this paragraph “*relevant event*” has the same meaning as in section 15 or 17.

@@ -3318,15 +3318,15 @@

- (d) determine not to alter the penalty.

- (4) After deciding how to proceed under sub-paragraph [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/4/paragraph/3/3/2023-12-01), the ICRIR must notify the recipient of the decision in writing.

- (5) A notification under sub-paragraph [(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/4/paragraph/3/4/2023-12-01) must be given before the end of the period of 70 days beginning with the date specified in the penalty notice as the date on which it is given, or such longer period as the ICRIR may agree with the recipient.

- (6) A notification under sub-paragraph [(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/4/paragraph/3/4/2023-12-01), other than one notifying the recipient that the ICRIR has decided to cancel the penalty, must—

- (4) After deciding how to proceed under sub-paragraph [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/4/paragraph/3/3/2024-05-01), the ICRIR must notify the recipient of the decision in writing.

- (5) A notification under sub-paragraph [(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/4/paragraph/3/4/2024-05-01) must be given before the end of the period of 70 days beginning with the date specified in the penalty notice as the date on which it is given, or such longer period as the ICRIR may agree with the recipient.

- (6) A notification under sub-paragraph [(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/4/paragraph/3/4/2024-05-01), other than one notifying the recipient that the ICRIR has decided to cancel the penalty, must—

- (a) state the amount of the penalty following the ICRIR’s consideration of the notice of objection,

- (b) state the ICRIR’s reasons for the decision under sub-paragraph [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/4/paragraph/3/3/2023-12-01),

- (b) state the ICRIR’s reasons for the decision under sub-paragraph [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/4/paragraph/3/3/2024-05-01),

- (c) specify the date, at least 28 days after the date on which the notification is given, before which the penalty must be paid,

@@ -3342,9 +3342,9 @@

- (1) A person (the “appellant”) may appeal to the court against a decision to require the person to pay a penalty under this Part of this Schedule.

- (2) An appeal may be brought only if the appellant has given a notice of objection and the ICRIR has reduced, increased, or determined not to alter the penalty under paragraph [3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/4/paragraph/3/3/2023-12-01).

- (3) An appeal must be brought within the period of 28 days beginning with the date on which the person is notified of the ICRIR’s decision on the notice of objection under paragraph [3(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/4/paragraph/3/4/2023-12-01).

- (4) On appeal, the court may—

@@ -3360,7 +3360,7 @@

- (b) may be determined having regard to matters of which the ICRIR was unaware.

- (6) Sub-paragraph [(5)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/4/paragraph/4/5/a/2023-12-01) has effect despite any provision of rules of court.

- (6) Sub-paragraph [(5)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/4/paragraph/4/5/a/2024-05-01) has effect despite any provision of rules of court.

- (7) In this regulation, a reference to “the court” is a reference—

@@ -3402,7 +3402,7 @@

- (c) sending it by post to that address.

- (2) A person’s proper address for the purposes of sub-paragraph [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/4/paragraph/6/1/2023-12-01) is—

- (2) A person’s proper address for the purposes of sub-paragraph [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/4/paragraph/6/1/2024-05-01) is—

- (a) where that person is a body corporate, the address of its registered office or principal office;

@@ -3416,9 +3416,9 @@

In this Part of this Schedule—

- “*notice of objection*” means a notice given under paragraph [3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/4/paragraph/3/1/2023-12-01);

- “*penalty notice*” means a notice given under paragraph [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/4/paragraph/2/1/2023-12-01).

- “*notice of objection*” means a notice given under paragraph [3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/4/paragraph/3/1/2024-05-01);

- “*penalty notice*” means a notice given under paragraph [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/4/paragraph/2/1/2024-05-01).

## PART 2 — Distortion or suppression of evidence etc

@@ -3432,7 +3432,7 @@

- (b) preventing any evidence, document or other thing from being produced or provided to the Commissioner for Investigations in accordance with a notice under section 14.

- (2) A person is guilty of an offence if the person does anything that the person knows or believes is likely to have the effect described in sub-paragraph [(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/4/paragraph/8/1/a/2023-12-01) or [(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/4/paragraph/8/1/b/2023-12-01).

- (2) A person is guilty of an offence if the person does anything that the person knows or believes is likely to have the effect described in sub-paragraph [(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/4/paragraph/8/1/a/2024-05-01) or [(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/4/paragraph/8/1/b/2024-05-01).

#### Suppression of evidence etc

@@ -3452,7 +3452,7 @@

##### 10

Proceedings for an offence under paragraph [8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/4/paragraph/8/2023-12-01) or [9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/4/paragraph/9/2023-12-01) may be instituted—

Proceedings for an offence under paragraph [8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/4/paragraph/8/2024-05-01) or [9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/4/paragraph/9/2024-05-01) may be instituted—

- (a) in England and Wales, only by or with the consent of the Director of Public Prosecutions;

@@ -3472,7 +3472,7 @@

- (c) in Scotland, 12 months.

- (3) In relation to an offence committed before the commencement of section 281(5) of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 (alteration of penalties for summary offences), the reference in sub-paragraph [(2)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/4/paragraph/11/2/b/2023-12-01) to 51 weeks is to be read as a reference to six months.

- (3) In relation to an offence committed before the commencement of section 281(5) of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 (alteration of penalties for summary offences), the reference in sub-paragraph [(2)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/4/paragraph/11/2/b/2024-05-01) to 51 weeks is to be read as a reference to six months.

## SCHEDULE 5

@@ -3486,7 +3486,7 @@

- (a) a person (P) has requested the ICRIR to grant P immunity from prosecution (the “current request”) under section 19 and conditions A to C are met, but

- (b) this Schedule prohibits a grant of immunity for an identified possible offence (see paragraphs [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/5/paragraph/2/2023-12-01) and [3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/5/paragraph/3/2023-12-01)).

- (b) this Schedule prohibits a grant of immunity for an identified possible offence (see paragraphs [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/5/paragraph/2/2024-05-01) and [3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/5/paragraph/3/2024-05-01)).

#### Prohibition of grant of immunity: sexual offences

@@ -3570,7 +3570,7 @@

- (1) If this Schedule prohibits a grant of immunity for all of the identified possible offences, the ICRIR must not grant P immunity from prosecution in relation to the current request.

- (2) Accordingly, section 19[(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/19/1/2023-12-01) and [(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/19/7/2023-12-01) to [(16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/19/16/2023-12-01) do not apply in relation to the current request.

- (2) Accordingly, section 19[(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/19/1/2024-05-01) and [(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/19/7/2024-05-01) to [(16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/19/16/2024-05-01) do not apply in relation to the current request.

#### Grant of immunity prohibited for some identified possible offences

@@ -3578,7 +3578,7 @@

- (1) This paragraph applies if this Schedule prohibits a grant of immunity for some (but not all) of the identified possible offences.

- (2) The immunity requests panel must not decide under section 19[(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/19/7/2023-12-01) that P should be granted immunity from prosecution for—

- (2) The immunity requests panel must not decide under section 19[(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/19/7/2024-05-01) that P should be granted immunity from prosecution for—

- (a) any identified possible offence for which this Schedule prohibits a grant of immunity, or

@@ -3586,7 +3586,7 @@

- (3) The ICRIR must not grant P immunity from prosecution for any identified possible offence for which this Schedule prohibits a grant of immunity.

- (4) Section 19[(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/19/7/2023-12-01) to [(13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/19/13/2023-12-01) have effect subject to this paragraph.

- (4) Section 19[(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/19/7/2024-05-01) to [(13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/19/13/2024-05-01) have effect subject to this paragraph.

## PART 2 — New request for immunity after revocation of previous grant

@@ -3606,19 +3606,19 @@

- (d) conditions A to C in section 19 are met in relation to the new request.

- (2) When dealing with the new request, the duty of the immunity requests panel to decide (under section 19[(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/19/7/2023-12-01)) what immunity should be granted to P has effect subject to sub-paragraphs [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/5/paragraph/6/3/2023-12-01) and [(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/5/paragraph/6/4/2023-12-01).

- (2) When dealing with the new request, the duty of the immunity requests panel to decide (under section 19[(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/19/7/2024-05-01)) what immunity should be granted to P has effect subject to sub-paragraphs [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/5/paragraph/6/3/2024-05-01) and [(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/5/paragraph/6/4/2024-05-01).

- (3) The panel must not decide that P should be granted immunity from prosecution for any identified possible offence which was also within the scope of the revoked immunity.

- (4) When the panel is determining under section 19[(9)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/19/9/2023-12-01) or [(11)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/19/11/b/2023-12-01) a description of offences for which P should be granted immunity from prosecution, the panel must frame the description so that it does not consist of, or include, one or more offences which were also within the scope of the revoked immunity.

- (5) If the panel decides in accordance with sub-paragraphs [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/5/paragraph/6/3/2023-12-01) and [(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/5/paragraph/6/4/2023-12-01) that there are no offences for which P should be granted immunity—

- (4) When the panel is determining under section 19[(9)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/19/9/2024-05-01) or [(11)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/19/11/b/2024-05-01) a description of offences for which P should be granted immunity from prosecution, the panel must frame the description so that it does not consist of, or include, one or more offences which were also within the scope of the revoked immunity.

- (5) If the panel decides in accordance with sub-paragraphs [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/5/paragraph/6/3/2024-05-01) and [(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/5/paragraph/6/4/2024-05-01) that there are no offences for which P should be granted immunity—

- (a) the panel must decide that P should not be granted immunity from prosecution, and

- (b) the ICRIR must not grant P immunity from prosecution (and accordingly section 19[(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/19/1/2023-12-01) does not apply).

- (6) For the purposes of this paragraph the new request is “concluded” when the ICRIR gives P written notice of the outcome of the request in accordance with section 19[(13)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/19/13/a/2023-12-01).

- (b) the ICRIR must not grant P immunity from prosecution (and accordingly section 19[(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/19/1/2024-05-01) does not apply).

## SCHEDULE 6

@@ -3628,7 +3628,7 @@

##### 1

Paragraphs [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/6/paragraph/2/2023-12-01) to [5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/6/paragraph/5/2023-12-01) set out which disclosures of information are “*permitted*” for the purposes of section 30[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/30/3/2023-12-01).

Paragraphs [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/6/paragraph/2/2024-05-01) to [5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/6/paragraph/5/2024-05-01) set out which disclosures of information are “*permitted*” for the purposes of section 30[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/30/3/2024-05-01).

#### Disclosure of any information to the Secretary of State

@@ -3640,7 +3640,7 @@

##### 3

- (1) A disclosure of sensitive information by the ICRIR to a person listed in sub-paragraph [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/6/paragraph/3/2/2023-12-01) is permitted if—

- (1) A disclosure of sensitive information by the ICRIR to a person listed in sub-paragraph [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/6/paragraph/3/2/2024-05-01) is permitted if—

- (a) the Commissioner for Investigations notifies the Secretary of State of the proposed disclosure, and

@@ -3670,7 +3670,7 @@

- (g) a sheriff in Scotland, if the disclosure is made in respect of an inquiry into a death being, or to be, held under the Inquiries into Fatal Accidents and Sudden Deaths etc. (Scotland) Act [2016 (asp 2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2016/2).

- (3) In this paragraph “*relevant 10 day period*” (in relation to a proposed disclosure notified to the Secretary of State) means the period of ten working days beginning with the day on which notification of the proposed disclosure is given under sub-paragraph [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/6/paragraph/3/1/2023-12-01).

- (4) For that purpose “*working day*” means any day other than—

@@ -3726,7 +3726,7 @@

##### 6

- (1) In paragraph [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/6/paragraph/4/2023-12-01) or [5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/6/paragraph/5/2023-12-01) “*relevant decision period*” (in relation to a proposed disclosure notified to the Secretary of State) means—

- (1) In paragraph [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/6/paragraph/4/2024-05-01) or [5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/6/paragraph/5/2024-05-01) “*relevant decision period*” (in relation to a proposed disclosure notified to the Secretary of State) means—

- (a) the period of 60 days beginning with the day on which the Commissioner for Investigations notifies the Secretary of State of the proposed disclosure, or

@@ -3734,7 +3734,7 @@

- (2) But if the court directs the Secretary of State to remake a decision—

- (a) on an appeal under paragraph [9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/6/paragraph/9/2023-12-01), or

- (a) on an appeal under paragraph [9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/6/paragraph/9/2024-05-01), or

- (b) on any further appeal,

@@ -3750,7 +3750,7 @@

- (a) it was proposed to disclose sensitive information in a final report (the “proposed disclosure”),

- (b) the Commissioner for Investigations notified the Secretary of State of the proposed disclosure in accordance with paragraph [4(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/6/paragraph/4/1/a/2023-12-01), and

- (c) the Secretary of State decided to prohibit the proposed disclosure in the final report (the “affected report”).

@@ -3760,7 +3760,7 @@

- (1) The affected report must include a statement that the Secretary of State decided to prohibit the proposed disclosure.

- (2) The statement must also set out any reasons for prohibiting the disclosure which the Secretary of State gives in accordance with paragraph [4(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/6/paragraph/4/4/2023-12-01).

- (3) In a case where—

@@ -3802,7 +3802,7 @@

- (a) the person who requested the review to which the affected report relates, or

- (b) a person who would be eligible to request a review (see paragraph [13(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/6/paragraph/13/3/2023-12-01)).

- (b) a person who would be eligible to request a review (see paragraph [13(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/6/paragraph/13/3/2024-05-01)).

- (2) An initial appeal must be brought within the period of 28 days beginning with the day on which the affected report is published under section 17.

@@ -3832,7 +3832,7 @@

- (1) Any proceedings on an initial appeal or a further appeal (including any proceedings before the Supreme Court) are to be treated as section 6 proceedings (within the meaning of the JSA 2013) for the purposes of sections 8 to 14 of the JSA 2013.

- (2) Sections 8 to 14 of the JSA 2013 apply in relation to proceedings treated as section 6 proceedings by sub-paragraph [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/6/paragraph/12/1/2023-12-01) as if—

- (a) the Secretary of State were the relevant person, and

@@ -3852,17 +3852,17 @@

- (1) In this Part of this Schedule—

- “*affected report*” has the meaning given in paragraph [7(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/6/paragraph/7/c/2023-12-01);

- “*affected report*” has the meaning given in paragraph [7(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/6/paragraph/7/c/2024-05-01);

- “*appeal court*” means— the Court of Appeal in Northern Ireland, the Court of Appeal in England and Wales, or the Inner House of the Court of Session;

- “*further appeal*” has the meaning given in paragraph [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/6/paragraph/11/2023-12-01);

- “*initial appeal*” has the meaning given in paragraph [9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/6/paragraph/9/2023-12-01);

- “*further appeal*” has the meaning given in paragraph [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/6/paragraph/11/2024-05-01);

- “*initial appeal*” has the meaning given in paragraph [9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/6/paragraph/9/2024-05-01);

- “*JSA 2013*” means the Justice and Security Act 2013;

- “*proposed disclosure*” has the meaning given in paragraph [7(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/6/paragraph/7/a/2023-12-01);

- “*proposed disclosure*” has the meaning given in paragraph [7(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/6/paragraph/7/a/2024-05-01);

- “*relevant court*” means— the High Court in Northern Ireland, the High Court in England and Wales, or the Outer House of the Court of Session.

@@ -3876,11 +3876,11 @@

and, in determining whether the person would be entitled to make the request, the fact that a review has already been requested must be ignored.

- (4) The following provisions apply to a determination (for the purposes of sub-paragraph [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/6/paragraph/13/3/2023-12-01)) of whether a person would be entitled to make a request under section 9.

- (5) In the case of a request under section 9[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/9/2/2023-12-01), it is for the relevant court (rather than the Commissioner for Investigations) to decide the person’s entitlement to make the request (and accordingly section 9[(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/9/7/2023-12-01) does not apply).

- (6) In determining for the purposes of this Schedule whether a person is, under Schedule 3, a close family member of D, paragraph [1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/3/paragraph/1/2/2023-12-01) of Schedule 3 has effect as if the following provision were substituted for paragraph (f)—

- (4) The following provisions apply to a determination (for the purposes of sub-paragraph [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/6/paragraph/13/3/2024-05-01)) of whether a person would be entitled to make a request under section 9.

- (5) In the case of a request under section 9[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/9/2/2024-05-01), it is for the relevant court (rather than the Commissioner for Investigations) to decide the person’s entitlement to make the request (and accordingly section 9[(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/9/7/2024-05-01) does not apply).

- (6) In determining for the purposes of this Schedule whether a person is, under Schedule 3, a close family member of D, paragraph [1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/3/paragraph/1/2/2024-05-01) of Schedule 3 has effect as if the following provision were substituted for paragraph (f)—

> (f) was a step-parent of D on the day of D’s death or is a step-parent of D on—

> (i) the day on which the request for the review is made, or

@@ -3926,7 +3926,7 @@

In this Schedule—

- “relevant prohibition on disclosure” is a prohibition on disclosure of information imposed by section 30[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/30/2/2023-12-01)— where any of prohibitions A to C applies (see section 30[(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/30/4/2023-12-01) to [(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/30/6/2023-12-01)), or where prohibition D applies (see section 30[(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/30/7/2023-12-01)) because the disclosure contravenes the duty imposed by section 4[(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/4/1/a/2023-12-01) or [(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/4/1/b/2023-12-01).

- “relevant prohibition on disclosure” is a prohibition on disclosure of information imposed by section 30[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/30/2/2024-05-01)— where any of prohibitions A to C applies (see section 30[(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/30/4/2024-05-01) to [(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/30/6/2024-05-01)), or where prohibition D applies (see section 30[(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/30/7/2024-05-01)) because the disclosure contravenes the duty imposed by section 4[(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/4/1/a/2024-05-01) or [(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/4/1/b/2024-05-01).

## SCHEDULE 8

@@ -3940,7 +3940,7 @@

- (b) prejudicial information.

- (2) That duty does not require the Commissioner for Investigations to identify information as sensitive information, or as prejudicial information, if (in accordance with paragraph [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/8/paragraph/2/2023-12-01) or [3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/8/paragraph/3/2023-12-01)) a relevant authority has notified the Commissioner for Investigations that that authority has identified the information as that kind of information.

- (2) That duty does not require the Commissioner for Investigations to identify information as sensitive information, or as prejudicial information, if (in accordance with paragraph [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/8/paragraph/2/2024-05-01) or [3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/8/paragraph/3/2024-05-01)) a relevant authority has notified the Commissioner for Investigations that that authority has identified the information as that kind of information.

## PART 2 — Relevant authorities: identification of sensitive or prejudicial information

@@ -3980,7 +3980,7 @@

##### 4

A notification of information under paragraph [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/8/paragraph/2/2023-12-01) or [3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/8/paragraph/3/2023-12-01) must include a statement of whether, in the relevant authority’s opinion, the information would, if disclosed generally, be—

A notification of information under paragraph [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/8/paragraph/2/2024-05-01) or [3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/8/paragraph/3/2024-05-01) must include a statement of whether, in the relevant authority’s opinion, the information would, if disclosed generally, be—

- (a) sensitive information,

@@ -4008,9 +4008,9 @@

In this Schedule a reference to an action that contravenes a section 43 prohibition is a reference to a relevant Troubles-related civil action that—

- (a) is being continued in contravention of the prohibition in section 43[(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/43/1/2023-12-01), or

- (b) has been brought in contravention of the prohibition in subsection 43[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/43/2/2023-12-01).

- (a) is being continued in contravention of the prohibition in section 43[(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/43/1/2024-05-01), or

- (b) has been brought in contravention of the prohibition in subsection 43[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/43/2/2024-05-01).

#### Right of the Secretary of State to intervene

@@ -4026,9 +4026,9 @@

- (3) The Secretary of State (or a person nominated by the Secretary of State) is entitled, on giving notice in accordance with rules of court, to be joined as a party to the action.

- (4) Notice under sub-paragraph [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/9/paragraph/2/3/2023-12-01) may be given at any time during proceedings relating to the action.

- (5) A person who has been made a party to the action as the result of a notice under sub-paragraph [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/9/paragraph/2/3/2023-12-01) may take part in proceedings so far as they concern the question of whether it is an action that contravenes a section 43 prohibition.

- (4) Notice under sub-paragraph [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/9/paragraph/2/3/2024-05-01) may be given at any time during proceedings relating to the action.

- (5) A person who has been made a party to the action as the result of a notice under sub-paragraph [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/9/paragraph/2/3/2024-05-01) may take part in proceedings so far as they concern the question of whether it is an action that contravenes a section 43 prohibition.

#### Determination by the court

@@ -4052,7 +4052,7 @@

- (b) must not, in the proceedings to determine the question of whether it is an action that contravenes a section 43 prohibition, consider any other question arising in the action.

- (8) But sub-paragraph [(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/9/paragraph/3/7/2023-12-01) is subject to the following exceptions—

- (8) But sub-paragraph [(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/9/paragraph/3/7/2024-05-01) is subject to the following exceptions—

- (a) the court may consider—

@@ -4062,7 +4062,7 @@

in the same proceedings;

- (b) the court need not comply with sub-paragraph [(7)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/9/paragraph/3/7/a/2023-12-01), or with sub-paragraph [(7)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/9/paragraph/3/7/b/2023-12-01), if the court considers that there are exceptional reasons for not complying with it.

- (b) the court need not comply with sub-paragraph [(7)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/9/paragraph/3/7/a/2024-05-01), or with sub-paragraph [(7)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/9/paragraph/3/7/b/2024-05-01), if the court considers that there are exceptional reasons for not complying with it.

- (9) In this paragraph “*question of limitation law*” means a question relating to—

@@ -4084,7 +4084,7 @@

##### 4

- (1) This paragraph applies if, in accordance with paragraph [3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/9/paragraph/3/2023-12-01), the court determines the question of whether an action contravenes a section 43 prohibition.

- (1) This paragraph applies if, in accordance with paragraph [3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/9/paragraph/3/2024-05-01), the court determines the question of whether an action contravenes a section 43 prohibition.

- (2) Section 43 does not stop any proceedings which relate to, or arise out of, the determination, including any appeal or proceedings for costs (in Northern Ireland or England and Wales) or expenses (in Scotland), from being begun or continued.

@@ -4094,9 +4094,9 @@

##### 1

- (1) Section 43[(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/43/1/2023-12-01) and [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/43/2/2023-12-01) do not apply to any action which involved prior cross-border mediation.

- (2) Accordingly, in relation to such an action, section 43 has effect as if subsections [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/43/1/2023-12-01) and [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/43/2/2023-12-01) were replaced with these provisions—

- (1) Section 43[(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/43/1/2024-05-01) and [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/43/2/2024-05-01) do not apply to any action which involved prior cross-border mediation.

- (2) Accordingly, in relation to such an action, section 43 has effect as if subsections [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/43/1/2024-05-01) and [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/43/2/2024-05-01) were replaced with these provisions—

> (1) An action which involved prior cross-border mediation that was brought on or after the later of—

> (a) the end of the relevant post-mediation period, and

@@ -4104,13 +4104,13 @@

> may not be continued on or after the day on which section 43 comes into force.

> (2) An action which involved prior cross-border mediation may not be brought on or after the day on which section 43 comes into force, unless the action is brought before the end of the relevant post-mediation period.

- (3) A reference in section 43[(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/43/7/2023-12-01) or [(8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/43/8/2023-12-01) to section 43[(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/43/1/2023-12-01) or [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/43/2/2023-12-01) accordingly includes a reference to the corresponding provision contained in sub-paragraph [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/10/paragraph/1/2/2023-12-01).

- (3) A reference in section 43[(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/43/7/2024-05-01) or [(8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/43/8/2024-05-01) to section 43[(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/43/1/2024-05-01) or [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/43/2/2024-05-01) accordingly includes a reference to the corresponding provision contained in sub-paragraph [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/10/paragraph/1/2/2024-05-01).

#### Interpretation

##### 2

- (1) In this Schedule (including the modification of section 43 made by paragraph [1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/10/paragraph/1/2/2023-12-01))—

- (1) In this Schedule (including the modification of section 43 made by paragraph [1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/10/paragraph/1/2/2024-05-01))—

- “*action which involved prior cross-border mediation*” means a relevant Troubles-related civil action if the matter in dispute in the action has been subject to cross-border mediation in accordance with transitional EU law;

@@ -4120,7 +4120,7 @@

- (2) “*Relevant Troubles-related civil action*” has the same meaning as in section 43.

- (3) The “matter in dispute” in a relevant Troubles-related civil action is the claim (referred to in section 43[(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/43/4/2023-12-01)) which arises out of conduct forming part of the Troubles and which the action is to determine.

- (3) The “matter in dispute” in a relevant Troubles-related civil action is the claim (referred to in section 43[(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/43/4/2024-05-01)) which arises out of conduct forming part of the Troubles and which the action is to determine.

- (4) The matter in dispute has been “subject to cross-border mediation in accordance with transitional EU law” if it is within case A or case B below.

@@ -4178,7 +4178,7 @@

- (b) section 19F of the 1973 Act (which was repealed by regulation 2 of the the 2020 Regulations) continues to have effect for the purposes of this Schedule (in addition to the purposes for which it continues to have effect under regulation 7 of the 2020 Regulations).

- (12) An Order or Act is “the limitation legislation that is ordinarily applicable” if the time limit for bringing the action which involved prior cross-border mediation was, or would be (in the absence of section 43), given in that Order or Act (see section 43[(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/43/6/2023-12-01)).

- (13) The “2019 Regulations” are the Cross-Border Mediation (EU Directive) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 ([S.I. 2019/469](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2019/469)).

@@ -4209,7 +4209,7 @@

> (b) the inquest, including by discharging any jury that has been summoned.

> (4) Any enactment which requires a senior coroner to conduct an investigation or hold an inquest is subject to this paragraph.

> (2)

> (1) This paragraph applies on and after the day on which paragraph [1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/11/paragraph/1/2/2023-12-01) of Schedule 11 to the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 comes into force.

> (1) This paragraph applies on and after the day on which paragraph [1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/11/paragraph/1/2/2024-05-01) of Schedule 11 to the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 comes into force.

> (2) The duty under section 1(1) is not to begin to apply to a senior coroner in respect of a death that resulted directly from the Troubles.

> (3) A senior coroner (A) must not make a request under section 2 for another senior coroner (B) to conduct an investigation into a death that resulted directly from the Troubles; and B must not agree to such a request.

> (4) The Chief Coroner must not give a direction under section 1(5) or 3 to a senior coroner to conduct an investigation into a death that resulted directly from the Troubles.

@@ -4253,7 +4253,7 @@

> (a) on and after 1 May 2024, the procurator fiscal must not progress conduct of the investigation into that death required by section 1(1)(a), and

> (b) as soon as practicable on or after that day, the procurator fiscal must discontinue the investigation (if it has been begun).

> (5) Section 1(1) (procurator fiscal to investigate death and arrange inquiry) and section 1(2) (sheriff to conduct inquiry) are subject to this paragraph.

> (2) On and after the day the day on which paragraph [3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/11/paragraph/3/2023-12-01) of Schedule 11 to the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 comes into force—

> (2) On and after the day the day on which paragraph [3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/11/paragraph/3/2024-05-01) of Schedule 11 to the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 comes into force—

> (a) the Lord Advocate must not exercise the functions conferred by section 4, 6 or 7 so as to cause an inquiry to be held into any death that resulted directly from the Troubles;

> (b) the procurator fiscal must not give the sheriff notice under section 15(1) that an inquiry is to be held into any death that resulted directly from the Troubles; and

> (c) further inquiry proceedings must not be held in accordance with section 30(2) in relation to a death that resulted directly from the Troubles.

@@ -4970,24 +4970,8 @@

[^key-9d3fcf5da3d49d9c233b609c7e737c7e]: S. 37 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 63(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/63/4)

[^key-732f9f7be29869a361603f6104963104]: S. 38 in force at 1.5.2024, see [s. 63(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/63/3)

[^key-e9472370e153b721548bdaa89f1e1dea]: S. 39 in force at 1.5.2024, see [s. 63(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/63/3)

[^key-2d1bf0c55a1c5bfc0e189de969b1ade4]: S. 40 in force at 1.5.2024, see [s. 63(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/63/3)

[^key-65fb2ab9ddb4005857334f869b7f0418]: S. 41 in force at 1.5.2024, see [s. 63(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/63/3)

[^key-8e2a2739474e4027f15f2494c06cb2a7]: S. 42 in force at 1.5.2024, see [s. 63(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/63/3)

[^key-be115cbc8f24695b0567ed1108bca369]: S. 44 in force at 1.5.2024, see [s. 63(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/63/3)

[^key-b53bbbc7dd9518c81ca9f374b076aa36]: S. 45 in force at 1.5.2024, see [s. 63(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/63/3)

[^key-3f4f217d3acf4b12ab618a2ce505e59f]: S. 47(5) in force at 18.9.2023, see [s. 63(1)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/63/1/b)

[^key-8ca93fd69c874e1609b34eaa8159dc48]: S. 48 in force at 1.5.2024, see [s. 63(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/63/3)

[^key-16fdf0bdf0c6bb08d00c846464bee43b]: S. 49 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 63(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/63/4)

[^key-19fd5084edba162776fe34b00d5f84d4]: S. 50 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 63(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/63/4)

@@ -5182,20 +5166,6 @@

[^key-cb4a248145e539b9079e7cd60ea07d94]: Sch. 8 para. 5 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 63(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/63/4)

[^key-f90c96b967a8379ceb819d369a771071]: Sch. 11 para. 1 in force at 1.5.2024, see [s. 63(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/63/3)

[^key-b0fb72abc0c10c111def8b6d3d8dfb75]: Sch. 11 para. 2 in force at 1.5.2024, see [s. 63(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/63/3)

[^key-e409c2f70bed32e01ee6daa9cf411b12]: Sch. 11 para. 3 in force at 1.5.2024, see [s. 63(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/63/3)

[^key-bc2d0a7fbb212fdc0d8d233ca93fa56c]: Sch. 12 para. 1 in force at 1.5.2024, see [s. 63(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/63/3)

[^key-1b044e504316a35d6c28a6812d3d8845]: Sch. 12 para. 2 in force at 1.5.2024, see [s. 63(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/63/3)

[^key-a7e6fdcd05b742000057982d635ff05d]: Sch. 12 para. 3 in force at 1.5.2024, see [s. 63(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/63/3)

[^key-9e5a8f263321166fad8bce30c6ab1d82]: Sch. 12 para. 4 in force at 1.5.2024, see [s. 63(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/63/3)

[^key-ec69bc32379f76752bb2861534fcfc03]: Sch. 13 para. 1 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 63(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/63/4)

[^key-db0990f79ee493501fafd6c868d7bdbc]: Sch. 13 para. 2 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 63(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/63/4)

@@ -5326,6 +5296,226 @@

[^key-ec14ae3c7fb5a87797be8692524ef1ff]: Sch. 5 para. 2(4)(5) in force at 1.12.2023 by [S.I. 2023/1293](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2023/1293), [reg. 2(j)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2023/1293/regulation/2/j)

[^key-c766cd970acdfce10b6df9a829d0985b]: S. 2(4)(5)(a)-(c)(e)(f)(6)-(9)(10)(a)-(e)(i)(j)(13) in force at 1.5.2024 by [S.I. 2024/584](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584), [reg. 2(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/2/a) (with [regs. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/4))

[^key-e5280d14653e5f3f298412c9e15f3b7c]: [S. 7(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/7/1)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/7/2), [(4)-(11)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/7/4) in force at 1.5.2024 by [S.I. 2024/584](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584), [reg. 2(e)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/2/e) (with [regs. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/4))

[^key-254febad7c655406d81143dc5000dda8]: [S. 13(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/13/1)[(2)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/13/2/a), [(3)-(8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/13/3), [(9)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/13/9/a)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/13/9/b)[(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/13/9/d)[(10)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/13/10)[(11)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/13/11)[(12)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/13/12/a) in force at 1.5.2024 by [S.I. 2024/584](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584), [reg. 2(i)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/2/i) (with [regs. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/4))

[^key-c4102977ee83d213816f90faa439315f]: [S. 18(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/18/1)[(2)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/18/2/a), [(3)-(8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/18/3) in force at 1.5.2024 by [S.I. 2024/584](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584), [reg. 2(n)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/2/n) (with [regs. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/4))

[^key-286685d3c2e3c78346cc6f141fe1690a]: [S. 23(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/23/1/a)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/23/1/b), [(2)-(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/23/2), [(5)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/23/5/a)[(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/23/6)[(7)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/23/7/a)[(8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/23/8) in force at 1.5.2024 by [S.I. 2024/584](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584), [reg. 2(p)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/2/p) (with [regs. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/4))

[^key-0dfbf5f7eab1f5f1fb1b24551e034571]: [S. 24(1)-(9)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/24/1), [(10)(a)(i)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/24/10/a/i/b) in force at 1.5.2024 by [S.I. 2024/584](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584), [reg. 2(q)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/2/q) (with [regs. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/4))

[^key-be115cbc8f24695b0567ed1108bca369]: [S. 44](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/44) in force at 1.5.2024, see [s. 63(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/63/3)

[^key-b53bbbc7dd9518c81ca9f374b076aa36]: [S. 45](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/45) in force at 1.5.2024, see [s. 63(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/63/3)

[^key-6e1f67b6967740e8bd201afecfe0588a]: [Sch. 13 para. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/13/paragraph/3) in force at 1.5.2024 by [S.I. 2024/584](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584), [reg. 2(bb)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/2/bb) (with [regs. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/4))

[^key-29eb6a900db0d5b31d8fe03121e97b55]: [Sch. 13 para. 6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/13/paragraph/6) in force at 1.5.2024 by [S.I. 2024/584](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584), [reg. 2(bb)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/2/bb) (with [regs. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/4))

[^key-7d3d7c920955fff1e61b72950c6d42d3]: [Sch. 4 para. 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/4/paragraph/5) in force at 1.5.2024 by [S.I. 2024/584](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584), [reg. 2(j)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/2/j) (with [regs. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/4))

[^key-9adf1ac1a6b27c27e901ada157373079]: [Sch. 6 para. 12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/6/paragraph/12) in force at 1.5.2024 by [S.I. 2024/584](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584), [reg. 2(u)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/2/u) (with [regs. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/4))

[^key-f90c96b967a8379ceb819d369a771071]: [Sch. 11 para. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/11/paragraph/1) in force at 1.5.2024, see [s. 63(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/63/3)

[^key-b0fb72abc0c10c111def8b6d3d8dfb75]: [Sch. 11 para. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/11/paragraph/2) in force at 1.5.2024, see [s. 63(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/63/3)

[^key-e409c2f70bed32e01ee6daa9cf411b12]: [Sch. 11 para. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/11/paragraph/3) in force at 1.5.2024, see [s. 63(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/63/3)

[^key-1b044e504316a35d6c28a6812d3d8845]: [Sch. 12 para. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/12/paragraph/2) in force at 1.5.2024, see [s. 63(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/63/3)

[^key-bc2d0a7fbb212fdc0d8d233ca93fa56c]: [Sch. 12 para. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/12/paragraph/1) in force at 1.5.2024, see [s. 63(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/63/3)

[^key-a7e6fdcd05b742000057982d635ff05d]: [Sch. 12 para. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/12/paragraph/3) in force at 1.5.2024, see [s. 63(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/63/3)

[^key-9e5a8f263321166fad8bce30c6ab1d82]: [Sch. 12 para. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/12/paragraph/4) in force at 1.5.2024, see [s. 63(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/63/3)

[^key-6ae86d460e84a7c50c3346c7854633fd]: [Sch. 13 para. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/13/paragraph/1) in force at 1.5.2024 by [S.I. 2024/584](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584), [reg. 2(bb)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/2/bb) (with [regs. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/4))

[^key-812ab02abd12384605209b4e1382b5af]: [Sch. 13 para. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/13/paragraph/4) in force at 1.5.2024 by [S.I. 2024/584](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584), [reg. 2(bb)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/2/bb) (with [regs. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/4))

[^key-365ec144d232d474a8302adf1843128a]: [Sch. 13 para. 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/13/paragraph/5) in force at 1.5.2024 by [S.I. 2024/584](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584), [reg. 2(bb)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/2/bb) (with [regs. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/4))

[^key-66c4ecbca55309005208e16d37d32d53]: [Sch. 13 para. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/13/paragraph/7) in force at 1.5.2024 by [S.I. 2024/584](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584), [reg. 2(bb)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/2/bb) (with [regs. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/4))

[^key-9191b3b2c7eb3c0e3bccd754facc3d0f]: [Sch. 13 para. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/13/paragraph/8) in force at 1.5.2024 by [S.I. 2024/584](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584), [reg. 2(bb)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/2/bb) (with [regs. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/4))

[^key-b1c255a4813a15035c10636cc6816b57]: [Sch. 13 para. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/13/paragraph/9) in force at 1.5.2024 by [S.I. 2024/584](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584), [reg. 2(bb)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/2/bb) (with [regs. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/4))

[^key-38b39ac5fa4fa536c92b980c2bee0ce2]: [Sch. 13 para. 11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/13/paragraph/11) in force at 1.5.2024 by [S.I. 2024/584](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584), [reg. 2(bb)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/2/bb) (with [regs. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/4))

[^key-bf8b98e343bcc2fa4f5a7a0dd9586835]: [S. 4(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/4/4) in force at 1.5.2024 by [S.I. 2024/584](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584), [reg. 2(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/2/b) (with [regs. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/4))

[^key-761180d8c1e2b9756bf848c4e1a915e3]: [S. 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/5) in force at 1.5.2024 by [S.I. 2024/584](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584), [reg. 2(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/2/c) (with [regs. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/4))

[^key-6cfdd3d605d0c4fbd58a2cfb8d6a89e5]: [S. 6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/6) in force at 1.5.2024 in so far as not already in force by [S.I. 2024/584](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584), [reg. 2(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/2/d) (with [regs. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/4))

[^key-f9e9c10dc20721af275a0b9369ed519a]: [S. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/9) in force at 1.5.2024 by [S.I. 2024/584](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584), [reg. 2(f)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/2/f) (with [regs. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/4))

[^key-ae08e4e5c35aabd2a33d7dba4c896464]: [S. 10](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/10) in force at 1.5.2024 by [S.I. 2024/584](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584), [reg. 2(g)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/2/g) (with [regs. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/4))

[^key-46b526b8c7e0671a3495e072357be521]: [S. 11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/11) in force at 1.5.2024 by [S.I. 2024/584](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584), [reg. 2(h)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/2/h) (with [regs. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/4))

[^key-04cef63dec12cc6597a85d4d31435cb1]: [S. 14](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/14) in force at 1.5.2024 by [S.I. 2024/584](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584), [reg. 2(j)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/2/j) (with [regs. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/4))

[^key-cf9ed51dc532f9ddd1ac0b7dbaa23076]: [S. 15](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/15) in force at 1.5.2024 by [S.I. 2024/584](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584), [reg. 2(k)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/2/k) (with [regs. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/4))

[^key-0b662d12df010ffc6c97cb67a648519f]: [S. 16](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/16) in force at 1.5.2024 by [S.I. 2024/584](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584), [reg. 2(l)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/2/l) (with [regs. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/4))

[^key-b18c91b093b107d798f947d54b80db4a]: [S. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/17/1)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/17/2)[(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/17/7) in force at 1.5.2024 by [S.I. 2024/584](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584), [reg. 2(m)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/2/m) (with [regs. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/4))

[^key-384d1a71244d8dece7a4cfaa1fe30b1e]: [S. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/25) in force at 1.5.2024 by [S.I. 2024/584](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584), [reg. 2(r)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/2/r) (with [regs. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/4))

[^key-892a3a258f6364931a7530c52a284f47]: [S. 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/28) in force at 1.5.2024 by [S.I. 2024/584](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584), [reg. 2(s)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/2/s) (with [regs. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/4))

[^key-566438015bbc8f10f693d3a757649f0c]: [S. 29](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/29) in force at 1.5.2024 by [S.I. 2024/584](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584), [reg. 2(t)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/2/t) (with [regs. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/4))

[^key-0385759a4fde21de24560fcb6dd808a1]: [S. 30](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/30) in force at 1.5.2024 by [S.I. 2024/584](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584), [reg. 2(u)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/2/u) (with [regs. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/4))

[^key-432242a514d58809e2b2c8606cb594e5]: [S. 31](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/31) in force at 1.5.2024 by [S.I. 2024/584](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584), [reg. 2(v)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/2/v) (with [regs. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/4))

[^key-e6cb955b325b33a6adbf6e9e9a4a4000]: [S. 32](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/32) in force at 1.5.2024 by [S.I. 2024/584](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584), [reg. 2(w)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/2/w) (with [regs. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/4))

[^key-1ea93029ef98595cf5eb9be5a986af86]: [S. 33(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/33/2)[(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/33/4) in force at 1.5.2024 by [S.I. 2024/584](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584), [reg. 2(x)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/2/x) (with [regs. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/4))

[^key-2dcb66676dd5b98a1544c03249a82d7c]: [S. 36](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/36) in force at 1.5.2024 by [S.I. 2024/584](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584), [reg. 2(y)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/2/y) (with [regs. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/4))

[^key-1fd0c0f87208975f5a0808a9aae78124]: [S. 37](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/37) in force at 1.5.2024 by [S.I. 2024/584](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584), [reg. 2(z)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/2/z) (with [regs. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/4))

[^key-732f9f7be29869a361603f6104963104]: [S. 38](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/38) in force at 1.5.2024, see [s. 63(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/63/3)

[^key-e9472370e153b721548bdaa89f1e1dea]: [S. 39](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/39) in force at 1.5.2024, see [s. 63(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/63/3)

[^key-2d1bf0c55a1c5bfc0e189de969b1ade4]: [S. 40](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/40) in force at 1.5.2024, see [s. 63(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/63/3)

[^key-65fb2ab9ddb4005857334f869b7f0418]: [S. 41](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/41) in force at 1.5.2024, see [s. 63(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/63/3)

[^key-8e2a2739474e4027f15f2494c06cb2a7]: [S. 42](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/42) in force at 1.5.2024, see [s. 63(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/63/3)

[^key-8ca93fd69c874e1609b34eaa8159dc48]: [S. 48](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/48) in force at 1.5.2024, see [s. 63(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/63/3)

[^key-3f351a3b1ca523dc32cf65b6028475a0]: [S. 49](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/49) in force at 1.5.2024 by [S.I. 2024/584](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584), [reg. 2(aa)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/2/aa) (with [regs. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/4))

[^key-f4b3e6d285090bed38b5067ad8580e54]: [S. 50](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/50) in force at 1.5.2024 by [S.I. 2024/584](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584), [reg. 2(aa)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/2/aa) (with [regs. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/4))

[^key-bd6d4308021d4829f7f557b887a18320]: [S. 51](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/51) in force at 1.5.2024 by [S.I. 2024/584](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584), [reg. 2(aa)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/2/aa) (with [regs. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/4))

[^key-9f66abec5575a1ef3f82a1bde3e3d3d5]: [S. 52](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/52) in force at 1.5.2024 by [S.I. 2024/584](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584), [reg. 2(aa)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/2/aa) (with [regs. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/4))

[^key-4dfe4c658c791d1b601fd973c7018ee5]: [S. 53](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/53) in force at 1.5.2024 by [S.I. 2024/584](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584), [reg. 2(aa)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/2/aa) (with [regs. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/4))

[^key-d7bdf7df37234651d99b8032e5dec2dd]: [S. 54](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/54) in force at 1.5.2024 by [S.I. 2024/584](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584), [reg. 2(aa)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/2/aa) (with [regs. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/4))

[^key-dd5df725f1d50e204097b77f58f2f5cc]: [S. 55](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/55) in force at 1.5.2024 by [S.I. 2024/584](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584), [reg. 2(aa)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/2/aa) (with [regs. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/4))

[^key-05570d0db8ea20e7a131101576f9b505]: [S. 57(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/57/6) in force at 1.5.2024 by [S.I. 2024/584](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584), [reg. 2(aa)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/2/aa) (with [regs. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/4))

[^key-a1438a0612c190ca2eeeee07629edfe7]: [S. 58(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/section/58/1) in force at 1.5.2024 in so far as not already in force by [S.I. 2024/584](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584), [reg. 2(bb)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/2/bb) (with [regs. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/4))

[^key-b2ba360d283dfed66ebde9bc5785cd87]: [Sch. 2 para. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/2/paragraph/2) in force at 1.5.2024 by [S.I. 2024/584](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584), [reg. 2(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/2/d) (with [regs. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/4))

[^key-255dc721550a72d33e38067cc41c5a6b]: [Sch. 2 para. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/2/paragraph/3) in force at 1.5.2024 by [S.I. 2024/584](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584), [reg. 2(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/2/d) (with [regs. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/4))

[^key-cca09f917525c5c9093f3cb5b1119f3c]: [Sch. 2 para. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/2/paragraph/4) in force at 1.5.2024 by [S.I. 2024/584](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584), [reg. 2(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/2/d) (with [regs. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/4))

[^key-3b58a65931fbf9cd762ec686f76342ce]: [Sch. 2 para. 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/2/paragraph/5) in force at 1.5.2024 by [S.I. 2024/584](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584), [reg. 2(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/2/d) (with [regs. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/4))

[^key-41cf38803b3a216eb90690350004edca]: [Sch. 2 para. 6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/2/paragraph/6) in force at 1.5.2024 by [S.I. 2024/584](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584), [reg. 2(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/2/d) (with [regs. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/4))

[^key-ab9f0ec897d5f782b56c13b981f41bfd]: [Sch. 2 para. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/2/paragraph/7) in force at 1.5.2024 by [S.I. 2024/584](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584), [reg. 2(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/2/d) (with [regs. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/4))

[^key-3d4d893551adf33af310c679f3716366]: [Sch. 2 para. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/2/paragraph/8) in force at 1.5.2024 by [S.I. 2024/584](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584), [reg. 2(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/2/d) (with [regs. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/4))

[^key-151629d803e6f47d026192623bb82476]: [Sch. 2 para. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/2/paragraph/9) in force at 1.5.2024 by [S.I. 2024/584](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584), [reg. 2(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/2/d) (with [regs. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/4))

[^key-fab81a6ab8ca2ad2f2948393d0875c5b]: [Sch. 2 para. 10](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/2/paragraph/10) in force at 1.5.2024 by [S.I. 2024/584](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584), [reg. 2(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/2/d) (with [regs. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/4))

[^key-367e492e594091720f88ae56ff74cac7]: [Sch. 2 para. 11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/2/paragraph/11) in force at 1.5.2024 by [S.I. 2024/584](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584), [reg. 2(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/2/d) (with [regs. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/4))

[^key-b2d6210fb96ef5cb98195e57274f1d48]: [Sch. 2 para. 12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/2/paragraph/12) in force at 1.5.2024 by [S.I. 2024/584](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584), [reg. 2(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/2/d) (with [regs. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/4))

[^key-ad349a98534339c63bf21b1d2270302f]: [Sch. 2 para. 13](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/2/paragraph/13) in force at 1.5.2024 by [S.I. 2024/584](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584), [reg. 2(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/2/d) (with [regs. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/4))

[^key-504a9576cf979d2f1e5b27f59cd82422]: [Sch. 3 para. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/3/paragraph/1) in force at 1.5.2024 by [S.I. 2024/584](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584), [reg. 2(f)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/2/f) (with [regs. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/4))

[^key-f050281fc7d0a289a751f665f0afa293]: [Sch. 3 para. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/3/paragraph/2) in force at 1.5.2024 by [S.I. 2024/584](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584), [reg. 2(f)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/2/f) (with [regs. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/4))

[^key-fae70b7916d6a07d5ff19e997b17bac0]: [Sch. 3 para. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/3/paragraph/3) in force at 1.5.2024 by [S.I. 2024/584](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584), [reg. 2(f)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/2/f) (with [regs. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/4))

[^key-83189955270a65bb5fcdbb4a70181299]: [Sch. 3 para. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/3/paragraph/4) in force at 1.5.2024 by [S.I. 2024/584](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584), [reg. 2(f)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/2/f) (with [regs. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/4))

[^key-c409892172fac27be7973cc72c65fe18]: [Sch. 3 para. 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/3/paragraph/5) in force at 1.5.2024 by [S.I. 2024/584](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584), [reg. 2(f)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/2/f) (with [regs. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/4))

[^key-d94c4656b62bd8e613cc3691c21d2184]: [Sch. 3 para. 6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/3/paragraph/6) in force at 1.5.2024 by [S.I. 2024/584](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584), [reg. 2(f)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/2/f) (with [regs. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/4))

[^key-5f42e7820deb6b62246043aeb22e3d34]: [Sch. 3 para. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/3/paragraph/7) in force at 1.5.2024 by [S.I. 2024/584](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584), [reg. 2(f)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/2/f) (with [regs. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/4))

[^key-951ea42c81a6e284a1f2b2938b7ccb4a]: [Sch. 4 para. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/4/paragraph/1) in force at 1.5.2024 by [S.I. 2024/584](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584), [reg. 2(j)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/2/j) (with [regs. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/4))

[^key-39dc6207513d2a5deaf0cd9e50a3c56a]: [Sch. 4 para. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/4/paragraph/2) in force at 1.5.2024 by [S.I. 2024/584](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584), [reg. 2(j)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/2/j) (with [regs. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/4))

[^key-c78a541bd6b36cdcb3045f426762540a]: [Sch. 4 para. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/4/paragraph/3) in force at 1.5.2024 by [S.I. 2024/584](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584), [reg. 2(j)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/2/j) (with [regs. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/4))

[^key-e047404ede10c4a8441bfb3dc124ec57]: [Sch. 4 para. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/4/paragraph/4) in force at 1.5.2024 by [S.I. 2024/584](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584), [reg. 2(j)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/2/j) (with [regs. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/4))

[^key-c97b5f3107566f02d71f35ddb4af33af]: [Sch. 4 para. 6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/4/paragraph/6) in force at 1.5.2024 by [S.I. 2024/584](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584), [reg. 2(j)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/2/j) (with [regs. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/4))

[^key-de0e010feb2078407ae82e37811ce7f8]: [Sch. 4 para. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/4/paragraph/7) in force at 1.5.2024 by [S.I. 2024/584](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584), [reg. 2(j)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/2/j) (with [regs. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/4))

[^key-3334edfd967aa238e2e3ab88ea284c9c]: [Sch. 4 para. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/4/paragraph/8) in force at 1.5.2024 by [S.I. 2024/584](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584), [reg. 2(j)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/2/j) (with [regs. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/4))

[^key-d5abaef4bf77897fc17e56e44a16bbf4]: [Sch. 4 para. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/4/paragraph/9) in force at 1.5.2024 by [S.I. 2024/584](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584), [reg. 2(j)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/2/j) (with [regs. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/4))

[^key-5b737238c815e369450ffc9e25fffc90]: [Sch. 4 para. 10](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/4/paragraph/10) in force at 1.5.2024 by [S.I. 2024/584](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584), [reg. 2(j)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/2/j) (with [regs. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/4))

[^key-2bfe14e438935a46ec02f0629619c114]: [Sch. 4 para. 11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/4/paragraph/11) in force at 1.5.2024 by [S.I. 2024/584](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584), [reg. 2(j)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/2/j) (with [regs. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/4))

[^key-f28041349e9876d41edca1f0b2ca6361]: [Sch. 5 para. 3(2)(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/5/paragraph/3/2/d)[(e)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/5/paragraph/3/2/e) in force at 1.5.2024 for specified purposes by [S.I. 2024/584](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584), [reg. 2(o)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/2/o) (with [regs. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/4))

[^key-81659b592843a3310fda37138fc90d45]: [Sch. 6 para. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/6/paragraph/1) in force at 1.5.2024 by [S.I. 2024/584](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584), [reg. 2(u)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/2/u) (with [regs. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/4))

[^key-03621de83e9e6cbd38bd216731c00fff]: [Sch. 6 para. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/6/paragraph/2) in force at 1.5.2024 by [S.I. 2024/584](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584), [reg. 2(u)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/2/u) (with [regs. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/4))

[^key-b531f747222f7a59f04b791be7c1a32c]: [Sch. 6 para. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/6/paragraph/3) in force at 1.5.2024 by [S.I. 2024/584](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584), [reg. 2(u)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/2/u) (with [regs. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/4))

[^key-582a23cfe27d4a0b8b8384f14f929841]: [Sch. 6 para. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/6/paragraph/4) in force at 1.5.2024 by [S.I. 2024/584](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584), [reg. 2(u)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/2/u) (with [regs. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/4))

[^key-f88ce2eef82ab88c8628d4813628df41]: [Sch. 6 para. 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/6/paragraph/5) in force at 1.5.2024 by [S.I. 2024/584](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584), [reg. 2(u)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/2/u) (with [regs. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/4))

[^key-4065b24b08563b48c1877bc4bb3fc6c4]: [Sch. 6 para. 6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/6/paragraph/6) in force at 1.5.2024 by [S.I. 2024/584](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584), [reg. 2(u)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/2/u) (with [regs. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/4))

[^key-b753fe856f5cd6607d2a5ac252231558]: [Sch. 6 para. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/6/paragraph/7) in force at 1.5.2024 by [S.I. 2024/584](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584), [reg. 2(u)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/2/u) (with [regs. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/4))

[^key-ad21fb9ba869780e62bcadab02b97f38]: [Sch. 6 para. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/6/paragraph/8) in force at 1.5.2024 by [S.I. 2024/584](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584), [reg. 2(u)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/2/u) (with [regs. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/4))

[^key-090784b26e7c38afe0dc983087837a4f]: [Sch. 6 para. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/6/paragraph/9) in force at 1.5.2024 by [S.I. 2024/584](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584), [reg. 2(u)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/2/u) (with [regs. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/4))

[^key-b6bac4192b89d78876acb59dd9fa229a]: [Sch. 6 para. 10](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/6/paragraph/10) in force at 1.5.2024 by [S.I. 2024/584](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584), [reg. 2(u)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/2/u) (with [regs. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/4))

[^key-8f4b45920e0cbbb51b0d31120c1ebc77]: [Sch. 6 para. 11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/6/paragraph/11) in force at 1.5.2024 by [S.I. 2024/584](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584), [reg. 2(u)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/2/u) (with [regs. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/4))

[^key-2d7426c18fa90cb1cebe98d8b1be4187]: [Sch. 6 para. 13](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/6/paragraph/13) in force at 1.5.2024 by [S.I. 2024/584](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584), [reg. 2(u)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/2/u) (with [regs. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/4))

[^key-657b6af1a2cf21100fd49328fa2723b3]: [Sch. 7 para. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/7/paragraph/1) in force at 1.5.2024 by [S.I. 2024/584](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584), [reg. 2(u)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/2/u) (with [regs. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/4))

[^key-4de5192f8d401a59a5c2b21b7bf0e6a6]: [Sch. 7 para. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/7/paragraph/2) in force at 1.5.2024 by [S.I. 2024/584](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584), [reg. 2(u)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/2/u) (with [regs. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/4))

[^key-179adb6b8c27721f35b463a4c6b84425]: [Sch. 7 para. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/7/paragraph/3) in force at 1.5.2024 by [S.I. 2024/584](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584), [reg. 2(u)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/2/u) (with [regs. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/4))

[^key-78d98257c1580600ec8a1bf9d561fd5e]: [Sch. 8 para. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/8/paragraph/1) in force at 1.5.2024 by [S.I. 2024/584](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584), [reg. 2(w)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/2/w) (with [regs. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/4))

[^key-33acaae044e491eff9f2999730a265af]: [Sch. 8 para. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/8/paragraph/2) in force at 1.5.2024 by [S.I. 2024/584](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584), [reg. 2(w)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/2/w) (with [regs. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/4))

[^key-cb2a0b405389b65a284735824086b342]: [Sch. 8 para. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/8/paragraph/3) in force at 1.5.2024 by [S.I. 2024/584](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584), [reg. 2(w)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/2/w) (with [regs. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/4))

[^key-8a4d3e23e1d7b65be55bcb6d55ba8672]: [Sch. 8 para. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/8/paragraph/4) in force at 1.5.2024 by [S.I. 2024/584](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584), [reg. 2(w)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/2/w) (with [regs. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/4))

[^key-b7109b55ec1de50bc8c95dff011071f7]: [Sch. 8 para. 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/41/schedule/8/paragraph/5) in force at 1.5.2024 by [S.I. 2024/584](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584), [reg. 2(w)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/2/w) (with [regs. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/584/regulation/4))

#### ICRIR officers

#### Actions of the ICRIR: safeguards

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#### Penalties

#### Prohibition of grant of immunity: sexual offences

#### Introduction

#### Disclosure of any information to the Secretary of State

#### Disclosure of sensitive information to certain recipients

#### Disclosure of sensitive information notified in advance to the Secretary of State

#### Disclosure of protected international information notified in advance to the Secretary of State

#### The “relevant decision period”

#### Application of this Part

#### Introduction

#### Disclosure of any information to the Secretary of State

#### Disclosure of sensitive information to certain recipients

#### Disclosure of sensitive information notified in advance to the Secretary of State

#### Disclosure of protected international information notified in advance to the Secretary of State

#### The “relevant decision period”

#### Application of this Part

#### Affected report to include statement of Secretary of State’s decision

#### Initial appeals

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#### Interpretation of the 1998 Act

#### Prosecution of Offences Act 1985

#### Northern Ireland Act 1998

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