These Regulations prohibit the disclosure of certain equipment, software and information relating to uranium enrichment technology. Paragraph (1) of regulation 2 contains the prohibition: it covers both intentional and reckless disclosures; and applies not only to disclosures within the United Kingdom but also to disclosures by "United Kingdom persons" abroad. Paragraph (2) defines "reckless". Paragraphs (3) and (4) set out the software, equipment and information to which the prohibition applies. Regulation 3 contains exemptions. Regulations 4 and 5 provide for the Secretary of State to authorise disclosures and for the withdrawal or variation of authorisations. Regulation 6 makes provision for the sending or giving of written documents for the purposes of regulations 4 and 5.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland · 2004-07-14