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Section 13: Abolitions and repeals.

Criminal Law Act 1977 · 1977 c. 45View on legislation.gov.uk

Part II: Offences Relating to Entering and Remaining on Property

The offence of forcible entry and any offence of forcible detainer at common law are hereby abolished for all purposes not relating to offences committed before the coming into force of this Part of this Act.

The following enactments shall cease to have effect—

the Forcible Entry Act 1381;
chapter 2 of 15 Ric. 2 (1391);
the Forcible Entry Act 1429;
the Forcible Entry Act 1588; and
the Forcible Entry Act 1623.

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