Defined term

“the United Kingdom”

Defined in 20 Acts, 75 statutory instruments and 3 EU-derived instruments.

  1. The Aggregates Levy (Northern Ireland Tax Credit) Regulations 2004 SI
  2. British Nationality Act 1981 Act
  3. The British Nationality (General) Regulations 2003 SI
  4. The Channel Tunnel (Alcoholic Liquor and Tobacco Products) Order 2000 SI
  5. The Channel Tunnel (Alcoholic Liquor and Tobacco Products) Order 2003 SI
  6. The Channel Tunnel (Alcoholic Liquor and Tobacco Products) Order 2010 SI 6 definitions
  7. Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/33 of 17 October 2018 supplementing Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards applications for protection of designations of origin, geographical indications and traditional terms in the wine sector, the objection procedure, restrictions of use, amendments to product specifications, cancellation of protection, and labelling and presentation EU regulation
  8. Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/627 of 15 March 2019 laying down uniform practical arrangements for the performance of official controls on products of animal origin intended for human consumption in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2017/625 of the European Parliament and of the Council and amending Commission Regulation (EC) No 2074/2005 as regards official controls (Text with EEA relevance) EU regulation
  9. Companies Act 1948 Act 2 definitions
  10. The Companies (Tables A to F) Regulations 1985 SI
  11. The Company and Business Names (Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2009 SI
  12. The Company, Limited Liability Partnership and Business (Names and Trading Disclosures) Regulations 2015 SI
  13. Competition Act 1998 Act 2 definitions
  14. The Conservation of Offshore Marine Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 SI 4 definitions
  15. The Customs (Crown Dependencies Customs Union) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 SI 21 definitions
  16. The Customs Tariff (Preferential Trade Arrangements) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 SI
  17. The Customs (Tariff Quotas) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 SI 6 definitions
  18. The Customs Tariff (Suspension of Import Duty Rates) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 SI
  19. Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 Act
  20. The Double Taxation Relief and International Tax Enforcement (Andorra) Order 2025 SI
  21. The Double Taxation Relief and International Tax Enforcement (Austria) Order 2019 SI
  22. The Double Taxation Relief and International Tax Enforcement (Brazil) Order 2023 SI 2 definitions
  23. The Double Taxation Relief and International Tax Enforcement (Gibraltar) Order 2020 SI
  24. The Double Taxation Relief and International Tax Enforcement (Guernsey) Order 2018 SI
  25. The Double Taxation Relief and International Tax Enforcement (Isle of Man) Order 2018 SI
  26. The Double Taxation Relief and International Tax Enforcement (Jersey) Order 2018 SI
  27. The Double Taxation Relief and International Tax Enforcement (Peru) Order 2025 SI
  28. The Double Taxation Relief and International Tax Enforcement (Portuguese Republic) Order 2025 SI
  29. The Double Taxation Relief and International Tax Enforcement (Romania) Order 2025 SI
  30. The Double Taxation Relief and International Tax Enforcement (San Marino) Order 2023 SI
  31. The Double Taxation Relief (Taxes on Income) (Australia) Order 2003 SI
  32. The Double Taxation Relief (Taxes on Income)(Chile) Order 2003 SI
  33. The Double Taxation Relief (Taxes on Income) (Georgia) Order 2004 SI
  34. The Double Taxation Relief (Taxes on Income) (Lithuania) Order 2001 SI
  35. The Double Taxation Relief (Taxes on Income) (Norway) Order 2000 SI
  36. The Double Taxation Relief (Taxes on Income)(South Africa) Order 2002 SI
  37. The Double Taxation Relief (Taxes on Income) (The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan) Order 2001 SI
  38. The Double Taxation Relief (Taxes on Income) (The United States of America) Order 2002 SI
  39. The Electricity and Gas (Market Integrity and Transparency) (Criminal Sanctions) Regulations 2015 SI
  40. Energy Act 2013 Act 2 definitions
  41. Environmental Protection Act 1990 Act
  42. The Eritrea and Ethiopia (United Nations Sanctions) (Overseas Territories) (Amendment) Order 2000 SI
  43. The European Communities (Recognition of Professional Qualifications) (First General System) Regulations 2005 SI
  44. The European Convention on Extradition (Fiscal Offences) Order 2001 SI
  45. The Extradition (Overseas Territories) Order 2002 SI
  46. The Family Allowances, National Insurance and Industrial Injuries (Denmark) Order, 1960 SI
  47. The Family Allowances, National Insurance and Industrial Injuries (Germany) Order, 1961 SI
  48. The Family Allowances, National Insurance and Industrial Injuries (Spain) Order 1975 SI
  49. Finance Act 2000 Act
  50. Finance Act 2012 Act
  51. Finance Act 2014 Act
  52. Finance Act 2026 Act
  53. The Geneva Conventions Act (Isle of Man) Order 2010 SI
  54. The Human Medicines Regulations 2012 SI
  55. The Immigration (Biometric Registration) (Pilot) Regulations 2008 SI
  56. The Immigration (Biometric Registration) Regulations 2008 SI
  57. The Immigration (Isle of Man) Order 2008 SI
  58. Income Tax Act 2007 Act
  59. International Development Act 2002 Act
  60. Interpretation Act 1978 Act
  61. The Iraq (United Nations Sanctions) (Overseas Territories) (Amendment) Order 2001 SI
  62. Ireland Act 1949 Act
  63. The Landmines Act 1998 (Guernsey) Order 2000 SI
  64. Law of Property Act 1925 Act
  65. The National Emission Ceilings Regulations 2018 SI
  66. The National Insurance (Germany) Order 1961 SI
  67. The Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (Security Requirements for Relevant Connectable Products) Regulations 2023 SI
  68. Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), establishing a European Chemicals Agency, amending Directive 1999/45/EC and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 793/93 and Commission Regulation (EC) No 1488/94 as well as Council Directive 76/769/EEC and Commission Directives 91/155/EEC, 93/67/EEC, 93/105/EC and 2000/21/EC (Text with EEA relevance) EU regulation
  69. The Renewables Obligation Order 2005 SI
  70. The Renewables Obligation Order 2006 SI
  71. The Repatriation of Prisoners (Overseas Territories) Order 2017 SI
  72. The Representation of the People (England and Wales) Regulations 2001 SI
  73. Reserve Forces Act 1996 Act 4 definitions
  74. The Road Vehicles (Display of Registration Marks) Regulations 2001 SI 2 definitions
  75. The Scotland Act 1998 (Consequential Modifications) (No.2) Order 1999 SI
  76. The Seeds (National Lists of Varieties) Regulations 2001 SI
  77. Settled Land Act 1925 Act
  78. The Social Security (Barbados) Order 1992 SI
  79. The Social Security (Contributions) (Isle of Man) Order 2026 SI
  80. The Social Security (Contributions) (Japan) Order 2000 SI
  81. The Social Security (Contributions) (Republic of India) Order 2026 SI
  82. The Social Security (Contributions) (Republic of Korea) Order 2000 SI
  83. The Social Security (Finland) Order 1984 SI
  84. The Social Security (Ireland) Order 2007 SI
  85. The Social Security (Jamaica) Order 1997 SI
  86. The Social Security (Jersey and Guernsey) Order 1994 SI
  87. The Social Security (Netherlands) Order 2007 SI
  88. The Social Security (Norway) Order 1991 SI
  89. The Social Security (Philippines) Order 1989 SI 2 definitions
  90. The Social Security (Portugal) Order 1979 SI
  91. The Tax Credits (Residence) Regulations 2003 SI
  92. The Telecommunications (Licence Modification) (Mobile Data Operator Licences) Regulations 2000 SI
  93. Territorial Waters Jurisdiction Act 1878 Act
  94. Trade Marks Act 1994 Act
  95. The Trade Marks Rules 2000 SI
  96. Trustee Act 1925 Act
  97. The Veterinary Surgeons and Veterinary Practitioners (Registration) Regulations Order of Council 2003 SI
  98. The Windsor Framework (Retail Movement Scheme: Public Health, Marketing and Organic Product Standards and Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2023 SI 3 definitions

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