# The Disabled Persons (Services, Consultation and Representation) Act 1986 (Commencement No. 5) Order 1989, Note: Explanatory note


(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order brings into force in England and Wales on 18th December 1989 section 11 of the Disabled Persons (Services, Consultation and Representation) Act 1986, which imposes a duty on the Secretary of State to make annual reports to Parliament containing information relating to persons suffering from mental illness or mental handicap.(This note is not part of the Order)
The following provisions of the Act have been brought into force by Commencement Orders made before the date of this Order.
Provision
Date of Commencement
S.I. No.
ss. 4 (partially) 8(1), 9 and 10 (England and Wales)
1.4.1987
1987/564
ss. 16, 17 and 18 (England and Wales)
16.4.1987
1987/729
ss. 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 16, 17 and 18
1.6.1987
1987/911(Scotland)
ss. 4 (partially) and 8(1) (Scotland)
1.10.1987
1987/911
ss. 5 and 6 (England and Wales)
1.2.1988
1988/51

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1989/2425/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/disabled-persons-services-consultation-and-representation-act-1986-commencement-no-5-order-1989/note
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