# The State Immunity (Merchant Shipping) Order 1997, Introduction: Introductory text


MERCHANT SHIPPING
Made 30th October 1997
Laid before Parliament 31st October 1997
Coming into force 1st November 1997
At the Court at Buckingham Palace, the 30th day of October 1997
Present,
The Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty in Council
Her Majesty, in exercise of the powers conferred on Her by section 15(1) of the State Immunity Act 1978, or otherwise in Her Majesty vested, is pleased, by and with the advice of Her Privy Council, to order, and it is hereby ordered, as follows:—

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/2591/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/state-immunity-merchant-shipping-order-1997/introduction
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