Explanatory note

The Regulations amend Schedule 1 to the Antarctic Regulations 1995 by adding further restricted areas, and by modifying the designation and boundary of one restricted area, to give effect to Measure 1(2002) of the Twenty-fifth Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (Warsaw, 2002).

Advice on where to obtain copies of the Measure referred to above may be obtained from Polar Regions Unit, Overseas Territories Department, Foreign and Commonwealth Office, London SW1A 2AH, Telephone 0207 7008 3986.