United Nations (UN) sanctionsarebindingon allUN member states, but their effectiveness depends

onswift adoption and enforcement by national governments.

Option B (Correct):For UN sanctions to be effective, they must be enforced by all member

statesthroughstrong domestic legal mechanisms.

Option A (Incorrect):UN sanctions are not necessarily implemented faster than unilateral sanctions

(e.g., U.S. OFAC sanctions).

Option C (Incorrect):While UN sanctions apply internationally, enforcement depends on national

governments, making implementation inconsistent.

Option D (Incorrect):Clarity of sanction measures is important, but enforcement is the primary factor

determining effectiveness.

Key Features of UN Sanctions:

Mandated by the UN Security Council under Chapter VII of the UN Charter.

Binding on all 193 UN member states.

May include asset freezes, travel bans, and trade embargoes.

Best Practices for UN Sanctions Compliance:

Ensure national enforcement aligns with UN Security Council resolutions.

Monitor sanctioned individuals/entities through real-time screening tools.

Cooperate with international organizations to prevent sanctions evasion.

Reference:

FATF Recommendation 6 (Targeted Financial Sanctions)

United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Sanctions Guidelines

EU & OFAC Guidance on Sanctions Implementation