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

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"What guide sections mean in the law"

8: Act binds the Crown, or

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

Part 1Preliminary provisions

7Transitional, savings, and related provisions

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