07/12/2021 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/12/2021 23:14
The Syria (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 ensure sanctions relating to Syria are implemented effectively after the UK leaves the EU.
This sanctions regime is aimed at encouraging the government of Syria to:
The Syria regime imposes asset freezes on those identified as being responsible for the violent repression of the civilian population in Syria, or supporting or benefitting from the Syrian regime.
There are several financial restrictions including in relation to the:
Specific exceptions apply to certain activities in particular circumstances, such as:
More details on exceptions which may apply can be found in Part 7 of the Syria (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019.
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