# Defamation Act 1952, Section 18: Short title, commencement extent and repeals.


(1) This Act may be cited as the Defamation Act 1952, and shall come into operation one month after the passing of this Act.
(2) This Act . . . shall not extend to Northern Ireland.
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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Geo6and1Eliz2/15-16/66/section/18 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/defamation-act-1952/section-18
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