The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Transitory Provision) Order 2020

This Order makes transitory provision in connection with the coming into force of section 72(1) of the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9) (“the 2012 Act”). When section 72 of the 2012 Act is brought into force, it will supersede the operation of section 113E(1) and (2) of the Police Act 1997 (c. 50) (“the 1997 Act”) (as inserted by section 163(2) of the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (c. 15)). This Order makes transitory provision in relation to the operation of section 113E pending the commencement of section 72 of the 2012 Act.