Provisions coming into force

3.  The following provisions of the 1998 Act shall come into force on 1st September 2000:

• section 1(1) in so far as it is not already in force;

• section 2(1) to (3) and (5) to (7);

• section 3(1), (2) and (3)(a) to (c);

• section 3(3)(d) and (4) for remaining purposes;

• section 7(5);

• section 9;

• section 10;

• section 13;

• section 14(1), (2), (4) and (5);

• section 44(1) to the extent that it relates to the provisions of Schedule specified below;

• in Schedule 3—

• paragraph 1;

• paragraph 2; and

• paragraph 3.