This Order, made under section 1 of the United Nations Act 1946 (c.45), gives effect in the United Kingdom to resolution 1373(2001) adopted by the Security Council of the United Nations on 28th September 2001 relating to terrorism and resolution 1452(2002) adopted on 20th December 2002 relating to humanitarian exemptions. It also provides for enforcement of Regulation (EC) 2580/2001 on specific measures directed at certain persons and entities with a view to combating terrorism (“the EC Regulation”).