# The Private International Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1995 (Commencement) Order 1996

S.I. 1996/995 · made 27 March 1996

This Order appoints 1st May 1996 as the day on which Part III of the Private International Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1995 shall come into force for the whole of the United Kingdom. Part III establishes new choice of law rules in relation to proceedings brought in England and Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland in respect of a tort or delict.

Made under: Private International Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1995 (Section 16)

## Introductory text

PRIVATE INTERNATIONAL LAW
Made 27th March 1996
The Lord Chancellor and the Lord Advocate, in exercise of the power conferred on them by section 16(3) of the Private International Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1995, hereby make the following Order:

## 1 

This Order may be cited as the Private International Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1995 (Commencement) Order 1996.

## 2 

Part III of the Private International Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1995 shall come into force on 1st May 1996.

## Signature

Mackay of Clashfern, C.
Mackay of Drumadoon
Dated 27th March 1996

## Explanatory note

(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order appoints 1st May 1996 as the day on which Part III of the Private International Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1995 shall come into force for the whole of the United Kingdom. Part III establishes new choice of law rules in relation to proceedings brought in England and Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland in respect of a tort or delict.

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