The Iran (United Nations Sanctions) Order 2009

EXPLANATORY NOTE

(This note is not part of the Order)

This Order, made under the United Nations Act 1946, gives effect to certain aspects of United Nations sanctions against Iran relating to the procurement of arms from Iran. This Order supplements existing trade controls, by prohibiting the procurement of arms from Iran regardless of their destination, and prohibiting the carriage of such goods to any destination using UK flag vessels or aircraft.

The substantive provisions of this Order include the following—

Article 3 prohibits the procurement of military goods from Iran. Military goods are defined by reference to subsidiary legislation made under the Export Control Act 2002. A breach of this article is made an offence.

Article 4 prohibits the use of vessels, aircraft and vehicles for the carriage of military goods from Iran. A breach of this article is made an offence.

Articles 5 to 11 contain ancillary provisions to facilitate enforcement of the above provisions and to detect the evasion of any prohibition.

Article 12 provides penalties for the offences specified in this Order and for proceedings.

Schedule 1 lists the overseas territories to which information may be disclosed as provided in article 9.

Schedule 2 makes provision for the gathering of evidence and information.

A full regulatory impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no impact on the private or voluntary sectors is foreseen.