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

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Part 1Preliminary provisions

8Transitional, savings, and related provisions

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