# Forgery and Counterfeiting Act 1981, Introduction: Introductory text


An Act to make fresh provision for England and Wales and Northern Ireland with respect to forgery and kindred offences; to make fresh provision for Great Britain and Northern Ireland with respect to the counterfeiting of notes and coins and kindred offences; to amend the penalties for offences under section 63 of the Post Office Act 1953; and for connected purposes.
[27th July 1981]

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/45/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/forgery-and-counterfeiting-act-1981/introduction
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