Section 7: Commencement and short title
15.Under section 7, the Act came into force the day after Royal Assent. Royal Assent was granted on 4 April 2008, so the Act came into force on 5 April 2008.
15.Under section 7, the Act came into force the day after Royal Assent. Royal Assent was granted on 4 April 2008, so the Act came into force on 5 April 2008.
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