72ConspiracyE+W
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(1)In section 1A of the Criminal Law Act 1977 (c. 45) (conspiracy to commit offences outside the United Kingdom)—
(a)in the title and in subsection (2), for “the United Kingdom” substitute “ England and Wales ”, and
(b)for subsection (14) substitute—
“(14)Nothing in this section applies to an agreement entered into before 4 September 1998.
(15)In relation to an agreement entered into during the period beginning with that date and ending with the commencement of section 72(1) of the Coroners and Justice Act 2009, this section applies as if in subsection (2) for “England and Wales” there were substituted “ the United Kingdom ”.
(16)Nothing in this section imposes criminal liability on any person acting on behalf of, or holding office under, the Crown.”
(2)In Article 9A of the Criminal Attempts and Conspiracy (Northern Ireland) Order 1983 (S.I. 1983/1120 (N.I. 13)) (conspiracy to commit offences outside the United Kingdom)—
(a)in the title and in paragraph (2), for “the United Kingdom” substitute “ Northern Ireland ”, and
(b)for paragraph (14) substitute—
“(14)Nothing in this Article applies to an agreement entered into before 4 September 1998.
(15)In relation to an agreement entered into during the period beginning with that date and ending with the commencement of section 72(2) of the Coroners and Justice Act 2009, this Article applies as if in paragraph (2) for “Northern Ireland” there were substituted “ the United Kingdom ”.
(16)Nothing in this Article imposes criminal liability on any person acting on behalf of, or holding office under, the Crown.”