# The Atomic Energy (Mutual Assistance Convention) Order 1990, Note: Explanatory note


(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order certifies that a declaration has been made by Her Majesty’s Government under paragraph 9 of Article 8 of the Convention on Assistance in the Case of a Nuclear Accident or Radiological Emergency 1986. Section 5(3) of the Atomic Energy Act 1989 provides that at any time when a declaratio under paragraph 9 is in force the provisions set out in the Schedule to that Act (which reproduce paragraphs 2 and 3 of Article 8 of the Countries relating to privileges and immunities) shall only have the force of law in the United Kingdom to the extent indicated in the declaration.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1990/235/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/atomic-energy-mutual-assistance-convention-order-1990/note
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