UK Act of Parliament 1978 United Kingdom

Protection of Children Act 1978

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Enforced by
BBFC
Status
Amended (in force with amendments)

What it defines

Sections creating concrete business duties or carrying penalties, grouped as the instrument is structured. Titles link to the source text — blue means you’re leaving for legislation.gov.uk.

23 other provisions — procedural and definitional
s.001 Indecent photographs of children. (opens in a new tab)
s.001 Marriage and other relationships
s.001 Exception for criminal proceedings, investigations etc.
s.002 Evidence. (opens in a new tab)
s.003 Offences by corporations. (opens in a new tab)
s.004 Entry, search and seizure. (opens in a new tab)
s.005 Forfeiture. (opens in a new tab)
s.006 Punishments. (opens in a new tab)
s.007 Interpretation. (opens in a new tab)
s.008 Similar provision for Northern Ireland. (opens in a new tab)
s.009 Short title, extent and commencement. (opens in a new tab)
s.010 (1) This paragraph applies if, in a case in which... (opens in a new tab)
s.011 (1) Where the court condemns property under paragraph 10(2)— (opens in a new tab)
s.012 Proceedings by virtue of this Schedule are civil proceedings and... (opens in a new tab)
s.013 (1) Either party may appeal against the decision of the... (opens in a new tab)
s.014 Where an appeal has been made (whether by case stated... (opens in a new tab)
s.015 Where property is treated or condemned as forfeited under this... (opens in a new tab)
s.016 (1) This paragraph applies where any property is required to... (opens in a new tab)
s.017 (1) This paragraph applies where any property would be required... (opens in a new tab)
s.018 In proceedings under this Schedule, the fact, form and manner... (opens in a new tab)
s.019 In proceedings, the condemnation by a court of property as... (opens in a new tab)
s.020 Neither the imposition of a requirement by virtue of this... (opens in a new tab)
s.021 (1) In this Schedule— “ the court ” is to... (opens in a new tab)

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