# The Closure of Prisons Order 2012, Introduction: Introductory text


Prisons
Made 10th January 2012
Laid before Parliament 11th January 2012
Coming into force 8th February 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/2012/50/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/closure-of-prisons-order-2012/introduction
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