# The Defamation Act 2013 (Commencement) (England and Wales) Order 2013, Article 2: Appointed day


The Defamation Act 2013 comes into force on 1st January 2014 so far as it is not already in force.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/3027/article/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/defamation-act-2013-commencement-england-and-wales-order-2013/article-2
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