Territorial Extent and Application
7.The Act extends to the whole of the UK but its practical effect will largely be restricted to Northern Ireland.
8.The Act does not affect the National Assembly for Wales and has no particular effect on Wales.
7.The Act extends to the whole of the UK but its practical effect will largely be restricted to Northern Ireland.
8.The Act does not affect the National Assembly for Wales and has no particular effect on Wales.
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