Charities (Protection and Social Investment) Bill (HC Bill 116)

(4) In section 5 (advice), after subsection (4) insert—

“(5) This section has effect subject to section 292C(6) of the Charities Act
2011 (which disapplies the duties under this section in cases where they
would otherwise apply in relation to a social investment within the
5meaning of Part 14A of that Act).”

16 Reviews of the operation of this Act

(1) The Minister for the Cabinet Office must carry out reviews of the operation of
this Act including, on each review, how the Act affects—

(a) public confidence in charities,

(b) 10the level of charitable donations, and

(c) people’s willingness to volunteer.

(2) After each review the Minister must publish a report of the review and lay a
copy before Parliament.

(3) The reports must be published not more than 5 years apart.

(4) 15The first review must begin within 3 years after this Act is passed, and the
report of that review must be published within 4 years after this Act is passed.

17 Short title, extent and commencement

(1) This Act may be cited as the Charities (Protection and Social Investment) Act
2016.

(2) 20This Act extends to England and Wales only.

(3) This section and section 16 come into force on the day on which this Act is
passed.

(4) The other provisions of this Act come into force on whatever day the Minister
for the Cabinet Office appoints by regulations made by statutory instrument.

(5) 25The regulations—

(a) may appoint different days for different purposes;

(b) may make transitional, transitory or saving provision.