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


Draft Regulations laid before Parliament under section 5(9) of the Defamation Act 2013, for approval by resolution of each House of Parliament.
Defamation, England And Wales
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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/ukdsi/2013/9780111104620/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-defamation-operators-of-websites-regulations-2013/introduction
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