UK Act of Parliament
1978
United Kingdom
Protection of Children Act 1978
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Sections that create concrete duties on businesses or carry penalties. Procedural and definitional sections are folded into the “Browse other sections” expander at the bottom of each group. Click any section title to read the source text on legislation.gov.uk.
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Marriage and other relationships
Exception for criminal proceedings, investigations etc.
Evidence.
Offences by corporations.
Entry, search and seizure.
Forfeiture.
Punishments.
Interpretation.
Similar provision for Northern Ireland.
Short title, extent and commencement.
(1) This paragraph applies if, in a case in which...
(1) Where the court condemns property under paragraph 10(2)—
Proceedings by virtue of this Schedule are civil proceedings and...
(1) Either party may appeal against the decision of the...
Where an appeal has been made (whether by case stated...
Where property is treated or condemned as forfeited under this...
(1) This paragraph applies where any property is required to...
(1) This paragraph applies where any property would be required...
In proceedings under this Schedule, the fact, form and manner...
In proceedings, the condemnation by a court of property as...
Neither the imposition of a requirement by virtue of this...
(1) In this Schedule— “ the court ” is to...
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British Board of Film Classification
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