Explanatory Note
(This Note is not part of the Order)
This Order, made under the United Nations Act 1946, imposes restrictions pursuant to a decision of the Security Council of the United Nations in its Resolution 1333 of 19th December 2000, on the delivery or supply of arms and related matériel, the provision of related technical assistance and training, and the supply of acetic anydride to Afghanistan. It also imposes restrictions on flights taking off from, landing in or flying over the United Kingdom if they are destined for or originate in Afghanistan. The Order also prohibits the making of funds available to Usama bin Laden and his associates and prohibits the establishment or maintenance of Taliban offices or the carrying on of any business by Ariana Afghan Airlines.
In addition the Order imposes restrictions pursuant to a decision of the Security Council of the United Nations in its Resolution 1267 of 15th October 1999, by prohibiting any aircraft from taking off from or landing in the United Kingdom if it is owned, leased, or operated by or on behalf of the Taliban. It also freezes assets of the Taliban or any undertaking owned or controlled by them.
The Order revokes the Afghanistan (United Nations Sanctions) Order 1999.