The Conservation of Seals (Common Seals) Order 1988

• Citation: S.I. 1988/2023
• Sections: 2

Section 1

(1) This Order may be cited as the Conservation of Seals (Common Seals) Order 1988 and shall come into force on 19th December 1988.

(2) Without prejudice to its earlier revocation this Order shall cease to have effect on the expiration of two years beginning with the date of its coming into force.

(3) The Conservation of Seals (Scotland) Order 1973 is hereby revoked.

Section 2

There is hereby prohibited in Great Britain and within the seaward limits of the territorial waters adjacent thereto the killing, injuring or taking of the seals of the species known as Phoca vitulina (common seals).