1.

Goods designed for the execution of human beings, as follows:

1.1.

Gallows, guillotines, and blades for guillotines

1.2.

Electric chairs for the purpose of execution of human beings

1.3.

Airtight vaults, made of e.g., steel and glass, designed for the purpose of execution of human beings by the administration of a lethal gas or substance.

1.4.

Automatic drug injection systems designed for the purpose of execution of human beings by the administration of a lethal chemical substance

2.

Goods which are not suitable for use by law enforcement authorities to restrain human beings, as follows:

2.1.

Electric shock devices which are intended to be worn on the body by a restrained individual, such as belts, sleeves, and cuffs, designed for restraining human beings by the administration of electric shocks.

2.2.

Thumb-cuffs, finger-cuffs, thumbscrews, and finger-screws.

2.3.

Bar fetters, weighted leg restraints and gang chains comprising bar fetters or weighted leg restraints.

1.

Bar fetters are shackles or ankle rings fitted with a locking mechanism, linked by a rigid bar which is typically made of metal.

2.

This item includes bar fetters and weighted leg restraints which are linked to ordinary handcuff by means of a chain.

2.4.

Gang chains

2.5.

Leg irons

2.6.

Cuffs for restraining human beings, designed to be anchored to a wall, floor or ceiling

2.7.

Restraint chairs: chairs fitted with shackles or other devices to restrain a human being.

2.8.

Shackle boards and shackle beds: boards and beds fitted with shackles or other devices to restrain a human being.

2.9.

Cage beds: beds comprising a cage (four sides and a ceiling) or similar structure enclosing a human being within the confines of the bed, the ceiling or one or more of the sides of which are fitted with metal or other bars, and which can only be opened from outside

2.10.

Net beds: beds comprising a cage (four sides and a ceiling) or similar structure enclosing a human being within the confines of the bed, the ceiling or one or more sides of which are fitted with nets, and which can only be opened from outside

2.11.

Hoods and blindfolds solely designed for law enforcement purposes to block the vision and/or enclose the face of a person/detainee, including such hoods and blindfolds when linked by a chain to ordinary handcuffs or other restraints.

3.

Portable devices which are not suitable for use by law enforcement authorities for the purpose of riot control or self-protection, as follows:

3.1.

Batons or truncheons made of metal or other material having a shaft with metal spikes

3.2.

Weighted batons or batons encased in thick leather or rubber with additional weighting designed to increase kinetic impact to the target and weighted gloves or other similar devices

1.

Weighted baton: A flat device consisting of metal (spring steel) encased in thick leather or rubber and used for slapping or striking a person; or a short baton consisting of spring steel encased in leather, sometimes weighted at one end with lead shot, and used for striking a person.

2.

Weighted gloves are usually made of leather and have powdered steel or lead sewn into the material over the knuckle, fingers, or back of the hand.

3.3.

Lathis

3.4.

Shields with metal spikes

3.5.

Body armour with spikes or serrations made of metal or other hard material.

4.

Whips as follows:

4.1.

Whips comprising multiple lashes or thongs, such as knouts or cats o’nine tails.

4.2.

Whips having one or more lashes or thongs fitted with barbs, hooks, spikes, metal wire or similar objects enhancing the impact of the lash or thong.

4.3.

‘‘Sjamboks’’

5.

Weapons and equipment disseminating incapacitating or irritating chemicals or impact projectiles and related ammunition which are not suitable for use by law enforcement authorities for the purpose of riot control or self-protection.

5.1.

Fixed equipment for the dissemination of incapacitating or irritating chemical substances in enclosed spaces, which can be attached to a wall or to a ceiling inside a building, comprises a canister of irritating or incapacitating chemical agents and is activated using a remote-control system.

5.2.

Equipment and explosive projectiles for dispensing injurious quantities of riot control agents from aerial platforms.

1.

Goods designed for restraining human beings, as follows:

1.1.

Shackles

1.

Shackles are restraints consisting of two cuffs or rings fitted with a locking mechanism, with a connecting chain or bar.

2.

This item does not control the leg restraints and gang chains prohibited by item 2.3 and 2.4 of Annex II.

3.

This item does not control “ordinary handcuffs”. Ordinary handcuffs are handcuffs which meet all the following conditions:

1.2.

Individual cuffs or rings fitted with a locking mechanism, having an inside circumference exceeding 165 mm when the ratchet is engaged at the last notch entering the locking mechanism.

1.3.

Leg cuffs

1.

Leg cuffs are restraints consisting of two cuffs, usually made of metal, fastened around the ankles, and attached by a chain to allow the detainee some movement. The cuff size is usually larger than those ordinary handcuffs and is adjustable.

2.

This item does not control leg restraints and gang chains prohibited by items 2.3, 2.4, 2.5 and 2.6 of Annex II.

1.4.

Spit hoods: hoods, including hoods made of netting, comprising a cover of the mouth which prevents spitting.

2.

Weapons and devices designed for the purpose of law enforcement including riot control or self-protection, as follows:

2.1.

Portable electric discharge weapons that can target only one individual each time an electric shock is administered, including but not limited to electric shock batons, electric shock shields, stun guns and electric shock dart guns

1.

This item does not control electric shock belts and other devices falling within item 2.1 of Annex II.

2.

This item does not control individual electronic shock devices when accompanying their user for the user’s own personal protection.

2.2.

Kits containing all essential components for assembly of portable electric discharge weapons controlled by item 2.1.

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the unit producing an electric shock,

—

the switch, whether or not on a remote control, and

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the electrodes or, where applicable, the wires through which the electrical shock is to be administered.

2.3.

Fixed or mountable electric discharge weapons that cover a wide area and can target multiple individuals with electrical shocks

2.4.

Single shot kinetic impact projectile (KIP) launchers and associated kinetic impact projectiles

2.5.

Launchers and dissemination devices including multiple barrel launchers

2.6.

Ammunition containing multiple kinetic impact projectiles

3.

Weapons and equipment disseminating incapacitating or irritating chemicals for use by law enforcement authorities for the purpose of riot control or self-protection, as follows:

3.1.

Portable weapons and equipment which either administer a dose of an incapacitating or irritating chemical substance that targets one individual or disseminate a dose of such substance affecting a small area, e.g. in the form of a spray fog or cloud, when the chemical substance is administered or disseminated.

1.

This item does not control equipment controlled by item ML7(e) of the Common Military List of the European Union (1).

2.

This item does not control individual portable equipment, even if containing a chemical substance, when accompanying their user for the user’s own personal protection.

3.

In addition to relevant chemical substances, such as riot control agents or PAVA, the goods controlled by items 3.3, 3.4 and 3.7 shall be deemed to be incapacitating or irritating chemical substances.

3.2.

Pelargonic acid vanillylamide (PAVA) (CAS RN 2444-46-4)

3.3.

Oleoresin capsicum (OC) (CAS RN 8023-77-6)

3.4.

Mixtures containing at least 0,3 % by weight of PAVA or OC and a solvent (such as ethanol,1-propanol or hexane), which could be administered as such as incapacitating or irritating agents, in particular in aerosols and in liquid form, or used for manufacturing of incapacitating or irritating agents

1.

This item does not control sauces and preparations therefor, soups or preparations therefor and mixed condiments or seasonings, provided that PAVA or OC is not the only constituent flavour in them.

2.

This item does not control medicinal products for which a marketing authorisation has been granted in accordance with Union law (2)

3.5.

Fixed or mountable equipment for the dissemination of incapacitating or irritating chemical agents that covers a wide area and is not designed to be attached to a wall or to a ceiling inside a building.

1.

This item does not control equipment controlled by item ML7(e) of the Common Military List of the European Union.

2.

This item also controls water cannons.

3.

In addition to relevant chemical substances, such as riot control agents or PAVA, the goods controlled by items 3.3 and 3.4 shall be deemed to be incapacitating or irritating chemical substances.

3.6.

Large calibre projectiles containing riot control agents.

3.7.

Malodorant chemical mixtures formulated to produce a foul and deeply unpleasant smell for riot control purposes provided they are non-injurious and have no long-lasting health effects.

1.

This item is defined as being a mixture solely designed for law enforcement purposes containing at least one of the following range of chemicals formulated to produce a foul and deeply unpleasant smell and that can be dispersed by hand-held spray, grenades, launched projectiles, drones, and water cannon:

2.

This item does not control malodorant chemical mixtures that are not intended for law enforcement purposes.