# The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (Variation of Schedule 5) (England) Order 2008, Introduction: Introductory text

Extent: E+W

WILDLIFE, england
Made 21st February 2008
Laid before Parliament 26th February 2008
Coming into force 6th April 2008
The Secretary of State—
(a) has received a representation made to him by the GB conservation bodies acting through the Joint Nature Conservation Committee in accordance with Part 2 of the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006;
(b) in accordance with section 26(4)(a) of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, has given any local authority affected and any other person affected an opportunity to submit objections or representations with respect to the subject matter of this Order; and
(c) is of the opinion that the animals listed in the Schedule to this Order are in danger of extinction in Great Britain or likely to become so endangered unless conservation measures are taken.
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 22(3) of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, the Secretary of State makes the following Order:

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/431/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/wildlife-and-countryside-act-1981-variation-of-schedule-5-england-order-2008/introduction
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