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Wreck Removal Convention Act 2011
Summary
This Act is a UK law that implements an international agreement requiring ships' owners to remove or properly manage wrecks in UK waters. It sets out the rules for dealing with dangerous or abandoned wrecks so they don't cause pollution, accidents, or damage to the environment and shipping industry.
A vote to support means
- —Supporting this Act means helping to protect UK coastlines and shipping routes from dangerous shipwrecks. It ensures that ship owners must remove or manage wrecks quickly, which prevents environmental damage, keeps seas safer for other ships, and protects beaches and ports.
A vote to oppose means
- —Critics might worry that forcing ship owners to pay for wreck removal could be very expensive and unfair if they didn't cause the accident. Some might also be concerned that strict rules could discourage shipping companies from using UK waters, affecting the economy.
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Bill Passage
Commons
- 1st reading30 Jun 2010
- 2nd reading19 Nov 2010
- Committee stage7 Feb 2011
- Report stage18 Mar 2011
- 3rd reading18 Mar 2011
Lords
- 1st reading21 Mar 2011
- 2nd reading13 May 2011
- Committee stage10 Jun 2011
- Report stage29 Jun 2011
- 3rd reading6 Jul 2011
Royal Assent12 Jul 2011
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