Tertiary Education and Research (Wales) Act 2022

• (2) In section 49 (maintained schools to have delegated budgets), in subsection (6), in paragraph (b) omit “section 75(2)(b) of,”.

• (3) In Part 1 of Schedule 22 (disposals of land: foundation and voluntary schools in Wales)—

• (a) in paragraph 1, in sub-paragraph (1)(aa) omit “, under that paragraph as applied by section 76(1) of that Act”;

• (b) in paragraph 2, in sub-paragraph (1)(aa) omit “, under either of those paragraphs as applied by section 76(1) or (3) of that Act”;

• (c) in paragraph 2A, in sub-paragraph (1)(aa) omit “, under that paragraph as applied by section 76(1) of that Act”;

• (d) in paragraph 3, in sub-paragraph (1)(aa) omit “, under those paragraphs as applied by section 76(1) or (3) of that Act”.

• (4) In Schedule 30 (minor and consequential amendments), omit paragraphs 125 and 126.

Government of Wales Act 1998 (c.38)

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• (1) The Government of Wales Act 1998 is amended as follows.

• (2) In section 145B (studies in relation to educational bodies)—

• (a) in subsection (1), in the Table—

• (i) in the entry for the governing body of an institution in Wales within the higher education sector, in the second column, for “the Higher Education Funding Council for Wales” substitute “the Commission for Tertiary Education and Research”;

• (ii) omit the entry for a governing body receiving financial support under section 86 of the Education Act 2005;

• (iii) in the entry for a governing body of an institution in Wales within the further education sector, in the second column, for “or the Assembly” substitute “, the Commission or the Welsh Ministers”;

• (b) in subsection (4), for “the Higher Education Funding Council for Wales” substitute “the Commission for Tertiary Education and Research” and for “the council” substitute “the Commission”.

• (3) In Part 3 of Schedule 4 (bodies subject to reform), omit paragraph 16.

• (4) In Part 1 of Schedule 17 (bodies subject generally to audit etc. provisions)—

• (a) in paragraph 1 omit “or III”;

• (b) after paragraph 11 insert—

(11A) The Commission for Tertiary Education and Research.

Care Standards Act 2000 (c. 14)

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• (1) The Care Standards Act 2000 is amended as follows.

• (2) In Schedule 2A (persons subject to review by the Children’s Commissioner for Wales)‍—

• (a) for paragraph 7, substitute—

(7) Any tertiary education provider (other than one within paragraph 5, 6, 8 or 9) that is registered in a category specified in regulations made for the purposes of section 88 or 105 of the Tertiary Education and Research (Wales) Act 2022.

• (b) after paragraph 8 insert—

(8A) The Commission for Tertiary Education and Research.

• (3) In Schedule 2B (persons whose arrangements are subject to review by the Children’s Commissioner for Wales), after paragraph 10 insert—

(11) The Commission for Tertiary Education and Research.

Higher Education and Research Act 2017 (c. 29)

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• (1) The Learning and Skills Act 2000 is amended as follows.

• (2) Omit sections 31 to 33 (main duties in relation to post 16 education and training).

• (3) In section 33A (formation of local curricula for students aged 16 to 18)—

• (a) in subsection (1) for “The Welsh Ministers” substitute “The Commission”;

• (b) in subsection (2)(b) for “the Welsh Ministers” substitute “the Commission”.

• (4) In section 33B (local curricula: Welsh language) for “The Welsh Ministers” substitute “The Commission” and for “their” substitute “its”.

• (5) In section 33C (areas with more than one local curriculum)—

• (a) in subsection (1) for “the Welsh Ministers form” substitute “the Commission forms”;

• (b) in subsection (2) for “the Welsh Ministers” substitute “the Commission”.

• (6) In section 33D (determination of a pupil’s relevant school or institution), after subsection (3) insert—

(3A) The Welsh Ministers must consult the Commission before making regulations under subsection (3).

• (7) In section 33E (pupils’ choice of local curriculum courses)—

• (a) after subsection (3) insert—

(3A) The Welsh Ministers must consult the Commission before making regulations under subsection (3).

;

• (b) in subsection (4) for “the Welsh Ministers have” in each place substitute “the Commission has”.

• (8) In section 33G (head teacher’s or principal’s decision as to entitlement), after subsection (5) insert—

(6) The Welsh Ministers must consult the Commission before making regulations under subsection (3), giving guidance under subsection (4) or making an order under subsection (5).

• (9) In section 33I (head teacher’s or principal’s decision to remove entitlement), after subsection (5) insert—

(6) The Welsh Ministers must consult the Commission before making regulations under subsection (3), giving guidance under subsection (4) or making an order under subsection (5).

• (10) In section 33J (planning the local curriculum)—

• (a) in subsection (1) for “the Welsh Ministers” substitute “the Commission”;

• (b) in subsection (2) for “the Welsh Ministers decide” substitute “the Commission decides”;

• (c) omit subsections (3) and (4).

• (11) In section 33K (delivery of local curriculum entitlements: joint working), in subsection (6) for “the Welsh Ministers have” in each place substitute “the Commission has”.

• (12) In section 33L (joint working: guidance and directions), after subsection (2) insert—

(2A) The Welsh Ministers must consult the Commission before giving guidance under subsection (1).

• (13) In section 33M (power to amend learning domains), the existing text becomes subsection (1) and after that subsection insert—

(2) The Welsh Ministers must consult the Commission before making an order under subsection (1).

• (14) In section 33N (the local curriculum: interpretation), in subsection (1)—

• (a) for “33L” substitute “33M”;

• (b) after the definition of “academic year” insert—

• “the Commission” means the Commission for Tertiary Education and Research;

.

• (15) In section 33O (local curriculum: directions), omit “, 33J(3)”.

• (16) In section 33P (application of local curriculum provisions to students who are registered pupils of special schools or who have additional learning needs)—

• (a) in subsection (1) after “Regulations” insert “made by the Welsh Ministers”;

• (b) after subsection (3) insert—

(4) The Welsh Ministers must consult the Commission for Tertiary Education and Research before making regulations under subsection (1).

• (17) In section 33Q (application of local curriculum provisions to institutions within the higher education sector)—

• (a) in subsection (1) after “Regulations” insert “made by the Welsh Ministers”;

• (b) after subsection (3) insert—

(4) The Welsh Ministers must consult the Commission for Tertiary Education and Research before making regulations under subsection (1).

• (18) Omit sections 34 to 38 (main powers).

• (19) In section 40 (research and information), omit subsections (5) and (6).

• (20) Omit section 41 (persons with additional learning needs).

• (21) In section 73 (inspectors of education and training in Wales), omit subsections (1) and (2).

• (22) In section 74 (defined terms), in subsection (2) for “the person mentioned in section 73(1)” substitute “Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Education and Training in Wales or Prif Arolygydd Ei Mawrhydi dros Addysg a Hyfforddiant yng Nghymru”.

• (23) Omit sections 75 to 80 and 83 to 88 (inspections in Wales).

• (24) In section 125 (consultation in connection with provision of youth support services), in subsection (2), after paragraph (a) insert—

(aa) consult the Commission for Tertiary Education and Research,

.

• (25) In section 126 (educational institutions: information and access), in subsection (3) in paragraph (f) for “National Assembly for Wales in the discharge of its functions under Part 2” substitute “Commission for Tertiary Education and Research under section 97 or 104 of the Tertiary Education and Research (Wales) Act 2022”.

• (26) In section 138 (Wales: provision of information by public bodies), in subsection (3) after paragraph (c) insert—

(ca) the Commission for Tertiary Education and Research;

.

• (27) In section 144 (designated institutions: disposal of land, etc.)—

• (a) in subsection (4A), in paragraph (b) for “the Welsh Ministers” substitute “the Commission for Tertiary Education and Research”;

• (b) in subsection (9), in paragraph (b) for “the National Assembly for Wales” substitute “the Commission for Tertiary Education and Research”.

Education Act 2002 (c. 32)

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• (1) The Education Act 2002 is amended as follows.

• (2) In section 18 (repeal of specific grant-making powers), omit subsection (2).

• (3) In section 28A (power of governing body to provide higher education), in subsection (3) for “The National Assembly for Wales” substitute “The Commission for Tertiary Education and Research”.

• (4) In section 140 (further education: general)—

• (a) in subsection (3), in the definition of “higher education institution”, for “section 65 of the Further and Higher Education Act 1992 (c. 13) (administration of funds by higher education funding councils)” substitute “section 88 of the Tertiary Education and Research (Wales) Act 2022”;

• (b) omit subsections (4) and (5).

• (5) In section 145 (specification of qualification or course), in subsections (1)(c) and (3) for “the Higher Education Funding Council for Wales” substitute “the Commission for Tertiary Education and Research”.

• (6) In section 178 (training and education provided in the workplace for 14 to 16 year olds), omit subsections (1) and (4).

• (7) In Schedule 21 (minor and consequential amendments), omit paragraphs 49 and 125.

Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20)

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• (1) The Higher Education Act 2004 is amended as follows.

• (2) In section 11 (qualifying institutions), in subsection (1) (as renumbered by section 128(2)(a)), in paragraph (a) for “section 65 of the 1992 Act” substitute “Part 3 of the Tertiary Education and Research (Wales) Act 2022”.

• (3) In section 20A (institutions that cease to be qualifying institutions), in subsection (4) for “section 11” substitute “subsection (1) of section 11, or a qualifying institution specified in regulations made under subsection (2) of that section,”.

Children Act 2004 (c. 31)

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• (1) The Children Act 2004 is amended as follows.

• (2) In section 25 (co-operation to improve well-being: Wales), in subsection (4) for paragraph (f) substitute—

(f) the Commission for Tertiary Education and Research;

.

• (3) In section 29 (information databases), in subsection (7) for paragraph (b) substitute—

(b) the Commission for Tertiary Education and Research;

.

Education Act 2005 (c. 18)

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• (1) The Education Act 2005 is amended as follows.

• (2) In section 20 (functions on Chief Inspector), in subsection (7) for “which is brought within the remit of the Chief Inspector by Part 4 of the Learning and Skills Act 2000 (c. 21)” substitute “to which the functions of the Chief Inspector under Part 2 of the Tertiary Education and Research (Wales) Act 2022 apply”.

• (3) In section 24 (power of Chief Inspector to arrange for inspections), in subsection (6) for “brought within the remit of the Chief Inspector by Part 4 of the Learning and Skills Act 2000 (c. 21)” substitute “to which the functions of the Chief Inspector under Part 2 of the Tertiary Education and Research (Wales) Act 2022 apply”.

• (4) In section 28 (duty to arrange regular inspections of certain schools), in paragraph (b) of subsection (7) for “which is brought within the remit of the Chief Inspector by Part 4 of the Learning and Skills Act 2000 (c. 21)” substitute “to which the functions of the Chief Inspector under Part 2 of the Tertiary Education and Research (Wales) Act 2022 apply”.

• (5) In section 44C (report after area inspection on schools with sixth forms requiring significant improvement), in subsection (1) for “section 83 of the Learning and Skills Act 2000” substitute “section 63 of the Tertiary Education and Research (Wales) Act 2022”.

• (6) In section 44D (copies of report and action plan), in subsection (3)—

• (a) for “paragraph” substitute “section”;

• (b) in paragraph (a), for “38(2)” substitute “38(3)”.

• (7) In section 44E (report on sixth form schools causing concern after area inspection), in subsection (1) for “section 83 of the Learning and Skills Act 2000” substitute “section 63 of the Tertiary Education and Research (Wales) Act 2022”.

• (8) Omit sections 85 to 91 (Higher Education Funding Council for Wales’ functions in relation to teacher training).

• (9) In section 92 (joint exercise of functions)—

• (a) in subsection (1) omit “, HEFCW”;

• (b) in subsection (2) omit “or the Assembly to the extent that it is discharging its functions under Part 2 of the Learning and Skills Act 2000”;

• (c) omit subsection (4).

• (10) In section 93 (efficiency studies)—

• (a) in subsection (1) omit “and HEFCW”;

• (b) in subsection (2) omit “or HEFCW”;

• (c) in subsection (3) omit paragraph (b) and the “or” preceding it.

• (11) In section 94 (provision of information)—

• (a) omit subsections (1) and (2);

• (b) in subsection (3) omit paragraph (b);

• (c) in subsection (4), in paragraph (a) omit “, a grant, loan or other payment under section 86, or”.

• (12) Omit section 97 (institutions of a denominational character).

• (13) In section 100 (interpretation of Part 3)—

• (a) in subsection (1) omit the definitions of “the Chief Inspector for Wales”, “denominational character”, “governing body” and “HEFCW”;

• (b) omit subsection (2).

• (14) In Schedule 9 (amendments relating to school inspection), omit paragraphs 24 and 25.

• (15) In Schedule 18 (further amendments), omit paragraph 13.

Commissioner for Older People (Wales) Act 2006 (c. 30)‍

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• (1) The Commissioner for Older People (Wales) Act 2006 is amended as follows.

• (2) In Schedule 2 (persons whose functions are subject to review under section 3), under the sub-heading “Education and training”—

• (a) for “The Higher Education Funding Council for Wales” substitute “The Commission for Tertiary Education and Research”;

• (b) for “an institution in Wales falling within section 91(5)(a) of the Further and Higher Education Act 1992 (c. 13)” substitute “a tertiary education provider (other than one mentioned elsewhere in this Schedule) that is registered in a category specified in regulations made for the purposes of section 88 or 105 of the Tertiary Education and Research (Wales) Act 2022”.

• (3) In Schedule 3 (persons whose arrangements are subject to review under section 5), under the sub-heading “Education and training”, for “an institution in Wales falling within section 91(5)(a) of the Further and Higher Education Act 1992 (c. 13)” substitute “a tertiary education provider (other than one mentioned elsewhere in this Schedule) that is registered in a category specified in regulations made for the purposes of section 88 or 105 of the Tertiary Education and Research (Wales) Act 2022”.

Government of Wales Act 2006 (c. 32)

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• (1) The Government of Wales Act 2006 is amended as follows.

• (2) In section 148 (meaning of Welsh public records), in subsection (2)—

• (a) after paragraph (a), insert—

(aa) the Commission for Tertiary Education and Research,

;

• (b) omit paragraph (h).

• (3) In Schedule 11 (transitional provisions), in paragraph 35, in sub-paragraph (4), in Table 2—

• (a) omit the entries relating to sections 77(4) and 83(7) of the Learning and Skills Act 2000;

• (b) in the entry relating to section 128(4)(b) of the Learning and Skills Act 2000 for “that Act” substitute “the Learning and Skills Act 2000 (c. 21)”;

• (c) omit the entries relating to sections 85(3)(d), 90(1), 91(1), 92(4) and 100(2) of the Education Act 2005.

Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (c. 47)

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• (1) The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 is amended as follows.

• (2) In Schedule 4 (regulated activities relating to children), in paragraph 1, after sub-paragraph (9B)(i) insert—

(ia) an inspection under section 57, 58, 59, 60 or 63 of the Tertiary Education and Research (Wales) Act 2022 (inspection of further education and training, etc. by Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Education and Training in Wales);

.

• (3) In Schedule 7, in paragraph 1, in the table, in entry 18, for “section 34(1) of the Learning and Skills Act 2000 (c. 21)” substitute “section 88(1) or (2), 89(3), 92(1), 97(1) or (7), 103(1) or (2), 104(1)(a) or 136(1) of the Tertiary Education and Research (Wales) Act 2022”.

Education and Skills Act 2008 (c. 25)

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• (1) The Education and Skills Act 2008 is amended as follows.

• (2) In section 66 (interpretation), in subsection (1), in the definition of “apprenticeship agreement”—

• (a) omit the words “an apprenticeship agreement within the meaning given in section 32 of the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 or”;

• (b) for “that Act” substitute “the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009”.

• (3) In section 91 (information: supplementary), in subsection (3) after paragraph (b) insert—

(c) the Commission for Tertiary Education and Research.

Learner Travel (Wales) Measure 2008 (nawm 2)

23

• (1) The Learner Travel (Wales) Measure 2008 is amended as follows.

• (2) In section 1 (main terms used in the Measure), in subsection (4)(g) for “the Welsh Ministers under section 34(1) of the Learning and Skills Act 2000 (c. 21)” substitute “the Commission for Tertiary Education and Research or the Welsh Ministers under section 97 of the Tertiary Education and Research (Wales) Act 2022”.

• (3) In section 7 (travel arrangements for learners in post-16 education or training)—

• (a) in subsection (1)(b)(ii) after “funded by” insert “the Commission for Tertiary Education and Research or”;

• (b) in subsection (3)(a) before sub-paragraph (i) insert—

(ai) the Commission for Tertiary Education and Research;

.

Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (c. 22)

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• (1) The Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 is amended as follows.

• (2) Omit—

• (a) section 2 (meaning of completing Welsh apprenticeship);

• (b) sections 7 to 12 (apprenticeship certificates and frameworks);

• (c) sections 18 to 22 (apprenticeship frameworks);

• (d) sections 28 to 36 (apprenticeship standards and agreements);

• (e) sections 38 and 39 (apprenticeship sectors and interpretation).

• (3) In section 262 (orders and regulations), in subsection (9), omit “under Chapter 1 of Part 1 (other than an order under section 10) or”.

Learning and Skills (Wales) Measure 2009 (nawm 1)

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• (1) The Learning and Skills (Wales) Measure 2009 is amended as follows.

• (2) Omit section 21 (education and training for persons aged 16 to 18).

• (3) In section 43 (the learning pathway document), after subsection (6) insert—

(7) The Welsh Ministers must consult the Commission for Tertiary Education and Research before giving guidance under subsection (6).

• (4) In the Schedule (minor and consequential amendments), omit paragraphs 1 to 9.

Equality Act 2010 (c. 15)

26

• (1) The Equality Act 2010 is amended as follows.

• (2) In Schedule 26 (amendments), omit paragraph 23.

Children and Families (Wales) Measure 2010 (nawm 1)

27

In section 6 of the Children and Families (Wales) Measure 2010 (meaning of Welsh authority), in subsection (1)(g), for “the Higher Education Funding Council for Wales” substitute “the Commission for Tertiary Education and Research”.

Welsh Language (Wales) Measure 2011 (nawm 1)

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In Schedule 6 to the Welsh Language (Wales) Measure 2011 (persons liable to be required to comply with standards: public bodies etc), in the table under the heading “General”—

• (a) insert at the appropriate place—

"The Commission for Tertiary Education and Research (“Y Comisiwn Addysg Drydyddol ac Ymchwil”)	Service delivery standards
	Policy making standards
	Operational Standards
	Record keeping standards"

• (b) omit the entry relating to the Higher Education Funding Council for Wales.

School Standards and Organisation (Wales) Act 2013 (anaw 1)

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• (1) The School Standards and Organisation (Wales) Act 2013 is amended as follows.

• (2) In section 1 (overview)—

• (a) after subsection (9) insert—

(9A) Chapter 3A provides for powers for the Commission for Tertiary Education and Research to‍ restructure sixth form education.

;

• (b) omit subsection (11).

• (3) In section 38 (school organisation code)—

• (a) in subsection (2), after paragraph (c) insert—

(ca) the Commission for Tertiary Education and Research;

;

• (b) in subsection (5), at the end of paragraph (c) omit “or” and after that paragraph insert—

(ca) the Commission for Tertiary Education and Research, or

.

• (4) In section 39 (making and approval of school organisation code), in subsection (1), at the end of paragraph (c) omit “and” and after that paragraph insert—

(ca) the Commission for Tertiary Education and Research, and

.

• (5) In section 50 (approval by Welsh Ministers), in subsection (1‍) after “education” insert “and an objection has been made to the proposals in accordance with section 49(2) and has not been withdrawn in writing before the end of 28 days beginning with the end of the objection period”.‍

• (6) In section 61 (local inquiry into proposals)—

• (a) in subsection (4) for “70 and 73” substitute “63F, 63G and 70”;

• (b) in subsection (6) in paragraph (d) for “68 or 71” substitute “63C or 68”;

• (c) in subsection (8) for “the direction under section 57(2)” substitute “a direction under section 57(2) or 63A(1)”;

• (d) in subsection (9)—

• (i) in paragraph (a) for “70 or 73” substitute “63F or 70”;

• (ii) in paragraph (b) after “53” insert “or 63G”.

• (7) After section 63 insert—

(63A) (1) The Commission may, in accordance with the Code— (a) direct a local authority to exercise its powers to make proposals to— (i) establish or discontinue a school providing education suitable only to the requirements of persons over compulsory school age, or (ii) make an alteration described in Schedule 2 to a school, the effect of which would be that provision of education suitable to the requirements of persons over compulsory school age at the school increases or decreases. (b) direct the governing body of a foundation or voluntary school to exercise its powers to make an alteration described in Schedule 2 to a school, the effect of which would be that provision of education suitable to the requirements of persons over compulsory school age at the school increases or decreases. (2) A direction under subsection (1) must— (a) require the proposals to be published no later than the date specified in the direction, and (b) require the proposals, in giving effect to the direction, to apply any principles specified in it. (63B) (1) Proposals made in accordance with a direction under section 63A(1) may not be withdrawn without the consent of the Commission. (2) The Commission may give consent for the purposes of subsection (1) subject to conditions. (3) A local authority must reimburse expenditure reasonably incurred by a governing body of a school maintained by it in making proposals in accordance with a direction under section 63A(1). (4) Despite anything in Part 1 of Schedule 3 (responsibility for implementation of statutory proposals), a local authority must meet the cost of implementing proposals made by a governing body of a school maintained by it in accordance with a direction under section 63A(1) which have been approved or determined to be implemented. (63C) (1) This section applies where— (a) the Commission has made a direction under section 63A(1), and (b) either— (i) proposals have been published in accordance with the direction, or (ii) the time allowed under the direction for the publication of the proposals has expired. (2) The Commission may make any proposals that could have been made in accordance with the direction. (3) But the Commission must obtain the consent of the Welsh Ministers before making a proposal to make an alteration described in paragraph 6 of Schedule 2 (opening or closing a school’s sixth form) to a voluntary or foundation school. (4) Where the Commission makes proposals under this section, any proposals that have been made by a local authority or governing body and published in accordance with the direction are to be treated as having been withdrawn. (63D) (1) The Commission must publish proposals made under section 63C in accordance with the Code. (2) Before publishing proposals made under section 63C, the Commission must consult on its proposals in accordance with the Code. (3) The requirement to consult does not apply to proposals to discontinue a school which is a small school within the meaning given by section 56. (4) Before the end of 7 days beginning with the day on which they were published, the Commission must send copies of the published proposals to— (a) the Welsh Ministers, (b) the local authority that maintains, or that it is proposed will maintain, the school to which the proposals relate, and (c) the governing body (if any) of the school to which the proposals relate. (5) The Commission must publish a report on the consultation it has carried out in accordance with the Code. (63E) (1) Any person may object to proposals published under section 63D. (2) Objections must be sent in writing to the Commission before the end of 28 days beginning with the day on which the proposals were published (“the objection period”). (3) The Commission must publish a summary of all objections made in accordance with subsection (2) (and not withdrawn) and its response to those objections before the end of 28 days beginning with the end of the objection period. (63F) (1) Proposals published by the Commission under section 63D require approval under this section if an objection has been made in accordance with section 63E(2) and has not been withdrawn in writing before the end of 28 days beginning with the end of the objection period. (2) Where proposals require approval under this section, the Commission must send a copy of the documents listed in subsection (3) to the Welsh Ministers before the end of 35 days beginning with the end of the objection period. (3) The documents are— (a) the report published under section 63D(5), (b) the published proposals, (c) any objections made in accordance with section 63E(2) (and not withdrawn), and (d) where objections have been so made (and not withdrawn), the response published under section 63E(3). (4) Where proposals require approval under this section, the Welsh Ministers may— (a) reject the proposals, (b) approve them without modification, or (c) approve them with modifications— (i) after obtaining the consent of the Commission to the modifications, and (ii) after consulting the local authority that maintains, or that it is proposed will maintain, the school to which the proposals relate and the governing body (if any) of the school to which the proposals relate. (5) An approval may be expressed to take effect only if an event specified in the approval occurs by a date so specified. (6) The Welsh Ministers may, at the request of the Commission, specify a later date by which the event referred to in subsection (5) is to occur. (7) Subsection (1) does not prevent proposals from being withdrawn by notice in writing given by the Commission to the Welsh Ministers at any time before they are approved under this section. (8) No approval is required under this section for proposals to discontinue a school which is a small school within the meaning given by section 56. (63G) (1) Where proposals published under section 63D do not require approval under section 63F, the Commission must determine whether the proposals should be implemented. (2) If a determination under subsection (1) is not made before the end of 16 weeks beginning with the end of the objection period, the Commission is to be taken to have withdrawn the proposals. (3) Before the end of 7 days beginning with the day of its determination under subsection (1), the Commission must notify the following of the determination— (a) the Welsh Ministers; (b) the local authority that maintains, or that it is proposed will maintain, the school to which the proposals relate; (c) the governing body (if any) of the school to which the proposals relate. (63H) (1) Proposals approved by the Welsh Ministers under section 63F or determined to be implemented by the Commission under section 63G have effect as if they had been approved by the Welsh Ministers under section 50 after having been made— (a) by the local authority under its powers to make proposals to establish, alter or discontinue schools, or (b) in the case of proposals to alter a foundation or voluntary school, by the governing body under its powers to make proposals to alter its school. (2) Despite anything in Part 1 of Schedule 3 (responsibility for implementation of statutory proposals), the local authority that maintains the school in question must meet the cost of implementing proposals approved under section 63F or determined to be implemented under section 63G which have effect as mentioned in subsection (1)(b). (63I) In this Chapter— - “the Code” (“y Cod”) means the code on school organisation issued under section 38(1); - “the Commission” (“y Comisiwn) means the Commission for Tertiary Education and Research.

• (8) Omit sections 71 to 76 (proposals for restructuring sixth form education).

• (9) In section 80 (notice by governing body to discontinue foundation or voluntary school), in subsection (3) for “the Welsh Ministers” substitute “the Commission for Tertiary Education and Research”.

• (10) In section 82 (transitional exemption orders for purposes of Equality Act 2010), in subsection (2) for “, 68 or 71” substitute “or 68”.

• (11) In section 98 (general interpretation and index of defined expressions), in subsection (3)—

• (a) insert in the appropriate place—

• “the Commission” (“y Comisiwn) in Chapter 3A of Part 3 means the Commission for Tertiary Education and Research;

;

• (b) in the definition of “the Code” for “Chapter 2” substitute “Chapters 2 and 3A”;

• (c) in the definition of “objection period” after “Part 3” insert “and in section 63E(2) for the purposes of Chapter 3A of Part 3”.

• (12) In Schedule 2 (regulated alterations)—

• (a) in paragraph 10 (alterations to premises), in sub-paragraph (3)(c)(i), after “59,” insert “63D,”;

• (b) in paragraph 19 (increase in pupils: special schools), in sub-paragraph (2)(c)(i), after “59,” insert “63D,”.

• (13) In Schedule 5 (minor and consequential amendments), omit paragraphs 2(3) and 20(3).

Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 (anaw 4)

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• (1) The Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 is amended as follows.

• (2) In section 162 (arrangements to promote co-operation: adults with needs for care and support and carers), in subsection (4)—

• (a) in paragraph (g), for “Part 2 of the Learning and Skills Act 2000” substitute “section 92, 97 or 103(1) of the Tertiary Education and Research (Wales) Act 2022”;

• (b) after paragraph (g) insert—

(ga) the Commission for Tertiary Education and Research to the extent that it is discharging functions under section 93, 94, 95, 97 or 103(1) of the Tertiary Education and Research (Wales) Act 2022;

.

Higher Education (Wales) Act 2015 (anaw 1)

31

The Higher Education (Wales) Act 2015 is repealed.

Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 (anaw 2)

32

• (1) The Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 is amended as follows.

• (2) In section 6 (meaning of public body), in subsection (1)(h), for “the Higher Education Funding Council for Wales” substitute “the Commission for Tertiary Education and Research”.

• (3) In section 32 (other partners), in subsection (1) for paragraph (e) substitute—

(e) the Commission for Tertiary Education and Research;

.

Violence against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (Wales) Act 2015 (anaw 3)

33

• (1) The Violence against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (Wales) Act 2015 is amended as follows.

• (2) In section 10 (guidance to further and higher education institutions)—

• (a) in subsection (1) for “The Welsh Ministers” substitute “The Commission for Tertiary Education and Research (“the Commission”)”;

• (b) in subsection (2) for “The Higher Education Funding Council for Wales (“HEFCW”)” substitute “The Commission”;

• (c) in subsection (3) for “the Welsh Ministers and HEFCW” substitute “the Commission”;

• (d) in subsection (5) for “the Welsh Ministers and HEFCW” substitute “the Commission” and for “they consider” substitute “it considers”;

• (e) omit subsection (8).

Qualifications Wales Act 2015 (anaw 5)

34

• (1) The Qualifications Wales Act 2015 is amended as follows.

• (2) In section 34 (restriction on funding and provision of certain courses), in subsection (12) in the definition of “authorised body” after paragraph (b) insert—

1. the Commission for Tertiary Education and Research;

.

Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20)

35

• (1) The Deregulation Act 2015 is amended as follows.

• (2) In section 3 (apprenticeships), omit subsection (4).

• (3) In Schedule 1 (apprenticeships)—

• (a) in Part 2, omit paragraphs 9(a) and 15;

• (b) omit Part 3.

Environment (Wales) Act 2016 (anaw 3)

36

In section 10 of the Environment (Wales) Act 2016 (meaning of public body), in subsection (1)(f), for “the Higher Education Funding Council for Wales” substitute “the Commission for Tertiary Education and Research”.

Public Health (Wales) Act 2017 (anaw 2)

37

In section 110 of the Public Health (Wales) Act 2017 (meaning of public body), in subsection (1)(h), for “the Higher Education Funding Council for Wales” substitute “the Commission for Tertiary Education and Research”.

Higher Education and Research Act 2017 (c. 29)

38

• (1) The Higher Education and Research Act 2017 is amended as follows.

• (2) In Schedule 11 (minor and consequential amendments relating to Part 1), omit paragraphs 7, 8, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 22, 24, 25, 26(3) and (4).

Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Act 2018 (anaw 2)

39

• (1) The Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Act 2018 is amended as follows.

• (2) In section 4 (additional learning needs code), in subsection (3), after paragraph (c) insert⁠—

(ca) the Commission for Tertiary Education and Research; (cb) the Welsh Ministers;

.

• (3) In section 5 (procedure for making the additional learning needs code), in subsection (1), after paragraph (d) insert—

(da) the Commission for Tertiary Education and Research;

.

• (4) In section 50 (Welsh Ministers’ duties to secure post-16 education and training), omit subsections (2) to (4).

• (5) In section 65 (duties to provide information and other help), in subsection (4) after paragraph (d) insert—

(da) the Commission for Tertiary Education and Research; (db) the Welsh Ministers;

.

The Welsh Language Standards (No. 6) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/90)

40

• (1) The Welsh Language Standards (No. 6) Regulations 2017 are amended as follows.

• (2) In regulation 3(4) for “The Higher Education Funding Council for Wales” substitute “the Commission for Tertiary Education and Research”.

Public Services Ombudsman (Wales) Act 2019 (anaw 3)

41

In Schedule 3 to the Public Services Ombudsman (Wales) Act 2019 (listed authorities), under the sub-heading “Education and training” for “The Higher Education Funding Council for Wales” substitute “The Commission for Tertiary Education and Research”.

Establishment of the Commission for Tertiary Education and Research

Promoting life-long learning

Promoting equality of opportunity

Encouraging participation in tertiary education

Promoting continuous improvement in tertiary education

Promotion of research and innovation

Promoting collaboration and coherence in tertiary education and research

Contributing to a sustainable and innovative economy

Promoting a civic mission

Promoting a global outlook

Promoting collaboration between providers of tertiary education and trade unions

Statement of strategic priorities

Strategic plan for the Commission

Approval, publication and implementation of strategic plan

Review of strategic plan

Academic freedom of higher education providers and staff

Institutional autonomy of tertiary education providers

Compatibility with charity law and governing documents of tertiary education providers

Guidance

The Welsh Ministers’ power to give general directions

Dissolution of the Higher Education Funding Council for Wales

Transfer schemes

The register

Registration procedure

Initial registration conditions

General ongoing registration conditions

Specific ongoing registration conditions

Proportionate conditions etc.

Mandatory ongoing registration condition on fee limits

Mandatory ongoing registration condition on fee limits

Mandatory ongoing registration conditions on equal opportunity

Power to provide for further mandatory ongoing registration conditions

Commission duty to give guidance about ongoing registration conditions

Commission duty to monitor compliance with ongoing registration conditions

Advice and assistance in respect of compliance with ongoing registration conditions

Reviews relevant to compliance with ongoing registration conditions

Directions in respect of failure to comply with ongoing registration conditions

Supplementary provision about directions under section 39

De-registration

De-registration: procedure

Voluntary de-registration and de-registration with consent

Change of registration category without application

Requirements of a fee limit statement

Approval of fee limit statement

Publication of approved fee limit statement

Validity of contracts

Quality assurance frameworks

Duty to monitor, and promote improvement in, the quality of regulated tertiary education

Assessment of quality of higher education

Reviews relevant to quality of tertiary education

Assessment of quality of higher education

Action plans following assessments under section 54

Exercise of higher education assessment functions by a designated body

Duty of the Chief Inspector to inspect and report

Power of the Chief Inspector to inspect and report

Duty to provide information and advice to the Commission

Duty to provide information and advice to the Welsh Ministers

Additional functions of the Chief Inspector

Area inspections

Area inspections

Right of entry and offences

Surveys and studies

Annual reports

Annual plan of the Chief Inspector

Funding of inspections and reports on further education and training etc.

Grounds for intervention

Powers to intervene

Notification by the Commission of grounds for intervention

Welsh Ministers’ statement on intervention powers

Duty to co-operate

Powers of entry and inspection

Application of sections 76 to 78

Proposed notices and directions: requirement to give warning notice

Information to be given with notices and directions and effect pending review

Review of notices and directions

Decision reviewer

Duty to monitor and report on financial sustainability

Commission’s statement on intervention functions

Effect and enforcement of directions

Designation of other providers of tertiary education

Interpretation of Part 2

Power of the Welsh Ministers to fund the Commission

Funding the Commission: limitations on terms and conditions

Policy on funding powers

Financial support to specified providers for higher education

Financial support under sections 88 and 89: terms and conditions

Financial support under sections 88 and 89: terms and conditions

Financial support under sections 88 and 89: supplementary

Financial support by Welsh Ministers for certain higher education courses

Education and training for persons aged 16 to 19

Education and training for eligible persons over 19

Education and training for persons over 19

Requirements on Commission when securing further education and training

Financial support for further education or training

Financial support for further education or training: further provision

Means tests

School sixth-forms

Persons with additional learning needs

Financial support for other activities connected to tertiary education

Financial support for apprenticeships

Financial support for research and innovation

Financial support for research and innovation: terms and conditions

The Commission’s other functions in relation to research and innovation

Financial support under sections 89, 97 and 104: further provision about terms and conditions

Consent for payments to collaborating bodies‍

Financial support directions

Meaning of “approved Welsh apprenticeship”

Meaning of “approved Welsh apprenticeship agreement”

Meaning of “alternative Welsh apprenticeship”

Meaning of “apprenticeship framework”

Specification of requirements in relation to approved Welsh apprenticeship

Consultation by Welsh Ministers about specifications

Preparation and publication of apprenticeship frameworks

Register of apprenticeship frameworks

Power to issue apprenticeship certificates

Delegation of Commission functions

Ineffective provisions of approved Welsh apprenticeship agreements

Status of approved Welsh apprenticeship agreements

Transfer of copyright in apprenticeship frameworks

Crown servants

Interpretation of Part 4

Learner protection plans

Complaints procedures

Qualifying institutions for student complaints scheme

Learner Engagement Code

Information and advice from the Commission and information from the Welsh Ministers

Persons required to provide information to the Commission

Powers to share information

Power to require application-to-acceptance information

Use of application-to-acceptance information for research purposes

Other information, advice and guidance

Research by the Commission or the Welsh Ministers

Instruments of government of higher education corporations in Wales

Articles of government of higher education corporations in Wales

Dissolution of higher education corporations in Wales

Duty to consult the Commission on careers services

Data Protection

Publication

Regulations

General interpretation

Power to provide for the Open University to be treated as a tertiary education provider in Wales

Power to make consequential and transitional provision etc.

Minor and consequential amendments

Coming into force

Short title

Status

Membership

The chair and ordinary members

Associate membership

Appointment of associate workforce members

Appointment of associate Commission staff member

Appointment of associate learner member

Terms of associate membership etc.

Removal of associate member from office

Chief executive and other staff

Research and Innovation Committee, Quality Committee and other committees

Chair of the RIC

Joint committees

Duty to ensure good value

Accounts and audit

Annual reports

Meaning of “financial year” and “academic year”

Delegation by the Commission

Delegation by committees

Proceedings

Register of interests

Supplementary powers

Power to make transfer schemes

Modification of transfer schemes

Duty to lay transfer schemes before Senedd Cymru

Interpretation

Designation

Bodies suitable to exercise assessment functions

Removal of designation

Application

Power to provide funding

Annual report by the designated body

Power of the Commission to give directions

Duty of the Commission to inform the Welsh Ministers about significant concerns

Employment and Training Act 1973 (c. 50)

Education (Fees and Awards) Act 1983 (c. 40)

Education (No. 2) Act 1986 (c. 61)

Employment Act 1988 (c. 19)

Education Reform Act 1988 (c. 40)

Further and Higher Education Act 1992 (c. 13)

Education Act 1996 (c. 56)

Education Act 1997 (c. 44)

Teaching and Higher Education Act 1998 (c. 30)

School Standards and Framework Act 1998 (c. 31)

Government of Wales Act 1998 (c.38)

Care Standards Act 2000 (c. 14)

Learning and Skills Act 2000 (c. 21)

Education Act 2002 (c. 32)

Higher Education Act 2004 (c. 8)

Children Act 2004 (c. 31)

Education Act 2005 (c. 18)

Commissioner for Older People (Wales) Act 2006 (c. 30)‍

Government of Wales Act 2006 (c. 32)

Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (c. 47)

Education and Skills Act 2008 (c. 25)

Learner Travel (Wales) Measure 2008 (nawm 2)

Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (c. 22)

Learning and Skills (Wales) Measure 2009 (nawm 1)

Equality Act 2010 (c. 15)

Children and Families (Wales) Measure 2010 (nawm 1)

Welsh Language (Wales) Measure 2011 (nawm 1)

School Standards and Organisation (Wales) Act 2013 (anaw 1)

Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 (anaw 4)

Higher Education (Wales) Act 2015 (anaw 1)

Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 (anaw 2)

Violence against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (Wales) Act 2015 (anaw 3)

Qualifications Wales Act 2015 (anaw 5)

Environment (Wales) Act 2016 (anaw 3)

Public Health (Wales) Act 2017 (anaw 2)

Higher Education and Research Act 2017 (c. 29)

Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Act 2018 (anaw 2)

The Welsh Language Standards (No. 6) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/90)

Public Services Ombudsman (Wales) Act 2019 (anaw 3)

Editorial notes

[^key-03cdc8280d7a5c10750eb79deb2567aa]: Sch. 4 para. 6 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-0635819e93ac118aa63b1a3b35d5c366]: S. 76 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-06585638e12517b1dff78d0acf77cc98]: Sch. 1 para. 11 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-0817580ee07ba5b57b1156bf1fb9291f]: S. 136 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-08d746e5d2efc9f092456332a077e8e1]: S. 108 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-0adbe861aabb0950d8c3e917555a4653]: S. 87 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-0b038aeb2bbc0f891367d6db4913e839]: Sch. 4 para. 25 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-0b4ed0489918936ac271d5df0f031526]: Sch. 1 para. 3 in force at 15.12.2022 by S.I. 2022/1318, art. 2(c)(ii)

[^key-0dcfc587fbfdf7899e8721d1450f9359]: Sch. 4 para. 40 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-0e1f5effd74671597f81c75b95e42a57]: Sch. 4 para. 10 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-0f01879afcd86283a66fb98118ae91ae]: Sch. 4 para. 29 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-0f16ac80a7e0101cb482f57aa79df401]: S. 106 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-0fbf520c30742271c3cae077fdc2516f]: S. 27 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-105cf1f25b9650438f8b3f97f80ad90d]: S. 88 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-11e05afe5136e0a0abe6cc2b13f9b466]: S. 46 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-13383190510b0510e9f7139a4b1cf02f]: S. 96 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-15472c630f11093b756609e399d7a6b0]: Sch. 1 para. 5(1)(2) in force at 15.12.2022 by S.I. 2022/1318, art. 2(c)(iv)

[^key-16998bd8ee1e2090ac26894751d4e756]: S. 66 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-170f800635596a9cec2ddcda933e3da7]: Sch. 4 para. 37 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-19858f8b74e4147b9bec377541fc24b3]: Sch. 1 para. 7 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-19aaae85e6833ea00c1c9927ab732364]: Sch. 3 para. 2 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-1af728511e1f9875dc376b335b074053]: S. 62 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-1b92d891390cdbeb84adddfab28f2f12]: Sch. 3 para. 8 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-1c02a393029f5ff1d679503db8a42d46]: S. 38 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-1e0106f1cd0cc26840c218b3f0820a19]: Sch. 1 para. 4(1)(a)(c) in force at 15.12.2022 by S.I. 2022/1318, art. 2(c)(iii)

[^key-1fb4fa76eb88241922ab2359ba5db9ad]: S. 35 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-2137858942cbee3e730b5d00b1893cbc]: Sch. 4 para. 16 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-227aafca39fa7ed5263e99e31d5ac63d]: S. 130 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-239caee94bca614b8437a8ff6b57dbee]: Sch. 1 para. 1 in force at 15.12.2022 by S.I. 2022/1318, art. 2(c)(i)

[^key-23bffa49471792339c9b1b0c5410f1d4]: S. 13 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-24b321c9cbbb31b9b95987d4c9af301e]: S. 32 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-2642496d5475697f62b033672e07d801]: Sch. 3 para. 10 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-26acf2a49413483694228d393758a65a]: Sch. 4 para. 33 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-26fd843dea9de8f52addd7de4b1499e6]: Sch. 1 para. 14 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-28c78cc27db52d432548cbc7b7d5f35e]: S. 10 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-28e52a4911a4d62cbd26fac67a755363]: S. 56 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-2bcf87c1d833c1f4d87ebeca4e098f32]: Sch. 1 para. 8 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-2db4b1d8f768299b47999d7a9c30fabe]: S. 6 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-2dcdfdf1bdef85556d22d534b879b4f5]: S. 52 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-2e6885b0131bdf0f11a63af35543c550]: S. 69 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-2ea1aa6ac8ae7abc939de0bb4e5aee56]: S. 59 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-3071c5e4f5b1196805d025743eaa7d29]: Sch. 4 para. 31 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-30c8ef6310c5650a42d9a362ce19348f]: S. 70 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-320f3598a9dc583070d44f46b375c55a]: Sch. 4 para. 4 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-3280ffbc4b22f9d97d7743a9ce4d9f47]: Sch. 4 para. 9 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-33cf7d5a29bb96cd4248f3b51166b26d]: Sch. 1 para. 6 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-3440a5d4527457e9f7c1c55618bcfe23]: S. 21 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-34b3e41f5b234406071f5e739cd39946]: S. 91 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-39eef26e378fbe56bce8725831004758]: S. 95 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-3b2a8c5d97448c2717f053718ca09f59]: S. 14 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-3b30806823bfa7833a423f49bbd6fceb]: S. 149 in force at 9.9.2022, see s. 148(1)(c)

[^key-3c5a5d62a14e28688c437835308a56e2]: S. 109 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-3ee50260d1c2b55fc418e947f3ff270a]: S. 9 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-41916ba277e023b65900b8e17b10ad1d]: Sch. 4 para. 12 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-42337f5d5b8df2e6c2d18ebce554dc21]: S. 105 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-42623bc3615c2fcd04db58ad60113384]: Sch. 4 para. 20 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-4345c66b3f767e3702d259b9219d3a2d]: S. 34 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-442a6df1e9b34a010fe1a940276c8ac9]: Sch. 4 para. 8 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-44927cbfad63965b1281c87b6187f473]: S. 83 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-4506c7cdc3a68cbe0354e3f9a680022c]: Sch. 3 para. 4 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-467096124b5b01a81423d2fb6ce00bed]: Sch. 4 para. 36 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-4679029f34aebd09a8f92378472ce6bb]: S. 42 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-4911f48effb8346fd8e697364e69cb14]: S. 124 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-49a0f2ea9d319a2d0b72ffbbbab7b628]: S. 50 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-49dd3184f2f95c1f7727500ec8d1a1a2]: S. 137 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148

[^key-4a006eb9c712e44bc4b92f473e227e5c]: S. 7 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-4a3944408ec49354d2309ec330b032b7]: Sch. 1 para. 16 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-4af19ff75c64369096b1b496de3e2de3]: Sch. 4 para. 2 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-4b5db5c089c31fbd40181a5e5431ed37]: S. 133 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-4c691182729729b44ff2c4d9693c8c45]: S. 17 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-4d2e16c4aa3c2647c845a64649904dd9]: S. 40 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-4ee9678177f5e2c2059f7302b8324287]: Sch. 4 para. 22 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-4fc656093f99798db4724e0bf697703d]: S. 111 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-4fe9f14447e8fedd624f1eb4ae2a9a37]: Sch. 1 para. 18 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-524d561b1cb1039dd96c16b033145e62]: S. 102 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-53a60bf1a3f079ffb3d397c6681b8463]: Sch. 3 para. 1 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-55cc894f6d9e80ffe4d62c41843b8e3c]: S. 28 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-56f6b431a490e909359624f94b41bace]: Sch. 3 para. 3 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-57c898a6d2a11f42a1a014649fbdb878]: S. 19 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-598dd3d461f2921ad68c6fa1ed7d3696]: Sch. 3 para. 5 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-5d31cc4163cca9ca35107b578fae520d]: Sch. 3 para. 6 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-5e00d7fd454a387b326eb47a2d6d3b40]: S. 61 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-5f1b199cf03d0827628ea902f23df2f3]: S. 140 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148

[^key-608c3ef67a93e4a934eb5626bfe20746]: Sch. 2 para. 3 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-60e50066a01026ca4d57457282e9ffba]: Sch. 1 para. 12 in force at 15.12.2022 by S.I. 2022/1318, art. 2(c)(viii)

[^key-60f5c11a843c53176c385ff0d9f63be4]: S. 86 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-611c0a64f7e2db3c5e9a7c96f856e6d2]: Sch. 1 para. 2 in force at 15.12.2022 by S.I. 2022/1318, art. 2(c)(i)

[^key-635aac6557472dbc912228c1fb0a9e4b]: S. 81 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-63d12dcf285c9ea165e84759a8378734]: S. 9(2)-(5)(7)(8) in force at 15.12.2022 by S.I. 2022/1318, art. 2(b)

[^key-64e1f623319e22cbddec60bbbf4d63ea]: Sch. 3 para. 9 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-6522410f545d79fa62461417201304f1]: S. 72 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-659c3f19a72874e8834c632cd1ae036c]: S. 8 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-69ae633ed9ba65dda311a8cc98417d94]: S. 80 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-6a5187c3b2460647468a754e3806c2d6]: Sch. 1 para. 13 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-6a971b95e961cc331f797b6241484dd0]: S. 143 in force at 9.9.2022, see s. 148(1)(a)

[^key-6b3d6b91711d885a88813d989d0bbf64]: S. 82 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-6b6ef5b14e4a750457811223c60f3735]: Sch. 4 para. 7 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-6c9ff0cd8cc504c528439839082c0a46]: S. 3 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-6dbdc0f3f50317bf488aaf8d473dea85]: Sch. 4 para. 17 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-7047b8f70a313873c04c11975873b96a]: S. 139 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148

[^key-719429e1d9e4fdaf110ffb8c8fa174f7]: S. 30 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-729dc42763e901cee5735d5d6f7f86dc]: S. 55 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-72d400e3714397f50cafe149e4be5bf5]: S. 110 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-744267f12c6aaa43bceb13afb02688d3]: S. 84 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-74512bb683bd0fd24026e45bd3689a7c]: S. 41 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-7593c6f5d2d51ffd33ab64032a103738]: S. 145 in force at 9.9.2022, see s. 148(1)(a)

[^key-769bc64dc402c8273ac5c3b9777fd99f]: Sch. 4 para. 11 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-77924259f213e083c9ba6fbe322908f5]: S. 132 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-7881d6aea7af843579b81d80bc687f85]: Sch. 1 para. 10 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-79190085fa13a8ce09390889779915fb]: S. 39 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-7ab8a36117e8611ee5f63131e1d8f1c3]: Sch. 4 para. 30 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-7b1070e898a3b426026fe2d5cc7b141c]: S. 142 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148

[^key-7bb317a9c4f37bfab90b5fed5543b8fd]: Sch. 1 para. 20 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-7d6b225e334bfe1bd20d35e224437613]: S. 5 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-7e35c21e6bef3f1502537f2ba112712c]: Sch. 1 para. 19 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-7e9a18d84f0c58afc5b998c07b1dd041]: Sch. 1 para. 4 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-7fdacc65ca5dac89db172686ab9f7736]: Sch. 4 para. 38 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-7ff4662dc6bb0343ff6aa0f59eeeab0e]: S. 128 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-81397de026bc965115a895443cb14e48]: S. 98 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-82a2ac2b54fc5ad8efb923fc119ccdd6]: S. 115 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-843f4ac67dc008919c35846a213a4fe7]: S. 112 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-84f9de11dadaa8ed4b2a846995de18a3]: S. 85 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-85ff0415b81d0f02ca253dacfad1e4be]: S. 120 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-86651a7c895fd5f204c0d04eae85c469]: S. 1 in force at 15.12.2022 by S.I. 2022/1318, art. 2(a)

[^key-8821e1004dcdc4c513dc0c79fa098822]: S. 43 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-88273efa40855b5ce12678f621d42b53]: S. 18 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-88d92416145276b3b7d0b455806d0378]: S. 141 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148

[^key-8d249db73c6339743d6f70fe43868bfc]: Sch. 2 para. 2 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-8f6aa6d075bb9b11cb62dfd882b1ec4a]: S. 146 in force at 9.9.2022, see s. 148(1)(a)

[^key-9051b2bffd3b39b17f73a86d4bece85a]: Sch. 4 para. 26 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-9144f393480cf3b52620e72513196c7e]: S. 125 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-91e67d6408275202607884a0c7708d74]: S. 131 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-92101b61718f11658639cf1d3b0dca0e]: Sch. 4 para. 5 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-95a695728f160f1f0691d1894d2cb989]: S. 94 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-96a939c98ef534c7f3136b84076b8a5b]: S. 68 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-972408bab286669c245a798f374690d2]: Sch. 4 para. 1 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-97cb51855b8bf2d83a6fb5b3e322934c]: Sch. 1 para. 2 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-97f9e495da7120085517573660cccc83]: Sch. 3 para. 7 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-9a92471331422b422955d426acf11087]: S. 53 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-9ac6f0d1f50abec64fba273b1365aea5]: S. 93 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-9b7fce2681eec484d2785264eb57801d]: Sch. 1 para. 21 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-9c8d9ce40509b456537f7809eef1b71c]: S. 71 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-9dbe805436f57ddeb99ee4e3fe46e875]: Sch. 4 para. 28 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-9e7b9db9a64927773727db6e18939877]: S. 67 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-9ee2a82702a9c6213a38ce62a10ac56c]: Sch. 1 para. 10(1)(3)(4)(7) in force at 15.12.2022 by S.I. 2022/1318, art. 2(c)(vi)

[^key-a17b84d54fc4d13b60c262c4e6f561cb]: S. 113 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-a1ef19468677eaf18a49ace0f2026325]: S. 45 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-a21dbe7e3b2a267d303c22c63a13faa9]: Sch. 1 para. 7(1)(2) in force at 15.12.2022 by S.I. 2022/1318, art. 2(c)(v)

[^key-a332fe840e10fc75e3b7fad7180ab4fd]: Sch. 4 para. 21 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-a353eb8ec1965a060cb35c48c5e02e81]: S. 122 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-a3ef1dc7d9d17ead0237c52a9bbe2bd3]: S. 92 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-a655f4ba01bc398b49b8aefa726f1a3c]: S. 135 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-a8f82302d5ca3ed7f8e4c159149e61e2]: S. 16 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-aa4136955b68b33ec9177f8c028a3897]: S. 116 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-aab12853858bd64e9176a57bd0d58eb1]: S. 12 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-ab17aa076f1d7fe811ae180a34610a8a]: S. 74 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-ab3ae0eed2b61d4aabc7a0c5b879b372]: Sch. 1 para. 15 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-ab7af2399a1f8e7664bf1c136597193a]: S. 90 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)

[^key-abe2f890a3ef6b204e0db555f21165f5]: Sch. 1 para. 5 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)