Ref. : TRA CR 1006

9 July 2004

This is to announce for general information that on 9 July 2004 the Government gazetted the United Nations Sanctions (Iraq) Amendment Regulation 2004 (L.N. 132 of 2004).

This Regulation, made under section 3 of the United Nations Sanctions Ordinance (Cap. 537), is to give effect to a decision of the Security Council of the United Nations that is set out in paragraph 10 of Resolution 1483 adopted by the Security Council on 22 May 2003. This Regulation amends the United Nations Sanctions (Iraq) Regulation (L.N. 420 of 1997) to lift all prohibitions related to trade with Iraq. However, the prohibitions related to the sale or supply to Iraq of arms and related material, i.e., arms and related material of all types, including all forms of conventional military equipment (including equipment for paramilitary forces) and any spare parts, components or their means of production for such equipment, save for arms and related material required by the relevant Authority stated in the aforementioned Resolution, shall continue to apply.

Warning

Contravention to the prohibitions imposed by the Regulation attracts substantial penalties which may amount in some cases to imprisonment for 7 years and/or a fine.

Important Note

This circular is NOT a statement of the Laws of Hong Kong and has NO legal status. Anyone interested in the Regulation should refer to the Government Gazette for details. The prohibitions in the Regulation will apply to any person and company/registered business irrespective of and notwithstanding the possession of valid licences issued by the Director-General of Trade and Industry under the Import and Export Ordinance (Cap. 60) and its subsidiary legislation and other Enactments.

Enquiries

Enquiries concerning this circular can be directed to Miss Judy TING at tel. no. 2398 5766.

(Miss Susanna SUEN)

for Director-General of Trade and Industry

Note : While every endeavour has been made to ensure the accuracy of the above information, the Department will not accept any responsibility for any loss or consequence caused by any reliance placed on such information.