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Official Information Act 1982

Miscellaneous provisions

51: Repeal

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"An old law called the Official Secrets Act is cancelled and no longer applies."

The Official Secrets Act 1951 is repealed. This means it is no longer a law. You will not have to follow its rules anymore.

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Part 7Miscellaneous provisions

51Repeal

  1. The Official Secrets Act 1951 is hereby repealed.