HL Deb 19 December 2000 vol 620 c46WA
Baroness Gould of Potternewton

asked Her Majesty's Government:

When they will commence the Sexual Offences (Amendment) Act 2000 and Part II of the Criminal Justice and Court Services Act 2000. [HL224]

Lord Bassam of Brighton

We are implementing both these important measures as quickly as possible because of the important equality and child protection measures they contain.

The Sexual Offences (Amendment) Act 2000 will be commenced in England and Wales and Northern Ireland on 8 January 2001. Commencement in Scotland is a matter for the Scottish Executive.

Part II of the Criminal Justice and Court Services Act will be commenced in England and Wales and Northern Ireland on 11 January 2001.