# The Civil Jurisdiction (Offshore Activities) Order 1987, Article 2: Application of English, Scottish and Northern Irish law


Subject to the provisions of any Order made under section 22(1) of the Act with respect to the application of criminal law—
(a) the law in force in England and Wales shall apply for the determination of questions arising out of relevant acts taking place in the English area;
(b) the law in force in Scotland shall apply for the determination of questions arising out of relevant acts taking place in the Scottish area; and
(c) the law in force in Northern Ireland shall apply for the determination of questions arising out of relevant acts taking place in the Northern Irish area.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1987/2197/article/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/civil-jurisdiction-offshore-activities-order-1987/article-2
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