Skip to main content Skip to accessibility
This website is not compatible with your web browser. You should install a newer browser. If you live in Jersey and need help upgrading call the States of Jersey web team on 440099.
Government of Jerseygov.je

Information and public services for the Island of Jersey

L'înformâtion et les sèrvices publyis pouor I'Île dé Jèrri

Community Provisions (Restrictive Measures - Eritrea) (Jersey) Order 2012

A formal published “Ministerial Decision” is required as a record of the decision of a Minister (or an Assistant Minister where they have delegated authority) as they exercise their responsibilities and powers.

Ministers are elected by the States Assembly and have legal responsibilities and powers as “corporation sole” under the States of Jersey Law 2005 by virtue of their office and in their areas of responsibility, including entering into agreements, and under any legislation conferring on them powers.

An accurate record of “Ministerial Decisions” is vital to effective governance, including:

  • demonstrating that good governance, and clear lines of accountability and authority, are in place around decisions-making – including the reasons and basis on which a decision is made, and the action required to implement a decision

  • providing a record of decisions and actions that will be available for examination by States Members, and Panels and Committees of the States Assembly; the public, organisations, and the media; and as a historical record and point of reference for the conduct of public affairs

Ministers are individually accountable to the States Assembly, including for the actions of the departments and agencies which discharge their responsibilities.

The Freedom of Information Law (Jersey) Law 2011 is used as a guide when determining what information is be published. While there is a presumption toward publication to support of transparency and accountability, detailed information may not be published if, for example, it would constitute a breach of data protection, or disclosure would prejudice commercial interest.

A decision made 26 October 2012:

Decision Reference:  MD-C-2012-0108

Decision Summary Title :

Community Provisions (Restrictive Measures - Eritrea) (Jersey) Order 2012

Date of Decision Summary:

26 October 2012

 

Decision Summary Author:

International Relations

Decision Summary:

Public or Exempt?

Public

Type of Report:

Oral or Written?

Written

Person Giving

Oral Report:

 

Written Report

Title :

Community Provisions (Restrictive Measures - Eritrea) (Jersey) Order 2012

Date of Written Report:

26 October 2012

 

Written Report Author:

Law Draftsman

Written Report :

Public or Exempt?

Public

Subject:  Community Provisions (Restrictive Measures - Eritrea) (Jersey) Order 2012

Decision(s):   The Chief Minister, in pursuance of Article 2 of the European Communities Legislation (Implementation) (Jersey) Law 1996 and having regard to Council Regulation (EU) No. 667/2010 concerning restrictive measures in respect of Eritrea, as amended to 17 October 2012, decided to make the Community Provisions (Restrictive Measures - Eritrea) (Jersey) Order 2012.

Reason(s) for Decision:  On 23 December 2009, the UN Security Council (SCR 1907(2009)) imposed a ban on the sale and supply to and from Eritrea of arms and related materiel; imposed targeted sanctions (an arms embargo, including training and financial assistance, on individuals and entities; a travel ban on individuals; and an assets freeze on individuals and entities, as designated by the Sanctions Committee; and provided certain exemptions to the travel ban and assets freeze.

On 25 July 2012 the UN adopted Resolution 2060 (2012) which provides for certain derogations from the arms embargo, for UN personnel, humanitarian purposes and development workers for their personal safety.

The Community Provisions (Restrictive Measures - Eritrea) (Jersey) Order 2012 has been prepared to give effect in Jersey to measures in the European Union, Council Regulation 667/2010 as updated to 17 October 2012, to implement the UN Resolutions. 

Resource Implications:  There are no manpower or resource implications arising from this Order.

Action required:  Following the signing of the Ministerial Decision by the Chief Minister the Chief Minister’s Department shall –

(1) inform the Assistant Greffier of the States and the States Greffe Publications Editor immediately the Order is made.

(2) deliver the signed and sealed order to the Publications Editor.

Signature:

 

Position: 

 

Senator I.J. Gorst, Chief Minister

Date Signed:

 

Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):

Back to top
rating button