# The Protection of Children Act 1999 (Commencement No. 3) Order 2002, Article 2: Appointed day


12th March 2002 is the day appointed for the coming into force of section 8 (searches of both lists under Part V of Police Act 1997) of the Protection of Children Act 1999.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/1436/article/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/protection-of-children-act-1999-commencement-no-3-order-2002/article-2
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