Charter of the United Nations (Sanctions—Democratic Republic of the Congo) Regulations 2008
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Note: A number of expressions used in these Regulations are defined in the Act, including asset.
In these Regulations:
Act means the Charter of the United Nations Act 1945.
arms or related matériel includes the following:
(a) weapons;
(b) ammunition;
(c) military vehicles and equipment;
(d) paramilitary equipment;
(e) spare parts for the things mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (d).
Australian aircraft has the same meaning as in the Criminal Code.
Australian ship has the same meaning as in the Criminal Code.
Committee means the Committee established under paragraph 8 of Resolution 1533.
controlled asset means an asset that is owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by:
(a) a designated person or entity; or
(b) a person or entity acting on behalf of, or at the direction of, a designated person or entity.
designated person or entity means a person or entity that:
(a) the Committee designates for paragraph 11 of Resolution 1807; or
(b) the Security Council or the Committee decides is subject to the asset freeze measures relating to the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Note: The list of designated persons and entities maintained by the Committee could in 2021 be viewed on the United Nations’ website (http://www.un.org).
export sanctioned goods has the meaning given by regulation 5.
MONUSCO means the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
paramilitary equipment means any of the following:
(a) batons, clubs, riot sticks and similar devices of a kind used for law enforcement purposes;
(b) body armour, including:
(i) bullet‑resistant apparel; and
(ii) bullet‑resistant pads; and
(iii) protective helmets;
(c) handcuffs, leg irons and other devices used for restraining prisoners;
(d) riot protection shields;
(e) whips.
protective clothing includes flak jackets and military helmets.
resolution means a resolution adopted by the Security Council.