Territorial Extent
This Act applies throughout the United Kingdom (see section 52). Section 28 applies specifically to Scotland, section 29 to Wales and section 30 to Northern Ireland.
This Act applies throughout the United Kingdom (see section 52). Section 28 applies specifically to Scotland, section 29 to Wales and section 30 to Northern Ireland.
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