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Damages Act 1996, Section 8 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 29 January 2025. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations. Help about Changes to Legislation

8 Short title, extent and commencement.U.K.

(1)This Act may be cited as the Damages Act 1996.

(2)Section 3 does not extend to Scotland but, subject to that, this Act extends to the whole of the United Kingdom.

(3)This Act comes into force at the end of the period of two months beginning with the day on which it is passed.

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