Territorial Extent
6.The Act generally extends to England and Wales only. Some repeals and consequential amendments also extend to Scotland and Northern Ireland, as does the power in section 38 to make consequential amendments.
6.The Act generally extends to England and Wales only. Some repeals and consequential amendments also extend to Scotland and Northern Ireland, as does the power in section 38 to make consequential amendments.
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