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Old 12-05-2008, 09:04 PM   #37 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by cassie View Post
In 1707, England & Wales united with Scotland. You also forgot the Act of 1801.

Legislation is subordinate to subsequent legislation where it applies.




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But the subsequent legislation is for Great Britain and Northern Ireland. England (and Wales) isn't Great Britain.

I seem to have had this conversation a few times. I'm sure they'd be plenty of lawyers who would agree with me. Should we ask some?
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