This order establishes the legal framework for designating specific countries under the Suppression of Terrorism Act 1978 to facilitate international cooperation in extradition and judicial proceedings. The document is issued by the British government to formalize the application of anti-terrorism statutes to foreign jurisdictions. It serves as a regulatory instrument to align domestic legal obligations with international treaty commitments regarding the prosecution of terrorist activities.

Legal practitioners and historians utilize this order as a primary source document for tracking the evolution of British counter-terrorism policy. It is regarded as a technical administrative instrument rather than a narrative text, serving primarily as a reference for legislative history.