# The Closure of Prisons Order 2011, Introduction: Introductory text


Prisons
Made 7th March 2011
Laid before Parliament 8th March 2011
Coming into force 30th April 2011
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/2011/646/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/closure-of-prisons-order-2011/introduction
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