Clause 33
Saving and transitional provisions
of Scams (Countermeasures) and Other Matters Bill
(1)
Despite section 21 —
section 23 of the Online Criminal Harms Act 2023 as in force immediately before the date of commencement of section 21 continues to apply, as if section 21 had not been enacted, to any designated provider who fails to comply before that date with any part of a code of practice; and
to avoid doubt, section 24B of the Online Criminal Harms Act 2023 also does not apply to any designated provider in respect of such non‑compliance.
(2)
Despite section 27 —
section 51(1) and (3) of the Online Criminal Harms Act 2023 as in force immediately before the date of commencement of section 27(d) continues to apply, as if that provision had not been enacted, to any designated provider who fails to comply with a rectification notice that was given before that date; and
section 51(2) and (3) of the Online Criminal Harms Act 2023 as in force immediately before the date of commencement of section 27(b), (c) and (d) continues to apply, as if those provisions had not been enacted, to any designated provider who fails to comply with an implementation directive that was given before that date, if the non‑compliance started before that date and continues on or after that date.
(3)
For a period of 2 years after the date of commencement of any provision of this Act, the Minister may, by regulations, prescribe any additional provisions of a saving or transitional nature consequent on the enactment of that provision that the Minister may consider necessary or expedient.