Territorial Extent
19.The Act extends to the whole of the UK. Sections 18 to 21 contain specific provisions for each country of the United Kingdom respectively.
19.The Act extends to the whole of the UK. Sections 18 to 21 contain specific provisions for each country of the United Kingdom respectively.
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