This document serves as the formal legal instrument establishing the specific date upon which provisions of the Criminal Law Act 1977 come into force. The text is issued by the government of Great Britain to provide clarity on the implementation timeline of legislative changes. It functions as a procedural mechanism to ensure the orderly transition and application of criminal statutes within the jurisdiction.

Legal professionals and researchers utilize this document as a primary source for verifying the effective dates of specific legislative provisions. It is a technical, administrative text intended for use within legal archives and regulatory compliance contexts.