The Export Control (Democratic Republic of Congo Sanctions and Miscellaneous Amendments and Revocations) Order 2015

This Order makes provision for the enforcement of certain trade restrictions against the Democratic Republic of Congo specified in Council Regulation (EC) No 1183/2005 (OJ No L 193, 23.7.2005, p.1), as amended by Council Regulation (EU) 2015/613 (OJ No L 102, 21.4.2015, p.3) (“the Democratic Republic of Congo Regulation”). The Order sets out offences in relation to these prohibitions and those offences can be committed by any person in the United Kingdom and, around the world, by any United Kingdom person, as defined in section 11 of the Export Control Act 2002 (c. 28).

Lifecycle

Department

Made

15 Jul 2015

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In force

11 Aug 2015

Enabling power

The Secretary of State, 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, makes the following Order.

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Explanatory Memorandum

UK Explanatory Memorandum

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Instrument

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