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1939 c. 89,

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(2) Defence Regulations may for any of the authorised purposes make provision-

(a) for the expulsion from the United Kingdom of persons whose expulsion appears to the Secretary of State to be expedient;

5 (b) authorising the taking of possession or control, on behalf of Her Majesty, of any property or undertaking, or the acquisition on behalf of Her Majesty of any property other than land;

(c) imposing prohibitions or restrictions on the supply or 10

transport of goods, or on the provision of services, or on the performance of contracts;

(d) suspending, amending or applying (with or without modification) any provision contained in or having effect by virtue of any enactment, whenever passed; 15 (e) without prejudice to the generality of paragraph (d), suspending, to such extent and with effect from such time (whether before or after the passing of this Act) as may be specified in the Regulations, the operation of-

(i) the Trading with the Enemy Act 1939 and any 20 related enactment; and

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(ii) any rule of law relating to trading with the enemy;

(f) for the creation and punishment of offences.

(3) Defence Regulations may make provision for requiring or 25 authorising the payment of compensation in respect of things done for any of the authorised purposes, whether by virtue of Defence Regulations, the prerogative of the Crown, or otherwise.

(4) Defence Regulations may-

(a) make such incidental, consequential and supplementary 30

provisions as appear to Her Majesty necessary or expedient for the purposes of the Regulations, including in particular provision for the enforcement of the Regulations and for the charging of fees;

(b) make different provision for different parts of the United 35

Kingdom;

(c) empower any Minister of the Crown to make provision for any of the authorised purposes by such instrument as may be specified in the Regulations;

(d) include provision for the proof of any instrument made 40

or authority given under Defence Regulations.

(5) No Order in Council under this section shall be made unless-

(a) a draft of the Order has been laid before Parliament and

approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament; 45

or

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