from the grouping by an interval of not less than one fifth of the total length
of the line.
3.
Use of Flag Generally
a.
In accordance with article 5 of the United Nations Flag Code the United
Nations Flag may be used to demonstrate the support of the United Nations
and to further its principles and purposes;
b.
It is deemed especially appropriate that the United Nations Flag should be
displayed on the following occasions:
I.
On all national and official holidays,
II.
On United Nations Day, 24 October,
III.
On the occasion of any official event, particularly in honour of the
United Nations
IV.
On the occasion of any official event which might or is desired to be
related in some way to the United Nations.
4.
Prohibitions
a.
In accordance with article 7 of the United Nations Flag Code on no account
shall the United Nations Flag or a replica thereof be used for commercial
purposes or in direct association with an article of merchandise;
b.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in clause (a) of this
section, neither the United Nations Flag nor any replica thereof shall be
stamped, printed, engraved or otherwise affixed on any stationary, books,
magazines, periodicals or other publications of any nature whatsoever in a
manner such as could imply that any such stationary, books, magazines,
periodicals or other publications were published by or on behalf of the United
Nations unless such is in fact the case or in a manner such as has the effect of
advertising a commercial product;
c.
Subject to the provisions of clauses (b) and (d) of this section neither the
United Nations Flag nor any replica thereof should be affixed in any manner
on any article of any kind which is not strictly necessary to the display of the
United Nations Flag itself. Without restricting the generality of the foregoing
sentence the United Nations Flag should not be reproduced on such articles as
cushions, handkerchiefs and the like, nor printed nor otherwise impressed on
paper napkins or boxes, nor used as any portion of a costume or athletic
uniform or other clothing of any kind, nor used on jewellery.
d.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this section, a replica
of the United Nations Flag may be manufactured in the form of a lapel button;
e.
No mark, insignia, letter, word, figure, design, picture or drawing of any nature
shall ever be placed upon or attached to the United Nations Flag or placed
upon any replica thereof.
5.
Mourning
a.
Upon the death of a Head of State or Head of Government of a Member State,
the United Nations Flag will be flown at half-mast at the United Nations
Headquarters, at the United Nations Office at Geneva, Vienna and Nairobi and
at the United Nations offices located in that Member State;
b.
On such occasions, at Headquarters, Geneva, Vienna and Nairobi, the United
Nations Flagg will be flown at half-mast for one day immediately upon
learning of the death. If, however, Flags have already been flying on that day
