Atomic Energy Authority (Special Constables) Act 1976
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Long titleAn Act to extend the powers relating to firearms of special constables appointed on the nomination of the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority; to extend the property in respect of which, and the places where, they may exercise those and their other powers; to make certain minor amendments about their powers; and for connected purposes.
Introduced bySecretary of State for Energy (Mr. Anthony Wedgwood Benn) Second Reading 26 February 1976 (Commons)
Royal assent10 June 1976
| Act of Parliament | |
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| Long title | An Act to extend the powers relating to firearms of special constables appointed on the nomination of the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority; to extend the property in respect of which, and the places where, they may exercise those and their other powers; to make certain minor amendments about their powers; and for connected purposes. |
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| Citation | 1976 c. 23 |
| Introduced by | Secretary of State for Energy (Mr. Anthony Wedgwood Benn) Second Reading 26 February 1976 (Commons) |
| Dates | |
| Royal assent | 10 June 1976 |
Status: Repealed | |
The Atomic Energy Authority (Special Constables) Act 1976 (c. 23) is an act of Parliament of the United Kingdom. The effect of the act was to extend and amend the powers of special constables carrying firearms and the places that they may exercise their powers.
Provisions
The act comprised four sections:[2]
- Section 1. Extension of powers of special constables as regards firearms.
- Section 2. Extension of property in respect of which special constables may exercise their powers.
- Section 3. Extension of places where special constables may exercise their powers.
- Section 4. Citation, interpretation, minor amendments and extent.