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Charitable Associations (Anti-Terrorism) Regulations

Commencement: 2 April 2002

CHARITABLE ASSOCIATIONS (ANTI-TERRORISM) REGULATIONS

Order 5 of 2002

To give effect to Resolution 1267 (1999), 1269 (1999), 1333 (2000) and 1390 (2002) of the United Nations Security Council.

Interpretation
In these regulations:

“entity” means an individual, a group of individuals, a body corporate, an unincorporated association or organization, or any other body;

“terrorist entity” means the Taliban, Al-Qaida or any other entity designated from time to time:

by the Committee established by paragraph 6 of Resolution 1267 (1999) of the United Nations Security Council; or

by or under one or more other resolutions of the United Nations Security Council.

Prohibited charities
A certificate of incorporation must not be granted to a terrorist entity.

If a certificate of incorporation granted to a terrorist entity is in force, the certificate is cancelled.

If a terrorist entity is in any way involved in another entity that has a valid certificate of incorporation, the certificate is cancelled.