# The Official Secrets Act 1989 (Prescription) Order 1990, Introduction: Introductory text


OFFICIAL SECRETS
Made 9th February 1990
Coming into force 1st March 1990
In exercise of the powers conferred on me by sections 7(5), 8(9),12 and 13(1) of the Official Secrets Act 1989, a draft of this instrument having been laid before Parliament and having been approved by each House of Parliament, I hereby make the following Order:

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1990/200/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/official-secrets-act-1989-prescription-order-1990/introduction
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