# The Adoption and Children Act 2002 (Commencement No. 1) (Wales) Order 2003, Article 2: Appointed day


1st February 2003 is the day appointed for the coming into force of section 16 of the Act.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2003/181/article/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/adoption-and-children-act-2002-commencement-no-1-wales-order-2003/article-2
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