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uksi/2026/443 — The Sanctions (EU Exit) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2026
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2026 No. 443
SANCTIONS
The Sanctions (EU Exit) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2026
Made
20th April 2026
Laid before Parliament
22nd April 2026
Coming into force
13th May 2026
The Secretary of State , considering that the condition in
section 45
(2) of the
Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 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
Citation and commencement
1
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
Amendment of the
Venezuela (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
2
1
The
Venezuela (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 are amended as follows.
2
After
regulation 31 (circumventing etc prohibitions), insert—
Trade: end-use control
31A
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.
3
In
regulation 42 (“relevant firm”), for “10,000 euros”, in each place it occurs, substitute “£10,000” .
4
Omit
regulation 57 (trade offences in CEMA: modification of penalty).
5
In
regulation 66 (notices)—
a
after
paragraph (3) insert—
3A
The notice may be given to the person by electronic means.
;
b
in
paragraph (4) , omit “, including by electronic means,”.
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—
Prior obligations
9
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.
Amendment of the
Democratic People's Republic of Korea (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
3
1
The
Democratic People's Republic of Korea (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 are amended as follows.
2
In
regulation 11 (specification of ships), in
paragraph (4) —
a
after
sub-paragraph (a) , omit “and”;
b
omit
sub-paragraph (b) .
3
After
regulation 31 (circumventing etc. prohibitions), insert—
Trade: end-use control
31A
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 DPRK, or to a person connected with DPRK, and
b
the goods or techonology in question are subject to Part 6 (Trade) 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 9 (Exceptions and licences), P shall not—
a
export the goods in question, or
b
transfer the technology in question.
4
In
regulation 100 (“relevant firm”), for “10,000 euros”, in each place it occurs, substitute “£10,000” .
5
Omit
regulation 116 (trade offences in CEMA: modification of penalty).
6
In
regulation 126 (notices)—
a
after
paragraph (3) insert—
3A
The notice may be given to the person by electronic means.
;
b
in
paragraph (4) omit “, including by electronic means,”.
7
In
Schedule 3 (Treasury licences: purposes), in
paragraph 8 (prior obligations), substitute—
Prior obligations
8
To enable the satisfaction of an obligation of a non-UN designated person (whether arising under a contract, other agreement or otherwise), provided that—
a
the obligation—
i
arose before the date on which the person became a non-UN designated person, and
ii
does not relate to—
aa
restricted goods or restricted technology,
bb
armed forces goods or armed forces technology,
cc
goods or technology for use by the armed forces of the DPRK, or
dd
technical assistance, financial services, funds or brokering services related to restricted goods or restricted technology;
b
no payments are made to another designated person, whether directly or indirectly.
Amendment of the
Democratic Republic of the Congo (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
4
1
The
Democratic Republic of the Congo (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 are amended as follows.
2
In
regulation 40 (“relevant firm”), for “10,000 euros”, in each place it occurs, substitute “£10,000” .
3
Omit
regulation 55 (trade offences in CEMA: modification of penalty).
4
In
regulation 64 (notices)—
a
after
paragraph (3) insert—
3A
The notice may be given to the person by electronic means.
;
b
in
paragraph (4) omit “, including by electronic means,”.
5
In
Schedule 2 (Treasury licences: purposes), for
paragraph 9 (prior obligations), substitute—
Prior obligations
9
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.
Amendment of the
South Sudan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
5
1
The
South Sudan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 are amended as follows.
2
In
regulation 31ZZB (finance: exceptions relating to payment of Treasury debt), in
paragraph (1) , in
sub-paragraph (a) , omit “by the Treasury”.
3
In
regulation 40 (“relevant firm”), for “10,000 euros”, in each place it occurs, substitute “£10,000” .
4
Omit
regulation 55 (trade offences in CEMA: modification of penalty).
5
In
regulation 64 (notices)—
a
after
paragraph (3) insert—
3A
The notice may be given to the person by electronic means.
;
b
in
paragraph (4) omit “, including by electronic means,”.
6
In
Schedule 2 (Treasury licences: purposes)—
a
for
paragraph 6A (prior obligations), substitute—
Prior obligations
6A
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—
Prior obligations
7
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.
Amendment of the
Iran (Sanctions) (Nuclear) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
6
1
The
Iran (Sanctions) (Nuclear) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 are amended as follows.
2
After regulation 35 (circumventing etc prohibitions), insert—
Trade: end-use control
35A
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 Iran, or to a person connected with Iran, and
b
the goods or technology in question are subject to Part 5 (Trade) 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.
3
In
regulation 37ZZB (finance: exceptions relating to payment of Treasury debt), in
paragraph (1) , in
sub-paragraph (a) , omit “by the Treasury”.
4
In
regulation 47 (“relevant firm”), for “10,000 euros”, in each place it occurs, substitute “£10,000” .
5
Omit
regulation 62 (trade offences in CEMA: modification of penalty).
6
In
regulation 71 (notices)—
a
after
paragraph (3) insert—
3A
The notice may be given to the person by electronic means.
;
b
in
paragraph (4) omit “, including by electronic means,”.
7
In
regulation 78 (transitional provisions: prior obligations)—
a
for
paragraph (1) substitute—
1
Where immediately before 31 January 2020 at 11.00pm—
a
a person was named in Annex IX of the EU Iran Regulation, and
b
the person was a designated person,
any reference in a provision mentioned in paragraph (3) to a time when the person was not a designated person is to be read on the basis that the person became a designated person on the date on which the person was named in that Annex.
;
b
in
paragraph (3) , for
sub-paragraph (b) substitute—
b
paragraphs 7A(b)(i), 7B and 10C of Schedule 2 (Treasury licences: purposes).
;
c
in
paragraph (5) , omit the definition of “the relevant date”.
8
In
Schedule 2 (Treasury licences: purposes)—
a
omit
paragraph 6 (prior obligations);
b
after
paragraph 7A (pre-existing judicial decisions etc.), insert—
Prior obligations
7B
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—
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.
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—
Prior obligations
10C
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 at a time when the person was not a designated person, and
b
no payments are made to a designated person, whether directly or indirectly.
;
d
in
paragraph 11 (interpretation), for
sub-paragraph (3) , substitute—
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.
Amendment of the
ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida (United Nations Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
7
1
The
ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida (United Nations Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 are amended as follows.
2
In
regulation 32 (“relevant firm”), for “10,000 euros”, in each place it occurs, substitute “£10,000” .
3
Omit
regulation 45 (trade offences in CEMA: modification of penalty).
4
In
regulation 54 (notices)—
a
after
paragraph (3) insert—
3A
The notice may be given to the person by electronic means.
;
b
in
paragraph (4) omit “, including by electronic means,”.
Amendment of the
Republic of Guinea-Bissau (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
8
1
The
Republic of Guinea-Bissau (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 are amended as follows.
2
In
regulation 25 (“relevant firm”), for “10,000 euros”, in each place it occurs, substitute “£10,000” .
3
In
regulation 37 (notices)—
a
after
paragraph (3) insert—
3A
The notice may be given to the person by electronic means.
;
b
in
paragraph (4) omit “, including by electronic means,”.
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—
Prior obligations
9
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.
Amendment of the
Counter-Terrorism (International Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
9
1
The
Counter-Terrorism (International Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 are amended as follows.
2
In
regulation 35 (“relevant firm”), for “10,000 euros”, in each place it occurs, substitute “£10,000” .
3
Omit
regulation 48 (trade offences in CEMA: modification of penalty).
4
In
regulation 57 (notices)—
a
after
paragraph (3) insert—
3A
The notice may be given to the person by electronic means.
;
b
in
paragraph (4) omit “, including by electronic means,”.
Amendment of the
Counter-Terrorism (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
10
1
The
Counter-Terrorism (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 are amended as follows.
2
In
regulation 22 (“relevant firm”), for “10,000 euros”, in each place it occurs, substitute “£10,000” .
3
In
regulation 34 (notices)—
a
after
paragraph (3) insert—
3A
The notice may be given to the person by electronic means.
;
b
in
paragraph (4) omit “, including by electronic means,”.
Amendment of the
Republic of Belarus (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
11
1
The
Republic of Belarus (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 are amended as follows.
2
After
regulation 28 (circumventing etc prohibitions), insert—
Trade: end-use control
28A
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 Belarus, or to a person connected with Belarus, 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.
3
In
regulation 39 (“relevant firm”), for “10,000 euros”, in each place it occurs, substitute “£10,000” .
4
Omit
regulation 54 (trade offences in CEMA: modification of penalty).
5
In
regulation 63 (notices)—
a
after
paragraph (3) insert—
3A
The notice may be given to the person by electronic means.
;
b
in
paragraph (4) omit “, including by electronic means,”.
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—
Prior obligations
9
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.
Amendment of the
Zimbabwe (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
12
1
The
Zimbabwe (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 are amended as follows.
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” .
3
After
regulation 29 (circumventing etc prohibitions), insert—
Trade: end-use control
29A
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 Zimbabwe, or to a person connected with Zimbabwe, 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.
c
Subject to Part 6 (Exceptions and licences), P shall not—
i
export the goods in question, or
ii
transfer the technology in question.
4
In
regulation 40 (“relevant firm”), for “10,000 euros”, in each place it occurs, substitute “£10,000” .
5
Omit
regulation 55 (trade offences in CEMA: modification of penalty).
6
In
regulation 64 (notices)—
a
after
paragraph (3) insert—
3A
The notice may be given to the person by electronic means.
;
b
in
paragraph (4) omit “, including by electronic means,”.
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—
Prior obligations
9
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.
Amendment of the
Chemical Weapons (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
13
1
The
Chemical Weapons (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 are amended as follows.
2
In
regulation 25 (“relevant firm”), for “10,000 euros”, in each place it occurs, substitute “£10,000” .
3
In
regulation 37 (notices)—
a
after
paragraph (3) insert—
3A
The notice may be given to the person by electronic means.
;
b
in
paragraph (4) omit “, including by electronic means,”.
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—
Prior obligations
9
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.
Amendment of the
Syria (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
14
1
The
Syria (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 are amended as follows.
2
After
regulation 49 (circumventing etc prohibitions), insert—
Trade: end-use control
49A
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 Syria, or to a person connected with Syria, 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 7 (Exceptions and licences), P shall not—
a
export the goods in question, or
b
transfer the technology in question.
3
In
regulation 70 (“relevant firm”), for “10,000 euros”, in each place it occurs, substitute “£10,000” .
4
Omit
regulation 85 (trade offences in CEMA: modification of penalty).
5
In
regulation 95 (notices)—
a
after
paragraph (3) insert—
3A
The notice may be given to the person by electronic means.
;
b
in
paragraph (4) omit “, including by electronic means,”.
6
In
Schedule 6 (Treasury licences: purposes), for
paragraph 15 (prior obligations), substitute—
Prior obligations
15
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.
Amendment of the
Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
15
1
The
Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 are amended as follows.
2
After
regulation 55 (circumventing etc prohibitions), insert—
Trade: end-use control
55A
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 Russia, in non-government controlled Ukrainian territory, or to a person connected with Russia, 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 7 (Exceptions and licences), P shall not—
a
export the goods in question, or
b
transfer the technology in question.
3
In
regulation 57F (specification of ships), in
paragraph (3) —
a
after
sub-paragraph (a) , omit “and”;
b
omit
sub-paragraph (b) .
4
In
regulation 71 (“relevant firm”), for “10,000 euros”, in each place it occurs, substitute “£10,000” .
5
Omit
regulation 86 (trade offences in CEMA: modification of penalty).
6
In
regulation 95 (notices)—
a
after
paragraph (3) insert—
3A
The notice may be given to the person by electronic means.
;
b
in
paragraph (4) omit “, including by electronic means,”.
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—
Prior obligations
8
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.
Amendment of the
Guinea (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
16
1
The
Guinea (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 are amended as follows.
2
In
regulation 24 (“relevant firm”), for “10,000 euros”, in each place it occurs, substitute “£10,000” .
3
In
regulation 36 (notices)—
a
after
paragraph (3) insert—
3A
The notice may be given to the person by electronic means.
;
b
in
paragraph (4) omit “, including by electronic means,”.
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—
Prior obligations
9
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.
Amendment of the
Cyber (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020
17
1
The
Cyber (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 are amended as follows.
2
In
regulation 24 (“relevant firm”), for “10,000 euros”, in each place it occurs, substitute “£10,000” .
3
In
regulation 36 (notices)—
a
after
paragraph (3) insert—
3A
The notice may be given to the person by electronic means.
;
b
in
paragraph (4) omit “, including by electronic means,”.
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—
Prior obligations
9
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.
Amendment of the
Bosnia and Herzegovina (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020
18
1
The
Bosnia and Herzegovina (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 are amended as follows.
2
In
regulation 21 (notices)—
a
after
paragraph (3) insert—
3A
The notice may be given to the person by electronic means.
;
b
in
paragraph (4) omit “, including by electronic means,”.
3
In
regulation 25 (“relevant firm”), for “10,000 euros”, in each place it occurs, substitute “£10,000” .
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—
Prior obligations
9
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.
Amendment of the
Nicaragua (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020
19
1
The
Nicaragua (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 are amended as follows.
2
In
regulation 24 (“relevant firm”), for “10,000 euros”, in each place it occurs, substitute “£10,000” .
3
In
regulation 36 (notices)—
a
after
paragraph (3) insert—
3A
The notice may be given to the person by electronic means.
;
b
in
paragraph (4) omit “, including by electronic means,”.
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—
Prior obligations
10
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.
Amendment of the
Lebanon (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020
20
1
The
Lebanon (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 are amended as follows.
2
Omit
regulation 30 (trade offences in CEMA: modification of penalty).
3
In
regulation 38 (notices)—
a
after
paragraph (3) insert—
3A
The notice may be given to the person by electronic means.
;
b
in
paragraph (4) omit “, including by electronic means,”.
Amendment of the
Central African Republic (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020
21
1
The
Central African Republic (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 are amended as follows.
2
In
regulation 31ZZB (finance: exceptions relating to payment of Treasury debt), in
paragraph (1) , in
sub-paragraph (a) , omit “by the Treasury”.
3
In
regulation 40 (“relevant firm”), for “10,000 euros”, in each place it occurs, substitute “£10,000” .
4
Omit
regulation 55 (trade offences in CEMA: modification of penalty).
5
In
regulation 64 (notices)—
a
after
paragraph (3) insert—
3A
The notice may be given to the person by electronic means.
;
b
in
paragraph (4) omit “, including by electronic means,”.
6
In
Schedule 2 (Treasury licences: purposes)—
a
for
paragraph 6A (prior obligations), substitute—
Prior obligations
6A
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—
Prior obligations
7
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.
Amendment of the
Lebanon (Sanctions) (Assassination of Rafiq Hariri and others) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020
22
1
The
Lebanon (Sanctions) (Assassination of Rafiq Hariri and others) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 are amended as follows.
2
In
regulation 19 (“relevant firm”), for “10,000 euros”, in each place it occurs, substitute “£10,000” .
3
In
regulation 31 (notices)—
a
after
paragraph (3) insert—
3A
The notice may be given to the person by electronic means.
;
b
in
paragraph (4) omit “, including by electronic means,”.
Amendment of the
Somalia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020
23
1
The
Somalia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 are amended as follows.
2
After
regulation 41 (circumventing etc. prohibitions), insert—
Trade: end-use control
41A
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 Somalia, or to a person connected with Somalia, 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.
3
In
regulation 54 (“relevant firm”), for “10,000 euros”, in each place it occurs, substitute “£10,000” .
4
Omit
regulation 69 (trade offences in CEMA: modification of penalty).
5
In
regulation 78 (notices)—
a
after
paragraph (3) insert—
3A
The notice may be given to the person by electronic means.
;
b
in
paragraph (4) omit “, including by electronic means,”.
6
In
Schedule 3 (Treasury licences: purposes), for
paragraph 8 (prior obligations), substitute—
Prior obligations
8
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.
Amendment of the
Global Human Rights Sanctions Regulations 2020
24
1
The
Global Human Rights Sanctions Regulations 2020 are amended as follows.
2
In
regulation 22 (notices)—
a
after
paragraph (3) insert—
3A
The notice may be given to the person by electronic means.
;
b
in
paragraph (4) omit “, including by electronic means,”.
3
In
regulation 26 (“relevant firm”), for “10,000 euros”, in each place it occurs, substitute “£10,000” .
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—
Prior obligations
8
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.
Amendment of the
Mali (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020
25
1
The
Mali (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 are amended as follows.
2
In
regulation 26 (“relevant firm”), for “10,000 euros”, in each place it occurs, substitute “£10,000” .
3
In
regulation 38 (notices)—
a
after
paragraph (3) insert—
3A
The notice may be given to the person by electronic means.
;
b
in
paragraph (4) omit “, including by electronic means,”.
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—
Prior obligations
9
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.
Amendment of the
Iraq (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020
26
1
The
Iraq (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 are amended as follows.
2
In
regulation 41 (“relevant firm”), for “10,000 euros”, in each place it occurs, substitute “£10,000” .
3
Omit
regulation 56 (trade offences in CEMA: modification of penalty).
4
In
regulation 65 (notices)—
a
after
paragraph (3) insert—
3A
The notice may be given to the person by electronic means.
;
b
in
paragraph (4) omit “, including by electronic means,”.
Amendment of the
Sudan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020
27
1
The
Sudan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 are amended as follows.
2
In
regulation 41 (“relevant firm”), for “10,000 euros”, in each place it occurs, substitute “£10,000” .
3
Omit
regulation 56 (trade offences in CEMA: modification of penalty).
4
In
regulation 65 (notices)—
a
after
paragraph (3) insert—
3A
The notice may be given to the person by electronic means.
;
b
in
paragraph (4) omit “, including by electronic means,”.
5
In
Schedule 2 (Treasury licences: purposes), for
paragraph 8 (prior obligations), substitute—
Prior obligations
8
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.
Amendment of the
Afghanistan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020
28
1
The
Afghanistan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 are amended as follows.
2
In
regulation 31 (“relevant firm”), for “10,000 euros”, in each place it occurs, substitute “£10,000” .
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).
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).
4
Omit
regulation 44 (trade offences in CEMA: modification of penalty).
5
In
regulation 53 (notices)—
a
after
paragraph (3) insert—
3A
The notice may be given to the person by electronic means.
;
b
in
paragraph (4) omit “, including by electronic means,”.
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).
Amendment of the
Syria (United Nations Sanctions) (Cultural Property) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020
29
1
The
Syria (United Nations Sanctions) (Cultural Property) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 are amended as follows.
2
Omit regulation 25 (trade offences in CEMA: modification of penalty).
Amendment of the
Yemen (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (No. 2) Regulations 2020
30
1
The
Yemen (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (No. 2) Regulations 2020 are amended as follows.
2
In
regulation 30ZB (finance: exceptions relating to payment of Treasury debt), in
paragraph (1) , in
sub-paragraph (a) , omit “by the Treasury”.
3
In
regulation 40 (“relevant firm”), for “10,000 euros”, in each place it occurs, substitute “£10,000” .
4
Omit
regulation 55 (trade offences in CEMA: modification of penalty).
5
In
regulation 64 (notices)—
a
after
paragraph (3) insert—
3A
The notice may be given to the person by electronic means.
;
b
in
paragraph (4) omit “, including by electronic means,”.
6
In
Schedule 2 (Treasury licences: purposes)—
a
for
paragraph 8 (prior obligations), substitute—
Prior obligations
8
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 9 (prior obligations), substitute—
Prior obligations
9
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.
Amendment of the
Unauthorised Drilling Activities in the Eastern Mediterranean (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020
31
1
The
Unauthorised Drilling Activities in the Eastern Mediterranean (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 are amended as follows.
2
In
regulation 25 (“relevant firm”), for “10,000 euros”, in each place it occurs, substitute “£10,000” .
3
In
regulation 37 (notices)—
a
after
paragraph (3) insert—
3A
The notice may be given to the person by electronic means.
;
b
in
paragraph (4) omit “, including by electronic means,”.
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—
Prior obligations
10
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.
Amendment of the
Libya (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020
32
1
The
Libya (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 are amended as follows.
2
After regulation 39 (circumventing etc. prohibitions), insert—
Trade: end-use control
39A
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 Libya, or to a person connected with Libya, and
b
the goods or technology in question are subject to Part 5 (Trade) 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 8 (Exceptions and licences), P shall not—
a
export the goods in question, or
b
transfer the technology in question.
3
In
regulation 43ZB (finance: exceptions relating to payment of Treasury debt), in
paragraph (1) , in
sub-paragraph (a) , omit “by the Treasury”.
4
In
regulation 57 (“relevant firm”), for “10,000 euros”, in each place it occurs, substitute “£10,000” .
5
Omit
regulation 72 (trade offences in CEMA: modification of penalty).
6
In
regulation 81 (notices)—
a
after
paragraph (3) insert—
3A
The notice may be given to the person by electronic means.
;
b
in
paragraph (4) omit “, including by electronic means,”.
7
In
Schedule 4 (Treasury licences: purposes)—
a
for
paragraph 11 (prior obligations), substitute—
Prior obligations
11
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—
Prior obligations
12
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.
Amendment of the
Global Anti-Corruption Sanctions Regulations 2021
33
1
The
Global Anti-Corruption Sanctions Regulations 2021 are amended as follows.
2
In
regulation 25 (“relevant firm”), for “10,000 euros”, in each place it occurs, substitute “£10,000” .
3
In
regulation 37 (notices)—
a
after
paragraph (3) insert—
3A
The notice may be given to the person by electronic means.
;
b
in
paragraph (4) omit “, including by electronic means,”.
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—
Prior obligations
8
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.
Amendment of the
Myanmar (Sanctions) Regulations 2021
34
1
The
Myanmar (Sanctions) Regulations 2021 are amended as follows.
2
After
regulation 39 (circumventing etc. prohibitions), insert—
Trade: end-use control
39A
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 Myanmar, or to a person connected with Myanmar, 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.
3
In
regulation 51 (“relevant firm”), for “10,000 euros”, in each place it occurs, substitute “£10,000” .
4
Omit
regulation 66 (trade offences in CEMA: modification of penalty).
5
In
regulation 75 (notices)—
a
after
paragraph (3) insert—
3A
The notice may be given to the person by electronic means.
;
b
in
paragraph (4) omit “, including by electronic means,”.
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—
Prior obligations
9
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.
Amendment of the
Haiti (Sanctions) Regulations 2022
35
1
The
Haiti (Sanctions) Regulations 2022 are amended as follows.
2
In
regulation 25A (finance: exceptions relating to payment of Treasury debt), in
paragraph (1) , in
sub-paragraph (a) , omit “by the Treasury”.
3
In
regulation 32 (“relevant firm”), for “10,000 euros”, in each place it occurs, substitute “£10,000” .
4
Omit
regulation 46 (trade offences in CEMA: modification of penalty).
5
In
regulation 55 (notices)—
a
after
paragraph (3) insert—
3A
The notice may be given to the person by electronic means.
;
b
in
paragraph (4) omit “, including by electronic means,”.
6
In
Schedule 2 (Treasury licences: purposes), for
paragraph 7 (prior obligations), substitute—
Prior obligations
7
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.
Amendment of the
Iran (Sanctions) Regulations 2023
36
1
The
Iran (Sanctions) Regulations 2023 are amended as follows.
2
After regulation 44 (circumventing etc. prohibitions), insert—
Trade: end-use control
44A
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 Iran, or to a person connected with Iran, and
b
the goods or technology in question are subject to Part 6 (Trade) 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 8 (Exceptions and licences), P shall not—
a
export the goods in question, or
b
transfer the technology in question.
3
In
regulation 69 (“relevant firm”), for “10,000 euros”, in each place it occurs, substitute “£10,000” .
4
Omit
regulation 85 (trade offences in CEMA: modification of penalty).
5
In
regulation 94 (notices)—
a
after
paragraph (3) insert—
3A
The notice may be given to the person by electronic means.
;
b
in
paragraph (4) omit “, including by electronic means,”.
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—
Prior obligations
10
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.
Amendment of the
Global Irregular Migration and Trafficking in Persons Sanctions Regulations 2025
37
1
The
Global Irregular Migration and Trafficking in Persons Sanctions Regulations 2025 are amended as follows.
2
In
regulation 29 (notices)—
a
after
paragraph (3) insert—
3A
The notice may be given to the person by electronic means.
;
b
in
paragraph (4) omit “, including by electronic means,”.
3
In
regulation 35 (“relevant firm”), for “10,000 euros”, in each place it occurs, substitute “£10,000” .
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—
Prior obligations
8
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.
Stephen Doughty
Minister of State
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
20th April 2026
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 (Sanct
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