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25.The Act will come into force on such day as the Secretary of State may specify by order (section 4(2)), but sections 1, 2 and 3 may not be brought into force within three months of Royal Assent (section 4(3)).
25.The Act will come into force on such day as the Secretary of State may specify by order (section 4(2)), but sections 1, 2 and 3 may not be brought into force within three months of Royal Assent (section 4(3)).
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