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Local Government Act 1974

Offences and legal proceedings - General provisions

707: Council may make compositions

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"Councils used to be able to make special agreements, but this law is no longer used."

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The council has the power to make compositions, but this part of the law is no longer in effect. It was repealed on 1 July 2003 by section 266 of the Local Government Act 2002. You can find more information about this change by looking at the Local Government Act 2002.

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Part 44Offences and legal proceedings
General provisions

707Council may make compositions (Repealed)

    Notes
    • Section 707: repealed, on , by section 266 of the Local Government Act 2002 (2002 No 84).