Schedule References Corrected for English Devolution

The document asserts that typographical errors exist in the original statutory instrument which require formal correction to ensure statutory clarity.

Proponents of the correction would argue that replacing 'Schedule 18' with 'Schedule 20' is necessary to align the text with the intended legislative structure of the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026.

The King's Printer of Acts of Parliament authorizes these changes to maintain the accuracy of the statute book and prevent legal misinterpretation of transitional and saving provisions.

Legal practitioners might note that errors in the primary publication of statutory instruments can lead to temporary confusion regarding which schedules are in effect during the period between the original publication and the issuance of the correction.

Affected local authorities could argue that administrative burdens arise if legal advice or implementation plans were previously based on the uncorrected references to Schedule 18.