# The Protection of Wrecks (Designation) Order 2002, Introduction: Introductory text


PROTECTION OF WRECKS, ENGLAND
Made 17th July 2002
Laid before Parliament 17th July 2002
Coming into force 18th July 2002
The Secretary of State, being 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, archaeological and artistic 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, and that this case is one in which an order should be made as a matter of immediate urgency, in exercise of the powers conferred on her by section 1(1), (2) and (4) of the Protection of Wrecks Act 1973, hereby makes the following Order—

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/1858/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/protection-of-wrecks-designation-order-2002/introduction
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