Made under the Protection of Military Remains Act 1986
1 statutory instrument made using powers in the Protection of Military Remains Act 1986, newest first. Each one is explained section by section in plain English.
The Protection of Military Remains Act 1986 (Designation of Vessels and Controlled Sites) Order 2026
- Department: Ministry of Defence
- Made under: Protection of Military Remains Act 1986
The Secretary of State designated numerous military vessels as protected under the 1986 Act, established new controlled sites, extended existing protected zones, and revoked the previous 2019 designation Order.
This Statutory Instrument, made by the Secretary of State, exercises powers under the Protection of Military Remains Act 1986 to formally designate specific sunken military vessels and define surrounding maritime areas as 'controlled sites,' thereby applying legal protection against disturbance to these remains; it names numerous additional vessels for designation, extends the protected radii for certain existing sites, and revokes the previous designation Order from 2019.