Charter of the United Nations (Sanctions — Lebanon) Regulations 2008
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4 Definitions
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:
(a) weapons; and
(b) ammunition; and
(c) military vehicles and equipment; and
(d) spare parts and accessories for the things mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (c); and
(e) paramilitary equipment.
Committee means the Committee established under paragraph 3(b) of Resolution 1636.
controlled asset means an asset that is owned or controlled by:
(a) a designated person; or
(b) a person acting on behalf of or at the direction of a designated person; or
(c) an entity owned or controlled by a designated person.
designated person means an individual that:
(a) the Committee designates for the purposes of paragraph 3(a) of Resolution 1636; or
(b) the Security Council or the Committee decides is subject to the asset freeze measures relating to Lebanon.
Note: A list of designated persons could in 2026 be viewed on the United Nations’ website (https://www.un.org).
export sanctioned goods has the meaning given by regulation 5.
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;
(f) parts and accessories designed or adapted for use in, or with, equipment mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (e).
Resolution 1636 means Resolution 1636 (2005) of the Security Council of the United Nations, adopted on 31 October 2005.
Resolution 1701 means Resolution 1701 (2006) of the Security Council of the United Nations, adopted on 11 August 2006.
sanctioned service has the meaning given by regulation 7.
sanctioned supply has the meaning given by regulation 6.