Regulation 3 Scheme in relation to ending liability in existing cases

The power under paragraph 1(1) of Schedule 5 to the 2008 Act (power to require the parties to an existing case to choose whether or not to stay in the statutory scheme) must be exercised in accordance with a scheme prepared by the Secretary of State.

The transition period during which the power in paragraph 1(1) of Schedule 5 to the 2008 Act may be exercised shall begin on the day on which these Regulations come into force.

The scheme prepared by the Secretary of State shall state the date on which the transition period ends.

The scheme may be revised from time to time by the Secretary of State.