Trade Act 2021

April 29, 2021

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<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="part-1"><num>PART 1</num><heading>International trade agreements</heading><section eId="section-1"><

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="section-1"><num>1</num><heading>Implementation of the Agreement on Government Procurement</heading><subs

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-1-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>An appropriate authority may by regulations make such provision as the authority considers appropriate—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-1-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>for the

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-1-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>for the purpose of implementing the Agreement on Government Procurement signed at Marrakesh on 15 April 1994, as amended on or before the United Kingdom's accession (“the GPA”)

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-1-1-b"><num>(b)</num><intro>in consequence of—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-1-1-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>the accession of another party to, or the withdrawal of a party from, the GPA,<

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-1-1-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>the accession of another party to, or the withdrawal of a party from, the GPA,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-1-1-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>a dispute between the United Kingdom and another party to the GPA,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-1-1-b-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content>a modification of another party's Appendix I to the GPA, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-1-1-b-iv"><num>(iv)</num><content>a modification of the list of central government entities in Annex 1 to the United Kingdom's Appendix I to the GPA.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-1-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>Regulations under subsection (1) may not come into force before—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-1-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in the case of regulations under subsection (1

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-1-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in the case of regulations under subsection (1)(a), the day the United Kingdom accedes to the GPA;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-1-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>in the case of regulations under subsection (1)(b)(i), the day the other party accedes to or, as the case may be, withdraws from, the GPA;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-1-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>in the case of regulations under subsection (1)(b)(iii) or (iv), the day the modification becomes effective.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="section-1-3"><num>(3)</num><content>Regulations under subsection (1) may make provision modifying

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-1-4"><num>(4)</num><content>In this section, a “<term refersTo="#term-dispute" eId="term-dispute">dispute</term>” means a matter in respect of which the United Kingdom or another party is entitled to have recourse

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="section-2"><num>2</num><heading>Implementation of international trade agreements</heading><subsection eI

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content>An appropriate authority may by regulations make such provision as the authority considers appropriate for the purpose of implementing an international trade agreement to which the United

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-2-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>An “<term refersTo="#term-international-trade-agreement" eId="term-international-trade-agreement">international trade agreement</term>” means—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-2-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a free trade agreement, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-2-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>an international agreement that mainly relates to trade, other than a free trade agreement.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-2-3"><num>(3)</num><content>Regulations under subsection (1) may make provision for the purpose of implementing a free trade agreement only if the other signatory (or each other signatory) and the European Union wer

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-2-4"><num>(4)</num><content>Regulations under subsection (1) may make provision for the purpose of implementing an international trade agreement other than a free trade agreement only if the other signatory (or each

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-2-5"><num>(5)</num><content>If regulations under subsection (1) contain provision about healthcare services, the provision must be consistent with maintaining UK publicly-funded clinical healthcare services.</co

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-2-6"><num>(6)</num><content>If regulations under subsection (1) contain provision in any of the areas listed in subsection (7), the provision must be consistent with maintaining UK levels of statutory protection in

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-2-7"><num>(7)</num><intro>The areas referred to in subsection (6) are—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-2-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the protection of human, animal or plant life or health;</cont

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-2-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the protection of human, animal or plant life or health;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-2-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content>animal welfare;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-2-7-c"><num>(c)</num><content>environmental protection;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-2-7-d"><num>(d)</num><content>employment and labour;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-2-7-e"><num>(e)</num><content>data protection;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-2-7-f"><num>(f)</num><content>the protection of children and vulnerable adults online.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-2-8"><num>(8)</num><content>Regulations under subsection (1) may not make provision that could be made by regulations under section 9 of the Taxation (Cross-border Trade) Act 2018.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="section-2-9"><num>(9)</num><intro>Regulations under subsection (1) may, among other things, make p

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<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-2-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content>conferring functions on the Secretary of State or any other person, including conferring a discretion but not including a power to make subordinate legislation;</content></

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-2-9-c"><num>(c)</num><content>for the delegation of functions;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-2-9-d"><num>(d)</num><content>for civil penalties for failing to comply with the regulations.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-2-10"><num>(10)</num><intro>No regulations may be made under subsection (1) after the end of—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-2-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the period of five years beginning with IP

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-2-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the period of five years beginning with IP completion day (“the initial five year period”), or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-2-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content>such other period or periods as are specified in regulations made by the Secretary of State in accordance with subsection (11).</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-2-11"><num>(11)</num><content>Regulations under subsection (10)(b) may not extend the initial five year period, or a further period specified in regulations under that subsection, by more than five years.</conte

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="section-2-12"><num>(12)</num><intro>In this section—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><con

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Meaning of devolved competence</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><intro>A provision is within the devolved competence of the Scottish Min

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The consent of a Minister of the Crown is required before any provision is made by the Welsh Ministers

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><intro>A provision is within the devolved comp

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>it would be within the legislative compe

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content>it is provision which could be made in o

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content>A statutory instrument containing regulations of a Minister of the Crown acting alone under section 2(1

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><content>The TRA must pay to non-executive members of the TRA such remuneration as the Secretary of State may determine.</content></paragraph>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><intro>A provision is within the devolved comp

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>it would be within the legislative compe

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content>it is provision which could be made in o

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><content>The TRA must pay to executive members of the TRA such remuneration as the Chair may determine with the approval of the Secretary of State.</content></paragr

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><intro>A provision is within the devolved comp

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>the provision, if it were contained in an

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para2" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content>would be within the legislative compet

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>would not require the consent of the Secretary of State,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8-b"><num>(b)</num><intro>the provision—</intro><level class="pa

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>amends or repeals Northern Ireland legislation, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para2" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>would, if it were contained in an Ac

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8-c"><num>(c)</num><content>the provision is provision which could b

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><content>The TRA must pay, or make provision for paying, to or in respect of any person who is or has been a non-executive member of the TRA, such sums as the Secretary

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-14" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><content>The TRA must pay, or make provision for paying, to or in respect of any person who is or has been an executive member of the TRA, such sums as the Chair may det

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-15" class="schProv1"><num>15</num><content>If a person ceases to be a non-executive member of the TRA and the Secretary of State determines that the person should be compensated because of special circum

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-16" class="schProv1"><num>16</num><content>If a person ceases to be an executive member of the TRA and the Chair determines with the approval of the Secretary of State that the person should be compensat

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content>paragraph 7(a) of Article V of GATS;</content></level>

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><intro>“UK levels of statutory protection” means levels of protection provided by or under—</intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content>primary legislation,</content></level><level class="para

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content>primary legislation,</content></level>

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:default="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Public records

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content>the Scottish Ministers,</content></level>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content>This paragraph applies to regulations of a Minister of the Crown acting jointly with a devolved authori

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<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" name="definition"><intro>“<term refersTo="#term-uk-levels-of-statutory-protection" eId="term-uk-levels-

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The TRA is to consist of—</intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-2-1-a"><num>(a)</num>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-25" class="schProv1"><num>25</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-25-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The TRA may establish committees, and any committee so established may establish sub-committees.

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-29" class="schProv1"><num>29</num><content>The Secretary of State must pay to the TRA such sums as the Secretary of State considers appropriate for the purpose of enabling the TRA to perform its function

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-32" class="schProv1"><num>32</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-32-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The application of the TRA’s seal must be authenticated by the signature of—</intro><level class="

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-35" class="schProv1"><num>35</num><content><mod>In Part 2 of the Table in para

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-38" class="schProv1"><num>38</num><content><mod>In Part 2 of Schedule 1 to the

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-3"><num>3</num><heading>Free trade agreements and genocide</heading><subsection eId="section-3-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>Subsection (2) applies if the responsible committee of the House of Commons publishes a report whic

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-3-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>Subsection (2) applies if the responsible committee of the House of Commons publishes a report which—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-3-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>states th

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-3-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>states that there exist credible reports of genocide in the territory of a prospective FTA counter-party, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-3-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>confirms that, in preparing the report, the committee has taken such evidence as it considers appropriate.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-3-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>If, after receiving a response from the Secretary of State, the committee publishes a report which—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-3-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>includes a

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-3-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>includes a statement to the effect that the committee is not satisfied by the Secretary of State's response, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-3-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>sets out the wording of a motion to be moved in the House of Commons in accordance with subsection (3),</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-3-3"><num>(3)</num><content>A Minister of the Crown must make arrangements for the motion mentioned in subsection (2)(b) to be debated and voted on by the House of Commons.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-3-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>Subsection (5) applies if the responsible committee of the House of Lords publishes a report which—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-3-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>states ther

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-3-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>states there exist credible reports of genocide in the territory of a prospective FTA counter-party, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-3-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>confirms that, in preparing the report, the committee has taken such evidence as it considers appropriate.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-3-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>If, after receiving a response from the Secretary of State, the committee publishes a statement to the effect that—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-3-5-a"><num>(a)</num><conten

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-3-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>it is not satisfied by the Secretary of State's response, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-3-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>it seeks a debate on the report,</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-3-6"><num>(6)</num><content>A Minister of the Crown must make arrangements for a motion for the House of Lords to take note of the report and the Secretary of State's response to be moved in that House by a Minister

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-3-7"><num>(7)</num><content>References in this section to genocide are references to genocide occurring, or continuing, after this section comes into force.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-3-8"><num>(8)</num><intro>In this section—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-genocide" eId="term-genocide">genocide</term>” has the same meaning as in the Convention on the

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content>an Act of the Scottish Parliament,</content></level>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-24" class="schProv1"><num>24</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-24-1"><

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:default="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><con

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:default="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><con

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><content>“prospective FTA counter-party” means a state with which the United Kingdom is engaged in formal negotiations for a bilateral free trade agreement;</content></hcontainer>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-1-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The TRA is not to be regarded—</intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-1-1-a"><num>(a)<

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><content>“the responsible committee of the House of Commons” means the select committee of the House of Commons charged with responsibility for this section;</content></hcontainer>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><content><mod>In section 80 of the Government

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-4"><num>4</num><heading>Regulations: devolved authorities and general provision</heading><subsection eId="section-4-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>Regulations under section 1(1) or 2(1) may—</intro><level class="para1" eI

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-4-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>Regulations under section 1(1) or 2(1) may—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-4-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>make different provision for different purposes or areas;</cont

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-4-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>make different provision for different purposes or areas;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-4-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>make provision generally or only in relation to specified cases;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-4-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content>make incidental, supplementary or consequential provision;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-4-1-d"><num>(d)</num><content>make transitional, transitory or saving provision.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-4-2"><num>(2)</num><content>Schedule 1 contains restrictions on the exercise of the powers in sections 1(1) and 2(1) by devolved authorities.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-4-3"><num>(3)</num><content>Schedule 2 contains provision about the making of regulations under sections 1(1) and 2.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-4-4"><num>(4)</num><content>Schedule 3 contains exceptions to restrictions in the devolution settlements for regulations made under section 1(1) or 2(1).</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-5"><num>5</num><heading>Interpretation of Part 1</heading><subsection eId="section-5-1"><num>(1)

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-5-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>In this Part—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><intro>“<term refersTo="#term-appropriate-authority" eId="term-appropriate-authority">appropriate authority</term>” means—</int

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-devolved-authority" eId="term-devolved-authority">devolved authority</term>” has the meaning given in section 5(1);</content></hcontainer>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content>No regulations may be made by a devolved authority acting alone under section 2(1) so far as the regula

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><content>No regulations may be made under section 1(1) or 2(1) by the Welsh Ministers acting alone, so far as th

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content>A statutory instrument containing regulations of a Minister of the Crown acting alone under section 1(1

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><content>This paragraph applies to regulations of a Minister of the Crown acting jointly with a devolved authori

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><content>A person holds and vacates office as a member of the TRA in accordance with the terms and conditions of the person’s appointment.</content></paragraph>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-28" class="schProv1"><num>28</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-28-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The TRA may delegate any of its functions to—</intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragrap

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-31" class="schProv1"><num>31</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-31-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The TRA must prepare a report on the performance of its functions during each financial year.</c

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-34" class="schProv1"><num>34</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-34-1"><num>(1)</num><content>In performing its functions, the TRA must have regard to guidance published by the Secretary of Stat

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-37" class="schProv1"><num>37</num><content><mod>In Part 2 of Schedule 1 to the

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-40" class="schProv1"><num>40</num><content><mod>In Part 1 of Schedule 19 to th

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:default="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><con

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:default="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><con

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content>a devolved authority;</content></level>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><content>In this Schedule, a “<term refersTo="#term-northern-ireland-devolved-authority" eId="term-northern-ireland-devolved-authority">Northern Ireland devolved authorit

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><content>The terms and conditions of a person’s appointment as a non-executive member of the TRA are to be determined by the Secretary of State; but that is subject to the

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><content>The terms and conditions of a person’s appointment as an executive member of the TRA are to be determined by the Chair with the approval of the Secretary of State

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><intro>The terms and conditions of a person’s appointment may cover, among other things—</intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-6-a"><num>(a)</num><cont

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the period for which the person is to hold office;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the person’s eligibility for re-appointment;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content>circumstances in which a person’s membership may be suspended.</content></level>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><content>A person may resign from office as a non-executive member of the TRA by notifying the Secretary of State.</content></paragraph>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><content>A person may resign from office as an executive member of the TRA by notifying the Chair.</content></paragraph>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><content>The Secretary of State may remove a person from office as a non-executive member of the TRA if, in the opinion of the Secretary of State, the person is unable or

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><content>The Chair may remove a person from office as an executive member of the TRA if, in the opinion of the Chair, the person is unable or unfit to carry out the func

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-genocide" eId="term-genocide">genocide</term>” has the same meaning as in the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (see Article 2 of the Conventio

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content>a Northern Ireland department;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content>paragraph 7(a) of Article XXIV of GATT, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content>a Measure or Act of Senedd Cymru, or</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-5-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>In this Part a reference to being a signatory to an international trade agreement includes a reference to—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-5-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>exch

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-5-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>exchanging instruments, where the exchange constitutes the agreement;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-5-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>acceding to the agreement.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-5-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>In this Part a reference to a draft of regulations being laid is a reference to a draft of the regulations, or a draft of the instrument containing the regulations, being laid before—</

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-5-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>each House of Parliament, in the case of regulations to which paragraph 4(1) or 5 of Schedule 2 applies;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-5-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the Scottish Parliament, in the case of regulations to which paragraph 4(2) of Schedule 2 applies;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-5-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content>Senedd Cymru, in the case of regulations to which paragraph 4(3) of Schedule 2 applies;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-5-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content>the Northern Ireland Assembly, in the case of regulations to which paragraph 4(4) of Schedule 2 applies.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-5-4"><num><noteRef href="#key-a9160bf37524e0610112debad82f38f9" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-5-5"><num>(5)</num><content>In this section, “<term refersTo="#term-domestic-law" eId="term-domestic-law">domestic law</term>” means the law of England and Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland.</content></subsec

<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="part-2"><num>PART 2</num><heading>The Trade Remedies Authority</heading><section eId="section-6"><num>6</num><heading>The Trade Remedies Authority</heading><subsection eId="section-6-1"><num>(1)</num><content>A body corpor

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-6"><num>6</num><heading>The Trade Remedies Authority</heading><subsection eId="section-6-1"><num>(1)</num><content>A body corporate called the Trade Remedies Authority (“the TRA”) is established.</content></subsect

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-6-1"><num>(1)</num><content>A body corporate called the Trade Remedies Authority (“the TRA”) is established.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-6-2"><num>(2)</num><content>Schedule 4 contains further provision about the TRA.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-6-3"><num>(3)</num><content>Schedule 5 contains provision about schemes for the transfer of staff in connection with the establishment of the TRA.</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-7"><num>7</num><heading>Provision of advice, support and assistance by the TRA</heading><subsection eId="section-7-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The TRA must provide the Secretary of State with such advice, support and assis

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-7-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The TRA must provide the Secretary of State with such advice, support and assistance as the Secretary of State requests in connection with—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-7-1-

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-7-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the conduct of an international trade dispute,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-7-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>functions of the Secretary of State relating to trade, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-7-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content>functions of the TRA.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-7-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>Advice, support and assistance requested under subsection (1) may include, among other things—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-7-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>analysis of trad

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-7-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>analysis of trade remedy measures imposed in countries or territories other than the United Kingdom, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-7-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>analysis of the impact of such measures on producers and exporters in the United Kingdom.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-7-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>Before making a request under subsection (1), the Secretary of State must—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-7-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>consult the TRA, and</content></

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-7-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>consult the TRA, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-7-3-b"><num>(b)</num><intro>have regard to the expertise of the TRA and to the need to protect—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-7-3-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>its operational independence,

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-7-3-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>its operational independence, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-7-3-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>its ability to make impartial assessments when performing its functions.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-7-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>The TRA may otherwise provide such advice, support and assistance as it considers appropriate in relation to—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-7-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>i

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-7-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>international trade, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-7-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>trade remedies.</content></level>

<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="part-3"><num>PART 3</num><heading>The Trade and Agriculture Commission</heading><section eId="sectio

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-8"><num>8</num><heading>Trade and Agriculture Commission</heading><subsection eId="section-8-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Secretary of State may appoint members to a committee to be known as the Trade and Agriculture

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-8-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Secretary of State may appoint members to a committee to be known as the Trade and Agriculture Commission (the “TAC”).</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-8-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The TAC's purpose is to provide advice under section 42 of the Agriculture Act 2020 (reports relating to free trade agreements).</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-8-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>When appointing members to the TAC, the Secretary of State must have regard to the desirability of appointing members who, between them, have expertise in—</intro><level class="para1" e

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-8-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>United Kingdom animal and plant health standards,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-8-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>United Kingdom animal welfare standards,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-8-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content>United Kingdom environmental standards as they relate to agricultural products, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-8-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content>international trade law and policy.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-8-4"><num>(4)</num><content>In subsection (3)(c), “<term refersTo="#term-agricultural-products" eId="term-agricultural-products">agricultural products</term>” has the meaning given in section 42 of the Agriculture

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-9"><num>9</num><heading>Trade and Agriculture Commission: advisory functions</heading><subsectio

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-9-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Section 42 of the Agriculture Act 2020 is amended as follows.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-9-2"><num>(2)</num><content><mod>After subsection (4), insert—<quotedStructure startQuote=

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-9-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>In subsection (5)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-9-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>after “report” insert <quotedText>“ or advice received in respon

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-9-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>after “report” insert <quotedText>“ or advice received in response to a request under subsection (4A) ”</quotedText>;</mod><

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-9-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><mod>in paragraph (d) after “report” insert <quotedText>“ or advice ”</quotedText>.</mod></content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-9-4"><num>(4)</num><content><mod>After subsection (6), insert—<quotedStructure startQuote=

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-10"><num>10</num><heading>Trade and Agriculture Commission: further provision</heading><subsection eId="section-10-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Members of the TAC are not to be regarded as servants or agents of the Crown

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-10-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Members of the TAC are not to be regarded as servants or agents of the Crown or as enjoying any status, immunity or privilege of the Crown.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-10-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The Secretary of State may provide members of the TAC with such staff, accommodation, equipment or other facilities as the Secretary of State may consider appropriate in connection with

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-10-3"><num>(3)</num><content>The Secretary of State may pay, or make provision for paying, expenses to any member of the TAC in connection with the preparation of advice requested under section 42 of the Agriculture

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-10-4"><num>(4)</num><content>Schedule 6 contains provision applying legislation relating to public bodies to the TAC.</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-11"><num>11</num><heading>Trade and Agriculture Commission: repeal</heading><subsection eId="section-11-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Secretary of State may by regulations made by statutory instrument repeal sections 8

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-11-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Secretary of State may by regulations made by statutory instrument repeal sections 8 to 10.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-11-2"><num>(2)</num><content>Regulations under subsection (1) may make incidental, supplementary, consequential, transitional, transitory or saving provision, and such provision may modify an Act of Parliament.<

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-11-3"><num>(3)</num><content>Regulations under subsection (1) may not come into force before regulations under section 42(6B) (as inserted by section 9) of the Agriculture Act 2020.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-11-4"><num>(4)</num><content>A statutory instrument containing regulations under subsection (1) may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before, and approved by resolution of, each House of Par

<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="part-4"><num>PART 4</num><heading>Trade information</heading><section eId="section-12"><num>12</num>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-12"><num>12</num><heading>Collection of exporter information by HMRC</heading><subsection eId="section-12-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs may request any person to provide information for th

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-12-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs may request any person to provide information for the purpose of assisting the Secretary of State to establish the number and identity of persons export

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-12-2"><num>(2)</num><content>For the purposes of subsection (1) goods or services are exported from the United Kingdom if they are supplied to a person who is outside the United Kingdom.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-12-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>The Treasury may by regulations made by statutory instrument make provision about—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-12-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the types of information t

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-12-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the types of information that may be requested under subsection (1), and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-12-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>how the request is to be made.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-12-4"><num>(4)</num><content>Regulations under subsection (3) may, among other things, modify an Act of Parliament.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-12-5"><num>(5)</num><content>A statutory instrument containing (whether alone or with other provision) regulations under subsection (3) that amend or repeal an Act of Parliament may not be made unless a draft of the

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-12-6"><num>(6)</num><content>Any other statutory instrument containing regulations under subsection (3) is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-13"><num>13</num><heading>Disclosure of information by HMRC</heading><subsection eId="section-13-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (or anyone acting on their behalf) may disclose information for

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-13-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (or anyone acting on their behalf) may disclose information for the purpose of—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-13-1-a"><num>(a)</num><conten

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-13-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>facilitating the exercise by a Minister of the Crown of the Minister's functions relating to trade,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-13-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>facilitating the exercise by a devolved authority of the authority's functions relating to trade, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-13-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content>facilitating the exercise by an international organisation or authority, or by any other body, of its public functions relating to trade.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-13-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>Those functions include, among other things, functions relating to—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-13-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the analysis of the flow of traffic, good

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-13-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the analysis of the flow of traffic, goods and services into and out of the United Kingdom;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-13-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the analysis of the impact, or likely impact, of measures or practices relating to imports, exports, border security and transport on such flow;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-13-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>the design, implementation and operation of such measures or practices.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-13-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>A person who receives information as a result of this section may not—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-13-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>use the information for a purpose othe

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-13-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>use the information for a purpose other than one mentioned in subsection (1), or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-13-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>further disclose the information,</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-13-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>If a person discloses information in contravention of subsection (3)(b) which relates to a person whose identity—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-13-4-a"><num>(a)</num><conten

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-13-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>is specified in the disclosure, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-13-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>can be deduced from it,</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-13-5"><num>(5)</num><content>This section does not limit the circumstances in which information may be disclosed under section 18(2) of the Commissioners for Revenue and Customs Act 2005 or under any other enactment

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-13-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>Nothing in this section authorises the making of a disclosure which—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-13-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>contravenes the data protection legislat

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-13-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>contravenes the data protection legislation (save that the powers conferred by this section are to be taken into account in determining whether a disclosure contravenes that l

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-13-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content>is prohibited by any of Parts 1 to 7 or Chapter 1 of Part 9 of the Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (save that the powers conferred by this section are to be taken into account w

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-13-7"><num>(7)</num><content>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-the-data-protection-legislation" eId="term-the-data-protection-legislation">the data protection legislation</term>” has the same meaning as in the

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-14"><num>14</num><heading>Disclosure of information by other authorities</heading><subsection eId="section-14-1"><num>(1)</num><content>A public authority specified in subsection (3) may disclose information for the pu

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-14-1"><num>(1)</num><content>A public authority specified in subsection (3) may disclose information for the purpose of facilitating the exercise by a Minister of the Crown of the Minister's functions relating to tr

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-14-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>Those functions include, among other things, functions relating to—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-14-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the analysis of the flow of traffic, good

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-14-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the analysis of the flow of traffic, goods and services into and out of the United Kingdom;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-14-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the analysis of the impact, or likely impact, of measures or practices relating to imports, exports, border security and transport on such flow;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-14-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>the design, implementation and operation of such measures or practices.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-14-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>The specified public authorities are—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-14-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the Secretary of State;</content></level><level class="para1" eId="

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-14-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the Secretary of State;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-14-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the Minister for the Cabinet Office;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-14-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content>a strategic highways company appointed under section 1 of the Infrastructure Act 2015;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-14-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content>a port health authority constituted under section 2 of the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-14-4"><num>(4)</num><content>A person who receives information as a result of this section may only use the information for the purpose of facilitating the exercise by a public authority of the authority's functions

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-14-5"><num>(5)</num><content>A person who receives information as a result of this section may further disclose the information, but only with the consent of the public authority that disclosed the information under

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-14-6"><num>(6)</num><content>This section does not limit the circumstances in which the information may be disclosed under any other enactment or rule of law.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-14-7"><num>(7)</num><intro>A disclosure under this section does not breach—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-14-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>any obligation of confidence owed by the person disclosing t

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-14-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>any obligation of confidence owed by the person disclosing the information, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-14-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content>any other restriction on the disclosure of information (however imposed).</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-14-8"><num>(8)</num><intro>But nothing in this section authorises the making of a disclosure which—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-14-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content>contravenes the data protection legi

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-14-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content>contravenes the data protection legislation (save that the powers conferred by this section are to be taken into account in determining whether a disclosure contravenes that l

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-14-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content>is prohibited by any of Parts 1 to 7 or Chapter 1 of Part 9 of the Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (save that the powers conferred by this section are to be taken into account w

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-14-9"><num>(9)</num><content>A Minister of the Crown may by regulations made by statutory instrument amend this section for the purpose of specifying a public authority in, or removing a public authority from, subse

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-14-10"><num>(10)</num><content>A statutory instrument containing regulations under subsection (9) (whether alone or with other provision) may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before, and ap

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-14-11"><num>(11)</num><intro>In this section—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-the-data-protection-legislation" eId="term-the-data-protection-legislation">the data protecti

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="section-15"><num>15</num><heading>Offence relating to disclosure under section 14</heading><subsection e

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-15-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>If a person discloses information in contravention of section 14 which relates to a person whose identity—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-15-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>is

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-15-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>is specified in the disclosure, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-15-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>can be deduced from it,</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-15-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>It is a defence for a person charged with an offence under this section to prove that the person reasonably believed—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-15-2-a"><num>(a)</num><co

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-15-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>that the disclosure was lawful, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-15-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>that the information had already lawfully been made available to the public.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-15-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>A prosecution for an offence under this section—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-15-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>may be brought in England and Wales only with the consent of

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-15-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>may be brought in England and Wales only with the consent of the Director of Public Prosecutions;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-15-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>may be brought in Northern Ireland only with the consent of the Director of Public Prosecutions for Northern Ireland.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="section-15-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>A person guilty of an offence under this section is liable—

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-15-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years, to a fine or to both, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" class="para1" eId="section-15-4-b"><num>(b)</num><intro>on summary conviction—</intro><level class="para

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" class="para2" eId="section-15-4-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>in England and Wales, to imprisonment for a term

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-15-4-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>in Scotland, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months, to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum or to both;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-15-4-b-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content>in Northern Ireland, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months, to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum or to both.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="section-15-5"><num>(5)</num><content>In relation to an offence committed before <ins class="subst

<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="part-5"><num>PART 5</num><heading>General</heading><section eId="section-16"><num>16</num><heading>Interpretation</heading><intro>In this Act—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-dev

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-16"><num>16</num><heading>Interpretation</heading><intro>In this Act—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-devolved-authority" eId="term-devolved-authority">devolved authority</te

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-17"><num>17</num><heading>Extent</heading><subsection eId="section-17-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Subject to subsection (2), this Act extends to England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.</content></subsection

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-17-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Subject to subsection (2), this Act extends to England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-17-2"><num>(2)</num><content>Any provision of this Act which amends an enactment has the same extent as the enactment amended.</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-18"><num>18</num><heading>Commencement</heading><subsection eId="section-18-1"><num>(1)</num><content>This Part comes into force on the day on which this Act is passed.</content></subsection><subsection eId="sectio

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-18-1"><num>(1)</num><content>This Part comes into force on the day on which this Act is passed.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-18-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The remaining provisions of this Act come into force on such day as a Minister of the Crown may by regulations made by statutory instrument appoint; and different days may be appointed f

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-18-3"><num>(3)</num><content>The power of a Minister of the Crown to appoint a day under subsection (2) includes a power to appoint a time on a day if the Minister considers it appropriate to do so (including a time

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-18-4"><num>(4)</num><content>Regulations under subsection (2) may make transitional, transitory or saving provision.</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-19"><num>19</num><heading>Short title</heading><content>This Act may be cited as the Trade Act 2021.</content></section>

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:default="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" name="schedules"><heading>SCHEDULES</heading><hcontainer name

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" name="schedule" eId="schedule-1"><num>SCHEDULE 1<authorialNote class="referenceNote"> Section 4(2)<

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-the-data-protection-legislation" eId="term-the-data-protection-legislation">the data protection legislation</term>” has the same meaning as in the Data Protection Act 2018 (see s

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-1-1"><num>(1)</num><content>No provision may be made by a devolved authority under section 1(1) or 2(1) unless the provision is wit

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>No regulations may be made under section 1(1) or 2(1) by the Scottish Ministers, so far as they contain p

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-1-crossheading-no-power-to-make-provision-outside-devolved-competence"><heading>No power to make provision outs

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-1-crossheading-requirement-for-consultation-in-certain-circumstances"><heading>Requirement for consultation in

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-1-crossheading-requirement-for-consent-where-it-would-otherwise-be-required"><heading>Requirement for consent w

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-1-crossheading-requirement-for-joint-exercise-where-it-would-otherwise-be-required"><heading>Requirement for jo

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-1-crossheading-requirement-for-consultation-where-it-would-otherwise-be-required"><heading>Requirement for cons

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-1-crossheading-meaning-of-devolved-competence"><headin

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-1-crossheading-meaning-of-northern-ireland-devolved-authority"><heading>Meaning of “Northern Ireland devolved

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="schedule" eId="schedule-2"><num>SCHEDULE 2<authorialNote class="referenceNote"> Section 4(3)</authorialNote></num><heading>Regulations under Part 1</head

<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-2-part-1"><num>PART 1</num><heading>Statutory instruments and statutory rules</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-1-1"><num>(1)</num><

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-1-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>Any power to make regulations under Part 1 of this Act—</intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-p

<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-2-part-2"><num>PART 2</num><heading>Scrutiny of regulations under section 1(1)</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule

<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-2-part-3"><num>PART 3</num><heading>Scrutiny of regulations under section 2<ref href="#section-2-1">(1)</ref></heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Scrutiny of regulations made by Minister of t

<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-2-part-4"><num>PART 4</num><heading>Scrutiny of regulations under section 2<ref href="#section-2-10-b">(10)(b)</ref></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><content>A statutory inst

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><content>A statutory instrument containing regulations of the Secretary of State under section 2<ref href="#section-2-10-b">(10)(b)</ref> may not be made unless a draft of

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="schedule" eId="schedule-3"><num>SCHEDULE 3<authorialNote class="referenceNote">Section 4(4)</

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content>a devolved authority;</content></level>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content><mod>In section 57 of the Scotland Ac

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><content>Section 57(2) of the Scotland Act 1998, section 80(8) of the Government of Wales Act 2006 and section 24(1)(b) of the Northern Ireland Act 1998, so far as relatin

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-the-responsible-committee-of-the-house-of-lords" eId="term-the-responsible-committee-of-the-house-of-lords">the responsible committee of the House of Lords</term>” means the sele

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><content><mod>In section 24 of the Northern Ir

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="schedule" eId="schedule-4"><num>SCHEDULE 4<authorialNote class="referenceNote">Section 6(2)</

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content>a Measure or Act of Senedd Cymru, or</content></level>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-17" class="schProv1"><num>17</num><content>Paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-4-paragraph-18">18</ref> to <ref href="#schedule-4-paragraph-23">23</ref> apply in respect of a person who is appointed as chief

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-26" class="schProv1"><num>26</num><content>The TRA may determine its own procedure and the procedure of any TRA committee (including quorum).</content></paragraph>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-30" class="schProv1"><num>30</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-30-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The TRA must—</intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-30-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-33" class="schProv1"><num>33</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-33-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The TRA may do anything which appears to it to be necessary or expedient for the purpose of, or in c

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-33-c"><num>(c)</num><content>accept gifts of money, land or other property.</content></level>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-36" class="schProv1"><num>36</num><content><mod>In Schedule 2 to the Parliamen

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-39" class="schProv1"><num>39</num><content><mod>In Part 6 of Schedule 1 to the

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-18" class="schProv1"><num>18</num><content>The terms and conditions of a person’s appointment as chief executive are to be determined by the Secretary of State; but that is subject to the other provision

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-27" class="schProv1"><num>27</num><content>The validity of any proceedings of the TRA is not affected by a vacancy or defective appointment.</content></paragraph>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-19" class="schProv1"><num>19</num><content>If the first Chair has not been appointed, a person appointed as chief executive may resign from office by notifying the Secretary of State.</content></para

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-20" class="schProv1"><num>20</num><intro>The Secretary of State may remove a person from office as the chief executive if—</intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-20-a"><num>(a)</num><c

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-20-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the first Chair has not been appointed, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-20-b"><num>(b)</num><content>in the opinion of the Secretary of State, the person is unable or unfit to carry out the functions of the office.</content></level>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-21" class="schProv1"><num>21</num><intro>The TRA must pay to a person appointed as chief executive—</intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-21-a"><num>(a)</num><content>such remunera

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-21-a"><num>(a)</num><content>such remuneration as the Secretary of State may determine, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-21-b"><num>(b)</num><content>following the appointment of the first Chair, such remuneration as the Chair may determine with the approval of the Secretary of State.</content></level>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-22" class="schProv1"><num>22</num><intro>The TRA must pay, or make provision for paying, to or in respect of a person who is or has been the chief executive—</intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-22-a"><num>(a)</num><content>such sums in respect of pension, allowances, expenses and gratuities as the Secretary of State may determine, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-22-b"><num>(b)</num><content>following appointment of the first Chair, such sums in respect of pension, allowances, expenses and gratuities as the Chair may determine with the approval of the S

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-23" class="schProv1"><num>23</num><content>If a person ceases to be the chief executive of the TRA at a time when the first Chair has not been appointed and the Secretary of State determines that the per

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="schedule" eId="schedule-5"><num>SCHEDULE 5<authorialNote class="referenceNote">Section 6(3)</authorialNote></num><heading>Transfer schemes</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-1-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Secretary of State may make one or more staff transfer schemes in connection with the establishment

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>A staff transfer scheme may, among other things, make provision—</intro><level class="para1" eId="sch

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><intro>For the purposes of this Schedule—</intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>an individual who holds employment in th

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>an individual who holds employment in the civil service of the State is to be treated as employed by virtue of a contract of employment, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the terms of the individual’s employment in the civil service of the State are to be regarded as constituting the terms of the contract of employment.</content><

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:default="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" name="schedule" eId="schedule-6"><num>SCHEDULE 6<authorialNot

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:default="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" name="schedules" eId="schedules"><heading>SCHEDULES</heading>