Commencement
179.Except for sections 19, 20 and 22 (which relate to commencement and come into force at Royal Assent), the provisions of the Act come into force by commencement orders.
179.Except for sections 19, 20 and 22 (which relate to commencement and come into force at Royal Assent), the provisions of the Act come into force by commencement orders.
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