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Explanatory note

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This Order is made under the United Nations Act 1946 and amends the Iraq and Kuwait (United Nations Sanctions) Order 1990 (“the principal Order”). It inserts a new Article 4A which prohibits payments under any bond in respect of a contract the performance of which is unlawful by virtue of the principal Order or the Export of Goods (Control) (Iraq and Kuwait Sanctions) Order 1990. It also prohibits the making of or obtaining payments under certain indemnities arising under such bonds.

This Order extends the enforcement powers under the principal Order to land transport vehicles. It also introduces minor amendments to articles 2, 3, 5, 6 and 10 of the principal Order.