# The Return of Cultural Objects (Amendment) Regulations 1997, Introduction: Introductory text

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

CULTURAL OBJECTS
Made 15th July 1997
Laid before Parliament 18th July 1997
Coming into force 1st September 1997
The Secretary of State, being a Minister designated for the purposes of section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972 in relation to the return of cultural objects unlawfully removed from the territory of a member State, in exercise of the powers conferred on him by section 2(2) of that Act and of all other powers enabling him in that behalf, hereby makes the following Regulations:—

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/1719/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/return-of-cultural-objects-amendment-regulations-1997/introduction
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