United Nation (Security Council) (Amendment) Act, 2020
The United Nation (Security Council) (Amendment) Act, 2020 is a legislative measure enacted to amend the United Nations (Security Council) Act, of 1948 and update the existing laws governing the implementation of United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions more efficiently and effectively. The Act aims to enhance compliance with international obligations, strengthen national security, and align domestic legislation with the evolving priorities and decisions of the UNSC. Key provisions of the UN Security Council Amendment Act include empowering the government to implement UNSC resolutions, imposing sanctions on individuals and entities involved in terrorism, proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and other prohibited activities, enhancing cooperation with international partners, streamlining procedures for freezing assets, and providing mechanisms for reporting and monitoring compliance. The United Nation (Security Council) (Amendment) Act, 2020 seeks to strengthen the ability of the government to fulfill its international obligations and contribute to global peace and security in accordance with United Nations Security Council resolutions.
