# Forgery and Counterfeiting Act 1981, Section 13: Abolition of offence of forgery at common law.


The offence of forgery at common law is hereby abolished for all purposes not relating to offences committed before the commencement of this Act.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/45/section/13 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/forgery-and-counterfeiting-act-1981/section-13
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