UK Act of Parliament
1994
United Kingdom
Antarctic Act 1994
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What this Act requires
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The Antarctic Treaty, the Protocol and the Convention.
Permits required for British expeditions to Antarctica.
Permits required for British stations in Antarctica.
Permits required for British vessels and aircraft entering Antarctica.
Mineral resource activities.
Conservation of Antarctic fauna and flora.
Permits required for introducing non-native animals and plants into Antarctica.
Introduction of microscopic organisms
Introduction of non-sterile soil
Areas restricted under the Protocol.
Historic Sites and Monuments.
Places protected under the Convention.
Grant of permits for activities prohibited by sections 7 to 9.
Conditions attached to permits under Part II.
Permits: applications, production, revocation and suspension.
Duty to have regard to the Protocol and to measures implementing the Protocol.
Delegation of powers under sections 10, 11 and 12
Proceedings for offences under Part II.
Defences.
Offences committed by bodies corporate and Scottish partnerships.
Penalties.
United Kingdom nationals in the unclaimed sector of Antarctica.
United Kingdom nationals working under the Antarctic Treaty.
United Kingdom nationals working under the Convention.
Proceedings for offences under Part III.
Power to make further provision in connection with the Antarctic Treaty, the Protocol and the Convention.
Power to extend the application of sections 6 to 12.
Meaning of “offence under this Act”.
Institution of proceedings.
Power of arrest etc.
Evidence.
Interpretation.
Orders and regulations.
Repeals.
Extent.
Commencement.
Short title.
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