Article 2
(1)
Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3) below, section 8 of the Act shall come into force on 27th January 1997.
(2)
Section 8 of the Act shall not apply to employment which began before 27th January 1997.
(3)
For the purpose only of making orders under subsections (1) and (2), section 8 of the Act shall come into force on 1st December 1996.