# The Closure of Prisons (No. 2) Order 2014, Note: Explanatory note


(This note is not part of the Order)
HM Prison The Verne was closed on 31st January 2014 by S.I. 2014/3. On 18th March 2014, a declaration was made under section 33(2)(a) of the Prison Act 1952 (c. 52) to re-open The Verne as a prison. This Order provides for its closure on 28th September 2014.
A full regulatory impact assessment has not been produced for this Instrument as no impact on the private or voluntary sector is foreseen.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2340/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/closure-of-prisons-no-2-order-2014/note
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