European Communities Act 1972 (UK)
The European Communities Act 1972 (c. 68) is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom providing for the incorporation of European Community law into the domestic law of the United Kingdom. It is not to be confused with the Irish law of the same name, Act No. 27 of 1972, which had the same purpose in the Republic of Ireland.
Read more about European Communities Act 1972 (UK): Overview, Section 11 - Community Offences
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