# The Closure of Prisons (H.M. Young Offender Institution Finnamore Wood) Order 1996, Introduction: Introductory text


PRISONS
Made 23rd May 1996
Laid before Parliament 21st June 1996
Coming into force 1st September 1996
The Secretary of State, in exercise of the powers conferred upon him by section 37 of the Prison Act 1952, hereby makes the following Order:

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1551/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/closure-of-prisons-hm-young-offender-institution-finnamore-wood-order-1996/introduction
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