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Statute of Westminster Adoption Act 1942
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C2004C00661 C01
03 March 1986
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1 Short title [see Note 1]
2 Commencement [see Note 1]
3 Adoption of Statute of Westminster, 1931
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The Schedule
1 Meaning of “Dominion” in this Act
2 Validity of laws made by Parliament of a Dominion 28 and 29 Vict. c. 63
3 Power of Parliament of Dominion to legislate extra-territorially
5 Powers of Dominion Parliaments in relation to merchant shipping 57 and 58 Vict. c. 60
7 Saving for British North America Acts and application of the Act to Canada
8 Saving for Constitution Acts of Australia and New Zealand
9 Saving with respect to States of Australia
10 Certain sections of Act not to apply to Australia, New Zealand or Newfoundland unless adopted
11 Meaning of “Colony” in future Acts 52 and 53 Vict. c. 63
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12 Short title
Notes to the STYLEREF ShortT \* MERGEFORMAT Statute of Westminster Adoption Act 1942
