# The Libya (United Nations Prohibition of Flights) Order 1992, Note: Explanatory note


(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order, made under the United Nations Act 1946, implements a decision of the Security Council of the United Nations in Resolution No. 748 of 31st March 1992 by prohibiting aircraft from taking off from, landing in or overflying the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man, if they are destined for, or have taken off from, Libya.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1992/973/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/libya-united-nations-prohibition-of-flights-order-1992/note
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