This Statutory Instrument corrects errors in S.I. 2024/644 and S.I. 2025/394, and is being issued free of charge to all known recipients of those Statutory Instruments.

2026 No. 443

SANCTIONS

The Sanctions (EU Exit) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2026

Made20th April 2026

Laid before Parliament22nd April 2026

Coming into force13th May 2026

The Secretary of State¹, considering that the condition in section 45 (2) of the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018² is met, makes the following Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 1, 5, 11, 14, 15 (2) and (3) (h), 16, 17 and 45 of, and paragraphs 2 (b) and 27 of Schedule 1 to, the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018.

Part 1 Introductory¶

1 Citation and commencement¶

1 These Regulations may be cited as the Sanctions (EU Exit) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2026.

2 These Regulations come into force on 13th May 2026.

3 These Regulations extend to England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Part 2 Amendment of Sanctions Regulations¶

2 Amendment of the Venezuela (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019¶

1 The Venezuela (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019³ are amended as follows.

Amends Venezuela (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 · 1 insertion

regulation 31 unchanged

31A Trade: end-use control

1 This regulation applies where—

a a United Kingdom person (“P”) has been informed by the Secretary of State that goods or any technology related to the export of the goods (or both) are or may be intended, in their entirety or in part, for export, transfer or use in Venezuela, or to a person connected with Venezuela, and

b the goods or technology in question are subject to this Part and are not for the time being specified in—

i Schedule 2 to the Export Control Order 2008, or

ii Annex 1 of the Dual-Use Regulation.

2 Subject to Part 6 (Exceptions and licences), P shall not—

a export the goods in question, or

b transfer the technology in question.

2 After regulation 31 (circumventing etc prohibitions), insert—

Amends Venezuela (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 · 1 change

42 “Relevant firm”

surrounding text unchanged

…~~10,000 euros~~£10,000… (in each place it occurs).

3 In regulation 42 (“relevant firm”), for “10,000 euros”, in each place it occurs, substitute “£10,000”.

Amends Venezuela (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 · 1 deletion

57 Trade offences in CEMA: modification of penalty

whole regulation omitted

4 Omit regulation 57 (trade offences in CEMA: modification of penalty).

Amends Venezuela (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 · 1 change, 1 insertion

66 Notices

paragraphs (1) – (3) unchanged

3A The notice may be given to the person by electronic means.

4 A notice given to a person under this regulation may be given by post or~~, including by electronic means,~~ by such other means as appear to the giver to be appropriate in the circumstances.

remaining paragraphs unchanged

5 In regulation 66 (notices)—

a after paragraph (3) insert—

;

b in paragraph (4), omit “, including by electronic means,”.

Amends Venezuela (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 · 1 change, 1 insertion

Schedule 4 — Treasury licences: purposes

1 In sub-paragraph (1), in the definition of “frozen funds or economic resources”, omit the words from “~~, and~~” to the end.

paragraphs 2 – 8 unchanged

9 Prior obligations

To enable the satisfaction of an obligation of a designated person (whether arising under a contract, other agreement or otherwise), provided that—

a the obligation arose before the date on which the person became a designated person, and

b no payments are made to another designated person, whether directly or indirectly.

6 In Schedule 4 (Treasury licences: purposes)—

a in paragraph 1 (interpretation), in sub-paragraph (1), in the definition of “frozen funds or economic resources”, omit the words from “, and” to the end;

b for paragraph 9 (prior obligations), substitute—

3 Amendment of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019¶

1 The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019⁶ are amended as follows.

Amends Democratic People's Republic of Korea (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 · 2 deletions

11 Specification of ships

paragraphs (1) – (3) unchanged

4 In paragraph (4)—

a … ~~and~~

b [sub-paragraph (b) omitted].

2 In regulation 11 (specification of ships), in paragraph (4)—

a after sub-paragraph (a), omit “and”;

b omit sub-paragraph (b).

Amends Democratic People's Republic of Korea (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 · 1 insertion

regulation 31 unchanged

31A Trade: end-use control

1 This regulation applies where—

a a United Kingdom person (“P”) has been informed by the Secretary of State that goods or any technology related to the export of the goods (or both) are or may be intended for export, transfer or use in DPRK, or to a person connected with DPRK, and

b the goods or technology in question are subject to Part 6 (Trade) and are not specified in Schedule 2 to the Export Control Order 2008 or Annex 1 of the Dual-Use Regulation.

2 Subject to Part 9 (Exceptions and licences), P shall not export the goods or transfer the technology.

3 After regulation 31 (circumventing etc. prohibitions), insert—

Amends Democratic People's Republic of Korea (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 · 1 change

100 “Relevant firm”

…~~10,000 euros~~£10,000… (in each place it occurs).

4 In regulation 100 (“relevant firm”), for “10,000 euros”, in each place it occurs, substitute “£10,000”.

Amends Democratic People's Republic of Korea (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 · 1 deletion

116 Trade offences in CEMA: modification of penalty

whole regulation omitted

5 Omit regulation 116 (trade offences in CEMA: modification of penalty).

Amends Democratic People's Republic of Korea (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 · 1 change, 1 insertion

126 Notices

paragraphs (1) – (3) unchanged

3A The notice may be given to the person by electronic means.

4 A notice given to a person under this regulation may be given by post or~~, including by electronic means,~~ by such other means as appear to the giver to be appropriate in the circumstances.

remaining paragraphs unchanged

6 In regulation 126 (notices)—

a after paragraph (3) insert—

;

b in paragraph (4) omit “, including by electronic means,”.

Amends Democratic People's Republic of Korea (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 · 1 change

Schedule 3 — Treasury licences: purposes

paragraphs 1 – 7 unchanged

8 Prior obligations (substituted)

To enable the satisfaction of an obligation of a non-UN designated person, provided that the obligation arose before the date the person became a non-UN designated person, the obligation does not relate to restricted goods/technology or armed-forces goods/technology or related services, and no payments are made to another designated person.

7 In Schedule 3 (Treasury licences: purposes), in paragraph 8 (prior obligations), substitute—

4 Amendment of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019¶

1 The Democratic Republic of the Congo (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019⁷ are amended as follows.

Amends Democratic Republic of the Congo (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 · 1 change

40 “Relevant firm”

…~~10,000 euros~~£10,000… (in each place it occurs).

2 In regulation 40 (“relevant firm”), for “10,000 euros”, in each place it occurs, substitute “£10,000”.

Amends Democratic Republic of the Congo (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 · 1 deletion

55 Trade offences in CEMA: modification of penalty

whole regulation omitted

3 Omit regulation 55 (trade offences in CEMA: modification of penalty).

Amends Democratic Republic of the Congo (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 · 1 change, 1 insertion

64 Notices

paragraphs (1) – (3) unchanged

3A The notice may be given to the person by electronic means.

4 A notice given to a person under this regulation may be given by post or~~, including by electronic means,~~ by such other means as appear to the giver to be appropriate in the circumstances.

remaining paragraphs unchanged

4 In regulation 64 (notices)—

a after paragraph (3) insert—

;

b in paragraph (4) omit “, including by electronic means,”.

Amends Democratic Republic of the Congo (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 · 1 change

Schedule 2 — Treasury licences: purposes

9 Prior obligations (substituted)

To enable the satisfaction of an obligation of a designated person (whether arising under a contract, other agreement or otherwise), provided that—

a the obligation arose before the date on which the person became a designated person, and

b no payments are made to another designated person, whether directly or indirectly.

5 In Schedule 2 (Treasury licences: purposes), for paragraph 9 (prior obligations), substitute—

5 Amendment of the South Sudan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019¶

1 The South Sudan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019⁸ are amended as follows.

Amends South Sudan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 · 1 deletion

31ZZB Finance: exceptions relating to payment of Treasury debt

a a debt owed ~~by the Treasury~~ …

2 In regulation 31ZZB (finance: exceptions relating to payment of Treasury debt), in paragraph (1), in sub-paragraph (a), omit “by the Treasury”.

Amends South Sudan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 · 1 change

40 “Relevant firm”

…~~10,000 euros~~£10,000… (in each place it occurs).

3 In regulation 40 (“relevant firm”), for “10,000 euros”, in each place it occurs, substitute “£10,000”.

Amends South Sudan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 · 1 deletion

55 Trade offences in CEMA: modification of penalty

whole regulation omitted

4 Omit regulation 55 (trade offences in CEMA: modification of penalty).

Amends South Sudan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 · 1 change, 1 insertion

64 Notices

paragraphs (1) – (3) unchanged

3A The notice may be given to the person by electronic means.

4 A notice given to a person under this regulation may be given by post or~~, including by electronic means,~~ by such other means as appear to the giver to be appropriate in the circumstances.

remaining paragraphs unchanged

5 In regulation 64 (notices)—

a after paragraph (3) insert—

;

b in paragraph (4) omit “, including by electronic means,”.

Amends South Sudan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 · 2 changes

Schedule 2 — Treasury licences: purposes

6A Prior obligations (substituted)

Substituted with revised prior-obligations text — see Act text tab for full content.

7 Prior obligations (substituted)

Substituted with revised prior-obligations text — see Act text tab for full content.

6 In Schedule 2 (Treasury licences: purposes)—

a for paragraph 6A (prior obligations), substitute—

6A Prior obligations

1 To enable, by the use of a designated person’s funds or economic resources, the satisfaction of an obligation of that designated person arising under a contract, provided that—

a the obligation arose before the date on which that designated person became a designated person, and

b no payments are made to another designated person, whether directly or indirectly.

2 In this paragraph “designated person’s funds or economic resources” means funds or economic resources owned, held or controlled by a designated person, including, in particular, a reference to—

a funds or economic resources in which the designated person has any legal or equitable interest, regardless of whether the interest is held jointly with any other person and regardless of whether any other person holds an interest in the funds or economic resources;

b any tangible property (other than real property), or bearer security, that is comprised in funds or economic resources and is in the possession of the designated person.

3 In this paragraph “that designated person” means—

a the designated person whose funds or economic resources are to be used (“U”), or

b any other designated person that within the meaning of regulation 7—

i U owns or controls directly or indirectly,

ii U is owned or controlled directly or indirectly by, or

iii is owned or controlled directly or indirectly by the same designated person that owns or controls directly or indirectly U.

;

b for paragraph 7 (prior obligations), substitute—

6 Amendment of the Iran (Sanctions) (Nuclear) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019¶

1 The Iran (Sanctions) (Nuclear) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019⁹ are amended as follows.

Amends Iran (Sanctions) (Nuclear) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 · 1 insertion

regulation 35 unchanged

35A Trade: end-use control

1 This regulation applies where a UK person has been informed that goods or technology are or may be intended, in whole or in part, for export, transfer or use in Iran, or to a person connected with Iran, and the goods or technology are subject to Part 5 (Trade) and are not specified in Schedule 2 to the Export Control Order 2008 or Annex 1 of the Dual-Use Regulation.

2 Subject to Part 6 (Exceptions and licences), P shall not export the goods or transfer the technology in question.

2 After regulation 35 (circumventing etc prohibitions), insert—

Amends Iran (Sanctions) (Nuclear) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 · 1 deletion

37ZZB Finance: exceptions relating to payment of Treasury debt

a a debt owed ~~by the Treasury~~ …

3 In regulation 37ZZB (finance: exceptions relating to payment of Treasury debt), in paragraph (1), in sub-paragraph (a), omit “by the Treasury”.

Amends Iran (Sanctions) (Nuclear) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 · 1 change

47 “Relevant firm”

…~~10,000 euros~~£10,000… (in each place it occurs).

4 In regulation 47 (“relevant firm”), for “10,000 euros”, in each place it occurs, substitute “£10,000”.

Amends Iran (Sanctions) (Nuclear) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 · 1 deletion

62 Trade offences in CEMA: modification of penalty

whole regulation omitted

5 Omit regulation 62 (trade offences in CEMA: modification of penalty).

Amends Iran (Sanctions) (Nuclear) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 · 1 change, 1 insertion

71 Notices

paragraphs (1) – (3) unchanged

3A The notice may be given to the person by electronic means.

4 A notice given to a person under this regulation may be given by post or~~, including by electronic means,~~ by such other means as appear to the giver to be appropriate in the circumstances.

remaining paragraphs unchanged

6 In regulation 71 (notices)—

a after paragraph (3) insert—

;

b in paragraph (4) omit “, including by electronic means,”.

Amends Iran (Sanctions) (Nuclear) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 · 2 changes, 1 deletion

78 Transitional provisions: prior obligations

1 (substituted) Where immediately before 31 January 2020 at 11.00pm a person was named in Annex IX of the EU Iran Regulation and was a designated person, references in paragraph (3) to a time when the person was not a designated person are read on the basis that the person became a designated person on the date so named.

paragraph (2) unchanged

b paragraphs 7A(b)(i), 7B and 10C of Schedule 2 (Treasury licences: purposes).

paragraph (4) unchanged

5 [definition of “the relevant date” ~~omitted~~].

7 In regulation 78 (transitional provisions: prior obligations)—

a for paragraph (1) substitute—

;

b in paragraph (3), for sub-paragraph (b) substitute—

;

c in paragraph (5), omit the definition of “the relevant date”.

Amends Iran (Sanctions) (Nuclear) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 · 1 change, 2 insertions, 1 deletion

Schedule 2 — Treasury licences: purposes

6 Prior obligations (omitted)

paragraph 7A unchanged

7B Prior obligations (inserted)

Detailed prior-obligations conditions referencing JCPOA and UN resolutions 1696, 1737, 1747, 1803, 1835, 1929 and 2231.

paragraphs 8 – 10B unchanged

10C Prior obligations (inserted)

To enable the satisfaction of an obligation of a designated person where the obligation arose at a time when the person was not a designated person, and no payments are made to a designated person.

11 Interpretation

sub-paragraphs (1) – (2) unchanged

3 When determining for the purposes of paragraph 7A, 7B or 10C when C was a designated person, C is to be treated as having been a designated person at the same time as P.

8 In Schedule 2 (Treasury licences: purposes)—

a omit paragraph 6 (prior obligations);

b after paragraph 7A (pre-existing judicial decisions etc.), insert—

7B Prior obligations

1 To enable, by the use of a designated person’s funds or economic resources, the satisfaction of an obligation of that designated person arising under a contract, provided that—

a the obligation arose at a time when that designated person was not a designated person,

b the obligation is not related to any of the prohibited items, materials, equipment, goods, technologies, assistance, training, financial assistance, investment, brokering or services referred to in paragraphs 3, 4 or 6 of resolution 1737,

c no payments are made to another designated person, whether directly or indirectly, and

d where sub-paragraph (2) applies, the activities contemplated under, and execution of, such obligations are consistent with—

i the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, and

ii the provisions of resolutions 1696, 1737, 1747, 1803, 1835, 1929 and 2231.

2 This sub-paragraph applies where the obligation concerned arose at a time when the person concerned ceased to be a designated person pursuant to paragraph 7 of resolution 2231.

3 In this paragraph, “designated person’s funds or economic resources” means funds or economic resources owned, held or controlled by a designated person, including, in particular, a reference to—

b any tangible property (other than real property), or bearer security, that is comprised in funds or economic resources and is in the possession of the designated person.

4 In this paragraph “that designated person” means—

a the designated person whose funds or economic resources are to be used (“U”), or

b any other designated person that within the meaning of regulation 7—

i U owns or controls directly or indirectly,

ii U is owned or controlled directly or indirectly by, or

iii is owned or controlled directly or indirectly by the same designated person that owns or controls directly or indirectly U.

;

c after paragraph 10B (judicial decisions etc.), insert—

;

d in paragraph 11 (interpretation), for sub-paragraph (3), substitute—

7 Amendment of the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida (United Nations Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019¶

1 The ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida (United Nations Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019¹⁰ are amended as follows.

Amends ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida (United Nations Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 · 1 change

32 “Relevant firm”

…~~10,000 euros~~£10,000… (in each place it occurs).

2 In regulation 32 (“relevant firm”), for “10,000 euros”, in each place it occurs, substitute “£10,000”.

Amends ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida (United Nations Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 · 1 deletion

45 Trade offences in CEMA: modification of penalty

whole regulation omitted

3 Omit regulation 45 (trade offences in CEMA: modification of penalty).

Amends ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida (United Nations Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 · 1 change, 1 insertion

54 Notices

paragraphs (1) – (3) unchanged

3A The notice may be given to the person by electronic means.

4 A notice given to a person under this regulation may be given by post or~~, including by electronic means,~~ by such other means as appear to the giver to be appropriate in the circumstances.

remaining paragraphs unchanged

4 In regulation 54 (notices)—

a after paragraph (3) insert—

;

b in paragraph (4) omit “, including by electronic means,”.

8 Amendment of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019¶

1 The Republic of Guinea-Bissau (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019¹¹ are amended as follows.

Amends Republic of Guinea-Bissau (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 · 1 change

25 “Relevant firm”

…~~10,000 euros~~£10,000… (in each place it occurs).

2 In regulation 25 (“relevant firm”), for “10,000 euros”, in each place it occurs, substitute “£10,000”.

Amends Republic of Guinea-Bissau (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 · 1 change, 1 insertion

37 Notices

paragraphs (1) – (3) unchanged

3A The notice may be given to the person by electronic means.

4 A notice given to a person under this regulation may be given by post or~~, including by electronic means,~~ by such other means as appear to the giver to be appropriate in the circumstances.

remaining paragraphs unchanged

3 In regulation 37 (notices)—

a after paragraph (3) insert—

;

b in paragraph (4) omit “, including by electronic means,”.

Amends Republic of Guinea-Bissau (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 · 1 change, 1 insertion

Schedule 2 — Treasury licences: purposes

1 In sub-paragraph (1), in the definition of “frozen funds or economic resources”, omit the words from “~~, and~~” to the end.

intermediate paragraphs unchanged

9 Prior obligations (substituted)

To enable the satisfaction of an obligation of a designated person (whether arising under a contract, other agreement or otherwise), provided that— (a) the obligation arose before the date on which the person became a designated person, and (b) no payments are made to another designated person, whether directly or indirectly.

4 In Schedule 2 (Treasury licences: purposes)—

a in paragraph 1 (interpretation), in sub-paragraph (1), in the definition of “frozen funds or economic resources”, omit the words from “, and” to the end.

b for paragraph 9 (prior obligations), substitute—

9 Amendment of the Counter-Terrorism (International Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019¶

1 The Counter-Terrorism (International Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019¹² are amended as follows.

Amends Counter-Terrorism (International Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 · 1 change

35 “Relevant firm”

…~~10,000 euros~~£10,000… (in each place it occurs).

2 In regulation 35 (“relevant firm”), for “10,000 euros”, in each place it occurs, substitute “£10,000”.

Amends Counter-Terrorism (International Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 · 1 deletion

48 Trade offences in CEMA: modification of penalty

whole regulation omitted

3 Omit regulation 48 (trade offences in CEMA: modification of penalty).

Amends Counter-Terrorism (International Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 · 1 change, 1 insertion

57 Notices

paragraphs (1) – (3) unchanged

3A The notice may be given to the person by electronic means.

4 A notice given to a person under this regulation may be given by post or~~, including by electronic means,~~ by such other means as appear to the giver to be appropriate in the circumstances.

remaining paragraphs unchanged

4 In regulation 57 (notices)—

a after paragraph (3) insert—

;

b in paragraph (4) omit “, including by electronic means,”.

10 Amendment of the Counter-Terrorism (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019¶

1 The Counter-Terrorism (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019¹³ are amended as follows.

Amends Counter-Terrorism (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 · 1 change

22 “Relevant firm”

…~~10,000 euros~~£10,000… (in each place it occurs).

2 In regulation 22 (“relevant firm”), for “10,000 euros”, in each place it occurs, substitute “£10,000”.

Amends Counter-Terrorism (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 · 1 change, 1 insertion

34 Notices

paragraphs (1) – (3) unchanged

3A The notice may be given to the person by electronic means.

4 A notice given to a person under this regulation may be given by post or~~, including by electronic means,~~ by such other means as appear to the giver to be appropriate in the circumstances.

remaining paragraphs unchanged

3 In regulation 34 (notices)—

a after paragraph (3) insert—

;

b in paragraph (4) omit “, including by electronic means,”.

11 Amendment of the Republic of Belarus (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019¶

1 The Republic of Belarus (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019¹⁴ are amended as follows.

Amends Republic of Belarus (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 · 1 insertion

regulation 28 unchanged

28A Trade: end-use control

1 This regulation applies where a UK person has been informed that goods or technology are or may be intended, in whole or in part, for export, transfer or use in Belarus, or to a person connected with Belarus, and the goods or technology are subject to this Part and are not specified in Schedule 2 to the Export Control Order 2008 or Annex 1 of the Dual-Use Regulation.

2 Subject to Part 6 (Exceptions and licences), P shall not export the goods or transfer the technology in question.

2 After regulation 28 (circumventing etc prohibitions), insert—

Amends Republic of Belarus (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 · 1 change

39 “Relevant firm”

…~~10,000 euros~~£10,000… (in each place it occurs).

3 In regulation 39 (“relevant firm”), for “10,000 euros”, in each place it occurs, substitute “£10,000”.

Amends Republic of Belarus (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 · 1 deletion

54 Trade offences in CEMA: modification of penalty

whole regulation omitted

4 Omit regulation 54 (trade offences in CEMA: modification of penalty).

Amends Republic of Belarus (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 · 1 change, 1 insertion

63 Notices

paragraphs (1) – (3) unchanged

3A The notice may be given to the person by electronic means.

4 A notice given to a person under this regulation may be given by post or~~, including by electronic means,~~ by such other means as appear to the giver to be appropriate in the circumstances.

remaining paragraphs unchanged

5 In regulation 63 (notices)—

a after paragraph (3) insert—

;

b in paragraph (4) omit “, including by electronic means,”.

Amends Republic of Belarus (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 · 1 change, 1 insertion

Schedule 3 — Treasury licences: purposes

1 In sub-paragraph (1), in the definition of “frozen funds or economic resources”, omit the words from “~~, and~~” to the end.

intermediate paragraphs unchanged

9 Prior obligations (substituted)

6 In Schedule 3 (Treasury licences: purposes)—

a in paragraph 1 (interpretation), in sub-paragraph (1), in the definition of “frozen funds or economic resources”, omit the words from “, and” to the end;

b for paragraph 9 (prior obligations), substitute—

12 Amendment of the Zimbabwe (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019¶

1 The Zimbabwe (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019¹⁵ are amended as follows.

Amends Zimbabwe (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 · 2 changes

5A Conditions for the designation of persons by name

paragraphs (1) – (2) unchanged

3 …~~Treasury~~Secretary of State…

paragraph (4) unchanged

5 …~~Treasury~~Secretary of State…

2 In regulation 5A (conditions for the designation of persons by name)—

a in paragraph (3), for “Treasury” substitute “Secretary of State”;

b in paragraph (5), for “Treasury” substitute “Secretary of State”.

Amends Zimbabwe (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 · 1 insertion

regulation 29 unchanged

29A Trade: end-use control

1 This regulation applies where a UK person has been informed that goods or technology are or may be intended, in whole or in part, for export, transfer or use in Zimbabwe, or to a person connected with Zimbabwe, and the goods or technology are subject to this Part and are not specified in Schedule 2 to the Export Control Order 2008 or Annex 1 of the Dual-Use Regulation.

2 Subject to Part 6 (Exceptions and licences), P shall not export the goods or transfer the technology in question.

3 After regulation 29 (circumventing etc prohibitions), insert—

Amends Zimbabwe (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 · 1 change

40 “Relevant firm”

…~~10,000 euros~~£10,000… (in each place it occurs).

4 In regulation 40 (“relevant firm”), for “10,000 euros”, in each place it occurs, substitute “£10,000”.

Amends Zimbabwe (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 · 1 deletion

55 Trade offences in CEMA: modification of penalty

whole regulation omitted

5 Omit regulation 55 (trade offences in CEMA: modification of penalty).

Amends Zimbabwe (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 · 1 change, 1 insertion

64 Notices

paragraphs (1) – (3) unchanged

3A The notice may be given to the person by electronic means.

4 A notice given to a person under this regulation may be given by post or~~, including by electronic means,~~ by such other means as appear to the giver to be appropriate in the circumstances.

remaining paragraphs unchanged

6 In regulation 64 (notices)—

a after paragraph (3) insert—

;

b in paragraph (4) omit “, including by electronic means,”.

Amends Zimbabwe (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 · 1 change, 1 insertion

Schedule 3 — Treasury licences: purposes

1 In sub-paragraph (1), in the definition of “frozen funds or economic resources”, omit the words from “~~, and~~” to the end.

intermediate paragraphs unchanged

9 Prior obligations (substituted)

7 In Schedule 3 (Treasury licences: purposes)—

a in paragraph 1 (interpretation), in sub-paragraph (1), in the definition of “frozen funds or economic resources”, omit the words from “, and” to the end;

b for paragraph 9 (prior obligations), substitute—

13 Amendment of the Chemical Weapons (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019¶

1 The Chemical Weapons (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019¹⁶ are amended as follows.

Amends Chemical Weapons (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 · 1 change

25 “Relevant firm”

…~~10,000 euros~~£10,000… (in each place it occurs).

2 In regulation 25 (“relevant firm”), for “10,000 euros”, in each place it occurs, substitute “£10,000”.

Amends Chemical Weapons (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 · 1 change, 1 insertion

37 Notices

paragraphs (1) – (3) unchanged

3A The notice may be given to the person by electronic means.

4 A notice given to a person under this regulation may be given by post or~~, including by electronic means,~~ by such other means as appear to the giver to be appropriate in the circumstances.

remaining paragraphs unchanged

3 In regulation 37 (notices)—

a after paragraph (3) insert—

;

b in paragraph (4) omit “, including by electronic means,”.

Amends Chemical Weapons (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 · 1 change, 1 insertion

Schedule 2 — Treasury licences: purposes

1 In sub-paragraph (1), in the definition of “frozen funds or economic resources”, omit the words from “~~, and~~” to the end.

intermediate paragraphs unchanged

9 Prior obligations (substituted)

4 In Schedule 2 (Treasury licences: purposes)—

a in paragraph 1 (interpretation), in sub-paragraph (1), in the definition of “frozen funds or economic resources”, omit the words from “, and” to the end;

b for paragraph 9 (prior obligations), substitute—

14 Amendment of the Syria (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019¶

1 The Syria (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019¹⁷ are amended as follows.

Amends Syria (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 · 1 insertion

regulation 49 unchanged

49A Trade: end-use control

1 This regulation applies where a UK person has been informed that goods or technology are or may be intended, in whole or in part, for export, transfer or use in Syria, or to a person connected with Syria, and the goods or technology are subject to this Part and are not specified in Schedule 2 to the Export Control Order 2008 or Annex 1 of the Dual-Use Regulation.

2 Subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences), P shall not export the goods or transfer the technology in question.

2 After regulation 49 (circumventing etc prohibitions), insert—

Amends Syria (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 · 1 change

70 “Relevant firm”

…~~10,000 euros~~£10,000… (in each place it occurs).

3 In regulation 70 (“relevant firm”), for “10,000 euros”, in each place it occurs, substitute “£10,000”.

Amends Syria (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 · 1 deletion

85 Trade offences in CEMA: modification of penalty

whole regulation omitted

4 Omit regulation 85 (trade offences in CEMA: modification of penalty).

Amends Syria (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 · 1 change, 1 insertion

95 Notices

paragraphs (1) – (3) unchanged

3A The notice may be given to the person by electronic means.

4 A notice given to a person under this regulation may be given by post or~~, including by electronic means,~~ by such other means as appear to the giver to be appropriate in the circumstances.

remaining paragraphs unchanged

5 In regulation 95 (notices)—

a after paragraph (3) insert—

;

b in paragraph (4) omit “, including by electronic means,”.

Amends Syria (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 · 1 change

Schedule 6 — Treasury licences: purposes

15 Prior obligations (substituted)

To enable the satisfaction of an obligation of a designated person (whether arising under a contract, other agreement or otherwise), provided that—

a the obligation arose before the date on which the person became a designated person, and

b no payments are made to another designated person, whether directly or indirectly.

6 In Schedule 6 (Treasury licences: purposes), for paragraph 15 (prior obligations), substitute—

15 Amendment of the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019¶

1 The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019¹⁸ are amended as follows.

Amends Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 · 1 insertion

regulation 55 unchanged

55A Trade: end-use control

1 This regulation applies where a UK person has been informed that goods or technology are or may be intended, in whole or in part, for export, transfer or use in Russia, or to a person connected with Russia, and the goods or technology are subject to this Part and are not specified in Schedule 2 to the Export Control Order 2008 or Annex 1 of the Dual-Use Regulation.

2 Subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences), P shall not export the goods or transfer the technology in question.

2 After regulation 55 (circumventing etc prohibitions), insert—

Amends Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 · 2 deletions

57F Specification of ships

paragraphs (1) – (2) unchanged

a … ~~and~~

b [sub-paragraph omitted].

3 In regulation 57F (specification of ships), in paragraph (3)—

a after sub-paragraph (a), omit “and”;

b omit sub-paragraph (b).

Amends Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 · 1 change

71 “Relevant firm”

…~~10,000 euros~~£10,000… (in each place it occurs).

4 In regulation 71 (“relevant firm”), for “10,000 euros”, in each place it occurs, substitute “£10,000”.

Amends Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 · 1 deletion

86 Trade offences in CEMA: modification of penalty

whole regulation omitted

5 Omit regulation 86 (trade offences in CEMA: modification of penalty).

Amends Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 · 1 change, 1 insertion

95 Notices

paragraphs (1) – (3) unchanged

3A The notice may be given to the person by electronic means.

4 A notice given to a person under this regulation may be given by post or~~, including by electronic means,~~ by such other means as appear to the giver to be appropriate in the circumstances.

remaining paragraphs unchanged

6 In regulation 95 (notices)—

a after paragraph (3) insert—

;

b in paragraph (4) omit “, including by electronic means,”.

Amends Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 · 1 change, 1 insertion

Schedule 5 — Treasury licences: purposes

1 In sub-paragraph (1), in the definition of “frozen funds or economic resources”, omit the words from “~~, and~~” to the end.

intermediate paragraphs unchanged

8 Prior obligations (substituted)

7 In Schedule 5 (Treasury licences: purposes)—

a in paragraph 1 (interpretation of Part 1), in sub-paragraph (1), in the definition of “frozen funds or economic resources”, omit the words from “, and” to the end;

b for paragraph 8 (prior obligations), substitute—

16 Amendment of the Guinea (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019¶

1 The Guinea (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019¹⁹ are amended as follows.

Amends Guinea (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 · 1 change

24 “Relevant firm”

…~~10,000 euros~~£10,000… (in each place it occurs).

2 In regulation 24 (“relevant firm”), for “10,000 euros”, in each place it occurs, substitute “£10,000”.

Amends Guinea (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 · 1 change, 1 insertion

36 Notices

paragraphs (1) – (3) unchanged

3A The notice may be given to the person by electronic means.

4 A notice given to a person under this regulation may be given by post or~~, including by electronic means,~~ by such other means as appear to the giver to be appropriate in the circumstances.

remaining paragraphs unchanged

3 In regulation 36 (notices)—

a after paragraph (3) insert—

;

b in paragraph (4) omit “, including by electronic means,”.

Amends Guinea (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 · 1 change, 1 insertion

Schedule 2 — Treasury licences: purposes

1 In sub-paragraph (1), in the definition of “frozen funds or economic resources”, omit the words from “~~, and~~” to the end.

intermediate paragraphs unchanged

9 Prior obligations (substituted)

4 In Schedule 2 (Treasury licences: purposes)—

a in paragraph 1 (interpretation), in sub-paragraph (1), in the definition of “frozen funds or economic resources”, omit the words from “, and” to the end;

b for paragraph 9 (prior obligations), substitute—

17 Amendment of the Cyber (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020¶

1 The Cyber (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020²⁰ are amended as follows.

Amends Cyber (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 · 1 change

24 “Relevant firm”

…~~10,000 euros~~£10,000… (in each place it occurs).

2 In regulation 24 (“relevant firm”), for “10,000 euros”, in each place it occurs, substitute “£10,000”.

Amends Cyber (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 · 1 change, 1 insertion

36 Notices

paragraphs (1) – (3) unchanged

3A The notice may be given to the person by electronic means.

4 A notice given to a person under this regulation may be given by post or~~, including by electronic means,~~ by such other means as appear to the giver to be appropriate in the circumstances.

remaining paragraphs unchanged

3 In regulation 36 (notices)—

a after paragraph (3) insert—

;

b in paragraph (4) omit “, including by electronic means,”.

Amends Cyber (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 · 1 change, 1 insertion

Schedule 2 — Treasury licences: purposes

1 In sub-paragraph (1), in the definition of “frozen funds or economic resources”, omit the words from “~~, and~~” to the end.

intermediate paragraphs unchanged

9 Prior obligations (substituted)

4 In Schedule 2 (Treasury licences: purposes)—

a in paragraph 1 (interpretation), in sub-paragraph (1), in the definition of “frozen funds or economic resources”, omit the words from “, and” to the end;

b for paragraph 9 (prior obligations), substitute—

18 Amendment of the Bosnia and Herzegovina (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020¶

1 The Bosnia and Herzegovina (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020²¹ are amended as follows.

Amends Bosnia and Herzegovina (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 · 1 change, 1 insertion

21 Notices

paragraphs (1) – (3) unchanged

3A The notice may be given to the person by electronic means.

4 A notice given to a person under this regulation may be given by post or~~, including by electronic means,~~ by such other means as appear to the giver to be appropriate in the circumstances.

remaining paragraphs unchanged

2 In regulation 21 (notices)—

a after paragraph (3) insert—

;

b in paragraph (4) omit “, including by electronic means,”.

Amends Bosnia and Herzegovina (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 · 1 change

25 “Relevant firm”

…~~10,000 euros~~£10,000… (in each place it occurs).

3 In regulation 25 (“relevant firm”), for “10,000 euros”, in each place it occurs, substitute “£10,000”.

Amends Bosnia and Herzegovina (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 · 1 change, 1 insertion

Schedule 2 — Treasury licences: purposes

1 In sub-paragraph (1), in the definition of “frozen funds or economic resources”, omit the words from “~~, and~~” to the end.

intermediate paragraphs unchanged

9 Prior obligations (substituted)

4 In Schedule 2 (Treasury licences: purposes)—

a in paragraph 1 (interpretation), in sub-paragraph (1), in the definition of “frozen funds or economic resources”, omit the words from “, and” to the end;

b for paragraph 9 (prior obligations), substitute—

19 Amendment of the Nicaragua (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020¶

1 The Nicaragua (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020²² are amended as follows.

Amends Nicaragua (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 · 1 change

24 “Relevant firm”

…~~10,000 euros~~£10,000… (in each place it occurs).

2 In regulation 24 (“relevant firm”), for “10,000 euros”, in each place it occurs, substitute “£10,000”.

Amends Nicaragua (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 · 1 change, 1 insertion

36 Notices

paragraphs (1) – (3) unchanged

3A The notice may be given to the person by electronic means.

4 A notice given to a person under this regulation may be given by post or~~, including by electronic means,~~ by such other means as appear to the giver to be appropriate in the circumstances.

remaining paragraphs unchanged

3 In regulation 36 (notices)—

a after paragraph (3) insert—

;

b in paragraph (4) omit “, including by electronic means,”.

Amends Nicaragua (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 · 1 change, 1 insertion

Schedule 2 — Treasury licences: purposes

1 In sub-paragraph (1), in the definition of “frozen funds or economic resources”, omit the words from “~~, and~~” to the end.

intermediate paragraphs unchanged

10 Prior obligations (substituted)

4 In Schedule 2 (Treasury licences: purposes)—

a in paragraph 1 (interpretation), in sub-paragraph (1), in the definition of “frozen funds or economic resources”, omit the words from “, and” to the end;

b for paragraph 10 (prior obligations), substitute—

20 Amendment of the Lebanon (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020¶

1 The Lebanon (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020²³ are amended as follows.

Amends Lebanon (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 · 1 deletion

30 Trade offences in CEMA: modification of penalty

whole regulation omitted

2 Omit regulation 30 (trade offences in CEMA: modification of penalty).

Amends Lebanon (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 · 1 change, 1 insertion

38 Notices

paragraphs (1) – (3) unchanged

3A The notice may be given to the person by electronic means.

4 A notice given to a person under this regulation may be given by post or~~, including by electronic means,~~ by such other means as appear to the giver to be appropriate in the circumstances.

remaining paragraphs unchanged

3 In regulation 38 (notices)—

a after paragraph (3) insert—

;

b in paragraph (4) omit “, including by electronic means,”.

21 Amendment of the Central African Republic (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020¶

1 The Central African Republic (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020²⁴ are amended as follows.

Amends Central African Republic (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 · 1 deletion

31ZZB Finance: exceptions relating to payment of Treasury debt

a a debt owed ~~by the Treasury~~ …

2 In regulation 31ZZB (finance: exceptions relating to payment of Treasury debt), in paragraph (1), in sub-paragraph (a), omit “by the Treasury”.

Amends Central African Republic (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 · 1 change

40 “Relevant firm”

…~~10,000 euros~~£10,000… (in each place it occurs).

3 In regulation 40 (“relevant firm”), for “10,000 euros”, in each place it occurs, substitute “£10,000”.

Amends Central African Republic (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 · 1 deletion

55 Trade offences in CEMA: modification of penalty

whole regulation omitted

4 Omit regulation 55 (trade offences in CEMA: modification of penalty).

Amends Central African Republic (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 · 1 change, 1 insertion

64 Notices

paragraphs (1) – (3) unchanged

3A The notice may be given to the person by electronic means.

4 A notice given to a person under this regulation may be given by post or~~, including by electronic means,~~ by such other means as appear to the giver to be appropriate in the circumstances.

remaining paragraphs unchanged

5 In regulation 64 (notices)—

a after paragraph (3) insert—

;

b in paragraph (4) omit “, including by electronic means,”.

Amends Central African Republic (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 · 2 changes

Schedule 2 — Treasury licences: purposes

6A Prior obligations (substituted)

Substituted with revised prior-obligations text — see Act text tab for full content.

7 Prior obligations (substituted)

Substituted with revised prior-obligations text — see Act text tab for full content.

6 In Schedule 2 (Treasury licences: purposes)—

a for paragraph 6A (prior obligations), substitute—

6A Prior obligations

1 To enable, by the use of a designated person’s funds or economic resources, the satisfaction of an obligation of that designated person arising under a contract, provided that—

a the obligation arose before the date on which that designated person became a designated person, and

b no payments are made to another designated person, whether directly or indirectly.

b any tangible property (other than real property), or bearer security, that is comprised in funds or economic resources and is in the possession of the designated person.

3 In this paragraph “that designated person” means—

a the designated person whose funds or economic resources are to be used (“U”), or

b any other designated person that within the meaning of regulation 7—

i U owns or controls directly or indirectly,

ii U is owned or controlled directly or indirectly by, or

iii is owned or controlled directly or indirectly by the same designated person that owns or controls directly or indirectly U.

;

b for paragraph 7 (prior obligations), substitute—

22 Amendment of the Lebanon (Sanctions) (Assassination of Rafiq Hariri and others) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020¶

1 The Lebanon (Sanctions) (Assassination of Rafiq Hariri and others) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020²⁵ are amended as follows.

Amends Lebanon (Sanctions) (Assassination of Rafiq Hariri and others) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 · 1 change

19 “Relevant firm”

…~~10,000 euros~~£10,000… (in each place it occurs).

2 In regulation 19 (“relevant firm”), for “10,000 euros”, in each place it occurs, substitute “£10,000”.

Amends Lebanon (Sanctions) (Assassination of Rafiq Hariri and others) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 · 1 change, 1 insertion

31 Notices

paragraphs (1) – (3) unchanged

3A The notice may be given to the person by electronic means.

4 A notice given to a person under this regulation may be given by post or~~, including by electronic means,~~ by such other means as appear to the giver to be appropriate in the circumstances.

remaining paragraphs unchanged

3 In regulation 31 (notices)—

a after paragraph (3) insert—

;

b in paragraph (4) omit “, including by electronic means,”.

23 Amendment of the Somalia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020¶

1 The Somalia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020²⁶ are amended as follows.

Amends Somalia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 · 1 insertion

regulation 41 unchanged

41A Trade: end-use control

1 This regulation applies where a UK person has been informed that goods or technology are or may be intended, in whole or in part, for export, transfer or use in Somalia, or to a person connected with Somalia, and the goods or technology are subject to this Part and are not specified in Schedule 2 to the Export Control Order 2008 or Annex 1 of the Dual-Use Regulation.

2 Subject to Part 6 (Exceptions and licences), P shall not export the goods or transfer the technology in question.

2 After regulation 41 (circumventing etc. prohibitions), insert—

Amends Somalia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 · 1 change

54 “Relevant firm”

…~~10,000 euros~~£10,000… (in each place it occurs).

3 In regulation 54 (“relevant firm”), for “10,000 euros”, in each place it occurs, substitute “£10,000”.

Amends Somalia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 · 1 deletion

69 Trade offences in CEMA: modification of penalty

whole regulation omitted

4 Omit regulation 69 (trade offences in CEMA: modification of penalty).

Amends Somalia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 · 1 change, 1 insertion

78 Notices

paragraphs (1) – (3) unchanged

3A The notice may be given to the person by electronic means.

4 A notice given to a person under this regulation may be given by post or~~, including by electronic means,~~ by such other means as appear to the giver to be appropriate in the circumstances.

remaining paragraphs unchanged

5 In regulation 78 (notices)—

a after paragraph (3) insert—

;

b in paragraph (4) omit “, including by electronic means,”.

Amends Somalia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 · 1 change

Schedule 3 — Treasury licences: purposes

8 Prior obligations (substituted)

To enable the satisfaction of an obligation of a designated person (whether arising under a contract, other agreement or otherwise), provided that—

a the obligation arose before the date on which the person became a designated person, and

b no payments are made to another designated person, whether directly or indirectly.

6 In Schedule 3 (Treasury licences: purposes), for paragraph 8 (prior obligations), substitute—

24 Amendment of the Global Human Rights Sanctions Regulations 2020¶

1 The Global Human Rights Sanctions Regulations 2020²⁷ are amended as follows.

Amends Global Human Rights Sanctions Regulations 2020 · 1 change, 1 insertion

22 Notices

paragraphs (1) – (3) unchanged

3A The notice may be given to the person by electronic means.

4 A notice given to a person under this regulation may be given by post or~~, including by electronic means,~~ by such other means as appear to the giver to be appropriate in the circumstances.

remaining paragraphs unchanged

2 In regulation 22 (notices)—

a after paragraph (3) insert—

;

b in paragraph (4) omit “, including by electronic means,”.

Amends Global Human Rights Sanctions Regulations 2020 · 1 change

26 “Relevant firm”

…~~10,000 euros~~£10,000… (in each place it occurs).

3 In regulation 26 (“relevant firm”), for “10,000 euros”, in each place it occurs, substitute “£10,000”.

Amends Global Human Rights Sanctions Regulations 2020 · 1 change, 1 insertion

Schedule 2 — Treasury licences: purposes

1 In sub-paragraph (1), in the definition of “frozen funds or economic resources”, omit the words from “~~, and~~” to the end.

intermediate paragraphs unchanged

8 Prior obligations (substituted)

4 In Schedule 2 (Treasury licences: purposes)—

a in paragraph 1 (interpretation), in sub-paragraph (1), in the definition of “frozen funds or economic resources”, omit the words from “, and” to the end;

b for paragraph 8 (prior obligations), substitute—

25 Amendment of the Mali (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020¶

1 The Mali (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020²⁸ are amended as follows.

Amends Mali (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 · 1 change

26 “Relevant firm”

…~~10,000 euros~~£10,000… (in each place it occurs).

2 In regulation 26 (“relevant firm”), for “10,000 euros”, in each place it occurs, substitute “£10,000”.

Amends Mali (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 · 1 change, 1 insertion

38 Notices

paragraphs (1) – (3) unchanged

3A The notice may be given to the person by electronic means.

4 A notice given to a person under this regulation may be given by post or~~, including by electronic means,~~ by such other means as appear to the giver to be appropriate in the circumstances.

remaining paragraphs unchanged

3 In regulation 38 (notices)—

a after paragraph (3) insert—

;

b in paragraph (4) omit “, including by electronic means,”.

Amends Mali (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 · 1 change, 1 insertion

Schedule 2 — Treasury licences: purposes

1 In sub-paragraph (1), in the definition of “frozen funds or economic resources”, omit the words from “~~, and~~” to the end.

intermediate paragraphs unchanged

9 Prior obligations (substituted)

4 In Schedule 2 (Treasury licences: purposes)—

a in paragraph 1 (interpretation), in sub-paragraph (1), in the definition of “frozen funds or economic resources”, omit the words from “, and” to the end;

b for paragraph 9 (prior obligations), substitute—

26 Amendment of the Iraq (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020¶

1 The Iraq (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020²⁹ are amended as follows.

Amends Iraq (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 · 1 change

41 “Relevant firm”

…~~10,000 euros~~£10,000… (in each place it occurs).

2 In regulation 41 (“relevant firm”), for “10,000 euros”, in each place it occurs, substitute “£10,000”.

Amends Iraq (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 · 1 deletion

56 Trade offences in CEMA: modification of penalty

whole regulation omitted

3 Omit regulation 56 (trade offences in CEMA: modification of penalty).

Amends Iraq (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 · 1 change, 1 insertion

65 Notices

paragraphs (1) – (3) unchanged

3A The notice may be given to the person by electronic means.

4 A notice given to a person under this regulation may be given by post or~~, including by electronic means,~~ by such other means as appear to the giver to be appropriate in the circumstances.

remaining paragraphs unchanged

4 In regulation 65 (notices)—

a after paragraph (3) insert—

;

b in paragraph (4) omit “, including by electronic means,”.

27 Amendment of the Sudan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020¶

1 The Sudan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020³⁰ are amended as follows.

Amends Sudan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 · 1 change

41 “Relevant firm”

…~~10,000 euros~~£10,000… (in each place it occurs).

2 In regulation 41 (“relevant firm”), for “10,000 euros”, in each place it occurs, substitute “£10,000”.

Amends Sudan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 · 1 deletion

56 Trade offences in CEMA: modification of penalty

whole regulation omitted

3 Omit regulation 56 (trade offences in CEMA: modification of penalty).

Amends Sudan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 · 1 change, 1 insertion

65 Notices

paragraphs (1) – (3) unchanged

3A The notice may be given to the person by electronic means.

4 A notice given to a person under this regulation may be given by post or~~, including by electronic means,~~ by such other means as appear to the giver to be appropriate in the circumstances.

remaining paragraphs unchanged

4 In regulation 65 (notices)—

a after paragraph (3) insert—

;

b in paragraph (4) omit “, including by electronic means,”.

Amends Sudan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 · 1 change

Schedule 2 — Treasury licences: purposes

8 Prior obligations (substituted)

To enable the satisfaction of an obligation of a designated person (whether arising under a contract, other agreement or otherwise), provided that—

a the obligation arose before the date on which the person became a designated person, and

b no payments are made to another designated person, whether directly or indirectly.

5 In Schedule 2 (Treasury licences: purposes), for paragraph 8 (prior obligations), substitute—

28 Amendment of the Afghanistan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020¶

1 The Afghanistan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020³¹ are amended as follows.

Amends Afghanistan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 · 1 change

31 “Relevant firm”

…~~10,000 euros~~£10,000… (in each place it occurs).

2 In regulation 31 (“relevant firm”), for “10,000 euros”, in each place it occurs, substitute “£10,000”.

Amends Afghanistan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 · 3 insertions

43 Trade enforcement: application of CEMA

paragraphs (1) – (3) unchanged

3A The Commissioners may not investigate the suspected commission of a relevant offence listed in paragraphs (3B) or (3C) unless the suspected offence has been the subject of a referral to the Commissioners by the Secretary of State, or a decision by the Commissioners to treat the suspected offence as if it had been so referred.

3B Paragraph (3A) applies to the suspected commission of an offence under regulation 22(3) (enabling or facilitating the conduct of armed hostilities).

3C Paragraph (3A) also applies to the suspected commission of a relevant offence under regulation 23(2) (circumventing etc. prohibitions), insofar as the prohibited activity to which the suspected offence relates is the circumvention of, or enabling or facilitation of a contravention of, a prohibition in relation to an offence specified in paragraph (3B).

3 In regulation 43 (trade enforcement: application of CEMA), after paragraph (3), insert—

3A The Commissioners may not investigate the suspected commission of a relevant offence listed in paragraphs (3B) or (3C) unless the suspected offence has been the subject of—

a a referral to the Commissioners by the Secretary of State, or

b a decision by the Commissioners to treat the suspected offence as if it had been referred to them under sub-paragraph (a).

3B Paragraph (3A) applies to the suspected commission of an offence under regulation 22(3) (enabling or facilitating the conduct of armed hostilities).

Amends Afghanistan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 · 1 deletion

44 Trade offences in CEMA: modification of penalty

whole regulation omitted

4 Omit regulation 44 (trade offences in CEMA: modification of penalty).

Amends Afghanistan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 · 1 change, 1 insertion

53 Notices

paragraphs (1) – (3) unchanged

3A The notice may be given to the person by electronic means.

4 A notice given to a person under this regulation may be given by post or~~, including by electronic means,~~ by such other means as appear to the giver to be appropriate in the circumstances.

remaining paragraphs unchanged

5 In regulation 53 (notices)—

a after paragraph (3) insert—

;

b in paragraph (4) omit “, including by electronic means,”.

Amends Afghanistan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 · 1 change, 1 deletion

Schedule 2 — Treasury licences: purposes

1 In sub-paragraph (1), in the definition of “frozen funds or economic resources”, omit the words from “~~, and~~” to the end.

paragraphs 2 – 5 unchanged

6 Prior obligations (omitted)

6 In Schedule 2 (Treasury licences: purposes)—

a in paragraph 1 (interpretation), in sub-paragraph (1), in the definition of “frozen funds or economic resources”, omit the words from “, and” to the end;

b omit paragraph 6 (prior obligations).

29 Amendment of the Syria (United Nations Sanctions) (Cultural Property) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020¶

1 The Syria (United Nations Sanctions) (Cultural Property) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020³² are amended as follows.

Amends Syria (United Nations Sanctions) (Cultural Property) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 · 1 deletion

25 Trade offences in CEMA: modification of penalty

whole regulation omitted

2 Omit regulation 25 (trade offences in CEMA: modification of penalty).

30 Amendment of the Yemen (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (No. 2) Regulations 2020¶

1 The Yemen (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (No. 2) Regulations 2020³³ are amended as follows.

Amends Yemen (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (No. 2) Regulations 2020 · 1 deletion

30ZB Finance: exceptions relating to payment of Treasury debt

a a debt owed ~~by the Treasury~~ …

2 In regulation 30ZB (finance: exceptions relating to payment of Treasury debt), in paragraph (1), in sub-paragraph (a), omit “by the Treasury”.

Amends Yemen (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (No. 2) Regulations 2020 · 1 change

40 “Relevant firm”

…~~10,000 euros~~£10,000… (in each place it occurs).

3 In regulation 40 (“relevant firm”), for “10,000 euros”, in each place it occurs, substitute “£10,000”.

Amends Yemen (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (No. 2) Regulations 2020 · 1 deletion

55 Trade offences in CEMA: modification of penalty

whole regulation omitted

4 Omit regulation 55 (trade offences in CEMA: modification of penalty).

Amends Yemen (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (No. 2) Regulations 2020 · 1 change, 1 insertion

64 Notices

paragraphs (1) – (3) unchanged

3A The notice may be given to the person by electronic means.

4 A notice given to a person under this regulation may be given by post or~~, including by electronic means,~~ by such other means as appear to the giver to be appropriate in the circumstances.

remaining paragraphs unchanged

5 In regulation 64 (notices)—

a after paragraph (3) insert—

;

b in paragraph (4) omit “, including by electronic means,”.

Amends Yemen (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (No. 2) Regulations 2020 · 2 changes

Schedule 2 — Treasury licences: purposes

8 Prior obligations (substituted)

Substituted with revised prior-obligations text — see Act text tab for full content.

9 Prior obligations (substituted)

Substituted with revised prior-obligations text — see Act text tab for full content.

6 In Schedule 2 (Treasury licences: purposes)—

a for paragraph 8 (prior obligations), substitute—

8 Prior obligations

1 To enable, by the use of a designated person’s funds or economic resources, the satisfaction of an obligation of that designated person arising under a contract, provided that—

a the obligation arose before the date on which that designated person became a designated person, and

b no payments are made to another designated person, whether directly or indirectly.

b any tangible property (other than real property), or bearer security, that is comprised in funds or economic resources and is in the possession of the designated person.

3 In this paragraph “that designated person” means—

a the designated person whose funds or economic resources are to be used (“U”), or

b any other designated person that within the meaning of regulation 7—

i U owns or controls directly or indirectly,

ii U is owned or controlled directly or indirectly by, or

iii is owned or controlled directly or indirectly by the same designated person that owns or controls directly or indirectly U.

;

b for paragraph 9 (prior obligations), substitute—

31 Amendment of the Unauthorised Drilling Activities in the Eastern Mediterranean (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020¶

1 The Unauthorised Drilling Activities in the Eastern Mediterranean (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020³⁴ are amended as follows.

Amends Unauthorised Drilling Activities in the Eastern Mediterranean (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 · 1 change

25 “Relevant firm”

…~~10,000 euros~~£10,000… (in each place it occurs).

2 In regulation 25 (“relevant firm”), for “10,000 euros”, in each place it occurs, substitute “£10,000”.

Amends Unauthorised Drilling Activities in the Eastern Mediterranean (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 · 1 change, 1 insertion

37 Notices

paragraphs (1) – (3) unchanged

3A The notice may be given to the person by electronic means.

4 A notice given to a person under this regulation may be given by post or~~, including by electronic means,~~ by such other means as appear to the giver to be appropriate in the circumstances.

remaining paragraphs unchanged

3 In regulation 37 (notices)—

a after paragraph (3) insert—

;

b in paragraph (4) omit “, including by electronic means,”.

Amends Unauthorised Drilling Activities in the Eastern Mediterranean (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 · 1 change, 1 insertion

Schedule 2 — Treasury licences: purposes

1 In sub-paragraph (1), in the definition of “frozen funds or economic resources”, omit the words from “~~, and~~” to the end.

intermediate paragraphs unchanged

10 Prior obligations (substituted)

4 In Schedule 2 (Treasury licences: purposes)—

a in paragraph 1 (interpretation), in sub-paragraph (1), in the definition of “frozen funds or economic resources”, omit the words from “, and” to the end;

b for paragraph 10 (prior obligations), substitute—

32 Amendment of the Libya (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020¶

1 The Libya (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020³⁵ are amended as follows.

Amends Libya (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 · 1 insertion

regulation 39 unchanged

39A Trade: end-use control

1 This regulation applies where a UK person has been informed that goods or technology are or may be intended, in whole or in part, for export, transfer or use in Libya, or to a person connected with Libya, and the goods or technology are subject to Part 5 (Trade) and are not specified in Schedule 2 to the Export Control Order 2008 or Annex 1 of the Dual-Use Regulation.

2 Subject to Part 8 (Exceptions and licences), P shall not export the goods or transfer the technology in question.

2 After regulation 39 (circumventing etc. prohibitions), insert—

Amends Libya (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 · 1 deletion

43ZB Finance: exceptions relating to payment of Treasury debt

a a debt owed ~~by the Treasury~~ …

3 In regulation 43ZB (finance: exceptions relating to payment of Treasury debt), in paragraph (1), in sub-paragraph (a), omit “by the Treasury”.

Amends Libya (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 · 1 change

57 “Relevant firm”

…~~10,000 euros~~£10,000… (in each place it occurs).

4 In regulation 57 (“relevant firm”), for “10,000 euros”, in each place it occurs, substitute “£10,000”.

Amends Libya (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 · 1 deletion

72 Trade offences in CEMA: modification of penalty

whole regulation omitted

5 Omit regulation 72 (trade offences in CEMA: modification of penalty).

Amends Libya (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 · 1 change, 1 insertion

81 Notices

paragraphs (1) – (3) unchanged

3A The notice may be given to the person by electronic means.

4 A notice given to a person under this regulation may be given by post or~~, including by electronic means,~~ by such other means as appear to the giver to be appropriate in the circumstances.

remaining paragraphs unchanged

6 In regulation 81 (notices)—

a after paragraph (3) insert—

;

b in paragraph (4) omit “, including by electronic means,”.

Amends Libya (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 · 2 changes

Schedule 4 — Treasury licences: purposes

11 Prior obligations (substituted)

Substituted with revised prior-obligations text — see Act text tab for full content.

12 Prior obligations (substituted)

Substituted with revised prior-obligations text — see Act text tab for full content.

7 In Schedule 4 (Treasury licences: purposes)—

a for paragraph 11 (prior obligations), substitute—

11 Prior obligations

1 To enable, by the use of a designated person’s funds or economic resources, the satisfaction of an obligation of that designated person arising under a contract, provided that—

a the obligation arose before the date on which that designated person became a designated person, and

b no payments are made to another designated person, whether directly or indirectly.

2 The reference in paragraph (1) to “designated person’s funds or economic resources”—

a means funds or economic resources owned, held or controlled by a designated person including, in particular, a reference to—

i funds or economic resources in which the designated person has any legal or equitable interest, regardless of whether the interest is held jointly with any other person and regardless of whether any other person holds an interest in the funds or economic resources;

ii any tangible property (other than real property), or bearer security, that is comprised in funds or economic resources and is in the possession of the designated person;

b is limited to “relevant funds or economic resources” as defined in regulation 18(4) in relation to funds or economic resources owned, held or controlled by persons designated by reason of regulation 10(3).

3 In this paragraph “that designated person” means—

a the designated person whose funds or economic resources are to be used (“U”), or

b any other designated person that within the meaning of regulation 7—

i U owns or controls directly or indirectly,

ii U is owned or controlled directly or indirectly by, or

iii is owned or controlled directly or indirectly by the same designated person that owns or controls directly or indirectly U.

;

b for paragraph 12 (prior obligations), substitute—

33 Amendment of the Global Anti-Corruption Sanctions Regulations 2021¶

1 The Global Anti-Corruption Sanctions Regulations 2021³⁶ are amended as follows.

Amends Global Anti-Corruption Sanctions Regulations 2021 · 1 change

25 “Relevant firm”

…~~10,000 euros~~£10,000… (in each place it occurs).

2 In regulation 25 (“relevant firm”), for “10,000 euros”, in each place it occurs, substitute “£10,000”.

Amends Global Anti-Corruption Sanctions Regulations 2021 · 1 change, 1 insertion

37 Notices

paragraphs (1) – (3) unchanged

3A The notice may be given to the person by electronic means.

4 A notice given to a person under this regulation may be given by post or~~, including by electronic means,~~ by such other means as appear to the giver to be appropriate in the circumstances.

remaining paragraphs unchanged

3 In regulation 37 (notices)—

a after paragraph (3) insert—

;

b in paragraph (4) omit “, including by electronic means,”.

Amends Global Anti-Corruption Sanctions Regulations 2021 · 1 change, 1 insertion

Schedule 2 — Treasury licences: purposes

1 In sub-paragraph (1), in the definition of “frozen funds or economic resources”, omit the words from “~~, and~~” to the end.

intermediate paragraphs unchanged

8 Prior obligations (substituted)

4 In Schedule 2 (Treasury licences: purposes)—

a in paragraph 1 (interpretation), in sub-paragraph (1), in the definition of “frozen funds or economic resources”, omit the words from “, and” to the end;

b for paragraph 8 (prior obligations), substitute—

34 Amendment of the Myanmar (Sanctions) Regulations 2021¶

1 The Myanmar (Sanctions) Regulations 2021³⁷ are amended as follows.

Amends Myanmar (Sanctions) Regulations 2021 · 1 insertion

regulation 39 unchanged

39A Trade: end-use control

1 This regulation applies where a UK person has been informed that goods or technology are or may be intended, in whole or in part, for export, transfer or use in Myanmar, or to a person connected with Myanmar, and the goods or technology are subject to this Part and are not specified in Schedule 2 to the Export Control Order 2008 or Annex 1 of the Dual-Use Regulation.

2 Subject to Part 6 (Exceptions and licences), P shall not export the goods or transfer the technology in question.

2 After regulation 39 (circumventing etc. prohibitions), insert—

Amends Myanmar (Sanctions) Regulations 2021 · 1 change

51 “Relevant firm”

…~~10,000 euros~~£10,000… (in each place it occurs).

3 In regulation 51 (“relevant firm”), for “10,000 euros”, in each place it occurs, substitute “£10,000”.

Amends Myanmar (Sanctions) Regulations 2021 · 1 deletion

66 Trade offences in CEMA: modification of penalty

whole regulation omitted

4 Omit regulation 66 (trade offences in CEMA: modification of penalty).

Amends Myanmar (Sanctions) Regulations 2021 · 1 change, 1 insertion

75 Notices

paragraphs (1) – (3) unchanged

3A The notice may be given to the person by electronic means.

4 A notice given to a person under this regulation may be given by post or~~, including by electronic means,~~ by such other means as appear to the giver to be appropriate in the circumstances.

remaining paragraphs unchanged

5 In regulation 75 (notices)—

a after paragraph (3) insert—

;

b in paragraph (4) omit “, including by electronic means,”.

Amends Myanmar (Sanctions) Regulations 2021 · 1 change, 1 insertion

Schedule 4 — Treasury licences: purposes

1 In sub-paragraph (1), in the definition of “frozen funds or economic resources”, omit the words from “~~, and~~” to the end.

intermediate paragraphs unchanged

9 Prior obligations (substituted)

6 In Schedule 4 (Treasury licences: purposes)—

a in paragraph 1 (interpretation), in sub-paragraph (1), in the definition of “frozen funds or economic resources”, omit the words from “, and” to the end;

b for paragraph 9 (prior obligations), substitute—

35 Amendment of the Haiti (Sanctions) Regulations 2022¶

1 The Haiti (Sanctions) Regulations 2022³⁸ are amended as follows.

Amends Haiti (Sanctions) Regulations 2022 · 1 deletion

25A Finance: exceptions relating to payment of Treasury debt

a a debt owed ~~by the Treasury~~ …

2 In regulation 25A (finance: exceptions relating to payment of Treasury debt), in paragraph (1), in sub-paragraph (a), omit “by the Treasury”.

Amends Haiti (Sanctions) Regulations 2022 · 1 change

32 “Relevant firm”

…~~10,000 euros~~£10,000… (in each place it occurs).

3 In regulation 32 (“relevant firm”), for “10,000 euros”, in each place it occurs, substitute “£10,000”.

Amends Haiti (Sanctions) Regulations 2022 · 1 deletion

46 Trade offences in CEMA: modification of penalty

whole regulation omitted

4 Omit regulation 46 (trade offences in CEMA: modification of penalty).

Amends Haiti (Sanctions) Regulations 2022 · 1 change, 1 insertion

55 Notices

paragraphs (1) – (3) unchanged

3A The notice may be given to the person by electronic means.

4 A notice given to a person under this regulation may be given by post or~~, including by electronic means,~~ by such other means as appear to the giver to be appropriate in the circumstances.

remaining paragraphs unchanged

5 In regulation 55 (notices)—

a after paragraph (3) insert—

;

b in paragraph (4) omit “, including by electronic means,”.

Amends Haiti (Sanctions) Regulations 2022 · 1 change

Schedule 2 — Treasury licences: purposes

7 Prior obligations (substituted)

To enable the satisfaction of an obligation of a designated person (whether arising under a contract, other agreement or otherwise), provided that—

a the obligation arose before the date on which the person became a designated person, and

b no payments are made to another designated person, whether directly or indirectly.

6 In Schedule 2 (Treasury licences: purposes), for paragraph 7 (prior obligations), substitute—

7 Prior obligations

1 To enable, by the use of a designated person’s funds or economic resources, the satisfaction of an obligation of that designated person arising under a contract, provided that—

a the obligation arose before the date on which that designated person became a designated person, and

b no payments are made to another designated person, whether directly or indirectly.

b any tangible property (other than real property), or bearer security, that is comprised in funds or economic resources and is in the possession of the designated person.

3 In this paragraph “that designated person” means—

a the designated person whose funds or economic resources are to be used (“U”), or

b any other designated person that within the meaning of regulation 7—

i U owns or controls directly or indirectly,

ii U is owned or controlled directly or indirectly by, or

iii is owned or controlled directly or indirectly by the same designated person that owns or controls directly or indirectly U.

36 Amendment of the Iran (Sanctions) Regulations 2023¶

1 The Iran (Sanctions) Regulations 2023³⁹ are amended as follows.

Amends Iran (Sanctions) Regulations 2023 · 1 insertion

regulation 44 unchanged

44A Trade: end-use control

1 This regulation applies where a UK person has been informed that goods or technology are or may be intended, in whole or in part, for export, transfer or use in Iran, or to a person connected with Iran, and the goods or technology are subject to Part 6 (Trade) and are not specified in Schedule 2 to the Export Control Order 2008 or Annex 1 of the Dual-Use Regulation.

2 Subject to Part 8 (Exceptions and licences), P shall not export the goods or transfer the technology in question.

2 After regulation 44 (circumventing etc. prohibitions), insert—

Amends Iran (Sanctions) Regulations 2023 · 1 change

69 “Relevant firm”

…~~10,000 euros~~£10,000… (in each place it occurs).

3 In regulation 69 (“relevant firm”), for “10,000 euros”, in each place it occurs, substitute “£10,000”.

Amends Iran (Sanctions) Regulations 2023 · 1 deletion

85 Trade offences in CEMA: modification of penalty

whole regulation omitted

4 Omit regulation 85 (trade offences in CEMA: modification of penalty).

Amends Iran (Sanctions) Regulations 2023 · 1 change, 1 insertion

94 Notices

paragraphs (1) – (3) unchanged

3A The notice may be given to the person by electronic means.

4 A notice given to a person under this regulation may be given by post or~~, including by electronic means,~~ by such other means as appear to the giver to be appropriate in the circumstances.

remaining paragraphs unchanged

5 In regulation 94 (notices)—

a after paragraph (3) insert—

;

b in paragraph (4) omit “, including by electronic means,”.

Amends Iran (Sanctions) Regulations 2023 · 1 change, 1 insertion

Schedule 5 — Treasury licences: purposes

1 In sub-paragraph (1), in the definition of “frozen funds or economic resources”, omit the words from “~~, and~~” to the end.

intermediate paragraphs unchanged

10 Prior obligations (substituted)

6 In Schedule 5 (Treasury licences: purposes)—

a in paragraph 1 (interpretation), in sub-paragraph (1), in the definition of “frozen funds or economic resources”, omit the words from “, and” to the end;

b for paragraph 10 (prior obligations), substitute—

37 Amendment of the Global Irregular Migration and Trafficking in Persons Sanctions Regulations 2025¶

1 The Global Irregular Migration and Trafficking in Persons Sanctions Regulations 2025⁴⁰ are amended as follows.

Amends Global Irregular Migration and Trafficking in Persons Sanctions Regulations 2025 · 1 change, 1 insertion

29 Notices

paragraphs (1) – (3) unchanged

3A The notice may be given to the person by electronic means.

4 A notice given to a person under this regulation may be given by post or~~, including by electronic means,~~ by such other means as appear to the giver to be appropriate in the circumstances.

remaining paragraphs unchanged

2 In regulation 29 (notices)—

a after paragraph (3) insert—

;

b in paragraph (4) omit “, including by electronic means,”.

Amends Global Irregular Migration and Trafficking in Persons Sanctions Regulations 2025 · 1 change

35 “Relevant firm”

…~~10,000 euros~~£10,000… (in each place it occurs).

3 In regulation 35 (“relevant firm”), for “10,000 euros”, in each place it occurs, substitute “£10,000”.

Amends Global Irregular Migration and Trafficking in Persons Sanctions Regulations 2025 · 1 change, 1 insertion

Schedule 2 — Treasury licences: purposes

1 In sub-paragraph (1), in the definition of “frozen funds or economic resources”, omit the words from “~~, and~~” to the end.

intermediate paragraphs unchanged

8 Prior obligations (substituted)

4 In Schedule 2 (Treasury licences: purposes)—

a in paragraph 1 (interpretation), in sub-paragraph (1), in the definition of “frozen funds or economic resources”, omit the words from “, and” to the end;

b for paragraph 8 (prior obligations), substitute—

Explanatory Note¶

(This note is not part of the Regulations)

These Regulations are made under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 (c. 13) (“the Sanctions Act”).

The Regulations make amendments to a number of sanctions regulations which have been made under section 1 of the Sanctions Act.

The Regulations amend the following sanctions regulations to broaden the scope of the prior obligations licensing ground; namely—

the Venezuela (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/135),
the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/411),
the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/433),
the South Sudan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/438),
the Iran (Sanctions) (Nuclear) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/461),
the Republic of Guinea-Bissau (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/554),
the Republic of Belarus (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/600),
the Zimbabwe (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/604),
the Chemical Weapons (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/618),
the Syria (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/792),
the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/855),
the Guinea (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1145),
the Cyber (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/597),
the Bosnia and Herzegovina (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/608),
the Nicaragua (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/610),
the Central African Republic (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/616),
the Somalia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/642),
the Global Human Rights Sanctions Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/680),
the Mali (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/705),
the Sudan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/753),
the Yemen (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (No. 2) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1278),
the Unauthorised Drilling Activities in the Eastern Mediterranean (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1474),
the Libya (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1665),
the Global Anti-Corruption Sanctions Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/488),
the Myanmar (Sanctions) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/496),
the Haiti (Sanctions) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/1281),
the Iran (Sanctions) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1314), and
the Global Irregular Migration and Trafficking in Persons Sanctions Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/902).

The Regulations amend the Afghanistan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/948) to remove the prior obligations licensing ground in line with the relevant UN obligations, and to correct an error contained in the amending S.I. 2024/644.

The Regulations amend the following sanctions regulations to create an offence of exporting controlled goods having been informed of the risk of diversion; namely—

the Venezuela (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019,
the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019,
the Iran (Sanctions) (Nuclear) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019,
the Republic of Belarus (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019,
the Zimbabwe (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019,
the Syria (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019,
the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019,
the Lebanon (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/612),
the Somalia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020,
the Libya (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020,
the Myanmar (Sanctions) Regulations 2021, and
the Iran (Sanctions) Regulations 2023.

The Regulations amend the following sanctions regulations to remove defunct wording following the amendment of the Customs and Excise Management Act 1979 (c. 2) by section 32 of the Finance Act 2024 (c. 3); namely—

the Venezuela (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019,
the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019,
the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019,
the South Sudan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019,
the Iran (Sanctions) (Nuclear) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019,
the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida (United Nations Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/466),
the Counter-Terrorism (International Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/573),
the Republic of Belarus (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019,
the Zimbabwe (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019,
the Syria (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019,
the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019,
the Lebanon (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020,
the Central African Republic (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020,
the Somalia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020,
the Iraq (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/707),
the Sudan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020,
the Afghanistan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020,
the Syria (United Nations Sanctions) (Cultural Property) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1233),
the Yemen (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (No. 2) Regulations 2020,
the Libya (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020,
the Myanmar (Sanctions) Regulations 2021,
the Haiti (Sanctions) Regulations 2022, and
the Iran (Sanctions) Regulations 2023.

The Regulations amend the following sanctions regulations to change currency references from euros to pounds where such references appear in the definitions of “relevant firms”. The definitions of “high value dealers” and “art market participants” will therefore contain monetary thresholds that align with the monetary thresholds for “high value dealers” and “art market participants” as defined in the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations ( S.I. 2017/692), as will be amended by the Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (Amendment) Regulations 2026, which have been laid in draft before Parliament under section 55(5)(d) of the Sanctions Act 2018, and are available at https://www.legislation.gov.uk; namely—

the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019,
the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019,
the South Sudan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019,
the Iran (Sanctions) (Nuclear) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019,
the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida (United Nations Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019,
the Republic of Guinea-Bissau (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019,
the Counter-Terrorism (International Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019,
the Counter-Terrorism (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/577),
the Republic of Belarus (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019,
the Zimbabwe (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019,
the Chemical Weapons (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019,
the Syria (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019,
the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019,
the Guinea (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019,
the Cyber (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020,
the Bosnia and Herzegovina (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020,
the Nicaragua (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020,
the Central African Republic (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020,
the Lebanon (Sanctions) (Assassination of Rafiq Hariri and others) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/617),
the Somalia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020,
the Global Human Rights Sanctions Regulations 2020,
the Mali (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020,
the Iraq (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020,
the Sudan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020,
the Afghanistan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020,
the Yemen (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (No. 2) Regulations 2020,
the Unauthorised Drilling Activities in the Eastern Mediterranean (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020,
the Libya (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020,
the Global Anti-Corruption Sanctions Regulations 2021,
the Myanmar (Sanctions) Regulations 2021,
the Haiti (Sanctions) Regulations 2022,
Iran (Sanctions) Regulations 2023, and
the Global Irregular Migration and Trafficking in Persons Sanctions Regulations 2025.

The Regulations amend the following sanctions regulations to remove the requirement for consent to licensing notification by non-postal means; namely—

the Venezuela (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019,
the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019,
the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019,
the South Sudan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019,
the Iran (Sanctions) (Nuclear) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019,
the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida (United Nations Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019,
the Republic of Guinea-Bissau (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019,
the Counter-Terrorism (International Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019,
the Counter-Terrorism (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019,
the Republic of Belarus (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019,
the Zimbabwe (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019,
the Chemical Weapons (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019,
the Syria (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019,
the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019,
the Guinea (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019,
the Cyber (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020,
the Bosnia and Herzegovina (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020,
the Nicaragua (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020,
the Lebanon (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020,
the Central African Republic (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020,
the Lebanon (Sanctions) (Assassination of Rafiq Hariri and others) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020,
the Somalia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020,
the Global Human Rights Sanctions Regulations 2020,
the Mali (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020,
the Iraq (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020,
the Sudan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020,
the Afghanistan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020,
the Unauthorised Drilling Activities in the Eastern Mediterranean (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020,
the Libya (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020,
the Global Anti-Corruption Sanctions Regulations 2021,
the Myanmar (Sanctions) Regulations 2021,
the Haiti (Sanctions) Regulations 2022,
the Iran (Sanctions) Regulations 2023, and
the Global Irregular Migration and Trafficking in Persons Sanctions Regulations 2025.

The Regulations amend the following sanctions regulations to clarify the scope of the exception for payments in respect of Treasury debts; namely—

the South Sudan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019,
the Iran (Sanctions) (Nuclear) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019,
the Central African Republic (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020,
the Yemen (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (No. 2) Regulations 2020,
the Libya (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020, and
the Haiti (Sanctions) Regulations 2022.

The Regulations amend the following sanctions regulations to reflect amendments to the Sanctions Act made by the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 (c. 10) on the face of the Sanctions Act; namely—

the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019, and
the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019.

The Regulations amend the Zimbabwe (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 to correct an error contained in the amending S.I. 2025/394.

A full impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no, or no significant, impact on the private, voluntary or public sectors is foreseen. An Impact Assessment was, however, produced for the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 and can be found at: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/653271/Sanctions_and_Anti-Money_Laundering_Bill_Impact_Assessment_18102017.pdf.

Footnotes

1
The power to make regulations under Part 1 of the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 (c. 13) is conferred on an “appropriate Minister”. Section 1 (9) (a) of that Act defines an “appropriate Minister” as including the Secretary of State.
2
2018 c. 13. Section 45 is amended by sections 57 (4) and section 62 (3) of the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 (c. 10).
3
S.I. 2019/135; relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2022/818 and S.I. 2024/1157.
4
S.I. 2008/3231; relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2015/940, S.I. 2017/697, S.I. 2018/165, S.I. 2018/939, S.I. 2019/989, S.I. 2021/586, S.I. 2022/1042, S.I. 2023/302, S.I. 2024/346, S.I. 2025/532 and S.I. 2025/1197.
5
Council Regulation (EC) No 428/2009; relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2022/410, S.I. 2023/302, S.I. 2023/695, S.I. 2023/1048, S.I. 2024/346, S.I. 2025/532 and S.I. 2025/1195.
6
S.I. 2019/411; relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2022/819 and S.I. 2024/1157.
7
S.I. 2019/433; relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2022/819 and S.I. 2024/1157.
8
S.I. 2019/438; relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2020/950, S.I. 2022/819, S.I. 2024/1157 and S.I. 2025/712.
9
S.I. 2019/461; relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2022/819, S.I. 2024/1157 and S.I. 2025/1052.
10
S.I. 2019/466; relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2022/819 and S.I. 2024/1157.
11
S.I. 2019/554; relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2022/818 and S.I. 2024/1157.
12
S.I. 2019/573; relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2022/819, S.I. 2024/644 and S.I. 2024/1157.
13
S.I. 2019/577; relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2022/819, S.I. 2024/644 and S.I. 2024/1157.
14
S.I. 2019/600; relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2021/1146, S.I. 2022/748, S.I. 2022/818 and S.I. 2024/1157.
15
S.I. 2019/604; relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2022/818, S.I. 2024/1157 and S.I. 2025/394.
16
S.I. 2019/618; relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2022/818 and S.I. 2024/1157.
17
S.I. 2019/792; relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2022/818 and S.I. 2024/1157.
18
S.I. 2019/855; relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2022/195, S.I. 2022/203, S.I. 2022/452, S.I. 2022/689, S.I. 2022/792, S.I. 2022/818, S.I. 2022/850, S.I. 2022/1110, S.I. 2022/1331, S.I. 2023/440, S.I. 2024/834 and S.I. 2024/1157.
19
S.I. 2019/1145; relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2022/818, S.I. 2024/643 and S.I. 2024/1157.
20
S.I. 2020/597; relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2022/818, S.I. 2024/643, and S.I. 2024/1157.
21
S.I. 2020/608; relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2022/818, S.I. 2024/643, and S.I. 2024/1157.
22
S.I. 2020/610; relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2022/818, S.I. 2024/643 and S.I. 2024/1157.
23
S.I. 2020/612, to which there are amendments not relevant to these Regulations.
24
S.I. 2020/616; relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2020/950, S.I. 2022/819, S.I. 2024/1157 and S.I. 2025/712.
25
S.I. 2020/617; relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2022/819 and S.I. 2024/1157.
26
S.I. 2020/642; relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2022/819 and S.I. 2024/1157.
27
S.I. 2020/680; relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2022/818, S.I. 2024/643 and S.I. 2024/1157.
28
S.I. 2020/705; relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2022/819, S.I. 2024/644 and S.I. 2024/1157.
29
S.I. 2020/707; relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2022/819 and S.I. 2024/1157.
30
S.I. 2020/753; relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2022/819 and S.I. 2024/1157.
31
S.I. 2020/948; relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2022/819, S.I. 2024/644 and S.I. 2024/1157.
32
S.I. 2020/1233, to which there are amendments not relevant to these Regulations.
33
S.I. 2020/1278; relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2022/819, S.I. 2024/1157 and S.I. 2025/712.
34
S.I. 2020/1474; relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2022/818, S.I. 2024/643 and S.I. 2024/1157.
35
S.I. 2020/1665; relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2022/819, S.I. 2024/1157 and S.I. 2025/712.
36
S.I. 2021/488; relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2022/818, S.I. 2024/643 and S.I. 2024/1157.
37
S.I. 2021/496; relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2022/818 and S.I. 2024/1157.
38
S.I. 2022/1281; relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2023/1320, S.I. 2024/178, S.I. 2024/1157, S.I. 2025/712 and S.I. 2025/786.
39
S.I. 2023/1314, amended by S.I. 2024/1157; there are other amending instruments but none is relevant.
40
S.I. 2025/902, to which there are amendments not relevant to these Regulations.