# The Taking of Hostages Act 1982 (Overseas Territories) Order 1982, Note: Explanatory note


This Order extends sections 1, 2, 3 and 4 of the Taking of Hostages Act 1982, subject to exceptions, adaptations and modifications, to the Territories specified in Schedule 2 hereto, and sections 1 and 2 to the Territories specified in Schedule 3 hereto.
The purpose of the Act is to give effect to the International Convention against the Taking of Hostages opened for signature at New York on 18 December 1979.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1982/1540/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/taking-of-hostages-act-1982-overseas-territories-order-1982/note
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