Antarctic Act (Cap. 15 of 1994). Country/Territory United Kingdom Document type Legislation Date 1994 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to make new provision in connection with the Antarctic Treaty signed at Washington on 1st December 1959; to make provision consequential on the Protocol on Environmental Protection to that Treaty done at Madrid on 4th October 1991; to make provision consequential on the Convention on the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources drawn up at Canberra on 20th May 1980; to provide for the taking of criminal proceedings against, and the punishment of, British citizens and others in respect of certain acts and omissions occurring in that part of Antarctica that lies between 150° West longitude and 90° West longitude; and for connected purposes. Subject Environment gen., Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Protected area International agreement-implementation Ecosystem preservation Protection of habitats Marine protected areas Offences/penalties Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe Abstract This Act provides for the protection of the Antarctic environment by, among other things: providing for permits for entering and remaining in Antarctica and for and for exploration and exploitation of mineral resources by British citizens; by placing restrictions on the taking of fauna and flora and introducing non-native animals and plants into Antarctica by British citizens; providing for the application of criminal law to British citizens operating in the Antarctic. Full text English Website www.opsi.gov.uk References - Legislation Implemented by Antarctic (Jersey) Order, 1995. Legislation | Jersey (UK) | 1995 (2004) Keyword: Protected area, International agreement-implementation, Ecosystem preservation, Protection of habitats, Marine protected areas, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Antarctic Regulations (S.I. No. 490 of 1995). Legislation | United Kingdom | 1995 Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Protected area, Court/tribunal, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Antarctic Act 1994 (Overseas Territories) Order 1995. Legislation | Cayman Islands (UK) Keyword: Protected area, International agreement-implementation, Ecosystem preservation, Protection of habitats, Marine protected areas, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Antarctic (Jersey) Regulations 1997. Legislation | Jersey (UK) | 1998 (2004) Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Protected area, Court/tribunal, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Antarctic Act 1994 (Isle of Man) Order 1995 (S.I. No. 1035 of 1995). Legislation | United Kingdom | 1995 Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Protected area, Court/tribunal, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Antarctic Act 1994 (Guernsey) Order 1995 ((S.I. 1995/1033). Legislation | Guernsey (UK) | 2018 Keyword: Protected area, International agreement-implementation, Ecosystem preservation, Protection of habitats, Marine protected areas, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Antarctic Act, 2013 (Cap. 15 of 2013). Legislation | United Kingdom | 2013 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 Protocol to the Antarctic Treaty on Environmental Protection Treaty | Multilateral | Madrid | Oct 4, 1991 Keyword: International relations/cooperation, Dispute settlement, Protected area, Protection of habitats, Inspection, Research, Early warning system/emergency intervention system, Waste disposal, Data collection/reporting, International agreement-text, Liability/compensation, Minerals, Protection of species, Monitoring, Ecosystem preservation, EIA, Management/conservation, Waste management Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-001120) Implements treaty The Antarctic Treaty Treaty | Multilateral | Washington D.C. | Dec 1, 1959 Keyword: Research, Inspection, Institution, Military activities, Data collection/reporting, Monitoring, Nuclear energy Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000457) Implements treaty Convention on the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources Treaty | Multilateral | Canberra | May 20, 1980 Keyword: Biodiversity, Data collection/reporting, EIA, Hunting/capture, Protection of habitats, Sustainable use, Marine resources management, Institution, Management/conservation, Total allowable catch, Hunting gear/hunting methods, International agreement-text, Maritime zone, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Research, Fishing gear/fishing method, Wild fauna, Monitoring, Wild flora, Protection of species, Ecosystem preservation Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000134)