When you look at the Search and Surveillance Act 2012, there are some special rules that apply. These rules are called transitional, savings, and related provisions. You can find these rules in Schedule 1 and they work according to what they say.

You can also look at sections 343 to 356 to see the special rules that were made when this Act was first enacted.

These special rules help with the change to the new law, so you know what to expect and how things will work.