2(1)A Minister of the Crown may create an exception from the duty under paragraph 1(1) in respect of a relevant instrument if satisfied that it has not become (or will not become, on exit day) retained direct EU legislation.
(2)An exception is created by giving a direction to the Queen’s Printer specifying the instrument or category of instruments that are excepted.
(3)A Minister of the Crown must publish any direction under this paragraph.
(4)In this paragraph—
“instrument” includes part of an instrument;
“relevant instrument” has the meaning given by paragraph 1(2).