Explanatory note

This Order, made under the United Nations Act 1946, amends the restrictions imposed by the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (United Nations Sanctions) Order 1998, pursuant to a decision of the Security Council of the United Nations in Resolution 1160 of 31st March 1998, by prohibiting the provision of training or training facilities likely to assist in the carrying out of acts of terrorism in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.

It also adds British Nationals (Overseas) to the persons covered by the 1998 Order; it amends the defence in article 6(4) (formerly 6(3)) in order to refer to the supply or delivery of goods to the order of a person connected with the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia; and, in respect of Scotland, it amends article 12(8) (time-limit for bringing certain proceedings) and adds article 12(12A) (arrest without warrant).