Local Government Act 2003
- Local Government Act 2003
The Local Government Act 2003 (2003 c. 26) is an Act of Parliament that made various changes to the administration of local government in the United Kingdom. Although it contained mainly financial provisions, section 122 repealed Section 28, the law prohibiting local authorities from 'promoting' homosexuality, in England and Wales.
It also created the concept of "business improvement districts".
It received Royal Assent on 18 September 2003 and became effective on 18 November 2003.
ee also
* Ethical Standards in Public Life etc. (Scotland) Act 2000, the act which repealed Section 2A in Scotland.
External links
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* [http://www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts2003/20030026.htm Local Government Act 2003] at the website of the Office of Public Sector Information.
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