(1) This Act may be cited as the Civil Liability and Courts Act 2004.

(2) This Act, other than the provisions specified in subsection (3), shall come into operation on such day or days as the Minister may appoint by order or orders either generally or with reference to any particular purpose or provision and different days may be so appointed for different purposes or provisions.

(3) Sections 2 to 4, 31 and 32, Chapter 1 of Part 3 and sections 49 and 56 shall come into operation upon the passing of this Act.