# The Criminal Justice Act 1988 (Offensive Weapons) (Exemption) Order 1996, Introduction: Introductory text


CRIMINAL LAW
Made 4th December 1996
Laid before Parliament 11th December 1996
Coming into force 1st January 1997
In exercise of the powers conferred upon him by section 141A(3)(c) of the Criminal Justice Act 1988, the Secretary of State hereby makes the following Order:

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/3064/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/criminal-justice-act-1988-offensive-weapons-exemption-order-1996/introduction
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