Statute Details
- Title: United Nations (Anti-terrorism Measures) Regulations
- Full Title: N/A
- Act Code: UNA2001-RG1
- Type: sl
- Commencement Date: N/A
- Parts: N/A
- Key Sections: Section 4: In these Regulations —; Section 7A: No person in Singapore and no citizen of Singapore outside Singapore shall, directly or indirectly,; Section 7B: No owner or master of a Singapore ship and no operator of an aircraft registered in Singapore shall,; Section 7C: No person in Singapore and no citizen of Singapore outside Singapore shall, directly or indirectly,; Section 8: No person in Singapore and no citizen of Singapore outside Singapore shall communicate or make; Section 11: Any person in Singapore or any citizen of Singapore outside Singapore who contravenes regulation 7A,
- Related Legislation: Legislation, United Nations Act, Markets Act 2022, Merchant Shipping Act 1995, Variable Capital Companies Act 2018
What Is This Legislation About?
The United Nations (Anti-terrorism Measures) Regulations is a piece of Singaporean legislation that aims to assist in giving effect to various resolutions of the United Nations Security Council related to combating terrorism. The regulations establish a legal framework to prohibit certain activities that could support or facilitate terrorist acts, with the goal of aligning Singapore's domestic laws with its international obligations under the relevant UN Security Council resolutions.
What Are the Key Provisions?
The key provisions of the United Nations (Anti-terrorism Measures) Regulations are as follows:
Prohibition against sale, supply, or export of arms and related material to terrorists (Section 7A): This section prohibits any person in Singapore or any Singaporean citizen outside Singapore from directly or indirectly selling, supplying, exporting, shipping, or otherwise transferring any arms and related material to any terrorist.
Prohibition against carriage of arms and related material by Singapore ships and aircraft for terrorists (Section 7B): This section prohibits the owner or master of a Singapore-registered ship and the operator of an aircraft registered in Singapore from directly or indirectly carrying or causing or permitting the carriage of any arms and related material for any terrorist.
Prohibition against provision of technical advice, assistance, or training related to military activities of terrorists (Section 7C): This section prohibits any person in Singapore or any Singaporean citizen outside Singapore from directly or indirectly providing any terrorist with technical advice, assistance, or training related to military activities.
Prohibition against false threats of terrorist acts (Section 8): This section prohibits any person in Singapore or any Singaporean citizen outside Singapore from communicating or making available false information with the intention of inducing a false belief that a terrorist act has been, is being, or will be carried out. It also prohibits the placement or dispatch of articles or substances with the intention of inducing a false belief about the nature of the item and its potential to cause harm.
General prohibition (Section 9): This section establishes a broad prohibition on any person in Singapore or any Singaporean citizen outside Singapore from knowingly doing anything that causes, assists, or promotes, or is intended to cause, assist, or promote, any act or thing prohibited under the regulations.
How Is This Legislation Structured?
The United Nations (Anti-terrorism Measures) Regulations are structured in a relatively straightforward manner, with the key provisions contained in Sections 7A through 9. The regulations begin with an introductory section on the object and application of the legislation, followed by definitions in Section 4. The core prohibitions are then set out in the subsequent sections, with Section 11 establishing the offences for contravening the regulations.
Who Does This Legislation Apply To?
The United Nations (Anti-terrorism Measures) Regulations apply to all persons in Singapore, as well as all Singaporean citizens outside of Singapore. The regulations also specifically target the owners and masters of Singapore-registered ships and the operators of aircraft registered in Singapore with respect to the carriage of arms and related material for terrorists.
The regulations do not apply to financial institutions or variable capital companies (VCCs) that are subject to directions or regulations issued by the Monetary Authority of Singapore under the relevant legislation.
Why Is This Legislation Important?
The United Nations (Anti-terrorism Measures) Regulations are an important piece of legislation that helps Singapore fulfill its international obligations under various UN Security Council resolutions related to combating terrorism. By establishing clear prohibitions on activities that could support or facilitate terrorist acts, the regulations strengthen Singapore's legal framework for addressing the threat of terrorism.
The regulations are particularly significant in preventing the proliferation of arms and related material to terrorists, as well as the provision of technical assistance or training that could aid in terrorist activities. The prohibition on false threats of terrorist acts also helps to maintain public order and security by deterring the spread of misinformation that could cause panic or disruption.
Enforcement of the regulations is carried out by the relevant authorities in Singapore, with penalties for non-compliance including fines and imprisonment. The legislation, therefore, plays a crucial role in Singapore's overall strategy to counter terrorism and uphold its national security interests.
Related Legislation
- Legislation
- United Nations Act
- Markets Act 2022
- Merchant Shipping Act 1995
- Variable Capital Companies Act 2018
Source Documents
This article provides an overview of the United Nations (Anti-terrorism Measures) Regulations for legal research and educational purposes. It does not constitute legal advice. Readers should consult the official text for authoritative provisions.