Statute Law (Repeals) Act 1981

Statute Law (Repeals) Act 1981[a]
Act of Parliament
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Parliament of the United Kingdom
Long titleAn Act to promote the reform of the statute law by the repeal, in accordance with recommendations of the Law Commission and the Scottish Law Commission of certain enactments which (except in so far as their effect is preserved) are no longer of practical utility.
Citation1981 c. 19
Introduced byThe Lord Chancellor[1] (Lords)
Territorial extent 
[c]
Dates
Royal assent21 May 1981
Commencement21 May 1981[d]
Other legislation
Amends
Repeals/revokesSee § Repealed enactments
Amended by
Repealed bySee Statute Law (Repeals) Act
Status: Amended
Text of statute as originally enacted

The Statute Law (Repeals) Act 1981 (c. 19) is an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.

As of 2026, the act remains partly in force in the United Kingdom.[2]

Background

The act implemented recommendations contained in the tenth report on statute law revision, by the Law Commission and the Scottish Law Commission.[3]

Provisions

The power conferred by section 2(3) was exercised by the Statute Law Repeals (Isle of Man) Order 1984 (SI 1984/1692).[4]

Repealed enactments

Section 1(1) of the act repealed 244 enactments, listed in schedule 1 to the act, divided by subject into twelve parts.[5]

Part I: Administration of Justice

Citation Short title Extent of repeal
23 Geo. 3. c. 45 Justiciary and Circuit Courts (Scotland) Act 1783 The whole act.
37 Geo. 3. c. 123 Unlawful Oaths Act 1797 The whole act.
39 & 40 Geo. 3. c. 94 Criminal Lunatics Act 1800 The whole act.
46 Geo. 3. c. 54 Offences at Sea Act 1806 The whole act.
50 Geo. 3. c. 102 Unlawful Oaths (Ireland) Act 1810 The whole act.
52 Geo. 3. c. 104 Unlawful Oaths Act 1812 The whole act.
57 Geo. 3. c. 53 Murders Abroad Act 1817 The whole act.
9 Geo. 4. c. 32 Civil Rights of Convicts Act 1828 The whole act.
5 & 6 Vict. c. 69 Perpetuation of Testimony Act 1842 The whole act.
20 & 21 Vict. c. 60 Irish Bankrupt and Insolvent Act 1857 In section 269, the words "or insolvent", wherever occurring, and the words "or before the commencement of the imprisonment of such insolvent".
21 & 22 Vict. c. 73 Stipendiary Magistrates Act 1858 The whole act.
28 & 29 Vict. c. 124 Admiralty Powers, &c. Act 1865 The whole act.
34 & 35 Vict. c. 112 Prevention of Crimes Act 1871 In section 6, as it applies to Northern Ireland, the words from "This section" onwards.
Section 9.
Section 17 as it applies to England and Wales; and in that section as it applies to Scotland, the words from "In Scotland, under the provisions" onwards.
Section 18 as it applies to Scotland; and in that section as it applies to England and Wales and to Northern Ireland, the words from "and a conviction" to "passing thereof".
Section 22.
35 & 36 Vict. c. 58 Bankruptcy (Ireland) Amendment Act 1872 In section 65, the words from "that any trader" to "said Act, or" and the words "trader or", wherever occurring.
Sections 70 and 71.
39 & 40 Vict. c. 18 Treasury Solicitor Act 1876 Sections 6 and 9.
40 & 41 Vict. c. 14 Evidence Act 1877 The whole act.
61 & 62 Vict. c. 36 Criminal Evidence Act 1898 In section 6(1), the words from "except that" onwards.
In the Schedule, the entry relating to the Poor Law (Scotland) Act 1845.
10 & 11 Geo. 5. c. 51 Duchy of Lancaster Act 1920 In section 3(3), the word "six".
14 & 15 Geo. 5. c. 16 Small Debt (Scotland) Act 1924 The whole act.
15 & 16 Geo. 5. c. 23 Administration of Estates Act 1925 In section 30(4), the word "six".
In section 46(1)(i), the words "at the rate of", wherever they occur (whether as respects persons dying before 1953 or after 1952).
23 & 24 Geo. 5. c. 41 Administration of Justice (Scotland) Act 1933 Section 22.
In section 27(1), the words from "and of any clerk or officer" to "twenty-five of this Act."
Sections 31 and 36.
1 & 2 Geo. 6. c. 48 Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1938 Sections 9 and 11.
10 & 11 Geo. 6. c. 44 Crown Proceedings Act 1947 In section 2(6), the words "the Road Fund,".
10 & 11 Eliz. 2. c. 15 Criminal Justice Administration Act 1962 The whole act.
1965 c. 2 Administration of Justice Act 1965 Section 7(3).
1968 c. 64 Civil Evidence Act 1968 In the Schedule, the entry relating to the Hop (Prevention of Frauds) Act 1866.

Part II: Banking

Citation Short title Description Extent of repeal
14 Geo. 3. c. 32 Bank of Scotland Act 1774 An Act to enable the Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland to increase the Capital Stock of the said Company. The whole act.
24 Geo. 3. Sess. 2. c. 12 Bank of Scotland Act 1784 An Act to enable the Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland further to increase the Capital Stock of the said Company. The whole act.
32 Geo. 3. c. 25 Bank of Scotland Act 1792 An Act to enable the Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland further to increase the Capital Stock of the said Company. The whole act.
34 Geo. 3. c. 19 Bank of Scotland Act 1794 An Act to enable the Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland further to increase the Capital Stock of the said Company. The whole act.
44 Geo. 3. c. xxiii Bank of Scotland Act 1804 An Act for further increasing the Capital Stock of the Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland. The whole act.
8 & 9 Vict. c. 76 Revenue Act 1845 Revenue Act 1845 The whole act.
19 & 20 Vict. c. 3 Joint Stock Banks (Scotland) Act 1856 Joint Stock Banks (Scotland) Act 1856. The whole act.

Part III: Charities

Citation Short title Description Extent of repeal
1 Geo. 2. St. 2. c. 22 Fund for Fire Victims in Edinburgh Act 1727 An Act to explain the Acts [3 Geo. 1. c. 5 and 9 Geo. 1. c. 14] for continuing the Duty of two Penny Scots on every Pint of Ale and Beer sold in the City of Edinburgh in relation to the Payment of Petty Post Customs; and for the more effectual securing the Payment of such money as hath been or shall be contributed towards a charitable fund for Relief of such as shall suffer by fire in the said city, and the suburbs and liberties thereof. The whole act.
26 Geo. 3. c. 109 Clyde Marine Society Act 1786 An Act for incorporating the Members of a Society to be called The Clyde Marine Society; for the better empowering and enabling them to carry on their charitable and useful designs; and for levying certain duties from shipmasters and others, for that purpose. The whole act.
32 Geo. 3. c. 29 Wear Coal Trade Act 1792 An Act for establishing a permanent fund for the relief and support of skippers and keelmen employed in the coal trade on the River Wear in the county of Durham who by sickness, or other accidental misfortunes, or by old age, shall not be able to maintain themselves and their families; and also for the relief of the widows and children of such skippers and keelmen. The whole act.
50 Geo. 3. c. xxxiii Clyde Marine Society Act 1810 An Act to amend [the Act 26 Geo. 3. c. 109]. The whole act.
21 & 22 Vict. c. 31 Bristol Charities (No. 2) Act 1858 An Act for confirming a Scheme of the Charity Commissioners for certain Charities in the parishes of St. Nicholas and St. Leonard in the City of Bristol. The whole act.
23 & 24 Vict. c. 43 Tenison's Charity Act 1860 An Act for confirming a Scheme of the Charity Commissioners for the Administration of Archbishop Tenison's Charity in the Parish of Saint Martin in the Fields in the City of Westminster. The whole act.
26 & 27 Vict. c. 58 Hitcham's Charity Act 1863 An Act for confirming a Scheme of the Charity Commissioners for the Management of the Charity of Sir Robert Hitcham, Knight, King's Serjeant, for the Benefit of Framlingham, Debenham, and Levington, in the County of Suffolk, and of Coggeshall in the County of Essex. The whole act.
34 & 35 Vict. c. 117 Tancred's Charities Act 1871 An Act for confirming a Scheme of the Charity Commissioners for the several Charities founded by the Settlement and Will of Christopher Tancred, of Whixley in the county of York, Esquire, deceased. The whole act.
48 & 49 Vict. c. 40 Polehampton Estates Act 1885 The Polehampton Estates Act 1885. The whole act.
62 & 63 Vict. c. cclxxvii Tancred's Charities Scheme Confirmation Act 1899 Tancred's Charities Scheme Confirmation Act 1899. The whole act.

Part IV: Constitutional Provisions

Citation Short title Extent of repeal
2 & 3 Will. 4. c. 65 Representation of the People (Scotland) Act 1832 The whole act.
5 & 6 Will. 4. c. 35 Paymaster General Act 1835 Section 1.
In section 3, the words from "to be created" to "abolished".
In section 4, the words from "in the same manner" onwards.
Section 7.
11 & 12 Vict. c. 55 Paymaster General Act 1848 Section 2.
1973 c. 36 Northern Ireland Constitution Act 1973 Section 10(4).
1978 c. 44 Employment Protection (Consolidation) Act 1978 In Schedule 16, paragraph 33.
1979 c. 17 Vaccine Damage Payments Act 1979 Sections 10 and 11.
1979 c. 18 Social Security Act 1979 Section 20(2).
1979 c. 22 Confirmation to Small Estates (Scotland) Act 1979 Section 3(3).
1979 c. 26 Legal Aid Act 1979 Section 12(2).
1979 c. 33 Land Registration (Scotland) Act 1979 Section 28(2).
1979 c. 36 Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors Act 1979 In Schedule 7, paragraphs 32 and 33.
1979 c. 37 Banking Act 1979 Section 48(7).
1979 c. 38 Estate Agents Act 1979 Section 35.
1979 c. 46 Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979 Section 62(1) to (3).
Section 63.
Act of Parliament of Ireland
33 Geo. 3. c. 41 (I) House of Commons Disqualification Act (Ireland) 1793 The whole act.

Part V: Finance

Citation Short title Extent of repeal
3 & 4 Vict. c. 110 Loan Societies Act 1840 The whole act as it applies to the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man.
The following provisions as they apply to England and Wales:— In section 6, the words from "or which" to "Majesty". In section 7, the words from "and no certiorari" to "courts of record;". In section 16, the words from "and if any person" onwards. In section 17, the words from "or court of conscience" onwards except the words "having jurisdiction". Section 18. In section 21, the words from "without being liable" onwards. In section 23, the words from "and any clerk" to "usury;". Section 26. In section 28, the words "and the Islands of Guernsey, Jersey, and Isle of Man". In the Schedule, forms (B) and (C).
19 & 20 Vict. c. 43 Hereditary Revenues Act 1856 In the Schedule, the entry relating to the annuity granted to the Duke of Schoenberg and his heirs.
25 & 26 Vict. c. 7 India Stock Transfer Act 1862 Section 14.
26 & 27 Vict. c. 73 India Stock Certificate Act 1863 Sections 13 to 15.
50 & 51 Vict. c. 55 Sheriffs Act 1887 In section 26, the words "(which shall be exempt from stamp duty)".
In section 30(1), the words "be exempt from stamp duty and".
54 & 55 Vict. c. 38 Stamp Duties Management Act 1891 Section 28.
1 & 2 Geo. 6. c. 25 Eire (Confirmation of Agreements) Act 1938 The whole act.
3 & 4 Geo. 6. c. 4 Czecho-Slovakia (Financial Claims and Refugees) Act 1940 The whole act.
12, 13 & 14 Geo. 6. c. 102 Festival of Britain (Supplementary Provisions) Act 1949 Section 2.
14 & 15 Geo. 6. c. 47 Festival of Britain (Additional Loans) Act 1951 The whole act.
9 & 10 Eliz. 2. c. 62 Trustee Investments Act 1961 In Part IV of Schedule 1, in paragraph 4, sub-paragraph (c) of the definition of "local authority".

Part VI: Housing

Citation Short title Extent of repeal
48 & 49 Vict. c. 72 Housing of the Working Classes Act 1885 The whole act as it applies to Scotland.
9 & 10 Geo. 5. c. 35 Housing, Town Planning, &c. Act 1919 Section 52(2).
9 & 10 Geo. 5. c. 60 Housing, Town Planning, &c. (Scotland) Act 1919 The whole act.
13 & 14 Geo. 5. c. 24 Housing, &c. Act 1923 The whole act as it applies to Scotland.
14 & 15 Geo. 5. c. 35 Housing (Financial Provisions) Act 1924 The whole act.
20 & 21 Geo. 5. c. 6 Housing (Revision of Contributions) Act 1929 The whole act.
20 & 21 Geo. 5. c. 39 Housing Act 1930 The whole act.
21 & 22 Geo. 5. c. 39 Housing (Rural Authorities) Act 1931 The whole act.
25 & 26 Geo. 5. c. 40 Housing Act 1935 Section 92(1).
In section 100(1), the words from "and the Act of 1925" onwards.
Section 100(2).
25 & 26 Geo. 5. c. 41 Housing (Scotland) Act 1935 The whole act.
2 & 3 Geo. 6. c. 73 Housing (Emergency Powers) Act 1939 The whole act.
4 & 5 Geo. 6. c. 34 Repair of War Damage Act 1941 The whole act.
9 & 10 Geo. 6. c. 20 Building Materials and Housing Act 1945 The whole act.
12, 13 & 14 Geo. 6. c. 60 Housing Act 1949 Sections 5 and 43.
In section 50(1), all the definitions except that of "house".
In section 51(1), the words from "and the Housing Acts" onwards.
In section 51(2), the words from "except" to "thereof".
12, 13 & 14 Geo. 6. c. 61 Housing (Scotland) Act 1949 The whole act.
14 Geo. 6. c. 34 Housing (Scotland) Act 1950 Sections 76, 83 and 173.
In section 184(1), all the definitions except those of "development corporation", "Highlands and Islands", "house", "housing association" and "land"; and section 184(3).
Sections 186(2) and 187.
Schedules 9 and 13.
2 & 3 Eliz. 2. c. 53 Housing Repairs and Rents Act 1954 Sections 51, 52(1), 53 and 54(2) and (4).
Schedule 5.
4 & 5 Eliz. 2. c. 52 Clean Air Act 1956 In Part III of Schedule 3, the entries relating to the Housing (Scotland) Act 1950.
5 & 6 Eliz. 2. c. 38 Housing and Town Development (Scotland) Act 1957 In Schedule 1, paragraphs 13 and 14.
6 & 7 Eliz. 2. c. 42 Housing (Financial Provisions) Act 1958 In section 28, the references to the Housing, Town Planning, &c. Act 1919, the Housing, &c. Act 1923, the Housing (Financial Provisions) Act 1924 and the Housing (Rural Authorities) Act 1931.
In section 54(1), the words from "other than" onwards.
Section 59(4).
7 & 8 Eliz. 2. c. 33 House Purchase and Housing Act 1959 Sections 3 and 25.
In section 28(3), the word "other".
In section 29(1), the definitions of "controlled tenancy", "improvement grant", and "the valuation officer"; and section 29(2) and (3).
Section 30.
Section 31(2) and (3).
Section 32(3); and in section 32(4), the words from "Part II" to "twenty-seven, and".
Schedule 2.
9 & 10 Eliz. 2. c. 65 Housing Act 1961 Sections 27(1) to (3), 30, 31, 35 and 36(5).
Schedule 4.
10 & 11 Eliz. 2. c. 28 Housing (Scotland) Act 1962 Section 34.
In section 36(1), the definition of "Act of 1957".
In Schedule 4, paragraphs 6 and 26.
1964 c. 56 Housing Act 1964 Sections 63, 105 and 108(2).
Schedule 5.
1966 c. 49 Housing (Scotland) Act 1966 Section 209.
1968 c. 31 Housing (Financial Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1968 Section 59.
In Schedules 5, 6 and 8, the entries (wherever occurring) relating to the Housing, Town Planning, &c. (Scotland) Act 1919, the Housing, &c. Act 1923 and the Housing (Financial Provisions) Act 1924.
1969 c. 33 Housing Act 1969 In Schedule 8, paragraphs 9 and 12.
1969 c. 34 Housing (Scotland) Act 1969 In section 66, the words from "section 209(1)" to "Lands Tribunal)".
In Schedule 6, paragraphs 20, 30, 41 and 47.
1972 c. 46 Housing (Financial Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1972 Section 23(1)(c).
Section 80.
In Schedule 1, the entries (wherever occurring) relating to the Housing, Town Planning, &c. (Scotland) Act 1919, the Housing, &c. Act 1923 and the Housing (Financial Provisions) Act 1924.
In Schedule 4, paragraph 2(a)(ii).
In Schedule 9, paragraph 1.

Part VII: Local Government

Citation Short title Description Extent of repeal
8 Geo. 3. c. 16 Glasgow (Improvement) Act 1768 An Act for making and widening a passage or street from the Salt Market Street, in the City of Glasgow, to Saint Andrew's Church, in the said City; and for enlarging and compleating the churchyard of the said church; and for making and building a convenient exchange or square in the said City; and also for explaining and amending [the Act 32 Geo. 2. c. 62] for improving the navigation of the River Clyde, to the City of Glasgow; and for building a bridge cross the said River, from the said City to the Village of Gorbells. The whole act.
26 & 27 Vict. c. 60 General Police and Improvement (Scotland) Supplemental Act 1862 General Police and Improvement (Scotland) Supplemental Act 1862. The whole act.
30 & 31 Vict. c. 134 Metropolitan Streets Act 1867 Metropolitan Streets Act 1867. Section 25.
6 Edw. 7. c. 33 Local Authorities (Treasury Powers) Act 1906 Local Authorities (Treasury Powers) Act 1906. The whole act.
2 & 3 Eliz. 2. c. 42 Slaughterhouses Act 1954 Slaughterhouses Act 1954. The whole act.
2 & 3 Eliz. 2. c. 59 Slaughter of Animals (Amendment) Act 1954 Slaughter of Animals (Amendment) Act 1954. The whole act.
1963 c. 32 Public Lavatories (Turnstiles) Act 1963 Public Lavatories (Turnstiles) Act 1963. Section 1(4); and in section 1(5) the words "a local authority within the meaning of the London Government Act 1939".
1968 c. 73 Transport Act 1968 Transport Act 1968. Section 154.
1973 c. 65 Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973. Section 56(11), (12) and (13).
Section 147(3); and in section 147(4) the words from "Without prejudice" to "above".
Section 167.
Section 213(1) and (2).

Part VIII: Oaths and Affirmations

Citation Short title Extent of repeal
55 Geo. 3. c. 194 Apothecaries Act 1815 In section 11, the words "(or, being one of the people called Quakers, do solemnly affirm)" and the words "or affirmation".
56 Geo. 3. c. 46 Civil List Audit Act 1816 In section 10, the words "or affirmation (if Quakers)" and "oath or affirmation".
56 Geo. 3. c. 56 Probate Duty (Ireland) Act 1816 In section 117, the words "or solemn affirmation in the case of Quakers", "or affirmant's" and "or affirmation".
In sections 130 and 131, the words "or affirmation", wherever occurring.
56 Geo. 3. c. 100 Habeas Corpus Act 1816 In section 1, the words from "or affirmation" to "allowed)".
In section 3, the words from "or by affirmation" to "allowed by law)", the words "and affirmations" and the words from "or affirmation" to "allowed)".
3 & 4 Will. 4. c. 41 Judicial Committee Act 1833 In section 9, the words "or if a Quaker or Moravian upon solemn affirmation", "oath and affirmation respectively" and "or affirm".
6 & 7 Will. 4. c. 77 Ecclesiastical Commissioners Act 1836 In section 9, the words from "or, in lieu" onwards.
3 & 4 Vict. c. 50 Canals (Offences) Act 1840 In section 1, the words "or make a solemn declaration", "or declaration" and "or made such declaration as aforesaid".
7 & 8 Vict. c. 81 Marriages (Ireland) Act 1844 In section 9, the words "or a solemn affirmation or declaration instead of taking an oath" and "oath, affirmation, or declaration".
In section 22, the words from "or shall make" to "an oath".
8 & 9 Vict. c. 16 Companies Clauses Consolidation Act 1845 In section 3, the definition of "oath".
8 & 9 Vict. c. 17 Companies Clauses Consolidation (Scotland) Act 1845 In section 3, the definition of "oath".
8 & 9 Vict. c. 18 Lands Clauses Consolidation Act 1845 In section 3, the definition of "oath".
8 & 9 Vict. c. 19 Lands Clauses Consolidation (Scotland) Act 1845 In section 3, the definition of "oath".
8 & 9 Vict. c. 20 Railways Clauses Consolidation Act 1845 In section 3, the definition of "oath".
8 & 9 Vict. c. 33 Railways Clauses Consolidation (Scotland) Act 1845 In section 3, the definition of "oath".
8 & 9 Vict. c. 118 Inclosure Act 1845 In section 39, the words "or being Quakers upon their affirmations" and the words "and affirmations", wherever occurring.
In section 40, the words "or being a Quaker to make affirmation" and the words "or being a Quaker affirmed".
10 & 11 Vict. c. 14 Markets and Fairs Clauses Act 1847 In section 3, the definition of "oath".
10 & 11 Vict. c. 16 Commissioners Clauses Act 1847 In section 3, the definition of "oath".
10 & 11 Vict. c. 27 Harbours, Docks, and Piers Clauses Act 1847 In section 3, the definition of "oath".
10 & 11 Vict. c. 34 Towns Improvement Clauses Act 1847 In section 3, the definition of "oath".
10 & 11 Vict. c. 65 Cemeteries Clauses Act 1847 In section 3, the definition of "oath".
10 & 11 Vict. c. 69 House of Commons Costs Taxation Act 1847 In section 10, the definition of "oath".
10 & 11 Vict. c. 89 Town Police Clauses Act 1847 In section 3, the definition of "oath".
12 & 13 Vict. c. 78 House of Lords Costs Taxation Act 1849 In section 14, the definition of "oath".
31 & 32 Vict. c. 72 Promissory Oaths Act 1868 In section 7, the words "or make such affirmation".
In section 9, the words from "or to make" to "any of them".
33 & 34 Vict. c. 110 Matrimonial Causes and Marriage Law (Ireland) Amendment Act 1870 In section 35, in the paragraph beginning "Before any licence", the words "or make affirmation" and "oath or affirmation".

Part IX: Pensions

Citation Short title Extent of repeal
2 & 3 Will. 4. c. 111 Lord Chancellor's Pension Act 1832 In section 3, the words "or the office of keeper of the great seal of Great Britain", wherever occurring and "or the keeper of the great seal of Great Britain"; the words from "after paying" to "to be paid out of the same"; the words "free and clear of all taxes and deductions whatsoever"; and the words from "anything contained in any Act" onwards.
29 & 30 Vict. c. 18 India Military Funds Act 1866 The whole act.
45 & 46 Vict. c. 45 Bombay Civil Fund Act 1882 The whole act.
59 & 60 Vict. c. 50 Poor Law Officers' Superannuation Act 1896 The whole act.
5 & 6 Geo. 5. c. 83 Naval and Military War Pensions, &c. Act 1915 In section 3(1), paragraphs (a) to (h) and (k).
7 & 8 Geo. 5. c. 37 Naval and Military War Pensions, &c. (Transfer of Powers) Act 1917 The whole act.
8 & 9 Geo. 5. c. 57 War Pensions (Administrative Provisions) Act 1918 Section 8.
Section 9, except subsections (1) and (5).
In section 18(1), the words "the Naval and Military War Pensions, &c. (Transfer of Powers) Act 1917, the Naval and Military War Pensions, &c. (Committees) Act 1917"; in section 18(2), the definition of "Ministry"; and section 18(3).
10 & 11 Geo. 5. c. 23 War Pensions Act 1920 Section 9.
16 & 17 Geo. 5. c. 51 Electricity (Supply) Act 1926 Section 33.
Act of Parliament of Northern Ireland
1968 c. 34 (N.I.) Children and Young Persons Act (Northern Ireland) 1968 Sections 92(5) and 109.

Part X: Road Traffic and Highways

Citation Short title Description Extent of repeal
46 Geo. 3. c. cxxxiv Bloomsbury Square Act 1806 An Act for ornamenting and embellishing the centre or area of Bloomsbury Square, in the parish of Saint George Bloomsbury, in the county of Middlesex; and for preventing hackney coaches standing or plying for hire in and near the said square. Sections 35 and 36.
2 & 3 Will. 4. c. 120 Stage Carriages Act 1832 Stage Carriages Act 1832. The whole act, except as it applies to the Blackpool tramway system.
13 & 14 Vict. c. 7 London Hackney Carriages Act 1850 London Hackney Carriages Act 1850. Section 6.
Turnpike Law
3 Geo. 4. c. 126 Turnpike Roads Act 1822 Turnpike Roads Act 1822. The whole act.
4 Geo. 4. c. 16 Turnpike Roads (Tolls on Lime) Act 1823 An Act to explain so much of the General Turnpike Act, as relates to the toll payable on carriages laden with lime for the improvement of land. The whole act.
4 Geo. 4. c. 95 Turnpike Roads Act 1823 An Act to explain and amend [the Turnpike Roads Act 1822]. The whole act.
5 Geo. 4. c. 69 Turnpike Roads Act 1824 An Act to enable justices of the peace for ridings, divisions, or sokes, to act as trustees for repairing and maintaining turnpike roads. The whole act.
7 & 8 Geo. 4. c. 24 Turnpike Roads (England) Act 1827 An Act to amend the Acts for regulating turnpike roads in England. The whole act.
9 Geo. 4. c. 77 Turnpike Roads (England) Act 1828 An Act to amend the Acts for regulating turnpike roads. The whole act.
1 & 2 Will. 4. c. 25 Turnpikes Act 1831 An Act to amend the Acts for regulating turnpike roads in England, so far as they relate to certain exemptions from toll. The whole act.
2 & 3 Will. 4. c. 124 Turnpikes Act 1832 An Act to explain certain provisions in local Acts of Parliament relating to double toll on turnpike roads. The whole act.
3 & 4 Will. 4. c. 80 Turnpike Trusts Returns Act 1833 An Act requiring the annual statements of trustees or commissioners of turnpike roads to be transmitted to the Secretary of State, and afterwards laid before Parliament. The whole act.
4 & 5 Will. 4. c. 81 Turnpike Tolls (Allowance of Wagon Weights) Act 1834 An Act to amend [the Turnpike Roads Act 1822] so far as the same relates to the weights to be carried upon waggons with springs. The whole act.
5 & 6 Will. 4. c. 18 Turnpike Tolls Act 1835 An Act to exempt carriages carrying manure from toll. The whole act.
2 & 3 Vict. c. 46 Turnpike Tolls Act 1839 An Act to authorise the trustees of turnpike roads to reduce the scale of tolls payable for overweight. The whole act.
3 & 4 Vict. c. 39 Turnpikes Act 1840 An Act to authorise trustees or commissioners of turnpike roads to appoint meetings for executing their trusts in certain cases. The whole act.
3 & 4 Vict. c. 51 Turnpike Tolls Act 1840 An Act to amend and explain the general Turnpike Acts, so far as relates to the toll payable on carriages or horses laden with lime for the improvement of land. The whole act.
4 & 5 Vict. c. 33 Turnpike Tolls Act 1841 An Act to amend the Acts for regulating turnpike roads in England, so far as they relate to certain exemptions from toll. The whole act.
4 & 5 Vict. c. 59 Application of Highway Rates to Turnpikes Act 1841 An Act to authorise the application of a portion of the highway rates to turnpike roads, in certain cases. The whole act.
12 & 13 Vict. c. 87 Turnpike Acts Continuance Act 1849 An Act to continue certain Turnpike Acts in Great Britain for limited periods, and to make certain provisions respecting turnpike roads in England. The whole act.
16 & 17 Vict. c. 135 Annual Turnpike Acts Continuance Act 1853 Annual Turnpike Acts Continuance Act 1853. The whole act.
17 & 18 Vict. c. 51 Provisional Order Confirmation (Turnpikes) Act 1854 An Act to confirm certain provisional orders made under [the Act 14 & 15 Vict. c. 38], to facilitate arrangements for the relief of turnpike trusts, and to make certain provisions respecting exemptions from tolls. The whole act.
17 & 18 Vict. c. 58 Annual Turnpike Acts Continuance Act 1854 Annual Turnpike Acts Continuance Act 1854. The whole act.
18 & 19 Vict. c. 102 Provisional Order Confirmation (Turnpikes) Act 1855 An Act to confirm certain provisional orders made under [the Act 14 & 15 Vict. c. 38], to facilitate arrangements for the relief of turnpike trusts. The whole act.
19 & 20 Vict. c. 12 Turnpike Trusts Act 1856 An Act to confirm certain provisional orders made under [the Act 14 & 15 Vict. c. 38], to facilitate arrangements for the relief of turnpike trusts. The whole act.
20 & 21 Vict. c. 9 Provisional Order Confirmation (Turnpikes) Act 1857 An Act to confirm certain provisional orders made under [the Act 14 & 15 Vict. c. 38], to facilitate arrangements for the relief of turnpike trusts. The whole act.
21 & 22 Vict. c. 80 Provisional Order Confirmation Turnpikes Act 1858 An Act to confirm certain provisional orders made under [the Act 14 & 15 Vict. c. 38], to facilitate arrangements for the relief of turnpike trusts. The whole act.
22 & 23 Vict. c. 33 Provisional Order Confirmation Turnpikes Act 1859 An Act to confirm certain provisional orders made under [the Act 14 & 15 Vict. c. 38], to facilitate arrangements for the relief of turnpike trusts. The whole act.
23 & 24 Vict. c. 70 Provisional Order Confirmation Turnpikes Act 1860 An Act to confirm certain provisional orders made under [the Act 14 & 15 Vict. c. 38], to facilitate arrangements for the relief of turnpike trusts. The whole act.
24 & 25 Vict. c. 46 Turnpike Trusts Relief Act 1861 An Act to confirm certain provisional orders made under [the Act 14 & 15 Vict. c. 38], to facilitate arrangements for the relief of turnpike trusts, and to extend the provisions of the said Act. The whole act.
25 & 26 Vict. c. 56 Provisional Orders Confirmation (Turnpikes) Act 1862 An Act to confirm certain provisional orders made under [the Act 14 & 15 Vict. c. 38], to facilitate arrangements for the relief of turnpike trusts. The whole act.
26 & 27 Vict. c. 98 Provisional Order Confirmation (Turnpikes) Act 1863 An Act to confirm certain provisional orders made under [the Act 14 & 15 Vict. c. 38], to facilitate arrangements for the relief of turnpike trusts. The whole act.
27 & 28 Vict. c. 75 Annual Turnpike Acts Continuance Act 1864 Annual Turnpike Acts Continuance Act 1864. The whole act.
27 & 28 Vict. c. 79 Provisional Order Confirmation (Turnpikes) Act 1864 An Act to confirm certain provisional orders made under [the Act 14 & 15 Vict. c. 38], to facilitate arrangements for the relief of turnpike trusts. The whole act.
28 & 29 Vict. c. 91 Turnpikes, Provisional Orders Confirmation Act 1865 An Act to confirm certain provisional orders made under [the Act 14 & 15 Vict. c. 38], to facilitate arrangements for the relief of turnpike trusts. The whole act.
29 & 30 Vict. c. 92 Turnpikes, Provisional Orders Confirmation Act 1866 An Act to confirm certain provisional orders made under [the Act 14 & 15 Vict. c. 38], to facilitate arrangements for the relief of turnpike trusts. The whole act.
29 & 30 Vict. c. 105 Annual Turnpike Acts Continuance Act 1866 Annual Turnpike Acts Continuance Act 1866. The whole act.
30 & 31 Vict. c. 66 Turnpike Trusts Arrangements Act 1867 Turnpike Trusts Arrangements Act 1867. The whole act.
30 & 31 Vict. c. 121 Annual Turnpike Acts Continuance Act 1867 Annual Turnpike Acts Continuance Act 1867. The whole act.
31 & 32 Vict. c. 66 Turnpike Trusts Arrangements Act 1868 Turnpike Trusts Arrangements Act 1868. The whole act.
31 & 32 Vict. c. 99 Annual Turnpike Acts Continuance Act 1868 Annual Turnpike Acts Continuance Act 1868. The whole act.
32 & 33 Vict. c. 90 Annual Turnpike Acts Continuance Act 1869 Annual Turnpike Acts Continuance Act 1869. The whole act.
33 & 34 Vict. c. 22 Turnpikes Provisional Orders Confirmation Act 1870 An Act to confirm a certain provisional order made under [the Act 14 & 15 Vict. c. 38], to facilitate arrangements for the relief of turnpike trusts. The whole act.
34 & 35 Vict. c. 115 Annual Turnpike Acts Continuance Act 1871 Annual Turnpike Acts Continuance Act 1871. The whole act.
35 & 36 Vict. c. 85 Annual Turnpike Acts Continuance Act 1872 Annual Turnpike Acts Continuance Act 1872. Sections 14 and 15.
38 & 39 Vict. c. cxciv Annual Turnpike Acts Continuance Act 1875 Annual Turnpike Acts Continuance Act 1875. The whole act.
45 & 46 Vict. c. 52 Annual Turnpike Acts Continuance Act 1882 Annual Turnpike Acts Continuance Act 1882. The whole act.
47 & 48 Vict. c. 52 Annual Turnpike Acts Continuance Act 1884 Annual Turnpike Acts Continuance Act 1884. The whole act.
53 & 54 Vict. c. 51 Statute Law Revision (No. 2) Act 1890 Statute Law Revision (No. 2) Act 1890. Section 3.

Part XI: War and Emergency

Citation Short title Extent of repeal
War Damage
4 & 5 Geo. 6. c. 28 Trustee (War Damage Insurance) Act 1941 The whole act.
6 & 7 Geo. 6. c. 21 War Damage Act 1943 The whole act.
9 & 10 Geo. 6. c. 40 Miscellaneous Financial Provisions Act 1946 Section 2.
12, 13 & 14 Geo. 6. c. 36 War Damage (Public Utility Undertakings, &c.) Act 1949 The whole act.
6 & 7 Eliz. 2. c. 51 Public Records Act 1958 In Schedule 2, the entry relating to the War Damage Act 1943.
8 & 9 Eliz. 2. c. 25 War Damage (Clearance Payments) Act 1960 The whole act.
1964 c. 25 War Damage Act 1964 The whole act.
1964 c. 26 Licensing Act 1964 Section 118(3).
1964 c. 51 Universities and College Estates Act 1964 In Schedule 3, the entry relating to the War Damage Act 1943.
1965 c. 2 Administration of Justice Act 1965 In Schedule 1, the entry relating to the War Damage Act 1943.
1978 c. 23 Judicature (Northern Ireland) Act 1978 In Part II of Schedule 5, the entry relating to the War Damage Act 1943.
War Risks Insurance
2 & 3 Geo. 6. c. 57 War Risks Insurance Act 1939 The whole act.
2 & 3 Geo. 6. c. 120 Restriction of Advertisements (War Risks Insurance) Act 1939 Section 1(2)(a).
4 & 5 Geo. 6. c. 12 War Damage Act 1941 The whole act.
5 & 6 Geo. 6. c. 28 War Damage (Amendment) Act 1942 The whole act.
15 & 16 Geo. 6 & 1 Eliz. 2. c. 56 Insurance Contracts (War Settlement) Act 1952 The whole act.
15 & 16 Geo. 6 & 1 Eliz. 2. c. 57 Marine and Aviation Insurance (War Risks) Act 1952 In section 5(1), in paragraph (a), sub-paragraphs (ii) and (iii); and in paragraph (b), sub-paragraph (ii) and the word "and" preceding that sub-paragraph.
Section 10(4).
1979 c. 54 Sale of Goods Act 1979 In Schedule 2, the entry relating to the War Risks Insurance Act 1939.
Reinstatement in Civil Employment
7 & 8 Geo. 6. c. 15 Reinstatement in Civil Employment Act 1944 The whole act.
11 & 12 Geo. 6. c. 64 National Service Act 1948 Section 39 so far as it relates to the Reinstatement in Civil Employment Act 1944.
Sections 40, 41(5), 43(4), 51 and 52.
In section 54(1), the definition of "the Act of 1944"; and section 54(2) and (7).
Sections 59 and 60.
12, 13 & 14 Geo. 6. c. 6 National Service (Amendment) Act 1948 The whole act.
14 & 15 Geo. 6. c. 10 Reinstatement in Civil Employment Act 1950 In section 1, the words "(except section forty)".
In section 5(4), the words from "which" to "also" except the word "shall".
Other Enactments
7 & 8 Eliz. 2. c. 19 Emergency Laws (Repeal) Act 1959 Section 9.
1964 c. 60 Emergency Laws (Re-enactments and Repeals) Act 1964 Section 21.

Part XII: Miscellaneous

Citation Short title Description Extent of repeal
29 Geo. 3. c. 25 Northumberland Fishery Act 1789 An Act to incorporate certain Persons therein named, and their Successors, by the Name and Stile of The Northumberland Fishery Society; and to enable them, when incorporated, to subscribe a Capital Joint Stock for more effectually supporting, conducting, and increasing such Fishery. The whole act.
54 Geo. 3. c. 159 Harbours Act 1814 Harbours Act 1814. The whole act.
18 & 19 Vict. c. 131 School Grants Act 1855 School Grants Act 1855. In section 1, the words "under his hand be given to the same".
23 & 24 Vict. c. 112 Defence Act 1860 Defence Act 1860. In section 11, as it applies to Scotland, the words "femes covert, infants, persons suffering from mental disorder within the meaning of the Mental Health (Scotland) Act 1960 or".
25 & 26 Vict. c. 69 Harbours Transfer Act 1862 Harbours Transfer Act 1862. Section 16.
31 & 32 Vict. c. 45 Sea Fisheries Act 1868 Sea Fisheries Act 1868. Section 69.
6 Edw. 7. c. 50 National Galleries of Scotland Act 1906 National Galleries of Scotland Act 1906. In section 4(1), the words from "The said seven members" to "as aforesaid"; and in section 4(3) the words from "but the person" onwards.
In section 8, the words "or the growing produce thereof".
18 & 19 Geo. 5. c. 34 Reorganisation of Offices (Scotland) Act 1928 Reorganisation of Offices (Scotland) Act 1928. Sections 2, 4, 7 to 9, 11 and 12.
In section 13, the definition of "the Register of Deeds."
24 & 25 Geo. 5. c. 30 Cotton Manufacturing Industry (Temporary Provisions) Act 1934 Cotton Manufacturing Industry (Temporary Provisions) Act 1934. The whole act.
1 Edw. 8 & 1 Geo. 6. c. 43 Public Records (Scotland) Act 1937 Public Records (Scotland) Act 1937. Section 4.
In section 5(2), the words "section seventy-eight of the Town Councils (Scotland) Act 1900, or in" and "other".
Section 13(2).
Schedule 1.
9 & 10 Geo. 6. c. 15 Public Health (Scotland) Act 1945 Public Health (Scotland) Act 1945. Section 2.
9 & 10 Geo. 6. c. 82 Cable and Wireless Act 1946 Cable and Wireless Act 1946. Section 3(1) to (3).
11 & 12 Geo. 6. c. 27 Palestine Act 1948 Palestine Act 1948. The whole act.
14 & 15 Geo. 6. c. 30 Sea Fish Industry Act 1951 Sea Fish Industry Act 1951. Section 26.
2 & 3 Eliz. 2. c. 14 National Museum of Antiquities of Scotland Act 1954 National Museum of Antiquities of Scotland Act 1954. Section 6.
4 & 5 Eliz. 2. c. 52 Clean Air Act 1956 Clean Air Act 1956. Section 33(2).
In Schedule 2, the entries relating to sections 16A and 17(2) of the Alkali, &c. Works Regulation Act 1906.
5 & 6 Eliz. 2. c. 16 Nurses Agencies Act 1957 Nurses Agencies Act 1957. In section 6(2), the words from the beginning to "1907, and".
6 & 7 Eliz. 2. c. 69 Opencast Coal Act 1958 Opencast Coal Act 1958. In section 52(4), the proviso.
8 & 9 Eliz. 2. c. 61 Mental Health (Scotland) Act 1960 Mental Health (Scotland) Act 1960. In Schedule 4, the entry relating to the Defence Act 1860.
1965 c. 49 Registration of Births, Deaths and Marriages (Scotland) Act 1965 Registration of Births, Deaths and Marriages (Scotland) Act 1965. In section 54(2), the words from "made" to "subsection or".
1968 c. 46 Health Services and Public Health Act 1968 Health Services and Public Health Act 1968. Sections 74 and 75.
1973 c. 13 Supply of Goods (Implied Terms) Act 1973 Supply of Goods (Implied Terms) Act 1973. In section 14(1), both as substituted prospectively by Schedule 4 to the Consumer Credit Act 1974 and (as so substituted) subsequently amended, and as having effect apart from any such substitution, the words "or, in Scotland, the agreement is a consumer contract within Part II of that Act".
1973 c. 42 National Insurance and Supplementary Benefit Act 1973 National Insurance and Supplementary Benefit Act 1973. The whole act.
1974 c. 32 Town and Country Amenities Act 1974 Town and Country Amenities Act 1974. Sections 1(2), 2(2), 10(7) and 11(7).
1975 c. 78 Airports Authority Act 1975 Airports Authority Act 1975. Section 25(11).
1976 c. 51 Maplin Development Authority (Dissolution) Act 1976 Maplin Development Authority (Dissolution) Act 1976. The whole act.
1976 c. 55 Agriculture (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 Agriculture (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976. In Schedule 3, the entry relating to the Hop (Prevention of Frauds) Act 1866.
1977 c. 50 Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977 Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977. In Schedule 3, in paragraph (a) of the entry relating to the Supply of Goods (Implied Terms) Act 1973, the words "or, in Scotland, the agreement is a consumer contract within Part II of that Act".
Act of Parliament of Northern Ireland
1970 c. 1 (N.I.) Harbours Act (Northern Ireland) 1970 Harbours Act (Northern Ireland) 1970. In Schedule 5, the entry relating to the Harbours Act 1814.

Subsequent developments

Paragraph 4 of schedule 2 was repealed by section 1(1) of, and group 4 of part 1 of schedule 1 to, the Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2008, which came into force on 21 July 2008.[6]

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ Section 3.
  2. ↑ Section 2(2). The Statute Law Repeals (Isle of Man) Order 1984 (SI 1984/1692).
  3. ↑ Section 2.
  4. ↑ Section 4(b) of the Interpretation Act 1978

References

  1. ↑ HL Deb vol 416 col 1042
  2. ↑ The Chronological Table of the Statutes, 1235 - 2010. The Stationery Office. 2011. ISBN 978-0-11-840509-6. Part II. Page 1515, read with pages viii and x of Part I.
  3. ↑ Law Commission; Scottish Law Commission (December 1980). Statute Law Revision: Tenth Report Draft Statute Law (Repeals) Bill (PDF) (Report). London: HM Stationery Office.
  4. ↑ "Statute Law Repeals (Isle of Man) Order 1984", legislation.gov.uk, The National Archives, SI 1984/1692
  5. ↑ "Statute Law (Repeals) Act 1981", legislation.gov.uk, The National Archives, 1981 c. 19
  6. ↑ "Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2008", legislation.gov.uk, The National Archives, 2008 c. 12
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