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Historical Laws of the Falkland Islands and South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands
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The Falkland Islands and South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands have a rich history of legislation dating back to the early 20th century. This collection provides access to historic laws and regulations that were applied to the territories during their respective periods.
Early Years (1949-1985)
During this period, ordinances originating from the Falkland Islands were applied to the Dependencies. These ordinances can be found in the “Dependencies Ordinances” folder.
- Application of Colony Laws (Amendment and Validation) Ordinance 1966
- Wild Animals and Birds Protection (Stanley Common and Cape Pembroke Peninsula) Order 1973
South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands (1985-present)
Since becoming a separate British Overseas Territory, the Commissioner has made various ordinances and secondary legislation. These can be found in the folders below.
Fisheries Ordinance Cap 27
- Regulations, amendments, and orders related to fishing conservation and management
Wildlife and Protected Areas Ordinance
- Regulations and orders related to wildlife protection and management
Appeals (Jurisdiction of Falkland Islands Court of Appeal) Ordinance 2012
Criminal Justice Ordinance 2013
Nuclear Safeguards Ordinance 2014
Recent Developments
In recent years, the territories have seen new legislation aimed at protecting the environment and promoting sustainable development.
- Heavy Fuel Oil (Prohibition of Carriage and Use) Ordinance 2019
- Fisheries (Transhipment Licence Fees) (Validation) Ordinance 2022
- Wildlife and Protected Areas (SPA Management Plan and Prohibited Activities) Regulations 2023
This collection provides a valuable resource for researchers, historians, and anyone interested in the laws and regulations of the Falkland Islands and South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands.