Local Government Act 2003

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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 Although it contained mainly financial provisions, it repealed Section 28, the law prohibiting local authorities from 'promoting' homosexuality, in England and Wales.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.

[edit] See also

• Ethical Standards in Public Life etc. (Scotland) Act 2000, the act which repealed Section 2A in Scotland.

[edit] External links

• Official text of the statute as amended and in force today within the United Kingdom, from the UK Statute Law Database
• Local Government Act 2003 at the website of the Office of Public Sector Information.