# Representation of the People Act 1983, Section 178: Prosecution of offences committed outside the United Kingdom.


Proceedings in respect of an offence under this Act alleged to have been committed outside the United Kingdom by a Commonwealth citizen or citizen of the Republic of Ireland may be taken, and the offence may for all incidental purposes be treated as having been committed, in any place in the United Kingdom.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1983/2/section/178 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/representation-of-the-people-act-1983/section-178
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