# The Defamation (Operators of Websites) Regulations 2013, Introduction: Introductory text


Defamation, England And Wales
Made 2nd December 2013
Coming into force in accordance with regulation 1(1)
The Secretary of State makes the following Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by section 5 of the Defamation Act 2013.
A draft of these Regulations was laid before Parliament in accordance with section 5(9) of that Act and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/3028/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/defamation-operators-of-websites-regulations-2013/introduction
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