Security Council resolution 1447 (2002) [on measures to provide for the humanitarian needs of the Iraqi people]
Symbol: S/RES/1447(2002)
Date: 2002-12-04
Status: adopted
Agenda: S/57 [120] IRAQ-KUWAIT SITUATION
Subjects: UN. Oil-for-Food Programme|Charter of the United Nations (1945). Chapter VII|SANCTIONS|GOODS|HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE|MEDICAL SUPPLIES|FOOD SUPPLY|IRAQ|FOOD DISTRIBUTION|REPORT PREPARATION|CONSULTATIONS|EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES|IRAQ-KUWAIT SITUATION
Votes in favour: 15
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 0
Voting record:
country: BULGARIA
vote: yes
country: CAMEROON
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: COLOMBIA
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: GUINEA
vote: yes
country: IRELAND
vote: yes
country: MAURITIUS
vote: yes
country: MEXICO
vote: yes
country: NORWAY
vote: yes
country: RUSSIAN FEDERATION
vote: yes
country: SINGAPORE
vote: yes
country: SYRIAN ARAB REPUBLIC
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes

               United Nations                                                                   S/RES/1447 (2002)
               Security Council                                                    Distr.: General
                                                                                   4 December 2002




               Resolution 1447 (2002)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 4656th meeting,
               on 4 December 2002

                       The Security Council,
                     Recalling its previous relevant resolutions, including resolutions 986 (1995) of
               14 April 1995, 1284 (1999) of 17 December 1999, 1352 (2001) of 1 June 2001,
               1360 (2001) of 3 July 2001, 1382 (2001) of 29 November 2001 and 1409 (2002) of
               14 May 2002, as they relate to the improvement of the humanitarian programme for
               Iraq,
                     Convinced of the need as a temporary measure to continue to provide for the
               civilian needs of the Iraqi people until the fulfilment by the Government of Iraq of
               the relevant resolutions, including notably resolutions 687 (1991) of 3 April 1991
               and 1284 (1999), allows the Council to take further action with regard to the
               prohibitions referred to in resolution 661 (1990) of 6 August 1990 in accordance
               with the provisions of these resolutions,
                       Taking note of the Secretary-General’s report S/2002/1239 of 12 November
               2002,
                       Determined to improve the humanitarian situation in Iraq,
                     Reaffirming the commitment of all Member States to the sovereignty and
               territorial integrity of Iraq,
                       Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,
                    1.    Decides that the provisions of resolution 986 (1995), except those
               contained in paragraphs 4, 11 and 12, and the provisions of paragraphs 2, 3 and 6 to
               13 of resolution 1360 (2001) and subject to paragraph 15 of resolution 1284 (1999)
               and the other provisions of this present resolution, shall remain in force for a new
               period of 180 days beginning at 0001 hours, Eastern Standard Time, on 5 December
               2002;
                    2.    Decides to consider necessary adjustments to the Goods Review List
               (S/2002/515) and the procedures for its implementation, for adoption no later than
               30 days from the adoption of this resolution and thereafter to conduct regular,
               thorough reviews;




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                     3.     Decides that, for the purposes of this resolution, references in resolution
               1360 (2001) to the 150-day period established by that resolution shall be interpreted
               to refer to the 180-day period established pursuant to paragraph 1 above;
                     4.   Requests the Secretary-General to provide a comprehensive report to the
               Council, at least one week prior to the end of the 180-day period, on the basis of
               observations of United Nations personnel in Iraq, and of consultations with the
               Government of Iraq, on whether Iraq has ensured the equitable distribution of
               medicine, health supplies, foodstuffs, and materials and supplies for essential
               civilian needs, financed in accordance with paragraph 8 (a) of resolution 986 (1995),
               including in his reports any observations which he may have on the adequacy of the
               revenues to meet Iraq’s humanitarian needs;
                    5.    Requests the Secretary-General, in consultation with interested parties, to
               submit an assessment report on the implementation of the Goods Review List and its
               procedures 14 days before the end of the 180-day period referred to in paragraph 1
               above and to include in the report recommendations on any necessary revision of the
               Goods Review List and its procedures;
                    6.    Decides to remain seized of the matter.




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