The Antarctic Act 1994 (Overseas Territories) (Amendment) Order 2017
This Order amends the Antarctic Act 1994 (Overseas Territories) Order 1995 (S.I. 1995/1030), as amended by the Antarctic Act 1994 (Overseas Territories) (Amendment) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/823), (“the 1995 Order”). This Order clarifies the circumstances in which a Governor may grant a permit for a non-national on a British expedition to Antarctica to undertake acts that would otherwise be prohibited by sections 7(1), 8(1), 9(1) or 10(1) of the Schedule to the 1995 Order. The Order also clarifies the penalties that will apply to any person guilty of an offence under Part II of the 1995 Order.
Lifecycle
Department
Made
19 Jul 2017
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In force
21 Aug 2017
Enabling power
Her Majesty, in exercise of the powers vested in Her by the British Settlements Acts 1887 and 1945, section 34(2) and (3) of the Antarctic Act 1994, and section 18(2) of the Antarctic Act 2013, is pleased, by and with the advice of Her Privy Council, to order as follows:
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