(1)  In this section –

relevant interval includes –

(a) the 5-year period commencing on 26 September 2023; and

(b) the 10-year period commencing on 26 September 2023; and

(c) such other interval, or period, as is prescribed for the purposes of this definition.

(2)  In addition to the annual report of the Implementation Monitor under section 21 , the Implementation Monitor is to prepare a report within 12 months after the end of each relevant interval that –

(a) clearly identifies the monitored recommendations that, in the opinion of the Implementation Monitor, have been implemented within the relevant interval; and

(b) includes other details on the effectiveness of the implementation actions that have been taken during the relevant interval; and

(c) includes information on whether the Implementation Monitor considers that the office of Implementation Monitor is still required.

(3)  A report under this section may be made as part of an annual report submitted under section 21 if the information is clearly identified as a report for the purposes of this section.

(4)  If a report under this section is prepared separately from an annual report submitted under section 21 , the Implementation Monitor is to submit the report to the Minister, and the Secretary, as soon as practicable after the report is prepared.

(5)  A report submitted to the Minister, and the Secretary, under subsection (4) is to be –

(a) published by the Implementation Monitor in accordance with section 24 ; and

(b) laid on the table of each House of Parliament, by the Minister, within the first 10 sitting-days of the House after the Minister receives the report.