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In forceRepeal of existing legislation
46 Repeal of existing legislation
(1)
The following Imperial enactment is repealed in so far as it is part of the law of Western Australia —
6 & 7 Victoria, chapter 96 (1843)
An Act to amend the Law respecting defamatory Words and Libel.
[Known as the Libel Act 1843.]
[Adopted by Imperial Acts Adopting Ordinance 1847.]
(2)
The following Acts are repealed —
(a)
Newspaper Libel and Registration Act 1884;
(b)
Newspaper Libel and Registration Act 1884 Amendment Act 1888;
(c)
Slander of Women Act 1900.
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