SL(6)513 – The Historic Environment (Wales) Act 2023 (Commencement) Order 2024

Background and Purpose

The Historic Environment (Wales) Act 2023 consolidates the law on the protection and management of the historic environment in Wales. It is the first consolidation Act passed by the Senedd in accordance with Standing Order 26C (Consolidation Acts of the Senedd).

Certain provisions of the Act came into force on 15 June 2023, the day after the day on which the Act received Royal Assent. The Historic Environment (Wales) Act 2023 (Commencement) Order 2024 (“the Order”) brings into force all remaining provisions of the Act with the exception of section 147 (Steps for preservation of listed buildings in disrepair).

Procedure

No procedure

Scrutiny under Standing Order 21.7

The following point is identified for reporting under Standing Order 21.7 in respect of this Order.

1. It is noted that the Order is the first commencement order for the first consolidation Act passed by the Senedd. The effect of the Order is that the Act will be fully in force from 4 November 2024 with the exception of section 147.

Government response

A Welsh Government response is not required.

Legal Advisers

Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee

18 September 2024