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Browse Acts1998 c. 23

ACTroyal_assent1998 c. 23

Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998

An Act to protect individuals who make certain disclosures of information in the public interest; to allow such individuals to bring action in respect of victimisation; and for connected purposes.

Last fetched 22 May 2026 · legislation.gov.uk

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Parliament

Introduced

01 Jul 1998

Monarch

Royal Assent

02 Jul 1998

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Comes into force

TBC

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Act number1998 c. 23

Statusroyal_assent

Royal Assent02 Jul 1998

Published01 Jul 1998

ISBN010542398X

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