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Antarctic Act 2013
Summary
This Act is a law that controls what British people, companies, and ships can do in Antarctica. It sets environmental protections, requires permits for certain activities, and gives UK authorities power to stop harmful behaviour in that region.
A vote to support means
- —Supporting this Act means backing UK rules for activities in Antarctica. It helps protect the frozen continent's environment and wildlife, and sets out how British people and companies must behave if they work or travel there.
A vote to oppose means
- —Some people might worry the Act is too strict and makes it expensive or difficult for British businesses to operate in Antarctica. Others might question whether the UK should spend money enforcing rules so far away, or feel the rules don't go far enough to protect the environment.
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Bill Passage
Commons
- 1st reading20 Jun 2012
- 2nd reading2 Nov 2012
- Committee stage21 Nov 2012
- Report stage18 Jan 2013
- 3rd reading18 Jan 2013
Lords
- 1st reading21 Jan 2013
- 2nd reading1 Feb 2013
- 3rd reading6 Mar 2013
Royal Assent26 Mar 2013
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