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Scotland Act 1998

Section L6: Outer Space
Purpose and Effect

This reserves activities in outer space.

General

Under the Outer Space Act 1986 the Secretary of State is responsible for the granting of licences to any UK body or person intending to engage in activities in outer space.  This relates to the fact that the UK Government has potential liability under international law for damage caused through such activities.  The licensing of such activities, and all other matters relating to the regulation of such activities is reserved.

Parliamentary Consideration
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LC27-Jul-981333
LR3-Nov-98247
Details of Provisions

The reservation extends to all matters related to the regulation of activities in outer space.  In addition the negotiation of international agreements relating to outer space would fall within the reservation of foreign affairs under Paragraph 7 of Part I of Schedule 5.

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