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Construction of certain expressions relating to offences
In relation to England and Wales— (a) “indictable offence” means...
In the above definitions references to the way or ways...
In relation to a term of imprisonment in respect of...
Construction of certain expressions relating to the police: Scotland
Definitions relating to the EU and the United Kingdom's withdrawal
“ Assimilated law ”, “ assimilated direct legislation ”, “...
Application of Act to Existing Enactments
1.The following provisions of this Act apply to Acts whenever...
2.The following apply to Acts passed after the year 1850:—...
3.The following apply to Acts passed after the year 1889:—...
4.(1) Subject to the following provisions of this paragraph—
5.The following definitions shall be treated as included in Schedule...
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