# The Human Rights Act 1998 (Amendment) Order 2004, Introduction: Introductory text


Draft Order laid before Parliament under section 20(4) of the Human Rights Act 1998, for approval by resolution of each House of Parliament.
HUMAN RIGHTS
Made 2004
Coming into force in accordance with article 1
Whereas the United Kingdom ratified Protocol No 13 to the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, concerning the abolition of the death penalty in all circumstances, on 10th October 2003, and that Protocol came into force in relation to the United Kingdom on 1st February 2004;
And whereas a draft of this Order has been approved by each House of Parliament;
Now, therefore, the Secretary of State, in exercise of the powers conferred upon him by section 1(4) of the Human Rights Act 1998, hereby makes the following Order:

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2004/0110491939/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-human-rights-act-1998-amendment-order-2004/introduction
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