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Sexual Offences Act 2003, Section 138 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 06 March 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.

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138Orders and regulationsU.K.
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(1)Any power to make orders or regulations conferred by this Act on the Secretary of State is exercisable by statutory instrument.
(2)A statutory instrument containing an order or regulations under section 21, 86 or 130 may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before, and approved by resolution of, each House of Parliament.
(3)Any other statutory instrument, except one containing an order under section 141, is to be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.
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