Section 31 — Extent

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

This version in force from 2026-02-12

Snapshot: 2026-08-24

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(1) Sections 23 and 25 extend to Scotland only.

(2) The rest of this Act extends to England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

(3) His Majesty may by Order in Council provide for any of the provisions of this Act to extend, with or without modifications, to the Isle of Man or to any British overseas territory.