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)
Penalty ceiling
Regulated 1 of 1 obligation carry a criminal penalty.

Does it bind you?

Business-side roles with duties under this instrument.

Any Person1

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Any Person — also bound by 2684 other Acts

What it requires

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.

s.001 Indecent photographs of children. (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Take, make, distribute or possess indecent images of childrenAny Person
22 other provisions — procedural and definitional
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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