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Antarctic Act, 2013 (Cap. 15 of 2013).

Country/Territory
United Kingdom
Document type
Legislation
Date
2013
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to make provision consequential on Annex VI to the Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty; to amend the Antarctic Act 1994; and for connected purposes.
Subject
Environment gen., Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Protected area International agreement-implementation Liability/compensation Disasters Early warning system/emergency intervention system Ecosystem preservation Protection of habitats Marine protected areas Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
Please see section 18.
Abstract

This Act provides principally with respect to preparation for and response to environmental emergencies in the Antarctic, giving in part effect to the Annex VI to the Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty - Liability arising from environmental emergencies. It also amends the Antarctic Act 1994 in respect of conservation of the environment and animal and plant life. The Act among other things: requires those who organise activities carried out in Antarctica, where those act

Full text
English
Website
www.opsi.gov.uk

References - Legislation

Amends

Antarctic Act (Cap. 15 of 1994).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1994

Keyword: Protected area, International agreement-implementation, Ecosystem preservation, Protection of habitats, Marine protected areas, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Antarctic Act 1994 (Guernsey) (Amendment) Order 2018 (S.I. No. 1073 of 2018).

Legislation | Guernsey (UK) | 2018

Keyword: Protected area, International agreement-implementation, Ecosystem preservation, Protection of habitats, Marine protected areas, Biosecurity, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Antarctic Act 1994 (Overseas Territories) (Amendment) Order 2015 (No. 823 of 2015).

Legislation | Cayman Islands (UK) | 2015

Keyword: Protected area, International agreement-implementation, Ecosystem preservation, Protection of habitats, Marine protected areas, Offences/penalties, Alien species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Antarctic Act 1994 (Isle of Man) (Amendment) Order 2015 (S.I. No. 1531 of 2015).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2015

Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Biodiversity, Marine area, Cultural heritage, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Antarctic Act 1994 (Jersey) (Amendment) Order (S.I. No. 1215 of 2016).

Legislation | Jersey (UK) | 2016

Keyword: Protected area, International agreement-implementation, Liability/compensation, Disasters, Early warning system/emergency intervention system, Ecosystem preservation, Protection of habitats, Marine protected areas, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Other references

Implements treaty

Annex VI to the Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty - Liability arising from environmental emergencies

Treaty | Multilateral | Stockholm |

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-146832)