# Taking of Hostages Act 1982, Introduction: Introductory text

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

An Act to implement the International Convention against the Taking of Hostages; and for connected purposes.
[13th July 1982]

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1982/28/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/taking-of-hostages-act-1982/introduction
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