Statute Law (Repeals) Act 1989
Statute Law (Repeals) Act 1989
The Statute Law (Repeals) Act 1989 is United Kingdom legislation aimed at simplifying the law by repealing old laws that are no longer useful. It follows recommendations from the Law Commission and the Scottish Law Commission to remove enactments whose effects are no longer of practical value, while preserving any effects that are still needed.
Key facts
- Type: Act of Parliament of the United Kingdom
- Citation: 1989 c. 43
- Introduced by: Lord Mackay of Clashfern, Lord Chancellor
- Territorial extent: United Kingdom and the Isle of Man
- Royal assent: 16 November 1989
- Commencement: 16 November 1989, with some parts (relating to the Federation of Malaya Independence Act 1957 and the Malaysia Act 1963) taking effect on 1 June 1992
- Main purpose: Implement the 13th statute law revision, repealing enactments no longer of practical use
- Amending legislation: British Technology Group Act 1991; Justices of the Peace Act 1997; Greater London Authority Act 1999; Courts Act 2003
- Status: Amended
Notes
- A 1992 Commencement Order brought some provisions into force, and later Acts amended or repealed certain parts.
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