# The Criminal Justice Act 1988 (Offensive Weapons) (Amendment) Order 2004, Introduction: Introductory text


CRIMINAL LAW, ENGLAND AND WALES
CRIMINAL LAW, NORTHERN IRELAND
Made 5th May 2004
Coming into force 5th June 2004
Whereas a draft of this Order has been laid before Parliament and has been approved by each House of Parliament:
Now, therefore, the Secretary of State, in exercise of the powers conferred upon him by section 141(2) of the Criminal Justice Act 1988, hereby makes the following Order:

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1271/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/criminal-justice-act-1988-offensive-weapons-amendment-order-2004/introduction
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