S.L. 420.5 Art. 1Citation and purpose.

(1) The title of these regulations is the Temporary

Protecti on for Di sp laced Person s (Mini m um S t and a r d s) Regulations.

(2) The purpose of these regulations is to implement the provisions of the European Union Directive 2001/55/EC which establishes minimum standards for giving temporary protection in the event of a mass influx of displaced persons from third countries who are unable to return to their country of origin and to promote a balance of effort between Member States in receiving and bearing the consequences of receiving such persons.