You need to look at the transitional, savings, and related provisions. These are set out in Schedule 1. They have effect according to their terms, which you can find in the Schedule 1.

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5: Interpretation, or

7: Act binds the Crown, or

"The law applies to everyone, including the government."

Part 1Preliminary provisions

6Transitional, savings, and related provisions

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