Bahamas Independence Act 1973
1 Fully responsible status of Bahamas.
2 Consequential modifications of British Nationality Acts.
3 Retention of citizenship of United Kingdom and Colonies by certain persons connected with the Bahamas.
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6 Interpretation.
7 Short title, repeal and extent.
SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 1Legislative powers of Bahamas
1The Colonial Laws Validity Act 1865 shall not apply to...
2No law and no provision of any law made on...
3The legislature of the Bahamas shall have full power to...
4Without prejudice to the generality of the preceding provisions of...
SCHEDULE 2 AMENDMENTS NOT AFFECTING THE LAW OF THE BAHAMAS
Diplomatic immunities
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Financial
2In section 2(4) of the Import Duties Act 1958, before...
Visiting forces
3In the Visiting Forces (British Commonwealth) Act 1933, section 4...
4In the Visiting Forces Act 1952— (a) in section 1(1)(a)...
Ships and aircraft
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7In the Whaling Industry (Regulation) Act 1934, the expression “British...
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Colonial stock
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Commonwealth Institute
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Bahamas Independence Act 1973

1973 c.27

An Act to make provision for, and in connection with, the attainment by the Bahamas of fully responsible status within the Commonwealth.