# The Police Act 1997 (Criminal Records) (Amendment) Regulations 2026, Regulation 1: Citation, commencement and extent


(1) These Regulations may be cited as the Police Act 1997 (Criminal Records) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 and come into force on 5th October 2026.
(2) These Regulations extend to England and Wales.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/985/regulation/1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/police-act-1997-criminal-records-amendment-regulations-2026/regulation-1
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