5 Short title and extent.

1

This Act may be cited as the Theft (Amendment) Act 1996.

2

Subject to subsection (3), this Act extends to England and Wales only.

3

An Order in Council under paragraph 1(1)(b) of Schedule 1 to the M1Northern Ireland Act 1974 (legislation for Northern Ireland in the interim period) which contains a statement that it is made only for purposes corresponding to the purposes of this Act—

a

shall not be subject to paragraph 1(4) and (5) of that Schedule (affirmative resolution of both Houses of Parliament); but

b

shall be subject to annulment by resolution of either House.