# The Return of Cultural Objects Regulations 1994, Introduction: Introductory text

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

CULTURAL OBJECTS
Made 1st March 1994
Coming into force 2nd March 1994
Whereas the Secretary of State is 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;
And whereas a draft of these Regulations has been approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament pursuant to section 2(2) of and paragraph 2(2) of Schedule 2 to that Act;
Now, therefore, the Secretary of 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/1994/501/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/return-of-cultural-objects-regulations-1994/introduction
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