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National Legislation on Transfer of Arms, Military Equipment and Dual-Use Goods and Technology

A/RES/66/41No PDF available

Who created this mandate?

A Resolution of the General Assembly, under agenda item 98General and complete disarmament, published in 2012.

What other versions does this mandate have?

8 versions · 2003–2016
This is an older version — the most recent is A/RES/71/68
  • 2016A/RES/71/68National legislation on transfer of arms, military equipment and dual-use goods and technologyLatestCompare with previous version
  • 2013A/RES/68/44National legislation on transfer of arms, military equipment and dual-use goods and technologyCompare with previous version
  • 2012A/RES/66/41National legislation on transfer of arms, military equipment and dual-use goods and technologyCompare with previous version
  • 2010A/RES/64/40National legislation on transfer of arms, military equipment and dual-use goods and technologyCompare with previous version
  • 2008A/RES/62/26National legislation on transfer of arms, military equipment and dual-use goods and technologyCompare with previous version

iVersions are identified automatically by matching titles within the same organ (~97% accuracy on a manual audit).

What subjects does this mandate have?

5 topics
ArmamentsArms TransfersDual-Use TechnologyEquipment and SuppliesLaws and Regulations

What does this mandate say?

3 operative paragraphs
1
Invites Member States that are in a position to do so, without prejudice to the provisions contained in Security Council resolution 1540 (2004) of 28 April 2004 and subsequent relevant Council resolutions, to enact or improve national legislation, regulations and procedures to exercise effective control over the transfer of arms, military equipment and dual-use goods and technology, while ensuring that such legislation, regulations and procedures are consistent with the obligations of States parties under international treaties;
2
Encourages Member States to provide, on a voluntary basis, information to the Secretary-General on their national legislation, regulations and procedures on the transfer of arms, military equipment and dual-use goods and technology, as well as the changes therein, and requests the Secretary-General to make that information accessible to Member States;
3
Decides to remain attentive to the matter.

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