The Conservation of Seals (Common Seals) (Shetland Islands Area) Order 1990
Section 2(1) of the Conservation of Seals Act 1970 (“the Act”) prescribes an annual close season for Common Seals extending from 1st June to 31st August both inclusive. The Conservation of Seals (Common Seals) Order 1988 (S.I. 1988/2023) extended this close season throughout the whole year by prohibiting the killing, injuring and taking of seals in Great Britain and adjacent waters for a period of 2 years from 19th December 1988. That Order ceases to have effect on 18th December 1990.