Tonga Act 1970

Section 1.

SCHEDULE U.K. Amendments not affecting the Law of Tonga

Part I U.K. Extension of certain enactments applicable to Commonwealth countries having fully responsible status

Diplomatic immunities U.K.

1 U.K. In section 1(6) of the M1 Diplomatic Immunities (Commonwealth Countries and Republic of Ireland) Act 1952, before the word “and” in the last place where it occurs there shall be inserted the word “Tonga”.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1 The text of Sch. Pt. I para. 1 is in the form in which it was originally enacted:it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

Marginal Citations

M1 1952 c. 18

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Textual Amendments

F1 Sch. Pt. I Para. 2 repealed by International Organisations Act 1981 (c. 9, SIF 68:1), Sch.

Financial U.K.

3 U.K. In section 2(4) of the M2 Import Duties Act 1958, before the words “together with” there shall be inserted the word “Tonga”.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C2 The text of Sch. Pt. I para. 3 is in the form in which it was originally enacted:it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

Marginal Citations

M2 1958 c. 6

Armed forces U.K.

4 U.K. In the definitions of “Commonwealth force” in section 225(1) of the M3 Army Act 1955, and section 223(1) of the M4 Air Force Act 1955, and in the definition of “Commonwealth country” in section 135(1) of the M5 Naval Discipline Act 1957, at the end there shall be added the words “or Tonga”.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C3 The text of Sch. Pt. I para. 4 is in the form in which it was originally enacted:it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

Marginal Citations

M3 1955 c. 18

M4 1955 c. 19

M5 1957 c. 53

5 U.K. In the M6 Visiting Forces (British Commonwealth) Act 1933, section 4 (attachment and mutual powers of command) shall apply in relation to forces raised in Tonga as it applies in relation to forces raised in Dominions within the meaning of the M7 Statute of Westminster 1931.

Marginal Citations

M6 1933 c. 6.

M7 1931 c. 4 (22 & 23 Geo. 5).

6 U.K. In the M8 Visiting Forces Act 1952, in section 1(1)(a) (countries to which that Act applies), at the end there shall be added the words “Tonga or”, and, until express provision with respect to Tonga is made by Order in Council under section 8 of that Act (application to visiting forces of law relating to home forces), any such Order for the time being in force shall be deemed to apply to visiting forces of Tonga.

Marginal Citations

M8 1952 c. 67.

7 (1) In section 84(2) of the M9 Offices, Shops and Railway Premises Act 1963 (exclusion of application to visiting forces) before the words “and any country” there shall be inserted the word “Tonga”. U.K.

(2) In section 78(2) of the M10 Office and Shop Premises Act (Northern Ireland) 1966 (exclusion of application to visiting forces) before the words “and any country” there shall be inserted the word “Tonga”.

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Textual Amendments

F2 Sch. Pt. I para. 7(3) repealed by Northern Ireland Constitution Act 1973 (c. 36), Sch. 6 Pt. I

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C4 The text of Sch. Pt. I para. 7(1) is in the form in which it was originally enacted:it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

C5 The text of Sch. Pt. I para. 7(2) is in the form in which it was originally enacted:it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

Marginal Citations

M9 1963 c. 41

M10 1966 c. 26 (N.I.)

Commonwealth Institute U.K.

8 In section 8(2) of the M11 Imperial Institue Act 1925, as amended by the M12 Commonwealth Institute Act 1958 (power to vary the provisions of the said Act of 1925 if an agreement for the purpose is made with the governments of certain territories which for the time being are contributing towards the expenses of the Commonwealth Institute), at the end there shall be added the words “and Tonga”.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C6 The text of Sch. Pt. I para. 8 is in the form in which it was originally enacted:it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

Marginal Citations

M11 1925 c. cvii

M12 1958 c. 16

Part II U.K. Exceptions from section 1(2)

9 U.K. Section 1(2) of this Act shall not apply-

(a) to the M13 Army Act 1955, the M14 Air Force Act 1955 or the M15 Naval Discipline Act 1957, or

(b) to the M16 Fugitive Offenders Act 1967.

Marginal Citations

M13 1955 c. 18.

M14 1955 c. 19.

M15 1957 c. 53.

M16 1967 c. 68.

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Textual Amendments

F3 Sch. Pt. II para.10 repealed by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 1976 (c. 16), Sch. 1 Pt. XIII