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Public Order Act is a stock short title used for legislation in Malaysia, Rhodesia, Sierra Leone, Hong Kong, Singapore, the Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom, relating to public order offences.
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Unlawful Oaths Act is a stock short title used for legislation in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland relating to unlawful oaths.
Fisheries Act is a stock short title used for legislation in multiple countries relating to fisheries. The Bill for an Act with this short title will have been known as a Fisheries Bill during its passage through Parliament.
Prison Act is a stock short title used in Malaysia and the United Kingdom for legislation relating to prisons.
Public Libraries Act is a stock short title used in the United Kingdom for legislation relating to public libraries.
Evidence Act is a stock short title used for legislation in Australia, India, Malaysia and the United Kingdom relating to evidence. The Bill for an Act with this short title will have been known as a Evidence Bill during its passage through Parliament.
Public Health Act is a stock short title used in the United Kingdom for legislation relating to public health.
Trusts Act is a stock short title used in Malaysia, New Zealand, Niue, Queensland and the United Kingdom for legislation relating to trusts.
Land Drainage Act is a stock short title used in New Zealand and the United Kingdom for legislation relating to land drainage. Such legislation forms part of land drainage law.
Schools Act is a stock short title used in Canada and the United Kingdom for legislation relating to schools.
Births and Deaths Registration Act is a stock short title used for legislation in Malaysia, New Zealand, the Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom relating to the registration of births and deaths. The Bill for an Act with this short title will usually have been known as a Births and Deaths Registration Bill during its passage through Parliament.
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- J Kane. Handbook of Amended Criminal Procedure Acts. Wallachs. Pretoria. 1935.