# State Immunity Act 1978, Introduction: Introductory text

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

An Act to make new provision with respect to proceedings in the United Kingdom by or against other States; to provide for the effect of judgments given against the United Kingdom in the courts of States parties to the European Convention on State Immunity; to make new provision with respect to the immunities and privileges of heads of State; and for connected purposes.
[20th July 1978]

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/33/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/state-immunity-act-1978/introduction
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