You need to know about the transitional, savings, and related provisions. These provisions are set out in Schedule 1AA. They have effect according to their terms.

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2B: Certain civil proceedings deemed to be criminal proceedings, or

"Some civil court cases can be treated as criminal cases if they involve stopping someone from using property used for something illegal."

3: Act to bind the Crown, or

"The law applies to the government too"

Part 1Preliminary provisions

2CTransitional, savings, and related provisions

The transitional, savings, and related provisions set out in Schedule 1AA have effect according to their terms.

Notes

Section 2C: inserted, on 1 October 2025, by section 30 of the Budapest Convention and Related Matters Legislation Amendment Act 2025 (2025 No 39).