Article 1 Citation, interpretation and extent

This Order may be cited as the Care Standards Act 2000 (Commencement No. 9 (England) and Transitional and Savings Provisions) Order 2001.

In this Order—

• “the Act” means the Care Standards Act 2000;

• “the 1957 Act” means the Nurses Agencies Act 1957^f1;

• “the 1984 Act” means the Registered Homes Act 1984^f2;

• “the 1989 Act” means the Children Act 1989^f3.

In this Order, a reference to an agency does not include a reference to a voluntary adoption agency.

This Order extends to England only.