# Interpretation Act 1978, Section 10: References to the Sovereign.


In any Act a reference to the Sovereign reigning at the time of the passing of the Act is to be construed, unless the contrary intention appears, as a reference to the Sovereign for the time being.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/30/section/10 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/interpretation-act-1978/section-10
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