Section 13 Abolitions and repeals.F1

(1)

The offence of forcible entry and any offence of forcible detainer at common law are hereby abolished for all purposes not relating to offences committed before the coming into force of this Part of this Act.

(2)

The following enactments shall cease to have effect—

(a)

the M1Forcible Entry Act 1381;

(b)

chapter 2 of 15 Ric. 2 (1391);

(c)

the M2Forcible Entry Act 1429;

(d)

the M3Forcible Entry Act 1588; and

(e)

the M4Forcible Entry Act 1623.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: S. 12A inserted (3.2.1995) by 1994 c. 33, s. 74; S.I. 1995/127, art. 2(1), Sch. 1.

Marginal citations

M1: 1381 c. 7.
M2: 1429 c. 9.
M3: 1588 c. 11.
M4: 1623 c. 15.