# The Closure of Prisons (H.M. Prison Latchmere House) Order 2012, Introduction: Introductory text


Prisons
Made 5th March 2012
Laid before Parliament 9th March 2012
Coming into force 1st April 2012
The Secretary of State makes the following Order in exercise of the powers conferred by section 37 of the Prison Act 1952:

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/681/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/closure-of-prisons-hm-prison-latchmere-house-order-2012/introduction
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