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CRIMINAL LAW, ENGLAND AND WALES

Made 17th December 1997

Laid before Parliament 5th January 1998

Coming into force 1st February 1998

At the Court at Buckingham Palace, the 17th day of December 1997

Present,

The Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty in Council

Her Majesty, in exercise of the powers conferred upon Her by section 96 of the Criminal Justice Act 1988^f1 is pleased, by and with the advice of Her Privy Council, to order, and it is hereby ordered, as follows:—