CELEX: 52002PC0269
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Date: 2002-05-29
Title: Proposal for a Council Regulation concerning certain restrictive measures in respect of Liberia

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52002PC0269

Proposal for a Council Regulation concerning certain restrictive measures in respect of Liberia  /* COM/2002/0269 final */  

Official Journal 227 E , 24/09/2002 P. 0343 - 0346

Proposal for a COUNCIL REGULATION concerning certain restrictive measures in respect of Liberia(presented by the Commission)EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM(1) In its Resolution 1408 (2002) of 6 May 2002, the United Nations Security Council, acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations, decided to extend the restrictive measures imposed on Liberia for its support for the RUF in Sierra Leone and other armed rebel groups in the region, laid down in UNSC Resolution 1343 (2001) of 7 March 2001.(2) In accordance with Resolution 1343 the prohibition of the provision of technical advice and training related to military activities and the prohibition of all imports of rough diamonds originating in, or coming from, Liberia is laid down in Council Regulation (EC) No 1146 of 11 June 2001, which expired 8 May 2002 and therefore it is necessary to adopt a new Regulation extending the restrictive measures.Proposal for a COUNCIL REGULATION concerning certain restrictive measures in respect of LiberiaTHE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 301 thereof,Having regard to Council Common Position 2001/357/CFSP of 7 May 2001 [1] as amended and extended by Council Common Position 2002/.../CFSP of ... May 2002 ... [2],[1]  OJ L 126, 8.5.2001, p.[2]  OJ L ...., ... .5.2002, p.Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas:(1) In its Resolution 1408 (2002) of 6 May 2002, the United Nations Security Council, acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations, decided to extend the restrictive measures imposed on Liberia for its support for the RUF in Sierra Leone and other armed rebel groups in the region, laid down in UNSC Resolution 1343 (2001) of 7 March 2001.(2) Certain of these measures fall under the scope of the Treaty and, therefore, notably with a view to avoiding distortion of competition, Community legislation is necessary to implement the relevant decisions of the Security Council as far as the territory of the Community is concerned. For the purpose of this Regulation, the territory of the Community is deemed to encompass the territories of the Member States to which the Treaty is applicable, under the conditions laid down in that Treaty.HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:Article 11. Without prejudice to the powers of the Member States in the exercise of their public authority, it shall be prohibited to provide Liberia with technical training or assistance related to the provision, manufacture, maintenance or use of arms and related material of all types including weapons and ammunition, military vehicles and equipment, paramilitary equipment, and spare parts for the aforementioned.2. The prohibition referred to in paragraph 1 shall not apply in cases where the Committee established by paragraph 14 of UNSCR 1343(2001) has granted an exemption in advance. Such exemptions shall be obtained through the competent authorities of the Member States listed in Annex I to this Regulation.Article 21. The direct or indirect import into the Community of all rough diamonds from Liberia, as defined in Annex II of his Regulation, whether originating there or not, shall be prohibited.2. The Commission is hereby authorised to amend Annex II in order to bring it into line with changes that may be made to the Combined Nomenclature.Article 3Without prejudice to the rights and obligations of the Member States under the Charter of the United Nations, the Commission shall maintain all necessary contacts with the Committee established by paragraph 14 of UNSCR 1343(2001) for the purpose of the effective implementation of this Regulation.Article 4The Commission and the Member States shall immediately inform each other of the measures taken under this Regulation and shall supply each other with relevant information at their disposal in connection with this Regulation, in particular information in respect of violation and enforcement problems and judgements handed down by national courts.Article 5This Regulation shall apply notwithstanding any rights conferred, or obligations imposed, by any international agreement signed or any contract entered into or any licence or permit granted before the entry into force of this Regulation.Article 61. Each Member State shall determine the sanctions to be imposed where the provisions of this Regulation are infringed. Such sanctions shall be effective, proportionate and dissuasive. Pending the adoption, where necessary, of any legislation to this end, the sanctions to be imposed where the provisions of this Regulation are infringed, shall be those determined by the Member States in order to give effect to Article 6 of Regulation (EC) 1146/2001 [3].[3]  OJ L 156, 13.6.2001, p. 1.2. Each Member State shall be responsible for bringing proceedings against any natural or legal person, entity or body under its jurisdiction, in cases of violation of any of the prohibitions laid down in this Regulation by such person, entity or body.Article 7This Regulation shall apply- within the territory of the Community, including its airspace,- on board any aircraft or any vessel under the jurisdiction of a Member State,- to any person elsewhere who is a national of a Member State, and- to any legal person, entity or body which is incorporated or constituted under the law of a Member State.Article 8This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall cease to apply on 8 May 2003.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.Done at Brussels,For the CouncilThe PresidentANNEX IList of competent authorities referred to in Article 1.2(to be revised where necessary)BELGIUMMinistère des affaires étrangères, du commerce extérieur et de la coopération au développementEgmont 1,Rue des Petits Carmes 19B-1000 BruxellesTel: (32 2)Télécopieur: (32 2)Direction des relations économiques et bilatérales extérieuresa) Service Afrique du Sud du Sahara (B.22),Tél.: (32 2) 501 85 77b) Coordination de la politique commerciale (B.40)Tél.: (32 2) 501 83 20c) Service transports (B.42),Tél.: (32 2) 501 37 62Télécopieur: (32 2) 501 88 27Ministère des affaires économiquesARE 4 o division, service des licencesAvenue du Général Leman 60B-1040 BruxellesTél.: (32 2) 206 58 16/27Télécopieur: (32 2) 230 83 22DENMARKErhvervs og Bolig StyrelsenDahlerups PakhusLangelinie Allé 17DK-2100 København ØTlf. (45) 35 46 60 00Fax (45) 35 46 60 01UdenrigsministerietAsiatisk Plads 2DK-1448 Copenhagen KTlf. (45) 33 92 00 00Fax (45) 32 54 05 33GERMANYBundesamt für Wirtschaft und Ausfuhrkontrolle (BAFA)Frankfurter Strasse 29-35D-65760 EschbornTel (49-6196) 908-0Fax:GREECEMinistry of National EconomyGeneral Secretariat for International Economic RelationsGeneral Directorate for Policy Planning and Management1 Kornarou str., 105 63 AthensTel. 01/328.64.01-3Fax 01/328.64.04Greek textSPAINMinisterio de EconomíaDirección General de Comercio InversionesPaseo de la Castellana, 162E-28046 MadridTel. (34) 913 49 38 60Fax (34) 914 57 28 63FRANCEMinistère de l'économie, des finances et de l'industrieDirection générale des douanes et des droits indirectsCellule embargo - Bureau E2Tél.: (33 1) 44 74 48 93Télécopieur: (33 1) 44 74 48 97Ministère des affaires étrangèresDirection des Nations unies et des organisations internationalesTél.: (33 1) 43 17 59 68Télécopieur: (33 1) 43 17 46 91IRELANDDepartment of Public EnterpriseAviation Regulation and International Affairs Division44 Kildare StreetDublin 2Tel. (353 1) 604 10 50Fax (353 1) 670 74 11ITALYMinistero degli Affari esteriD.G.A.E.-Uff. XRomaTel. (0039) 06 36 91 37 50Fax (00 39) 06 36 91 37 52Ministero del Commercio esteroGabinettoRomaTel. (0039) 06 59 93 23 10Fax (0039) 06 59 64 74 94Ministero dei TrasportiGabinettoRomaTel. (0039) 06 44 26 71 16/84 90 40 94Fax (0039) 06 44 26 71 14LUXEMBOURGMinistère des affaires étrangèresDirection des relations économiques internationales et de la coopérationBP 1602L-1016 LuxembourgTelTélécopieurNETHERLANDSMinisterie van Buitenlandse ZakenDirectie Verenigde NatiesAfdeling Politieke Zaken2594 AC Den HaagTel.: (0031-70) 348 42 06Fax: (0031-70) 348 67 49AUSTRIABundesministerium für wirtschaftliche AngelegenheitenAbteilung II/A/2Landstrasser Hauptstraûe 55-57A-1030 WienTelFaxBundesministerium für Wissenschaft und VerkehrOberste Zivilluftfahrtbehörde (OZB)Radetzkystraûe 2A-1030 WienTelFaxÖsterreichische NationalbankOtto Wagner Platz 3,A-1090 WienTel. (43 1) 404 20-0Fax (43 1) 404 20 73 99PORTUGALMinistério dos Negócios EstrangeirosDirecção-Geral dos Assuntos MultilateraisLargo do RilvasP-1350-179 LisboaTel (351 21)394 60 72Fax (351 21) 394 60 73FINLANDUlkoasiainministeriö/ UtrikesministerietPB 17600161 HelsingforsTel (358-9) 16 05 59 00Fax (358-9) 16 05 57 07SWEDENRegeringskanslietUtrikesdepartementetRättssekretariatet för EU-frågorFredsgatan 6S-103 39 StockholmTfn: (0046-8) 405 10 00Fax: (0046-8) 723 11 76UNITED KINGDOMForeign and Commonwealth OfficeSanctions UnitUnited Nations DepartmentKing Charles StreetLondonSW1A 2AHTel. (44-207) 72 70 36 39Fax. (44-207) 72 70 14 73Export Control OrganisationDepartment of Trade and IndustryKingsgate House66-74 Victoria StreetLondon SW1E 6SWTel. (44 171) 215 6740Fax (44 171) 222 0612ANNEX IIRough diamonds referred to in Article 2CN code  //  Product descriptionEx 7102 10 00  //  Unsorted diamonds, unworked and not mounted or set7102 21 00  //  Industrial diamonds, unworked or simply sawn, cleaved or bruted7102 31 00  //  Non-industrial diamonds, unworked or simply sawn, cleaved or bruted7105 10 00  //  Dust and powder of diamonds