# Antarctic Treaty Act 1967, Paragraph 7

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

A permit may be issued under this Article with respect to a Specially Protected Species, provided that:
(a) it is issued for a compelling scientific purpose, and
(b) the actions permitted thereunder will not jeopardise the existing natural ecological system or the survival of that species.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1967/65/schedule/2/partn1/crossheading/article-vi/paragraph/7 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/antarctic-treaty-act-1967/schedule-2/partn1/crossheading-article-vi/paragraph-7
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