# The Protection of Wrecks (Designation) (England) Order 2004, Introduction: Introductory text


PROTECTION OF WRECKS, ENGLAND
Made 12th September 2004
Laid before Parliament 14th September 2004
Coming into force 5th October 2004
The Secretary of State, being satisfied that each of the sites identified in Schedule 1 to this Order, is, or may prove to be, the site of a vessel lying wrecked on or in the sea bed and that, on account of the historical, archaeological or artistic importance of the vessel, the site ought to be protected from unauthorised interference; after consulting with the persons referred to in section 1(4) of the Protection of Wrecks Act 1973; and in exercise of the powers conferred upon her by section 1(1), (2) and (4) and section 3(2) of the Protection of Wrecks Act 1973, hereby makes the following Order:

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2395/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/protection-of-wrecks-designation-england-order-2004/introduction
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