The Afghanistan (United Nations Measures) (Overseas Territories) Order 2012
The Order, made under the United Nations Act 1946, the St Helena Act 1833, the British Settlements Acts 1887 and 1945, and prerogative powers, gives effect to United Nations Security Council Resolution 1988 (2011) adopted on 17th June 2011. Resolution 1988 (2011) maintains in force the sanctions first imposed by resolution 1267 (1999) against the Taliban. In parallel the Security Council adopted resolution 1989 (2011) maintaining its previous sanctions against persons associated with Al-Qaida, but separating them out into a separate resolution.