UK primary legislation and the parts of the UK to which they apply

Legislation

England and Wales

Scotland

Northern Ireland

The Merchant Shipping and Maritime Security Act 1997

Y

Y

Y

The Environment Act 1995

Y

Y

N

The Merchant Shipping Act 1995

Y

Y

Y

The Radioactive Substances Act 1993

Y

Y

Y

The Water Resources Act 1991

Y

N

N

The Environmental Protection Act 1990

Y

Y

Y

The Food and Environment Protection Act (FEPA) 1985

Y

Y

Y

The Control of Pollution Act 1974

1

Y

N

The Water Act (Northern Ireland) 1972

N

N

Y

Y = Yes N = No

In England and Wales, the Control of Pollution Act (COPA) was largely replaced by the Water Resources Act 1991 though some discharge consents issued under COPA may still be in force (NRA 1994)

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