# The Official Secrets Act 1989 (Commencement) Order 1990

S.I. 1990/199 · made 9 February 1990

This Order brings into force on 1st March 1990 the Official Secrets Act 1989.

Made under: Official Secrets Act 1989 (Section 16)

PDFs: Printed copy https://openlegislation.uk/official-secrets-act-1989-commencement-order-1990/pdf/uksi_19900199_en.pdf

## Introductory text

OFFICIAL SECRETS
Made 9th February 1990
In exercise of the powers conferred on me by section 16(6) of the Official Secrets Act 1989 , I hereby make the following Order:

## 1 

This Order may be cited as the Official Secrets Act 1989 (Commencement) Order 1990.

## 2 

The Official Secrets Act 1989 shall come into force on 1st March 1990.

## Signature

David Waddington
One of Her Majesty’s Principal Secretaries of State Home Office
9th February 1990

## Explanatory note

(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order brings into force on 1st March 1990 the Official Secrets Act 1989.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1990/199 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/official-secrets-act-1989-commencement-order-1990
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