# The Protection of Wrecks (Designation) (England) Order 2009, Introduction: Introductory text


Protection Of Wrecks, England
Made 2nd September 2009
Laid before Parliament 3rd September 2009
Coming into force 25th September 2009
The Secretary of State makes the following Order in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 1(1) and (2), and 3(2) of the Protection of Wrecks Act 1973. In accordance with section 1(1) of that Act the Secretary of State is satisfied that the site identified in article 2 of 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 and archaeological importance of the vessel, or of any objects contained or formerly contained in it which may be lying on the sea bed in or near the wreck, the site ought to be protected from unauthorised interference. In accordance with section 1(4) of that Act the Secretary of State has consulted with all such persons as he considers appropriate having regard to the purposes of this Order.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/2394/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/protection-of-wrecks-designation-england-order-2009/introduction
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