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Interpretation Act 1978
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Interpretation Act 1978
1978 CHAPTER 30
An Act to consolidate the Interpretation Act 1889 and certain other enactments relating to the construction and operation of Acts of Parliament and other instruments, with amendments to give effect to recommendations of the Law Commission and the Scottish Law Commission.
[20th July 1978]
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C1Act modified (E.W.S.) by Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (c. 27, SIF 107:1), s. 144, Sch. 10 para. 19
C2Act: definition of "subordinate legislation" applied (E.W.) (1.12.1991) by Water Industry Act 1991 (c. 56, SIF 130), ss. 219(1), 223(2) (with ss. 82(3), 186(1), 222(1), Sch. 13 paras. 1, 2, Sch. 14 para. 6)
Act: definition of "subordinate legislation" applied (E.W.) (1.12.1991) by Water Resources Act 1991 (c. 57, SIF 130), ss. 221(1), 225(1)
C3Act applied (1.4.1995) by S.R. 1995/71, arts. 1(1)(a), 2(2)
Act applied (with modifications) (27.9.1999) by S.I. 1999/2453, reg. 3
Act applied (1.1.2001) by S.I. 2000/2047, rule 2(2)
Act applied (1.7.2001) by S.I. 2000/2048, rules 1, 2(2); Instrument dated 21.6.2001 made by the Archbishops of Canterbury and York
Act applied (27.9.2001) by S.I. 2001/3057, Sch. para. 5(2)
Act applied (1.6.2004) by The Veterinary Surgeons and Veterinary Practitioners (Disciplinary Committee) (Procedure and Evidence) Rules Order of Council 2004 (S.I. 2004/1680), art. 2, {Sch. rule 2.3}
C4Act applied in part (1.3.2007) by The Social Security Investigation Powers (Arrangements with Northern Ireland) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/271), reg. 3(1), Sch. 1 para. 5
C5Act applied (prosp.) by Pensions Act 2008 (c. 30), ss. 73(1), 149
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I1Act wholly in force at 1.1.1979, see s. 26
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