# The Official Secrets Act 1989 (Prescription) (Amendment) Order 2012, Introduction: Introductory text


Draft Order laid before Parliament under section 14(2) of the Official Secrets Act 1989, for approval by resolution of each House of Parliament.
Official Secrets
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Coming into force 22nd November 2012
The Secretary of State makes the following Order in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 12(1)(g) and 13(1) of the Official Secrets Act 1989.
In accordance with section 14(2) of that Act a draft of this Order was laid before Parliament and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2012/9780111526071/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-official-secrets-act-1989-prescription-amendment-order-2012/introduction
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