Explanatory note

This Order divides Great Britain territorial waters (including tidal waters) and waters within the Renewable Energy Zone (designated under section 84 of the Energy Act 2004) into English and Scottish parts for the purpose of applying English and Scottish criminal law respectively to activities taking place on, under or above renewable energy installations or waters within a safety zone situated in those offshore areas (article 3).

Article 4 extends the jurisdiction of the police to these activities.

The co-ordinates listed as point numbers in the Schedule to the Order coincide with the England/Scotland internal waters, territorial sea and fishing boundaries, as set out in the Scottish Adjacent Waters Boundaries Order 1999 (S.I. 1999/1126).

This Order has been laid in the Scottish Parliament in accordance with section 88 of the Energy Act 2004. The later coming into force date for the provisions applying Scottish law reflects the fact that procedure in the Scottish Parliament is delayed during recess and does not count towards the 21 day period.

An Impact Assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no impact on the private or voluntary sectors is forseen.