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Compliance with United Nations Security Council Resolution 1373

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Criterion 6.1: Competent Authority and Designation Procedure


Georgia has identified the Commission as the competent authority responsible for designating persons or entities pursuant to UNSCR 1373.

Key Points:

  • The Commission follows procedures and uses standard forms for listing adopted by UNSCR (AML/CFT Law, Art. 43(2)).
  • Sufficient information is provided to identify the person, including relevant circumstances of the case and grounds for designation.

Criterion 6.2: Mechanism for Identifying Targets for Designation


Georgia has a mechanism in place for identifying targets for designation pursuant to UNSCR 1373.

Key Points:

  • The Commission promptly examines an application made by a competent authority and decides based on UNSCR 1373 designation criteria.
  • The Commission applies an evidentiary standard of proof of “reasonable suspicion” when deciding whether or not to designate a person.

Criterion 6.3: Cooperation with International Organisations


The Commission cooperates and exchanges information with competent authorities and international organisations in accordance with UNSCR 1373.

Key Points:

  • The Task Force operating under the Commission collects, processes, and disseminates information required for performing the Committee’s functions.
  • The Commission operates ex-parte when proposing designation to the respective UNSC Committee.

Criterion 6.4: Implementation of Travel Facilitation (TFS)


Georgia implements the TFS without delay, as required by UNSCR 1373.

Key Points:

  • None specified in the provided text.