The Export Control (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2017
This Order amends the Export Control Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/3231) (the “ECO”) to make provision for the enforcement of trade restrictions in relation to certain goods which could be used for capital punishment, torture or other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment as specified in Regulation (EU) 2016/2134 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 338, 13.12.2016, p. 1) (the “Amending Regulation”). The Amending Regulation amends Council Regulation (EC) No 1236/2005 (OJ L 200, 30.7.2005, p. 1) (the “torture Regulation”). This Order also makes certain minor and consequential amendments to implement the Amending Regulation.
Lifecycle
Department
Made
20 Feb 2017
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In force
17 Mar 2017
Enabling power
The Secretary of State makes this Order in exercise of the powers conferred by section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972 and by sections 3, 4, 5 and 7 of the Export Control Act 2002.
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