United Nations Sanctions (Sudan) Amendment Regulations 2008 (SR 2008/398)

Regulation by clause

Explanatory note

This note is not part of the regulations, but is intended to indicate their general effect.

These regulations, which come into force on the 28th day after the date of their notification in the Gazette, amend the United Nations Sanctions (Sudan) Regulations 2004 to introduce an asset freeze and a travel ban. These measures are required by resolution 1591 (2005) of the Security Council of the United Nations. The regulations also clarify the exceptions to the arms embargo permitted by resolution 1556 (2004) of the Security Council of the United Nations.