Legislation Details
- Full Title: Cabinet Resolution Approving the list of Terrorist Persons and Organizations
- Law Type: Cabinet Resolution
- Law Number: No. (51) of 2020
- Issued Date: 15 Jul 2020
- Effective Date: 15 Jul 2020
- Official Gazette: No. 683
- Sector: Security and Safety
- Status: Active
- Number of Articles: 4
- Chapters/Parts: 0
- Amendments: 0
Summary
This Cabinet Resolution approves a list of terrorist persons and organizations in the United Arab Emirates. The purpose is to combat terrorism and its financing in line with the UAE's Federal Law No. (7) of 2014 on Combatting Terrorist Crimes and other relevant legislation. This resolution is important for businesses and individuals in the UAE, as it establishes the official list of designated terrorist entities that must be complied with to avoid penalties and other legal consequences. (Cabinet Resolution Approving the list of Terrorist Persons and Organizations, 2020)
What is the scope and purpose of this law?
The scope of this Cabinet Resolution is to approve a list of terrorist persons and organizations in the UAE. The purpose is to combat terrorism and its financing in accordance with Federal Law No. (7) of 2014 on Combatting Terrorist Crimes and other relevant legislation. The resolution applies nationwide within the United Arab Emirates. (Cabinet Resolution Approving the list of Terrorist Persons and Organizations, 2020, Art. 1)
What are the key definitions under this law?
This Cabinet Resolution does not provide any definitions. The key definitions relevant to this resolution would be found in the referenced Federal Law No. (7) of 2014 on Combatting Terrorist Crimes and other related legislation. (Cabinet Resolution Approving the list of Terrorist Persons and Organizations, 2020)
What are the main obligations and requirements?
The main obligation under this Cabinet Resolution is for the approved list of terrorist persons and organizations to be complied with. The resolution does not specify any other direct obligations or requirements. However, businesses and individuals in the UAE would be required to comply with the list to avoid penalties and other legal consequences under the referenced Federal Law No. (7) of 2014 on Combatting Terrorist Crimes and other relevant legislation. (Cabinet Resolution Approving the list of Terrorist Persons and Organizations, 2020, Art. 1)
Which authorities or bodies are responsible for enforcement?
This Cabinet Resolution does not specify any particular authorities or bodies responsible for enforcement. The enforcement of the approved list of terrorist persons and organizations would likely fall under the jurisdiction of the relevant security and law enforcement agencies in the UAE, as per the provisions of Federal Law No. (7) of 2014 on Combatting Terrorist Crimes and other related legislation. (Cabinet Resolution Approving the list of Terrorist Persons and Organizations, 2020)
How does this law interact with other UAE legislation?
This Cabinet Resolution references and is issued in accordance with the following UAE legislation: - The Constitution - Federal Law No. (7) of 2014, on Combatting Terrorist Crimes - Cabinet Resolution No. (20) of 2019, Concerning the Regulation of Terrorism Lists and the Application of the Security Council Resolutions and the relevant Resolutions on the Prevention, Suppression of Terrorism and its Financing and the Cessation of Weapon Proliferation and its Financing (Cabinet Resolution Approving the list of Terrorist Persons and Organizations, 2020)
When did this law come into effect?
This Cabinet Resolution came into effect on the date of its issuance, which was 15 July 2020. The resolution was published in the Official Gazette No. 683 on 29 July 2020. (Cabinet Resolution Approving the list of Terrorist Persons and Organizations, 2020, Art. 2)
Source Documents
This article analyses Cabinet Resolution Approving the list of Terrorist Persons and Organizations for legal research and educational purposes. For the purpose of interpretation and application, reference must be made to the original Arabic text. In case of conflict, the Arabic text prevails. This does not constitute legal advice.