Updated to 16 September 2025 (Act No. 10 of 2025 and S.I. No. 432 of 2025)

All effects below are reflected in the most recent Revised Act.

Contents

Commencement

Section Commencement/Effective Date
Where the commencement and effective dates differ, the effective date is shown below.
Commencement Information
Whole Act 28 June 2003 Commenced as per s. 1(7)

Amendments and other effects

How Affected Affecting Provision Affecting Provision Commencement/Effective Date
Where the commencement and effective dates differ, the effective date is shown below.
Commencement Source
S. 2(c) amended 35/2024, ss. 1(2), 270 Not yet commenced. Commencement order required under s. 1(2)
S. 3 amended 41/2024, ss. 1(2), 13 31 December 2024 Criminal Justice (Hate Offences) Act 2024 (Commencement) Order 2024 (S.I. No. 730 of 2024), art. 2

SIs made under the Act

SectionSIs made under the Act
None