26Review of Act

26 Review of Act

26 Review of Act

(1) The Minister must review this Act to determine whether the policy objectives and purpose of the Act remain valid and whether the terms of this Act remain appropriate for securing the objectives and achieving the purpose.

(2) A review must be undertaken—

(a) as soon as possible after the period of 5 years from the date of assent to this Act, and

(b) every 5 years after the first review.

(3) A report on the outcome of the review must be tabled in both Houses of Parliament within 12 months after the end of the period to which the review relates.