Has the UK ever used the Diplomatic and Consular Premises Act 1987 to enter an embassy without approval?

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The Diplomatic and Consular Premises Act 1987 allows the UK to remove the diplomatic status of any place.

Has the UK already used this act to enter an embassy/consulate/etc?
They recently threatened to do so.

-1 because the answer is contained in the linked document... — o0'., Dec 14 '12 at 22:04
@Lohoris. Nothing wrong with a self-answered question per se. — Nathan Cooper, Dec 17 '12 at 10:46

Nathan Cooper · Accepted Answer · 2012-12-13 12:39:24Z

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Yes once. Cambodian embassy was de-recognised in 1988 as it was vacant and squatters had moved in.

answered Dec 13 '12 at 12:39

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