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3.1.5.4 Names or emblems of the United Nations

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Section 16(1) of the Flags, Emblems and Names Protection Act 1981 prohibits the use of the following unless the use has been authorised by the Secretary-General of the United Nations:

The name of the United Nations;
The emblem of the United Nations;
Any word or words that incorporate the name of the United Nations;
Any word or words that incorporate any abbreviation or variation of the name of the United Nations.

Section 16(3) of the Flags, Emblems and Names Protection Act 1981 prohibits the use of any name or emblem in contravention of a notice that has been given under section 16(2) of the same Act. Such notices include the notices specified in Part B of Schedule 2 of the Flags, Emblems and Names Protection Act 1981.

The contents of Part B of Schedule 2 are set out below

Title and reference	Content
Prohibition of Use of Emblem, Official Seal, or Name of the World Health Organisation Gazette, 1950, at page 8	Prohibits the use of the following unless authorisation has been obtained from the Director-General of the World Health Organisation: The emblem and seal of the World Health Organisation; The name of the World Health Organisation; Any abbreviation or variation of that name; Any word(s) that incorporate that name, abbreviation or variation.
The ICAO Official Emblem and Seal Notice 1958 Gazette, 1958, at page 174	Prohibits the use of: The emblem of the International Civil Aviation Organisation; The seal of the International Civil Aviation Organisation.
The International Atomic Energy Agency Name and Emblem Notice 1961 SR 1961/93	Prohibits the use of: The name of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); The official emblem and seal of the IAEA; Any other name, word, seal, emblem or device having reference in any way to the IAEA.
The International Criminal Police Organisation Name Notice 1962 SR 1962/69	Prohibits the use of: The name of the International Criminal Police Organisation; The word INTERPOL; Any other name, word, seal, emblem or device having reference in any way to the International Criminal Police Organisation.
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation Name and Emblem Notice1966 SR 1966/12	Prohibits the use of: The name of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO); The word UNESCO; The official emblem and seal of UNESCO; Any other name, word, seal, emblem or device having reference in any way to UNESCO.
The World Bank Group Names and Emblems Notice 1966 SR 1966/13	Prohibits the use of: The name of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development; The name WORLD BANK; The official emblem or seal of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development; Any other name, word, seal, emblem or device having reference in any way to the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development; The name of the International Finance Corporation; The official emblem and seal of the International Finance Corporation; Any other name, word, seal, emblem or device having reference in any way to the International Finance Corporation; The name of the International Development Association; The official emblem and seal of the International Development Association; Any other name, word, seal, emblem or device having reference in any way to the International Development Association.
The World Meteorological Organisation Name and Emblem Notice 1968 SR 1968/126	Prohibits the use of: The name of the World Meteorological Organisation; The official emblem of the World Meteorological Organisation; Any other name, word, seal, emblem or device having reference in any way to the World Meteorological Organisation.

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