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(1) This Order may be cited as the Protection of Children Act 1999 (Commencement No. 3) Order 2002.
(2) This Order extends to England and Wales.
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12th March 2002 is the day appointed for the coming into force of section 8 (searches of both lists under Part V of Police Act 1997) of the Protection of Children Act 1999.
Signed by authority of the Secretary of State for Health
Jacqui Smith
Minister of State,
Department of Health
11th March 2002