# The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Commencement No. 3) Order 2012, Article 3: Provisions coming into force on 1st October 2012

Extent: E+W+N.I.

The day appointed for the coming into force of the following provisions of the Act is 1st October 2012:
(a) section 20(1), (10) and (11) (appointment and functions of Commissioner);
(b) section 22 (guidance on making national security determinations);
(c) section 92 (power of Secretary of State to disregard convictions or cautions);
(d) section 93 (applications to the Secretary of State);
(e) section 94 (procedure for decisions by the Secretary of State);
(f) section 95 (effect of disregard on police and other records);
(g) section 96 (effect of disregard for disclosure and other purposes);
(h) section 97 (saving for Royal pardons etc.);
(i) section 98 (section 96: supplementary);
(j) section 99 (appeal against refusal to disregard convictions or cautions);
(k) section 100 (advisors);
(l) section 101 (interpretation: Chapter 4);
(m) section 114 (removal of restrictions on time for marriage or civil partnership);
(n) section 115(1) (consequential amendments, repeals and revocations) insofar as it relates to the provisions of Schedule 9 specified in paragraph (o) below;
(o) Part 9 of Schedule 9.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/2234/article/3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/protection-of-freedoms-act-2012-commencement-no-3-order-2012/article-3
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