# The Zimbabwe (Independence and Membership of the Commonwealth) (Consequential Provisions) Order 1980, Introduction: Introductory text


ZIMBABWE
Laid before Parliament in draft
Made 21st May 1980
Coming into Operation in accordance with Article 1(2)
At the Court at Buckingham Palace, the 21st day of May 1980
Present,
The Queen's Most Excellent Majesty in Council
Whereas a draft of the following Order has been laid before Parliament and approved by resolution of each House of Parliament:
Now, therefore, Her Majesty, in exercise of the powers conferred on Her by sections 4 and 5 of the Zimbabwe Act 1979, is pleased, by and with the advice of Her Privy Council, to order, and it is hereby ordered, as follows:—

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1980/701/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/zimbabwe-independence-and-membership-of-the-commonwealth-consequential-provisions-order-1980/introduction
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