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AI Summary of 4 Power to restate and modify saved legislation

The power under section 86(5) grants the Treasury the ability to restate legislation referred to in Schedule 1 upon its revocation. This may involve amending primary or subordinate legislation, or issuing new subordinate legislation. Such restatement aims to enhance clarity and accessibility of the law while permitting necessary modifications as deemed appropriate.

Notably, the power to restate does not encompass technical standards or EU tertiary legislation. Regulations resulting from this section may follow either the negative or affirmative procedure, depending on the type of legislation being restated, ensuring a structured regulatory approach throughout the process.

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4 Power to restate and modify saved legislation

(1) The power under section 86(5) to make saving provision in connection with the revocation of any legislation referred to in Schedule 1 includes power to restate that legislation (as it has effect immediately before its revocation) -

(a) by amending primary legislation or subordinate legislation, or

(b) by making new subordinate legislation.

(2) Regulations made by virtue of subsection (1) may make such modifications of the legislation being restated as the Treasury consider necessary or desirable for or in connection with -

(a) the purpose of making the law clearer or more accessible, or

(b) any of the purposes mentioned in section 3(2).

(3) Legislation restated by virtue of subsection (1) is not assimilated law.

(4) Where legislation is restated by virtue of subsection (1), the Treasury may by regulations make such further modifications of that legislation as they consider necessary or desirable for or in connection with a purpose referred to in subsection (2)(a) or (b).