Statute Details
- Title: Terrorism (Suppression of Financing) (Exemption from Prohibition against Dealing) (No. 19) Order 2013
- Full Title: Terrorism (Suppression of Financing) (Exemption from Prohibition against Dealing) (No. 19) Order 2013
- Act Code: TSFA2002-S495-2013
- Type: sl
- Commencement Date: 2 August 2013
- Parts: N/A
- Key Sections: 1, 2
- Related Legislation: Terrorism (Suppression of Financing) Act
What Is This Legislation About?
The Terrorism (Suppression of Financing) (Exemption from Prohibition against Dealing) (No. 19) Order 2013 is a piece of subsidiary legislation enacted under the Terrorism (Suppression of Financing) Act of Singapore. It provides a specific exemption from the prohibition against dealing with property related to terrorism financing for an individual named Jasmani Bin Bakran.
The key purpose of this Order is to allow Jasmani Bin Bakran to undertake certain transactions related to the de-registration and scrapping of a motor vehicle, as well as the subsequent registration of a new motor vehicle, without running afoul of the general prohibition on dealing with property that may be linked to terrorism financing.
What Are the Key Provisions?
The Terrorism (Suppression of Financing) (Exemption from Prohibition against Dealing) (No. 19) Order 2013 contains two main provisions:
Citation and Commencement (Section 1): This provision states that the Order may be cited as the "Terrorism (Suppression of Financing) (Exemption from Prohibition against Dealing) (No. 19) Order 2013" and that it shall come into operation on 2 August 2013.
Exemption (Section 2): This is the substantive provision that grants the exemption. It states that Jasmani Bin Bakran (NRIC No. S1532541J) is exempted from the application of Section 6 of the Terrorism (Suppression of Financing) Act in respect of two specific transactions:
- The de-registration and scrapping of a motor car bearing registration number SFB 3917 D.
- Where the Land Transport Authority of Singapore has granted a rebate under the Road Traffic (Motor Vehicles, Registration and Licensing) Rules in respect of the de-registration of the above motor car:
- Jasmani Bin Bakran's use of the benefit of the rebate for the registration of another motor car.
- Jasmani Bin Bakran's use of his own funds to purchase the new motor car and pay the fees for its registration.
How Is This Legislation Structured?
The Terrorism (Suppression of Financing) (Exemption from Prohibition against Dealing) (No. 19) Order 2013 is a short piece of subsidiary legislation consisting of only two sections:
- Citation and Commencement: This section provides the title of the Order and states when it came into effect.
- Exemption: This section grants the specific exemption from the prohibition against dealing with property related to terrorism financing for the transactions described above involving Jasmani Bin Bakran.
There are no further subdivisions or parts within the Order.
Who Does This Legislation Apply To?
The Terrorism (Suppression of Financing) (Exemption from Prohibition against Dealing) (No. 19) Order 2013 applies solely to Jasmani Bin Bakran, an individual identified by his NRIC number (S1532541J). The Order exempts Jasmani Bin Bakran from the general prohibition on dealing with property related to terrorism financing, but only in relation to the specific transactions described in Section 2.
The Order does not apply to any other individuals or entities. Its scope is limited to the exemption granted to Jasmani Bin Bakran.
Why Is This Legislation Important?
The Terrorism (Suppression of Financing) (Exemption from Prohibition against Dealing) (No. 19) Order 2013 is important because it provides a targeted exemption from the broad prohibition on dealing with property related to terrorism financing under the Terrorism (Suppression of Financing) Act.
The general prohibition in the Act is intended to disrupt the flow of funds to terrorist organizations and prevent the use of property for terrorist activities. However, there may be situations where an individual needs to undertake certain transactions, even if those transactions could technically be considered "dealing" with property, and the exemption provided by this Order addresses that need.
By granting Jasmani Bin Bakran an exemption for the specific transactions related to the de-registration and replacement of a motor vehicle, the Order ensures that he can carry out those routine personal transactions without running afoul of the terrorism financing laws. This type of targeted exemption helps to balance the need for robust counter-terrorism financing measures with the practical realities faced by individuals in their day-to-day lives.
The Order is also significant in that it demonstrates the flexibility of the Terrorism (Suppression of Financing) Act, which allows the Minister to grant exemptions where appropriate. This flexibility helps to ensure that the Act can be applied effectively without unduly burdening or restricting the activities of individuals who are not involved in terrorism financing.
Related Legislation
- Terrorism (Suppression of Financing) Act (Chapter 325)
- Road Traffic (Motor Vehicles, Registration and Licensing) Rules (Chapter 276, R 5)
Source Documents
This article provides an overview of the Terrorism (Suppression of Financing) (Exemption from Prohibition against Dealing) (No. 19) Order 2013 for legal research and educational purposes. It does not constitute legal advice. Readers should consult the official text for authoritative provisions.