The Order, made under the United Nations Act 1946, the St Helena Act 1833, the British Settlements Acts 1887 and 1945, and prerogative powers, gives effect to United Nations Security Council Resolution 1989 (2011) adopted on 17th June 2011. Resolution 1989 (2011) maintains in force the sanctions first imposed by resolution 1267 (1999) against Al-Qaida and individuals, groups, undertakings and entities associated with it. In parallel the Security Council adopted resolution 1988 (2011) maintaining its previous sanctions against the Taliban, but separating them out into a separate resolution.