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        Theatres Act 1968 (c.54)
        Introductory Text
        Main body
        Abolition of censorship of the theatre
        1. Abolition of censorship of the theatre.
        Provisions with respect to performances of plays
        2. Prohibition of presentation of obscene performances of plays.
        3. Defence of public good.
        4. Amendment of law of defamation.
        5. . . .
        6. Provocation of breach of peace by means of public performance of a play.
        7. Exceptions for performances given in certain circumstances.
        8. Restriction on institution of proceedings.
        9. Script as evidence of what was performed.
        10. Power to make copies of scripts.
        11. Delivery of scripts of new plays to British Museum.
        Licensing of premises for public performance of plays
        12. Licensing of premises for public performance of plays.
        13. Enforcement of s. 12.
        14. Appeals in respect of licences.
        Miscellaneous and general
        15. Powers of entry and inspection.
        16. Offences by bodies corporate.
        17. Existing letters patent.
        18. Interpretation.
        18A. Meaning of promotion for private gain.
        19. Consequential amendments, repeals and transitional provisions.
        20. Short title, commencement, extent and application to Isles of Scilly.
        Schedules
        SCHEDULE 1 Provisions with respect to Licences
        SCHEDULE 2 Consequential Amendments
        SCHEDULE 3 . . .

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