32.—(1) This Act may be cited as the Non-Fatal Offences against the Person Act, 1997.

(2) This Act (other than sections 6, 7, 8 and 10) shall come into operation 3 months after the date of its passing.

(3) Sections 6, 7, 8 and 10 shall come into operation on the day after the date of the passing of this Act.