Citation, commencement, interpretation and extent

1. —(1) This Order may be cited as the Iran (Restrictive Measures) (Overseas Territories) (Amendment) Order 2013.

(2) It comes into force on 7th May 2013.

(3) In this Order, “the principal Order” means the Iran (Restrictive Measures) (Overseas Territories) Order 2011( 3 ).

(4) This Order extends to the territories listed in Schedule 1 to the principal Order.

Amendment of the principal Order

2. The principal Order is amended as follows.

3. In Article 3A after “who” insert “, except under the authority of a licence granted by the Governor”.

4. In Article 3B(1) before “EU” insert “Except under the authority of a licence granted by the Governor,”.

5. In article 3C, delete “Any” and substitute “Except under the authority of a licence granted by the Governor, any”.

6. For article 3I, substitute:

“ 3I. —(1) The Governor may grant a licence—

(a) under articles 3A to 3C, for the sale, supply, transfer or export of EU restricted goods, or for the provision of technical assistance, brokering services, financing or financial assistance related to such goods, provided that they are intended solely for the protective use of the personnel of the European Union and its Member States in Iran;

(b) under articles 3D to 3G, unless the Governor has reasonable grounds to determine that the equipment, technology or software in question would be used for monitoring or interception of internet or telephone communication in Iran by the government of Iran, or by any Iranian public bodies, corporations, or agencies or any person or entity acting on their behalf or at their direction.

(2) Paragraphs (3), (4), (5) and (6) of article 9 shall apply in respect of such licences. ” .