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Statutory Instruments

2019 No. 855

Exiting The European Union

Sanctions

The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Made

10th April 2019

Laid before Parliament

11th April 2019

Coming into force in accordance with regulation 1(2) and (3)

The Secretary of State F1, in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 1(1)(c) and (3)(b), 3(1)(a), (b)(ii) and (iii), (c)(ii) and (iii), (d), (e)(iii), (g)(iii), (2)(b) and (c), 4, 5, 7(2) and (5), 9(2)(a), 10(2)(a) and (c), (3) and (4), 11(2) to (9), 15(2)(a) and (b), (3), (4)(b), (5) and (6), 16, 17(2) to (9), 19, 20, 21(1), 54(1) and (2)(a), 62(4) to (6) of, and paragraphs 2(a)(iii) and (b), 3(a) and (b), 4(a)(iii), (b) and (c), 5(a)(ii) and (iii) and (b), 6(a)(ii) and (iii) and (b), 7(a)(iii) and (b), 9, 10(b), 11(a)(ii) and (iii), 13(a), (b), (c), (g), (h), (i), (k), (l), (m), (n), (p), (q), (t), (v) and (w), 14(a), (e), (f) and (k), 17, 19 to 23 and 27 of Schedule 1 to, the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 F2, and having decided, upon consideration of the matters set out in section 2(2) of that Act, that it is appropriate to do so, makes the following Regulations:F3

F1The power to make regulations under Part 1 of the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 is conferred on an “appropriate Minister”. Section 1(9)(a) of the Act defines an “appropriate Minister” as including the Secretary of State.

F3Regulations extended (British overseas territories) (with modifications) (31.12.2020 immediately after both S.I. 2020/590 and S.I. 2020/951 have come into force) by The Russia (Sanctions) (Overseas Territories) Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/1571), arts. 1(1), 2, Schs. 1, 2 (as amended (11.3.2021) by S.I. 2021/288, arts. 1(1), 2(2); (14.4.2022) by S.I. 2022/453, arts. 1(1), 3-38; (20.7.2022) by S.I. 2022/843, arts. 1(1), 3; (10.11.2022) by S.I. 2022/1167, arts. 1(1), 3-17); (15.12.2022) by S.I. 2022/1338, arts. 1(1), 3-10; (9.3.2023) by S.I. 2023/291, arts. 1(1), 3-9)

PART 1U.K.General

Citation and commencementU.K.

1.—(1) These Regulations may be cited as the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019.

(2) Subject to paragraph (3), these Regulations come into force on exit day.

(3) The following provisions of these Regulations come into force on the day after the day on which the Regulations are made—

(a)this regulation;

(b)regulation 2 (interpretation);

(c)regulation 4 (purposes);

(d)Part 2;

(e)Schedule 1 (rules for interpretation of regulations 7(2) and 16(7)).

Commencement Information

I1Reg. 1 in force at 11.4.2019, see reg. 1(3)(a)

InterpretationU.K.

2.  In these Regulations—

“the Act” means the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018;

[F4“aircraft licence” means a licence under regulation 65A;]

“arrangement” includes any agreement, understanding, scheme, transaction or series of transactions, whether or not legally enforceable (but see paragraph 12 of Schedule 1 for the meaning of that term in that Schedule);

“CEMA” means the Customs and Excise Management Act 1979 F5;

“the Commissioners” means the Commissioners for Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs;

“conduct” includes acts and omissions;

“Crimea” means the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol;

“document” includes information recorded in any form and, in relation to information recorded otherwise than in legible form, references to its production include producing a copy of the information in legible form;

“the EU Russia Regulations” means the following, as they have effect in EU law—

(a)

Council Regulation (EU) No 269/2014 of 17 March 2014 (concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine) F6,

(b)

Council Regulation (EU) No 692/2014 of 23 June 2014 (concerning restrictive measures in response to the illegal annexation of Crimea and Sevastopol) F7, and

(c)

Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 of 31 July 2014 (concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia's actions destabilising the situation in Ukraine) F8;

[F4“non-government controlled areas of the Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts” means the parts of the Donetsk oblast and the Luhansk oblast of Ukraine as determined in Decree Number 32/2019 issued by the President of Ukraine on 7th February 2019 under Article 1 of the Law of Ukraine of 18th January 2018 Nr. 2268-VIII “On the Peculiarities of State Policy on Ensuring the State Sovereignty of Ukraine over Temporarily Occupied Territories in Donetsk and Luhansk Oblasts”F9;]

[F4“non-government controlled Ukrainian territory” means Crimea and non-government controlled areas of the Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts;]

[F10“OFCOM” means the Office of Communications;]

“trade licence” means a licence under regulation 65;

“Treasury licence” means a licence under regulation 64(1); the “Ukraine Financial Sanctions Regulations” means—

(a)

The Ukraine (European Union Financial Sanctions) (No.2) Regulations 2014 F11, and

(b)

The Ukraine (European Union Financial Sanctions) (No.3) Regulations 2014 F12;

“United Kingdom person” has the same meaning as in section 21 of the Act;

“working day” means any day other than—

(a)

Saturday or Sunday,

(b)

Christmas Day or Good Friday, or

(c)

a day which is a bank holiday under the Banking and Financial Dealings Act 1971 in any part of the United Kingdom.

F51979 c.2. Amendments have been made to this Act and are cited, where relevant, in respect of the applicable regulations.

F6OJ L 78, 17.3.2014, p. 6–15.

F7OJ L 183 24.6.2014, p. 9.

F8OJ L 229, 31.7.2014, p. 1–11.

F9Law of Ukraine of 18th January 2018 Number 2268-VIII “On the Peculiarities of State Policy on Ensuring the State Sovereignty of Ukraine over Temporarily Occupied Territories in Donetsk and Luhansk Oblasts”. Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Information of 09.03.2018 - 2018, No 10, p. 67. URL: https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/2268-19 (in Ukrainian). Presidential Decree Number 32/2019 “Decree of the President of Ukraine: On the the Borders and the List of Districts, Cities, Settlements and Villages, and parts of their territories, temporarily occupied in Donetsk and Luhansk Oblasts” was issued under Article 1 of that Law on 7th February 2019. URL: https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/32/2019 (in Ukrainian). A translation of these documents is available upon request from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

F11S.I. 2014/693, as modified by the Wales Act 2014 (c.29), section 4(4)(a) and amended by S.I. 2017/560, S.I. 2017/754 and S.I. 2018/682 and as prospectively amended by S.I. 2018/1149.

F12S.I. 2014/2054, as amended by S.I. 2014/2445, S.I. 2014/3230, S.I. 2017/560, S.I. 2017/754, 2018/682 and as prospectively amended by S.I. 2018/1149.

Commencement Information

I2Reg. 2 in force at 11.4.2019, see reg. 1(3)(b)

Application of prohibitions and requirements outside the United KingdomU.K.

3.—(1) A United Kingdom person may contravene a relevant prohibition by conduct wholly or partly outside the United Kingdom.

(2) Any person may contravene a relevant prohibition by conduct in the territorial sea.

(3) In this regulation a “relevant prohibition” means any prohibition imposed—

(a)by regulation 9(2) [F13or 9B(2)] (confidential information),

(b)by Part 3 (Finance),

(c)by Part 5 (Trade),

[F14(d) under Part 6 (Ships),]

[F15(da)by regulation 57L(6) (disclosure of confidential information), or]

(e)by a condition of a Treasury licence or a trade licence.

(4) A United Kingdom person may comply, or fail to comply, with a relevant requirement by conduct wholly or partly outside the United Kingdom.

(5) Any person may comply, or fail to comply, with a relevant requirement [F16or a requirement imposed by a direction under regulation 57J(3) (direction by air traffic control to operator or pilot of Russian aircraft),] [F17or a requirement imposed by a condition of an aircraft licence,] by conduct in the territorial sea.

(6) In this regulation a “relevant requirement” means any requirement imposed—

(a)by or under Part 8 (Information and records), or by reason of a request made under a power conferred by [F18that Part,]

(b)by a condition of a Treasury licence or a [F19trade licence, or]

[F20(c)by a direction under regulation 57C (movement of ships).]

(7) Nothing in this regulation is to be taken to prevent a relevant prohibition or a relevant requirement from applying to conduct (by any person) in the United Kingdom.

Commencement Information

I3Reg. 3 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1(2)

PurposesU.K.

4.  The regulations contained in this instrument that are made under section 1 of the Act are for the purposes of encouraging Russia to cease actions destabilising Ukraine or undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty or independence of Ukraine.

Commencement Information

I4Reg. 4 in force at 11.4.2019, see reg. 1(3)(c)

PART 2U.K.Designation of persons

Power to designate personsU.K.

5.—(1) The Secretary of State may designate persons by name for the purposes of any of the following—

(a)regulations 11 to 15 (asset-freeze etc.);

[F21(aa)regulation 17A (correspondent banking relationships etc.);]

[F22(ab)regulation 18C (trust services);]

(b)regulation 20 [F23(immigration);]

[F24(bza)regulation 46A (technical assistance relating to aircraft and ships);]

[F25(bzb)regulation 54A (internet services);]

[F26(ba)regulations 57A and 57C to 57E [F27(ships: prohibition on port entry etc.);]]

[F28(bb)regulations 57J and 57M (aircraft).]

[F29(1A) The Secretary of State may provide that persons of a description specified by the Secretary of State are designated persons for the purposes of any of the following—

(a)regulations 11 to 15 (asset-freeze etc.);

(b)regulation 17A (correspondent banking relationships etc.);

[F30(ba)regulation 18C (trust services);]

(c)regulation 20 (immigration);

(d)regulation 46A (technical assistance relating to aircraft and ships);

[F31(da)regulation 54A (internet services);]

(e)regulations 57A and 57C to 57E (ships: prohibition on port entry etc.);

(f)regulations 57J and 57M (aircraft).]

(2) The Secretary of State may designate different persons for the purposes of different provisions mentioned in paragraph (1) [F32or (1A)].

[F33(3) For the purposes of these Regulations, persons “designated under regulation 5” for the purpose of a particular regulation means—

(a)persons who are designated by name under paragraph (1) for the purposes of that particular regulation, and

(b)where the Secretary of State makes provision under paragraph (1A) that persons of a specified description are designated persons for the purposes of that particular regulation, persons of that description.]

Commencement Information

I5Reg. 5 in force at 11.4.2019, see reg. 1(3)(d)

Designation criteriaU.K.

[F346.—(1) The Secretary of State may not designate a person under regulation 5 (power to designate persons) unless the Secretary of State—

(a)has reasonable grounds to suspect that that person is an involved person, and

(b)considers that the designation of that person is appropriate, having regard to—

(i)the purposes stated in regulation 4 (purposes), and

(ii)the likely significant effects of the designation on that person (as they appear to the Secretary of State to be on the basis of the information that the Secretary of State has).

(2) In this regulation, an “involved person” means a person who—

(a)is or has been involved in—

(i)destabilising Ukraine or undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty or independence of Ukraine, or

(ii)obtaining a benefit from or supporting the Government of Russia,

(b)is owned or controlled directly or indirectly (within the meaning of regulation 7) by a person who is or has been so involved,

(c)is acting on behalf of or at the direction of a person who is or has been so involved, or

(d)is a member of, or associated with, a person who is or has been so involved.

(3) For the purposes of this regulation, a person is “involved in destabilising Ukraine or undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty or independence of Ukraine” if—

(a)the person is responsible for, engages in, provides support for, or promotes any policy or action which destabilises Ukraine or undermines or threatens the territorial integrity, sovereignty or independence of Ukraine;

(b)the person provides financial services, or makes available funds, economic resources, goods or technology, that could contribute to destabilising Ukraine or undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty or independence of Ukraine;

(c)the person provides financial services, or makes available funds, economic resources, goods or technology, to—

(i)a person who is responsible for a policy or action which falls within sub-paragraph (a), or

(ii)a person who provides financial services, or makes available funds, economic resources, goods or technology, as mentioned in sub-paragraph (b);

(d)the person obstructs the work of international organisations in Ukraine;

(e)the person conducts business with a separatist group in the Donbas region;

(f)the person is a relevant person trading or operating in [F35non-government controlled Ukrainian territory];

(g)the person assists the contravention or circumvention of a relevant provision.

(4) For the purposes of this regulation, being “involved in obtaining a benefit from or supporting the Government of Russia” means—

(a)carrying on business as a Government of Russia-affiliated entity;

(b)carrying on business of economic significance to the Government of Russia;

(c)carrying on business in a sector of strategic significance to the Government of Russia;

(d)owning or controlling directly or indirectly (within the meaning of regulation 7), or working as a director (whether executive or non-executive), trustee, [F36or other manager] or equivalent, of—

(i)a Government of Russia-affiliated entity;

(ii)a person, other than an individual, which falls within sub-paragraph (b) or (c) [F37;]

[F38(e)holding the right, directly or indirectly, to nominate at least one director (whether executive or non-executive), trustee or equivalent of—

(i)a Government of Russia-affiliated entity, or

(ii)a person, other than an individual, which falls within sub-paragraph (b) or (c).]

[F39(4A) For the purposes of this regulation, a person is involved in “destabilising Ukraine or undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty or independence of Ukraine” or “obtaining a benefit from or supporting the Government of Russia” if they work for, or are affiliated to, the Government of Russia, as—

(a)an aide or adviser to the President of the Russian Federation,

(b)a head or deputy-head of any public body, federal agency or service subordinate to the President of the Russian Federation, including the Administration of the President of the Russian Federation,

(c)a member of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, its Secretary or any of its Deputy Secretaries,

(d)the Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation or any deputy of the Chairman,

(e)a Minister or Deputy Minister of any Ministry of the Russian Federation,

(f)a Governor or member of the Board of Directors of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation,

(g)a Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to a Federal District, or a regional Governor or Deputy Governor or equivalent,

(h)a head or deputy head of any other public body or agency of the Government of the Russian Federation,

(i)a member of the armed forces or law-enforcement organs of the Russian Federation of the rank of colonel, or equivalent, or higher,

(j)a member of the Russian security and intelligence services of the rank of colonel, or equivalent, or higher,

(k)a vice president, or equivalent position or higher, of a Government of Russia-affiliated entity, or

(l)a director or manager, or equivalent position or higher, of a Government of Russia-affiliated entity.]

(5) In paragraph (3)(f), a person (“P”) is a “relevant person” if—

(a)P is not an individual, and

(b)the ownership or control of P has been transferred contrary to the law of Ukraine;

[F40(6) In paragraph (2)(d), being “associated with” a person includes—

(a)obtaining a financial benefit or other material benefit from that person;

(b)being an immediate family member of that person.]

(7) In this regulation—

“Government of Russia” means—

(a)

the Presidency of the Russian Federation;

(b)

public bodies and agencies subordinate to the President of the Russian Federation, including the Administration of the President of the Russian Federation;

(c)

the Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation and the deputies of the Chairman of the Government;

(d)

any Ministry of the Russian Federation;

(e)

any other public body or agency of the Government of the Russian Federation, including the armed forces and law-enforcement organs of the Russian Federation;

(f)

the Central Bank of the Russian Federation;

“Government of Russia-affiliated entity” means a person, other than an individual—

(a)

which is owned or controlled directly or indirectly by the Government of Russia (within the meaning of regulation 7),

(b)

in which the Government of Russia holds directly or indirectly a minority interest,

(c)

which receives, or has received, financing, directly or indirectly, from the Russian Direct Investment Fund or the National Wealth Fund, or

(d)

which otherwise obtains a financial benefit or other material benefit from the Government of Russia;

[F41“immediate family member” means—

(a)

a wife or husband;

(b)

a civil partner;

(c)

a parent or step-parent;

(d)

a child or step-child;

(e)

a sibling or step-sibling;

(f)

a niece or nephew;

(g)

an aunt or uncle;

(h)

a grandparent;

(i)

a grandchild.]

“minority interest” means any shareholding, voting right or right to appoint or remove members of the board of directors which does not meet the condition set out in regulation 7(2);

“relevant provision” means—

(a)

any provision of Part 3 (Finance) or Part 5 (Trade);

(b)

any provision of the law of a country other than the United Kingdom made for purposes corresponding to a purpose of any provision of Part 3 or Part 5;

“sector of strategic significance to the Government of Russia” means—

(a)

the Russian chemicals sector;

(b)

the Russian construction sector;

(c)

the Russian defence sector;

(d)

the Russian electronics sector;

(e)

the Russian energy sector;

(f)

the Russian extractives sector;

(g)

the Russian financial services sector.

(h)

the Russian information, communications and digital technologies sector;

(i)

the Russian transport sector.

(8) Nothing in any sub-paragraph of paragraph (3) or (4) is to be taken to limit the meaning of any of the other sub-paragraphs of that paragraph.]

[F42Conditions for the designation of persons by descriptionU.K.

6A.—(1) The Secretary of State may choose whether persons mentioned in regulation 5(1A) (power to designate persons by description) are designated persons under—

(a)the standard procedure, or

(b)the urgent procedure.

(2) Paragraph (3) applies where the Secretary of State chooses that persons mentioned in regulation 5(1A) are designated persons under the standard procedure.

(3) The Secretary of State may not provide that persons of a specified description are designated persons under regulation 5(1A) except where conditions A and C are met.

(4) Paragraphs (5) to (7) apply where the Secretary of State chooses that persons mentioned in regulation 5(1A) are designated persons under the urgent procedure.

(5) The Secretary of State may provide that persons of a specified description are designated persons where condition C is not met, but conditions A, D and E are met.

(6) The persons of the specified description cease to be designated persons at the end of the period of 56 days beginning with the day following the day on which the persons became designated persons unless, within that period, the Secretary of State certifies that—

(a)conditions A and C are met, or

(b)conditions A, D and E continue to be met.

(7) Where the Secretary of State makes a certification under paragraph (6)(b), the designation ceases to have effect at the end of the period of 56 days beginning with the day immediately following the period mentioned in paragraph (6), unless within that period the Secretary of State certifies that conditions A and C are met.

(8) Condition A is that the description of persons specified is such that a reasonable person would know whether that person fell within it.

(9) Condition C is that the Secretary of State has reasonable grounds to suspect—

(a)in a case where the specified description is members of a particular organisation, that the organisation is an involved person, or

(b)in the case of any other specified description, that any person falling within that description would necessarily be an involved person.

(10) Condition D is that the description of persons specified is of persons (or some persons) to which, or in relation to which, relevant provision (whenever made) applies under the law of—

(a)the United States of America;

(b)the European Union;

(c)Australia;

(d)Canada.

(11) Condition E is that the Secretary of State considers that it is in the public interest to provide that persons of a specified description are designated persons under the urgent procedure.

(12) For the purposes of Condition D, “relevant provision” is provision that the Secretary of State considers—

(a)corresponds, or is similar, to the type of sanction or sanctions in these Regulations, or

(b)is made for purposes corresponding, or similar, to any purpose of any type of sanction or sanctions in these Regulations.

(13) In this regulation—

“involved person” has the meaning given in regulation 6 (designation criteria);

“organisation” includes any body, association or combination of persons.]

Meaning of “owned or controlled directly or indirectly”U.K.

7.—(1) A person who is not an individual (“C”) is “owned or controlled directly or indirectly” by another person (“P”) if either of the following two conditions is met (or both are met).

(2) The first condition is that P—

(a)holds directly or indirectly more than 50% of the shares in C,

(b)holds directly or indirectly more than 50% of the voting rights in C, or

(c)holds the right directly or indirectly to appoint or remove a majority of the board of directors of C.

(3) Schedule 1 contains provision applying for the purpose of interpreting paragraph (2).

(4) The second condition is that it is reasonable, having regard to all the circumstances, to expect that P would (if P chose to) be able, in most cases or in significant respects, by whatever means and whether directly or indirectly, to achieve the result that affairs of C are conducted in accordance with P's wishes.

Commencement Information

I6Reg. 7 in force at 11.4.2019, see reg. 1(3)(d)

Notification and publicity where designation power usedU.K.

8.—(1) Paragraph (2) applies where the Secretary of State—

(a)has made a designation under [F43regulation 5(1)], or

(b)has by virtue of section 22 of the Act varied or revoked a designation made under [F44that paragraph of that regulation].

(2) The Secretary of State—

(a)must without delay take such steps as are reasonably practicable to inform the designated person of the designation, variation or revocation, and

(b)must take steps to publicise the designation, variation or revocation.

(3) The information given under paragraph (2)(a) where a designation is made must include a statement of reasons.

(4) In this regulation a “statement of reasons”, in relation to a designation, means a brief statement of the matters that the Secretary of State knows, or has reasonable grounds to suspect, in relation to the designated person which have led the Secretary of State to make the designation.

(5) Matters that would otherwise be required by paragraph (4) to be included in a statement of reasons may be excluded from it where the Secretary of State considers that they should be excluded—

(a)in the interests of national security or international relations,

(b)for reasons connected with the prevention or detection of serious crime in the United Kingdom or elsewhere, or

(c)in the interests of justice.

(6) The steps taken under paragraph (2)(b) must—

(a)unless one or more of the restricted publicity conditions is met, be steps to publicise generally—

(i)the designation, variation or revocation, and

(ii)in the case of a designation, the statement of reasons;

(b)if one or more of those conditions is met, be steps to inform only such persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate of the designation, variation or revocation and (in the case of a designation) of the contents of the statement of reasons.

(7) The “restricted publicity conditions” are as follows—

(a)the designation is of a person believed by the Secretary of State to be an individual under the age of 18;

(b)the Secretary of State considers that disclosure of the designation, variation or revocation should be restricted—

(i)in the interests of national security or international relations,

(ii)for reasons connected with the prevention or detection of serious crime in the United Kingdom or elsewhere, or

(iii)in the interests of justice.

(8) Paragraph (9) applies if—

(a)when a designation is made one or more of the restricted publicity conditions is met, but

(b)at any time when the designation has effect, it becomes the case that none of the restricted publicity conditions is met.

(9) The Secretary of State must—

(a)take such steps as are reasonably practicable to inform the designated person that none of the restricted publicity conditions is now met, and

(b)take steps to publicise generally the designation and the statement of reasons relating to it.

Commencement Information

I7Reg. 8 in force at 11.4.2019, see reg. 1(3)(d)

Confidential information in certain cases where designation power usedU.K.

9.—(1) Where the Secretary of State in accordance with regulation 8(6)(b) informs only certain persons of a designation, variation or revocation and (in the case of a designation) of the contents of the statement of reasons, the Secretary of State may specify that any of that information is to be treated as confidential.

(2) A person (“P”) who—

(a)is provided with information that is to be treated as confidential in accordance with paragraph (1), or

(b)otherwise obtains such information,

must not, subject to paragraph (3), disclose it if P knows, or has reasonable cause to suspect, that the information is to be treated as confidential.

(3) The prohibition in paragraph (2) does not apply to any disclosure made by P with lawful authority.

(4) For this purpose information is disclosed with lawful authority only if and to the extent that—

(a)the disclosure is by, or is authorised by, the Secretary of State,

(b)the disclosure is by or with the consent of the person who is or was the subject of the designation,

(c)the disclosure is necessary to give effect to a requirement imposed under or by virtue of these Regulations or any other enactment, or

(d)the disclosure is required, under rules of court, tribunal rules or a court or tribunal order, for the purposes of legal proceedings of any description.

(5) This regulation does not prevent the disclosure of information that is already, or has previously been, available to the public from other sources.

(6) A person who contravenes the prohibition in paragraph (2) commits an offence.

(7) The High Court (in Scotland, the Court of Session) may, on the application of—

(a)the person who is the subject of the information, or

(b)the Secretary of State,

grant an injunction (in Scotland, an interdict) to prevent a breach of the prohibition in paragraph (2).

(8) In paragraph (4)(c), “enactment” has the meaning given by section 54(6) of the Act.

Commencement Information

I8Reg. 9 in force at 11.4.2019, see reg. 1(3)(d)

[F45Notification and publicity where power to designate by description is usedU.K.

9A.—(1) Paragraph (2) applies where the Secretary of State—

(a)has provided that persons of a specified description are designated persons under regulation 5(1A) (power to designate persons by description), or

(b)has by virtue of section 22 of the Act varied or revoked a designation made under that paragraph of that regulation.

(2) The Secretary of State—

(a)must without delay take such steps as are reasonably practicable to inform persons of the specified description of the designation, variation or revocation, and

(b)must take steps to publicise the designation, variation or revocation.

(3) The information given under paragraph (2)(a)—

(a)where the Secretary of State provides that persons of a specified description are designated persons under the standard procedure, must include a statement of reasons, or

(b)where the Secretary of State provides that persons of a specified description are designated persons under the urgent procedure, must include a statement—

(i)that the provision is made under the urgent procedure,

(ii)identifying the relevant provision by reference to which the Secretary of State considers that condition D is met in relation to persons of the specified description, and

(iii)setting out why the Secretary of State considers that condition E is met.

(4) Where the Secretary of State provides that persons of a specified description are designated persons under the urgent procedure, the Secretary of State must, after the end of the period mentioned in paragraph (6) of regulation 6A (conditions for the designation of persons by description), or if the Secretary of State has made a certification under paragraph (6)(b) of that regulation the period mentioned in paragraph (7) of that regulation, but otherwise without delay—

(a)in a case where the persons cease to be designated persons, take such steps as are reasonably practicable to inform persons of the specified description that they have ceased to be designated persons, or

(b)in any other case, take such steps as are reasonably practicable to give each person of the specified description a statement of reasons.

(5) In this regulation, a “statement of reasons”, in relation to a provision designating persons of a specified description, means a brief statement of the matters that the Secretary of State knows, or has reasonable cause to suspect, in relation to persons of the specified description—

(a)in the case of a designation under the standard procedure, which have led the Secretary of State to make the provision designating persons of that description, and

(b)in the case of a designation under the urgent procedure, as a result of which the persons do not cease to be designated persons at the end of the period mentioned in regulation 6A(6)(b) or (7) (as the case may be).

(6) Matters that would otherwise be required by paragraph (5) to be included in a statement of reasons may be excluded from it where the Secretary of State considers that they should be excluded—

(a)in the interests of national security or international relations,

(b)for reasons connected with the prevention or detection of serious crime in the United Kingdom or elsewhere, or

(c)in the interests of justice.

(7) The steps taken under paragraph (2)(b) must—

(a)unless one or more of the restricted publicity conditions is met, be steps to publicise generally—

(i)the designation, variation or revocation, and

(ii)in the case of—

(aa)a designation under the standard procedure, the statement of reasons relating to it, or

(bb)a designation under the urgent procedure, the contents of the statement required under paragraph (3)(b) relating to it;

(b)if one or more of those conditions is met, be steps to inform only such persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate of the designation, variation or revocation and—

(i)in the case of a designation under the standard procedure, of the contents of the statement of reasons relating to it, or

(ii)in the case of a designation under the urgent procedure, of the contents of the statement required under paragraph (3)(b) relating to it.

(8) The “restricted publicity conditions” are that the Secretary of State considers that disclosure of the designation, variation or revocation should be restricted—

(a)in the interests of national security or international relations,

(b)for reasons connected with the prevention or detection of serious crime in the United Kingdom or elsewhere, or

(c)in the interests of justice.

(9) Paragraph (10) applies if—

(a)when a designation is made one or more of the restricted publicity conditions is met, but

(b)at any time when the designation has effect, it becomes the case that none of the restricted publicity conditions is met.

(10) The Secretary of State must—

(a)take such steps as are reasonably practicable to inform persons of the specified description that none of the restricted publicity conditions is now met, and

(b)take steps to publicise generally the designation and—

(i)in the case of a designation under the standard procedure, the statement of reasons relating to it, or

(ii)in the case of a designation under the urgent procedure, the statement required under paragraph (3)(b) relating to it.

Confidential information in certain cases where power to designate by description is usedU.K.

9B.—(1) Where the Secretary of State in accordance with regulation 9A(7)(b) informs only certain persons of a designation, variation or revocation and—

(a)in the case of a designation under the standard procedure, of the content of the statement of reasons relating to it, or

(b)in the case of a designation under the urgent procedure, of the content of the statement required under regulation 9A(3)(b) relating to it,

the Secretary of State may specify that any of that information is to be treated as confidential.

(2) A person (“P”) who—

(a)is provided with information that is to be treated as confidential in accordance with paragraph (1), or

(b)otherwise obtains such information,

must not, subject to paragraph (3), disclose it if P knows, or has reasonable cause to suspect, that the information is to be treated as confidential.

(3) The prohibition in paragraph (2) does not apply to any disclosure made by P with lawful authority.

(4) For this purpose information is disclosed with lawful authority only if and to the extent that—

(a)the disclosure is by, or is authorised by, the Secretary of State,

(b)the disclosure is by or with the consent of the person who is or was the subject of the designation,

(c)the disclosure is necessary to give effect to a requirement imposed under or by virtue of these Regulations or any other enactment, or

(d)the disclosure is required under rules of court, tribunal rules or a court or tribunal order, for the purposes of legal proceedings of any description.

(5) This regulation does not prevent the disclosure of information that is already, or has previously been, available to the public from other sources.

(6) A person who contravenes the prohibition in paragraph (2) commits an offence.

(7) The High Court (in Scotland, the Court of Session) may, on the application of—

(a)the person who is the subject of the information, or

(b)the Secretary of State,

grant an injunction (in Scotland, an interdict) to prevent a breach of the prohibition in paragraph (2).

(8) In paragraph (4)(c), “enactment” has the meaning given by section 54(6) of the Act.]

PART 3U.K.Finance

CHAPTER 1U.K. [F46Asset-freeze etc.]

Meaning of “designated person”U.K.

10.  In this Chapter a “designated person” means a person who is designated under regulation 5 for the purposes of regulations 11 to 15.

Commencement Information

I9Reg. 10 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1(2)

Asset-freeze in relation to designated personsU.K.

11.—(1) A person (“P”) must not deal with funds or economic resources owned, held or controlled by a designated person if P knows, or has reasonable cause to suspect, that P is dealing with such funds or economic resources.

(2) Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

(3) A person who contravenes the prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence.

(4) For the purposes of paragraph (1) a person “deals with” funds if the person—

(a)uses, alters, moves, transfers or allows access to the funds,

(b)deals with the funds in any other way that would result in any change in volume, amount, location, ownership, possession, character or destination, or

(c)makes any other change, including portfolio management, that would enable use of the funds.

(5) For the purposes of paragraph (1) a person “deals with” economic resources if the person—

(a)exchanges the economic resources for funds, goods or services, or

(b)uses the economic resources in exchange for funds, goods or services (whether by pledging them as security or otherwise).

(6) The reference in paragraph (1) to funds or economic resources that are “owned, held or controlled” by a person includes, in particular, a reference to—

(a)funds or economic resources in which the 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 person.

(7) For the purposes of paragraph (1) funds or economic resources are to be treated as owned, held or controlled by a designated person if they are owned, held or controlled by a person who is owned or controlled directly or indirectly (within the meaning of regulation 7) by the designated person.

(8) For the avoidance of doubt, the reference in paragraph (1) to a designated person includes P if P is a designated person.

Commencement Information

I10Reg. 11 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1(2)

Making funds available to designated personU.K.

12.—(1) A person (“P”) must not make funds available directly or indirectly to a designated person if P knows, or has reasonable cause to suspect, that P is making the funds so available.

(2) Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

(3) A person who contravenes the prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence.

(4) The reference in paragraph (1) to making funds available indirectly to a designated person includes, in particular, a reference to making them available to a person who is owned or controlled directly or indirectly (within the meaning of regulation 7) by the designated person.

Commencement Information

I11Reg. 12 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1(2)

Making funds available for benefit of designated personU.K.

13.—(1) A person (“P”) must not make funds available to any person for the benefit of a designated person if P knows, or has reasonable cause to suspect, that P is making the funds so available.

(2) Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

(3) A person who contravenes the prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence.

(4) For the purposes of this regulation—

(a)funds are made available for the benefit of a designated person only if that person thereby obtains, or is able to obtain, a significant financial benefit, and

(b)“financial benefit” includes the discharge (or partial discharge) of a financial obligation for which the designated person is wholly or partly responsible.

Commencement Information

I12Reg. 13 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1(2)

Making economic resources available to designated personU.K.

14.—(1) A person (“P”) must not make economic resources available directly or indirectly to a designated person if P knows, or has reasonable cause to suspect—

(a)that P is making the economic resources so available, and

(b)that the designated person would be likely to exchange the economic resources for, or use them in exchange for, funds, goods or services.

(2) Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

(3) A person who contravenes the prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence.

(4) The reference in paragraph (1) to making economic resources available indirectly to a designated person includes, in particular, a reference to making them available to a person who is owned or controlled directly or indirectly (within the meaning of regulation 7) by the designated person.

Commencement Information

I13Reg. 14 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1(2)

Making economic resources available for benefit of designated personU.K.

15.—(1) A person (“P”) must not make economic resources available to any person for the benefit of a designated person if P knows, or has reasonable cause to suspect, that P is making the economic resources so available.

(2) Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

(3) A person who contravenes the prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence.

(4) For the purposes of paragraph (1)—

(a)economic resources are made available for the benefit of a designated person only if that person thereby obtains, or is able to obtain, a significant financial benefit, and

(b)“financial benefit” includes the discharge (or partial discharge) of a financial obligation for which the designated person is wholly or partly responsible.

Commencement Information

I14Reg. 15 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1(2)

CHAPTER 2U.K.Other financial and investment restrictions

Dealing with transferable securities or money-market instrumentsU.K.

16.—(1) A person (“P”) must not, directly or indirectly, deal with a transferable security or money-market instrument falling within paragraph (2) if P knows, or has reasonable cause to suspect, that P is dealing with such a transferable security or money-market instrument.

(2) A transferable security or money-market instrument falls within this paragraph if it has a maturity exceeding 30 days and is issued after 1 August 2014 by—

(a)a person mentioned in any of paragraphs 1 to 5 of Schedule 2;

(b)a person, other than an individual, which is—

(i)incorporated or constituted under the law of a non-UK country, and

(ii)owned by a person within sub-paragraph (a); or

(c)a person, other than an individual, acting on behalf or at the direction of a person within sub-paragraph (a) or sub-paragraph (b).

(3) A person (“P”) must not, directly or indirectly, deal with a transferable security or money-market instrument falling within paragraph (4) if P knows, or has reasonable cause to suspect, that P is dealing with such a transferable security or money-market instrument.

(4) A transferable security or money-market instrument falls within this paragraph if it has a maturity exceeding 30 days and is issued after 12 September 2014 by—

(a)a person mentioned in any of paragraphs 6 to 11 of Schedule 2;

(b)a person, other than an individual, which is—

(i)incorporated or constituted under the law of a non-UK country, and

(ii)owned by a person within sub-paragraph (a); or

(c)a person, other than an individual, acting on behalf or at the direction of a person within sub-paragraph (a) or sub-paragraph (b).

[F47(4A) A person (“P”) must not, directly or indirectly, deal with a transferable security or money-market instrument falling within paragraph (4B) if P knows, or has reasonable cause to suspect, that P is dealing with such a transferable security or money-market instrument.

(4B) A transferable security or money-market instrument falls within this paragraph if it has a maturity exceeding 30 days and is issued on or after 1st March 2022 by—

(a)a person, other than an individual, which is—

(i)incorporated or constituted under the law of any part of the United Kingdom, and

(ii)owned by a person falling within Schedule 2; or

(b)a person, other than an individual, acting on behalf or at the direction of a person within sub-paragraph (a).

(4C) A person (“P”) must not, directly or indirectly, deal with a transferable security or money-market instrument falling within paragraph (4D) if P knows, or has reasonable cause to suspect, that P is dealing with such a transferable security or money-market instrument.

(4D) A transferable security or money-market instrument falls within this paragraph if it is issued on or after 1st March 2022 by—

(a)a person connected with Russia, which is not—

(i)a person falling within Schedule 2,

(ii)a person, other than an individual, which on 1st March 2022 is domiciled in a country other than Russia, or

(iii)a person, other than an individual, which on 1st March 2022 is a branch or subsidiary, wherever located, of a person mentioned in paragraph (ii);

(b)a person, other than an individual, which is owned by a person falling within sub-paragraph (a); or

(c)a person, other than an individual, acting on behalf or at the direction of a person within sub-paragraph (a) or sub-paragraph (b).

(4E) A person (“P”) must not, directly or indirectly, deal with a transferable security or money-market instrument falling within paragraph (4F) if P knows, or has reasonable cause to suspect, that P is dealing with such a transferable security or money-market instrument.

(4F) A transferable security or money-market instrument falls within this paragraph if it is issued on or after 1st March 2022 by, or on behalf of, the Government of Russia.]

[F48(4G) A person (“P”) must not, directly or indirectly, deal with a transferable security or money-market instrument falling within paragraph (4H) if P knows, or has reasonable cause to suspect, that P is dealing with such a transferable security or money-market instrument.

(4H) A transferable security or money-market instrument falls within this paragraph if it is issued—

(a)on or after 16th December 2022,

(b)by a person, other than an individual, which is not a person connected with Russia, and

(c)for the purposes of an activity mentioned in regulation 18B(2).]

[F49(5) Paragraphs (1), (3), (4A), (4C) [F50, (4E) and (4G)] are subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).]

(6) A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph [F51(1), (3), (4A), (4C) [F52, (4E) or (4G)]] commits an offence.

(7) For the purposes of this regulation, and regulations 17 (loans and credit arrangements) [F53, 59 (exceptions relating to loans and credit arrangements) and 60ZZA (exceptions relating to investments in relation to Russia)], a person (“C”) is “owned” by another person (“P”) if P—

(a)holds directly or indirectly more than 50% of the shares in C, or

(b)holds directly or indirectly more than 50% of the voting rights in C.

(8) Schedule 1 applies for the purpose of interpreting paragraph (7).

(9) For the purposes of this regulation, a reference to “dealing with” a transferable security or money-market instrument includes a reference to purchasing or selling the security or instrument, providing investment services relating to the security or instrument or assisting in the issuance of the security or instrument.

(10) In this regulation—

“investment services” means—

(a)

the reception and transmission of orders in relation to one or more financial instruments,

(b)

the execution of orders on behalf of clients,

(c)

dealing on own account,

(d)

portfolio management,

(e)

the provision of investment advice,

(f)

the underwriting of financial instruments or placing of financial instruments on a firm commitment basis,

(g)

the placing of financial instruments without a firm commitment basis, or

(h)

any service in relation to the admission to trading on a regulated market or trading on a multilateral trading facility;

“money-market instrument” means an instrument of a kind normally dealt in on the money market, such as treasury bills, certificates of deposit and commercial papers, excluding instruments of payment;

“non-UK country” means a country that is not the United Kingdom;

“transferable security” means a security, negotiable on the capital market, of any of the following kinds, but excluding instruments of payment—

(a)

shares in companies and other securities equivalent to shares in companies, partnerships or other entities, and depositary receipts in respect of shares;

(b)

bonds or other forms of securitised debt, including depositary receipts in respect of such securities;

(c)

any other securities giving the right to purchase or sell any security of a kind mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b).

Commencement Information

I15Reg. 16 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1(2)

Loans and credit arrangementsU.K.

17.—(1) A person (“P”) must not directly or indirectly grant a relevant loan if P knows, or has reasonable cause to suspect, that P is granting a relevant loan.

(2) A person must not directly or indirectly enter into any arrangement to grant a relevant loan if the person knows, or has reasonable cause to suspect, that the arrangement relates to a relevant loan.

[F54(2A) A person must not make funds or economic resources available to a relevant entity (“E”) where the purposes of making those funds or economic resources available is to enable E to grant a relevant loan on or after 16th December 2022.]

(3) Paragraphs (1) [F55, (2) and (2A)] are subject to [F56Part 7 (Exceptions and licences)].

(4) A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) [F57, (2) or (2A)] commits an offence.

(5) In this regulation—

F58...

[F59“category 1 loan” means a loan or credit—

(a)

with a maturity exceeding 30 days,

(b)

made or granted to—

(i)

a person falling within Schedule 2,

(ii)

a person, other than an individual, which is—

(aa)

incorporated or constituted under the law of a non-UK country, and

(bb)

owned F60... by a person within paragraph (i), or

(iii)

a person, other than an individual, acting on behalf or at the direction of a person within paragraph (i) or paragraph (ii), and

(c)

which is first made or granted at any time after IP completion day;

“category 2 loan” means a loan or credit—

(a)

with a maturity exceeding 30 days,

(b)

made or granted to a person, other than an individual, which is—

(i)

incorporated or constituted under the law of any part of the United Kingdom, and

(ii)

owned F61... by a person falling within Schedule 2, and

(c)

which is first made or granted at any time on or after 1st March 2022;

“category 3 loan” means a loan or credit—

(a)

with a maturity exceeding 30 days,

(b)

made or granted to a person, other than an individual, which is—

(i)

connected with Russia,

(ii)

owned F62... by a person within sub-paragraph (i), or

(iii)

a person, other than an individual, acting on behalf or at the direction of a person within paragraph (i) or paragraph (ii),

(c)

[F63which is first made or granted at any time on or after 1st March 2022 but before [F6429th October 2022], and,]

(d)

which is not—

(i)

a category 1 loan, a category 2 loan or a category 4 loan, or

(ii)

a loan made or granted to—

(aa)

a person, other than an individual, which on 1st March 2022 is domiciled in a country other than Russia,

(bb)

a person, other than an individual, which is owned by a person falling within sub-paragraph (aa), or

(cc)

a person, other than an individual, acting on behalf or at the direction of a person within sub-paragraph (aa) or sub-paragraph (bb);

“category 4 loan” means a loan or credit—

(a)

made or granted to the Government of Russia,

(b)

which is first made or granted at any time on or after 1st March 2022;]

[F65“category 5 loan” means a loan or credit—

(a)

with a maturity exceeding 30 days,

(b)

made or granted to a person, other than an individual—

(i)

which is connected with Russia, other than—

(aa)

a person which on [F6629th October 2022] is incorporated or constituted in a country other than Russia, or

(bb)

a person which is owned by a person falling within paragraph (aa),

(ii)

a person which is owned by a person within sub-paragraph (i), or

(iii)

a person which is owned by a person connected with Russia who is an individual,

(c)

which is first made or granted at any time on or after [F6629th October 2022], and

(d)

which is not a category 1 loan, a category 2 loan, a category 3 loan or a category 4 loan.]

[F67“category 6 loan” means a loan or credit—

(a)

made or granted to a relevant entity,

(b)

which is for the purposes of an activity mentioned in regulation 18B(2),

(c)

which is first made or granted at any time on or after 16th December 2022, and

(d)

which is not a category 1 loan, a category 2 loan, a category 3 loan, a category 4 loan or a category 5 loan;]

“non-UK country” means a country that is not the United Kingdom;

[F68“owned” means owned within the meaning of regulation 16(7);]

[F69“relevant entity” has the meaning given in regulation 18B(8);]

[F70“relevant loan” means a category 1 loan, a category 2 loan, a category 3 loan [F71, a category 4 loan [F72, a category 5 loan or a category 6 loan]];]

F73...

Commencement Information

I16Reg. 17 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1(2)

[F74Correspondent banking relationships etc.U.K.

17A.—(1) A UK credit or financial institution (“C”) (“the correspondent”) must not establish or continue a correspondent banking relationship with the following (“the respondent”)—

(a)a designated person (“D”),

(b)a UK credit or financial institution, which is owned or controlled directly or indirectly (within the meaning of regulation 7) by D, or

(c)a non-UK credit or financial institution, which is owned or controlled directly or indirectly (within the meaning of regulation 7) by D,

if C knows, or has reasonable cause to suspect, that the correspondent banking relationship is with a designated person.

(2) C must not process a sterling payment to, from or via –

(a)D,

(b)a UK credit or financial institution, which is owned or controlled directly or indirectly (within the meaning of regulation 7) by D, or

(c)a non-UK credit or financial institution, which is owned or controlled directly or indirectly (within the meaning of regulation 7) by D,

if C knows, or has reasonable cause to suspect, that the sterling payment is to, from or via such a person.

(3) Paragraphs (1) and (2) are subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

(4) A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) or (2) commits an offence.

(5) For the purposes of this regulation, a reference to ‘processing’ a sterling payment includes the clearing and settlement of such a payment.

(6) In this regulation—

“correspondent banking relationship” means the provision of banking services by a correspondent to a respondent including providing a current or other liability account and related services, such as cash management, international funds transfers, cheque clearing, providing customers of the respondent with direct access to accounts with the correspondent (and vice versa) and providing foreign exchange services;

“designated person” means a person who is designated under regulation 5 (power to designate persons) for the purposes of this regulation;

“non-UK credit or financial institution” means—

(a)

a person, other than an individual, which would satisfy the threshold conditions for permission under Part 4A of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 if it had its registered office (or if it does not have one, its head office) in the United Kingdom, or

(b)

an undertaking, other than a UK credit or financial institution, which by way of business—

(i)

operates a currency exchange office,

(ii)

transmits money (or any representation of monetary value) by any means, or

(iii)

cashes cheques that are made payable to customers;

“UK credit or financial institution” means—

(a)

a person that has permission under Part 4A of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (permission to carry on regulated activities), or

(b)

an undertaking domiciled in the United Kingdom which by way of business—

(i)

operates a currency exchange office,

(ii)

transmits money (or any representation of monetary value) by any means, or

(iii)

cashes cheques that are made payable to customers.]

Investments in relation to [F75non-government controlled Ukrainian territory] U.K.

18.—(1) A person (“P”) must not carry on an activity mentioned in paragraph (2) if P knows, or has reasonable cause to suspect, that P is carrying on such an activity.

(2) The activities in this paragraph are—

(a)directly or indirectly acquiring or extending a participation, or acquiring any ownership interest, in land located in [F76non-government controlled Ukrainian territory];

(b)directly or indirectly acquiring or extending a participation, or acquiring any ownership interest in or control over, a relevant entity;

(c)directly or indirectly granting any loan or credit, entering into any arrangement to grant any loan or credit, or otherwise providing funds, including for example equity capital—

(i)to a relevant entity, or

(ii)for the documented purpose of financing any such entity;

(d)directly or indirectly establishing any joint venture—

(i)in [F76non-government controlled Ukrainian territory], or

(ii)with a relevant entity;

(e)providing investment services directly related to an activity referred to in sub-paragraphs (a) to (d) above.

(3) Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

(4) A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence.

(5) In this regulation—

“investment services” has the same meaning as it has in regulation 16;

“relevant entity” means a person, other than an individual, which has a place of business located in [F77non-government controlled Ukrainian territory].

Commencement Information

I17Reg. 18 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1(2)

[F78Provision of financial services relating to foreign exchange reserve and asset managementU.K.

18A.—(1) A person (“P”) must not provide financial services to a person mentioned in paragraph (2) where—

(a)the financial services are for the purpose of foreign exchange reserve and asset management; and

(b)P knows, or has reasonable cause to suspect, that the financial services are provided to such a person.

(2) The persons mentioned in this paragraph are—

(a)the Central Bank of the Russian Federation,

(b)the National Wealth Fund of the Russian Federation,

(c)the Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation,

(d)a person owned or controlled directly or indirectly (within the meaning of regulation 7) by a person mentioned in sub-paragraphs (a) to (c), or

(e)a person acting on behalf of or at the direction of a person mentioned in sub-paragraphs (a) to (c).

(3) Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

(4) A person who contravenes the prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence.]

[F79Investments in relation to RussiaU.K.

18B.—(1) A person (“P”) must not carry on an activity mentioned in paragraph (2) if P knows, or has reasonable cause to suspect, that P is carrying on such an activity.

(2) The activities in this paragraph are—

(a)directly acquiring any ownership interest in land located in Russia;

(b)indirectly acquiring any ownership interest in land located in Russia for the purpose mentioned in paragraph (3);

(c)directly acquiring any ownership interest in or control over a person, other than an individual, connected with Russia;

(d)indirectly acquiring any ownership interest in or control over a person, other than an individual, connected with Russia for the purpose mentioned in paragraph (3);

(e)directly or indirectly acquiring any ownership interest in or control over a relevant entity for the purpose mentioned in paragraph (3);

(f)directly or indirectly establishing any joint venture with a person connected with Russia;

(g)opening a representative office or establishing a branch or subsidiary located in Russia; or

(h)providing investment services directly related to an activity referred to in sub-paragraphs (a) to (g).

(3) The purpose mentioned in paragraph 2(b), (d) and (e) above is making funds or economic resources available—

(a)directly or indirectly to a person connected with Russia; or

(b)for the benefit of a person connected with Russia.

(4) For the purposes of paragraph (3)—

(a)economic resources are made available to a person connected with Russia only if that person would be likely to exchange the economic resources for, or use them in exchange for, funds, goods or services;

(b)making funds or economic resources indirectly available to a person connected with Russia includes, in particular, a reference to making them available to a person who is owned or controlled directly or indirectly (within the meaning of regulation 7) by a person connected with Russia; and

(c)funds or economic resources are made available for the benefit of a person connected with Russia only if that person thereby obtains, or is able to obtain, a significant financial benefit, and “financial benefit” includes the discharge (or partial discharge) of a financial obligation for which the person connected with Russia is wholly or partly responsible.

(5) Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

(6) A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence.

(7) In this regulation, the reference to a person (“P”) directly or indirectly acquiring any ownership interest in or control over a person or entity means—

(a)P directly or indirectly acquiring any share in the person or entity;

(b)P directly or indirectly acquiring any voting rights in the person or entity;

(c)P directly or indirectly acquiring any right to appoint or remove a majority of the board of directors of the person or entity; or

(d)P directly or indirectly acquiring any means of ensuring that the affairs of the person or entity are conducted in accordance with the wishes of P where it is reasonable, having regard to all of the circumstances, to expect that P would (if P chose to) in most cases or significant respects, by whatever means, be able to do so.

(8) In this regulation—

“branch” means, in relation to a person other than an individual, a place of business which forms a legally dependent part of that person and which carries out all or some of the transactions inherent in the business of that person;

“investment services” has the same meaning as it has in regulation 16 (dealing with transferable securities or money-market instruments);

“relevant entity” means a person, other than an individual, which F80... is not a person connected with Russia.]

[F81Trust servicesU.K.

18C.—(1) A person must not provide trust services to or for the benefit of a designated person.

(2) A person (“P”) must not provide trust services to or for the benefit of a person connected with Russia (“C”) unless pursuant to an ongoing arrangement pursuant to which P provided those trust services to or for the benefit of C immediately before 16th December 2022.

(3) Paragraphs (1) and (2) are subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

(4) A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) or (2) commits an offence.

(5) For the purposes of paragraphs (1) and (2), trust services are provided for the benefit of a person (“B”) where—

(a)B is a beneficiary of a trust or similar arrangement,

(b)B is referred to as a potential beneficiary in a document from the settlor relating to a trust or similar arrangement (such as a letter of wishes), or

(c)having regard to all the circumstances, B might reasonably be expected to obtain, or to be able to obtain, a significant financial benefit from the trust or similar arrangement.

(6) For the purpose of paragraph (5), “beneficiary”, “potential beneficiary” and “settlor”, in relation to an arrangement similar to a trust, means those persons who hold equivalent or similar positions to those described in sub-paragraphs (a) to (c) of that paragraph in respect of a trust.

(7) In this regulation—

“designated person” means a person who is designated under regulation 5 (power to designate persons) for the purposes of this regulation;

“trust services” means—

(a)

the creation of a trust or similar arrangement,

(b)

the provision of a registered office, business address, correspondence address or administrative address for a trust or similar arrangement,

(c)

the operation or management of a trust or similar arrangement, or

(d)

acting or arranging for another person to act as trustee of a trust or similar arrangement, where “trustee”, in relation to an arrangement similar to a trust, means a person who holds an equivalent or similar position to a trustee of a trust.]

CHAPTER 3U.K.Further provision

Circumventing etc. prohibitionsU.K.

19.—(1) A person must not intentionally participate in activities knowing that the object or effect of them is (whether directly or indirectly)—

(a)to circumvent any of the prohibitions in [F82regulations 11 to [F8318C]], or

(b)to enable or facilitate the contravention of any such prohibition.

(2) A person who contravenes the prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence.

Commencement Information

I18Reg. 19 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1(2)

[F84Interpretation of Part 3U.K.

19A.—(1) In this Part—

“branch” means, in relation to a credit or financial institution, a place of business which forms a legally dependent part of that institution and which carries out all or some of the transactions inherent in the business of that institution;

“credit or financial institution” means a “UK credit or financial institution” or a “non-UK credit or financial institution;

[F85“foreign exchange reserve and asset management” means activities relating to the reserves or assets of the persons mentioned in paragraph (2) of regulation 18A, such reserves or assets to include the following—

(a)

money market instruments (including cheques, bills and certificates of deposit);

(b)

foreign exchange;

(c)

derivative products (including futures and options);

(d)

exchange rate and interest rate instruments (including products such as swaps and forward rate agreements);

(e)

transferable securities;

(f)

other negotiable instruments and financial assets (including bullion);

(g)

special drawing rights.]

“Government of Russia” has the same meaning as in regulation 6;

“subsidiary” has the meaning given by section 1159 of the Companies Act 2006;

(2) For the purposes of this Part, a person is to be regarded as “connected with” Russia if the person is—

(a)an individual who is, or an association or combination of individuals who are, ordinarily resident in Russia,

(b)an individual who is, or an association or combination of individuals who are, located in Russia,

(c)a person, other than an individual, which is incorporated or constituted under the law of Russia, or

(d)a person, other than an individual, which is domiciled in Russia.

(3) In this Part, the definitions of—

(a)“non-UK credit or financial institution”, and

(b)“UK credit or financial institution”,

[F86have the meaning given in regulation 17A (correspondent banking relationships etc.) and] are to be read with section 22 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000, any relevant order under that section and Schedule 2 to that Act.]

PART 4U.K.Immigration

ImmigrationU.K.

20.  A person who is designated under regulation 5 for the purposes of this regulation is an excluded person for the purposes of section 8B of the Immigration Act 1971 F87.

Commencement Information

I19Reg. 20 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1(2)

PART 5U.K.Trade

CHAPTER 1U.K.Interpretation

Interpretation of this PartU.K.

21.—(1) In this Part—

[F88“aviation and space goods” means—

(a)

any thing specified in Schedule 2C, other than any thing which is aviation and space technology, and

(b)

any tangible storage medium on which aviation and space technology is recorded or from which it can be derived;

“aviation and space technology” means any thing described in Schedule 2C as software or technology;]

“brokering service” means any service to secure, or otherwise in relation to, an arrangement, including (but not limited to)—

(a)

the selection or introduction of persons as parties or potential parties to the arrangement,

(b)

the negotiation of the arrangement,

(c)

the facilitation of anything that enables the arrangement to be entered into, and

(d)

the provision of any assistance that in any way promotes or facilitates the arrangement;

[F89“coal and coal products” means any thing specified in Schedule 3H;]

[F90“critical-industry goods” means—

(a)

any thing specified in Schedule 2A, other than—

(i)

any thing which is critical-industry technology, or

(ii)

any thing for the time being specified in—

(aa)

Schedule 2 or 3 to the Export Control Order 2008, F91...

(bb)

Annex I of the Dual-Use Regulation, [F92or]

(cc)

[F93Part 3 of Schedule 3C, and]

(b)

any tangible storage medium on which critical-industry technology is recorded or from which it can be derived;

“critical-industry technology” means any thing described in Schedule 2A as software or technology, other than any thing for the time being specified in—

(a)

Schedule 2 or 3 to the Export Control Order 2008, F94...

(b)

Annex I of the Dual-Use Regulation; [F95or]

(c)

[F96Part 3 of Schedule 3C,]]

[F97“defence and security goods” means—

(a)

interception and monitoring goods,

(b)

internal repression goods, and

(c)

goods relating to chemical and biological weapons;]

[F97“defence and security technology” means—

(a)

interception and monitoring technology,

(b)

internal repression technology, and

(c)

technology relating to chemical and biological weapons;]

“dual-use goods” means—

(a)

any thing for the time being specified in Annex I of the Dual-Use Regulation, other than any thing which is dual-use technology, and

(b)

any tangible storage medium on which dual-use technology is recorded or from which it can be derived;

“the Dual-Use Regulation” means Council Regulation (EC) No 428/2009 of 5 May 2009 setting up a Community regime for the control of exports, transfer, brokering and transit of dual-use items;

“dual-use technology” means any thing for the time being specified in Annex I of the Dual-Use Regulation which is described as software or technology;

“energy-related goods” means any thing falling within Part 2 of Schedule 3;

[F98“G7 dependency and further goods” means any thing specified in Schedule 3E other than any thing for the time being specified in—

(a)

Schedule 2 or 3 to the Export Control Order 2008,

(b)

Annex 1 of the Dual-Use Regulation, or

(c)

Schedule 2A;]

[F89“gold” means the gold and products related to gold specified in [F99Part 2 of] Schedule 3G;]

[F100“gold jewellery” means the gold products specified in Part 3 of Schedule 3G;]

[F97“goods relating to chemical and biological weapons” means—

(a)

any thing specified in Part 4 of Schedule 3C, other than technology relating to chemical and biological weapons (but see paragraph (4A)), and

(b)

any tangible storage medium on which technology relating to chemical and biological weapons is recorded or from which it can be derived;]

“infrastructure-related goods” means any thing falling within Part 3 of Schedule 3;

[F97“interception and monitoring goods” means any item mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b), provided that it may be used for interception and monitoring services—

(a)

a relevant Part 2 item,

(b)

any tangible storage medium on which interception and monitoring technology is recorded or from which it can be derived;]

[F97“interception and monitoring technology” means any thing—

(a)

which is described as software in paragraph 2 of Part 2 of Schedule 3C provided that it may be used for interception and monitoring services, and

(b)

which is described as other software or other technology in paragraph 3 of Part 2 of Schedule 3C (but see paragraph (4C));]

[F97“internal repression goods” means—

(a)

any thing specified in Part 3 of Schedule 3C, other than—

(i)

any thing which is internal repression technology,

(ii)

any thing for the time being specified in Schedule 2 to the Export Control Order 2008, or

(iii)

any thing for the time being specified in Annex Ⅰ of the Dual-Use Regulation, and

(b)

any tangible storage medium on which internal repression technology is recorded or from which it can be derived;]

[F97“internal repression technology” means any thing which is described in Part 3 of Schedule 3C as software or technology;]

[F101“luxury goods” means any thing specified in Schedule 3A, other than any thing for the time being specified in—

(a)

Schedules 2 or 3 to the Export Control Order 2008,

(b)

Annex 1 of the Dual-Use Regulation, or

(c)

Schedule 2A;]

[F97“maritime goods” and “maritime technology” mean respectively any goods and technology specified in Chapter 4 (Navigation Equipment) and Chapter 5 (Radio-Communication Equipment) of Annex 1 of the Merchant Shipping Notice 1874 but not including any thing in those Chapters for the time being specified in—

(a)

Schedules 2 and 3 to the Export Control Order 2008,

(b)

Annex I to the Dual Use Regulation, or

(c)

Schedule 2A;]

[F97“medical device” means—

(a)

a medical device within the meaning given in regulation 2 of the Medical Devices Regulations 2002 in so far as those Regulations apply to England, Wales and Scotland, and

(b)

a medical device within the meaning given in—

(i)

article 2 of Regulation (EU) 2017/745 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 April 2017 on medical devices, amending Directive 2001/83/EC, Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 and Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 and repealing Council Directives 90/385/EEC and 93/42/EEC, and

(ii)

article 2 of Regulation (EU) 2017/746 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 April 2017 on in vitro diagnostic medical devices and repealing Directive 98/79/EC and Commission Decision 2010/227/EU,

in so far as those Regulations apply to Northern Ireland;]

“military goods” means—

(a)

any thing for the time being specified in Schedule 2 to the Export Control Order 2008 F102, other than any thing which is military technology, and

(b)

any tangible storage medium on which military technology is recorded or from which it can be derived;

“military technology” means any thing for the time being specified in Schedule 2 to the Export Control Order 2008 which is described as software or technology;

[F89“oil and oil products” means any thing specified in Schedule 3F;]

[F101“oil refining goods” means—

(a)

any thing specified in Schedule 2D, other than—

(i)

any thing which is oil refining technology, or

(ii)

any thing for the time being specified in—

(aa)

Schedule 3 to the Export Control Order 2008,

(bb)

Annex 1 of the Dual-Use Regulation,

(cc)

Schedule 2A, or

(dd)

Part 2 of Schedule 3, and

(b)

any tangible storage medium on which oil refining technology is recorded or from which it can be derived;]

[F101“oil refining technology” means any thing described in Schedule 2D as software or technology, other than any thing for the time being specified in —

(a)

Schedule 3 to the Export Control Order 2008,

(b)

Annex 1 of the Dual-Use Regulation, or

(c)

Schedule 2A;]

F103...

[F101“quantum computing and advanced materials goods” means—

(a)

any thing specified in Schedule 2E, other than—

(i)

any thing which is quantum computing and advanced materials technology, or

(ii)

any thing for the time being specified in—

(aa)

Schedule 2 or 3 to the Export Control Order 2008,

(bb)

Annex 1 of the Dual-Use Regulation,

(cc)

Schedule 2A,

(dd)

Schedule 2C,

(ee)

Schedule 2D, or

(ff)

Part 2 of Schedule 3, and

(b)

any tangible storage medium on which quantum computing and advanced materials technology is recorded or from which it can be derived;]

[F101“quantum computing and advanced materials technology” means any thing described in Schedule 2E as software or technology, other than anything for the time being specified in—

(a)

Schedule 2 or 3 to the Export Control Order 2008,

(b)

Annex 1 of the Dual-Use Regulation,

(c)

Schedule 2A,

(d)

Schedule 2C, or

(e)

Schedule 2D.]

[F104restricted goods” means—

(a)

critical-industry goods;

(b)

dual-use goods;

(c)

military goods;

(d)

[F105aviation and space goods;]

(e)

[F106oil refining goods;]

(f)

[F106quantum computing and advanced materials goods;]

(g)

[F107defence and security goods;

(h)

maritime goods;]

“restricted technology” means—

(a)

critical-industry technology;

(b)

dual-use technology;

(c)

military technology;

(d)

[F108aviation and space technology;]

(e)

[F109oil refining technology;]

(f)

[F109quantum computing and advanced materials technology;]]

(g)

[F110defence and security technology;

(h)

maritime technology;]

[F100“Russia’s vulnerable goods” means any thing specified in Schedule 3I other than any thing for the time being specified in—

(a)

Schedule 2 or 3 to the Export Control Order 2008,

(b)

Annex 1 of the Dual-Use Regulation, or

(c)

Schedule 2A;]

“technical assistance”, in relation to goods or technology, means—

(a)

technical support relating to the repair, development, production, assembly, testing, use or maintenance of the goods or technology, or

(b)

any other technical service relating to the goods or technology;

F111...

[F97“technology relating to chemical and biological weapons” means any thing specified as technology or software in Part 4 of Schedule 3C, other than technology which is—

(a)

the minimum necessary for—

(i)

the installation, operation, maintenance and repair of any goods which are not subject to a prohibition under this Part, or

(ii)

patent applications,

(b)

in the public domain,

(c)

a medical device, or

(d)

used for basic scientific research;]

“transfer” has the meaning given in paragraph 37 of Schedule 1 to the Act.

(2) For the purposes of this Part, a person is to be regarded as “connected with” Russia if the person is—

(a)an individual who is, or an association or combination of individuals who are, ordinarily resident in Russia,

(b)an individual who is, or an association or combination of individuals who are, located in Russia,

(c)a person, other than an individual, which is incorporated or constituted under the law of Russia, or

(d)a person, other than an individual, which is domiciled in Russia.

(3) For the purposes of this Part, a person is to be regarded as “connected with” [F112non-government controlled Ukrainian territory] if the person is—

(a)an individual who is, or an association or combination of individuals who are, ordinarily resident in [F112non-government controlled Ukrainian territory],

(b)an individual who is, or an association or combination of individuals who are, located in [F112non-government controlled Ukrainian territory], or

(c)a person, other than an individual, which has its registered office, central administration or principal place of business located in [F112non-government controlled Ukrainian territory].

(4) Paragraphs 32 to 36 of Schedule 1 to the Act (trade sanctions) apply for the purpose of interpreting expressions in this Part.

[F113(4A) The definition of “goods relating to chemical and biological weapons” does not apply to anything specified in Part 4 of Schedule 3C—

(a)which is—

(i)a pharmaceutical formulation designed for human administration in the treatment of a medical condition; and

(ii)pre-packaged for distribution as a medicinal product; or

(b)which is a medical device.

(4B) For the purpose of the definition of “interception and monitoring goods” in paragraph (1) “a relevant Part 2 item” means any thing described in Part 2 of Schedule 3C, other than—

(a)any thing which is interception and monitoring technology, or

(b)any thing for the time being specified in—

(i)Schedule 2 to the Export Control Order 2008, or

(ii)Annex Ⅰ of the Dual-Use Regulation.

(4C) The definition of “interception and monitoring technology” does not apply to software which is—

(a)generally available to the public, or

(b)in the public domain.

(4D) For the purposes of this Part, the following terms have the meaning given to them in the Dual-Use Regulation—

“basic scientific research”;

“in the public domain”.]

(5) In this Part, any reference to the United Kingdom includes a reference to the territorial sea.

F102S.I. 2008/3231. Schedule 2 was substituted by S.I. 2017/85 and subsequently amended by S.I 2017/697 and S.I. 2018/165. There are other instruments which amend other parts of the Order.

F111Words in reg. 21(1) omitted (31.12.2020 immediately after IP completion day) by virtue of The Sanctions (EU Exit) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 2) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/590), regs. 1(2), 10(3); S.I. 2020/1514, reg. 4

Commencement Information

I20Reg. 21 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1(2)

[F114Definition of interception and monitoring servicesU.K.

21A.—(1) For the purposes of this Part, “interception and monitoring services” means any service that has as its object or effect the interception of a communication in the course of its transmission by means of a telecommunication system.

(2) A person intercepts a communication in the course of its transmission by means of a telecommunication system if, and only if—

(a)the person does a relevant act in relation to the system; and

(b)the effect of the relevant act is to make any content of the communication available, at a relevant time, to a person who is not the sender or intended recipient of the communication.

(3) In paragraph (2) a “relevant act”, in relation to a telecommunication system, means—

(a)modifying, or interfering with, the system or its operation;

(b)monitoring transmissions made by means of the system;

(c)monitoring transmissions made by wireless telegraphy to or from apparatus that is part of the system.

(4) In paragraph (2), a “relevant time”, in relation to a communication transmitted by means of a telecommunication system, means—

(a)any time while the communication is being transmitted; and

(b)any time when the communication is stored in or by the system (whether before or after its transmission).

(5) For the purpose of paragraph (2), the cases in which any content of a communication is to be taken to be made available to a person at a relevant time include any case in which any of the communication is diverted or recorded at a relevant time so as to make the content of the communication available to a person after that time.

(6) In paragraph (3), references to modifying a telecommunication system include references to attaching any apparatus to, or otherwise modifying or interfering with—

(a)any part of the system; or

(b)any wireless telegraphy apparatus used for making transmissions to or from apparatus that is part of the system.

(7) For the purposes of this regulation, the following definitions also apply—

“apparatus” includes any equipment, machinery or device (whether physical or logical) and any wire or cable;

“communication”, for the purpose of a telecommunication system, includes—

(a)

anything comprising speech, music, sounds, visual images or data of any description; and

(b)

signals serving for the impartation of anything between persons, between a person and a thing or between things, for the actuation or control of any apparatus;

“content”, in relation to a communication and a telecommunication system, means any element of the communication, or any data attached to or logically associated with the communication, which reveals anything of what might reasonably be considered to be the meaning (if any) of the communication, but—

(a)

any meaning arising from the fact of the communication or from any data relating to the transmission of the communication is to be disregarded; and

(b)

anything which is systems data is not content;

“systems data” means any data that enables or facilitates, or identifies or describes anything connected with enabling or facilitating, the functioning of a telecommunication system (including any apparatus forming part of the system);

“a telecommunication system” means a system (including the apparatus comprised in it) that exists for the purpose of facilitating the transmission of communications by any means involving the use of electrical or electromagnetic energy;

“wireless telegraphy” and “wireless telegraphy apparatus” have the same meaning as in sections 116 and 117 of the Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006.]

CHAPTER 2U.K. [F115Restricted goods, restricted technology] and related activities

Export of [F116restricted goods] U.K.

22.—(1) The export of [F116restricted goods] to, or for use in, Russia is prohibited.

[F117(1A) The export of maritime goods for the placing on board of a Russian-flagged vessel is prohibited.]

(2) [F118Paragraphs (1) and (1A) are] subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

Commencement Information

I21Reg. 22 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1(2)

Import of arms and related materielU.K.

23.—(1) The import of arms and related materiel which are consigned from Russia is prohibited.

(2) The import of arms and related materiel which originate in Russia is prohibited.

(3) Paragraphs (1) and (2) are subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

(4) In this regulation “arms and related materiel” means—

(a)military goods, and

(b)any thing which falls within chapter 93 of the Goods Classification Table, other than military goods.

(5) For the purposes of the definition of “arms and related materiel”, whether a thing “falls within chapter 93 of the Goods Classification Table” is to be interpreted in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 3.

Commencement Information

I22Reg. 23 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1(2)

Supply and delivery of [F119restricted goods] U.K.

24.—(1) A person must not—

(a)directly or indirectly supply or deliver [F120restricted goods] from a third country to a place in Russia;

(b)directly or indirectly supply or deliver military goods from a place in Russia to a third country.

[F121(c)directly or indirectly supply or deliver maritime goods from a third country for the placing on board of a Russian-flagged vessel.]

(2) Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

(3) A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but—

(a)it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening paragraph (1)(a) to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the goods were destined (or ultimately destined) for Russia;

(b)it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening paragraph (1)(b) to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the supply or delivery was from a place in Russia, whether directly or indirectly.

[F122(c)it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening paragraph (1)(c) to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the supply or delivery was for the placing on board of a Russian-flagged vessel, whether directly or indirectly.]

(4) In this regulation “third country” means a country that is not the United Kingdom, the Isle of Man or Russia.

Commencement Information

I23Reg. 24 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1(2)

Making available or acquiring [F123restricted goods] and [F124restricted technology] U.K.

25.—(1) A person must not—

(a)directly or indirectly make [F125restricted goods] or [F126restricted technology] available to a person connected with Russia;

(b)directly or indirectly make [F127restricted goods] or [F128restricted technology] available for use in Russia;

(c)directly or indirectly acquire military goods or military technology from a person connected with Russia;

F129(d). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(e)directly or indirectly acquire military goods or military technology located in Russia.

[F130(f)directly or indirectly make maritime goods or maritime technology available for the placing on board of a Russian-flagged vessel.]

(2) Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

(3) A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but—

(a)it is a defence for a person charged with an offence of contravening paragraph (1)(a) or (c) (“P”) to show that P did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the person was connected with Russia;

(b)it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening paragraph (1)(b) to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the goods or technology were for use in Russia;

F131(c). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(d)it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening paragraph (1)(e) to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the goods or technology were located in Russia.

[F132(e)it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening paragraph (1)(f) to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the goods or technology were to be made available for the placing on board of a Russian-flagged vessel.]

F129Reg. 25(1)(d) omitted (31.12.2020 immediately after IP completion day) by virtue of The Sanctions (EU Exit) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 2) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/590), regs. 1(2), 10(4)(a); S.I. 2020/1514, reg. 4

F131Reg. 25(3)(c) omitted (31.12.2020 immediately after IP completion day) by virtue of The Sanctions (EU Exit) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 2) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/590), regs. 1(2), 10(4)(b); S.I. 2020/1514, reg. 4

Commencement Information

I24Reg. 25 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1(2)

Transfer of [F133restricted technology] U.K.

26.—(1) A person must not—

(a)transfer [F134restricted technology] to a place in Russia;

(b)transfer [F135restricted technology] to a person connected with Russia;

(c)transfer military technology to persons outside the United Kingdom or to a place outside the United Kingdom, where the transfer is from a place in Russia.

[F136(d)transfer maritime technology to a Russian-flagged vessel.]

(2) Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

(3) A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but—

(a)it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening paragraph (1)(a) to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the transfer was to a place in Russia;

(b)it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening paragraph (1)(b) (“P”) to show that P did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the person was connected with Russia;

(c)it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening paragraph (1)(c) to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the transfer was from a place in Russia.

[F137(d)it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening paragraph (1)(d) to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the transfer was to a Russian-flagged vessel.]

Commencement Information

I25Reg. 26 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1(2)

Technical assistance relating to [F138restricted goods] and [F139restricted technology]U.K.

27.—(1) A person must not directly or indirectly provide technical assistance relating to [F138restricted goods] or [F139restricted technology]—

(a)to a person connected with Russia, or

(b)for use in Russia.

(2) Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

(3) A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but—

(a)it is a defence for a person charged with an offence of contravening paragraph (1)(a) (“P”) to show that P did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the person was connected with Russia;

(b)it is a defence for a person charged with an offence of contravening paragraph (1)(b) to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the goods or technology were for use in Russia.

Commencement Information

I26Reg. 27 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1(2)

Financial services and funds relating to [F138restricted goods] and [F139restricted technology]U.K.

28.—(1) A person must not directly or indirectly provide, to a person connected with Russia, financial services in pursuance of or in connection with an arrangement whose object or effect is—

(a)the export of [F138restricted goods],

(b)the direct or indirect supply or delivery of [F138restricted goods],

(c)directly or indirectly making [F138restricted goods] or [F139restricted technology] available to a person,

(d)the transfer of [F139restricted technology], or

(e)the direct or indirect provision of technical assistance relating to [F138restricted goods] or [F139restricted technology].

(2) A person must not directly or indirectly make funds available to a person connected with Russia in pursuance of or in connection with an arrangement mentioned in paragraph (1).

(3) A person must not directly or indirectly provide financial services or funds in pursuance of or in connection with an arrangement whose object or effect is—

(a)the export of [F138restricted goods] to, or for use in, Russia;

(b)the direct or indirect supply or delivery of [F138restricted goods] to a place in Russia;

(c)directly or indirectly making [F138restricted goods] or [F139restricted technology] available—

(i)to a person connected with Russia, or

(ii)for use in Russia;

(d)the transfer of [F139restricted technology]—

(i)to a person connected with Russia, or

(ii)to a place in Russia; or

(e)the direct or indirect provision of technical assistance relating to [F138restricted goods] or [F139restricted technology]—

(i)to a person connected with Russia, or

(ii)for use in Russia.

F140(4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F141(5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(6) Paragraphs (1) to [F142(3)] are subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

(7) A person who contravenes a prohibition in any of paragraphs (1) [F143to (3)] commits an offence, but—

(a)it is a defence for a person charged with an offence of contravening paragraph (1) [F144or (2)] (“P”) to show that P did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the person was connected with Russia;

(b)it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening paragraph (3) to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the financial services or funds (as the case may be) were provided in pursuance of or in connection with an arrangement mentioned in that paragraph [F145.]

F146(c). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F140Reg. 28(4) omitted (31.12.2020 immediately after IP completion day) by virtue of The Sanctions (EU Exit) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 2) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/590), regs. 1(2), 10(5)(a); S.I. 2020/1514, reg. 4

F141Reg. 28(5) omitted (31.12.2020 immediately after IP completion day) by virtue of The Sanctions (EU Exit) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 2) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/590), regs. 1(2), 10(5)(a); S.I. 2020/1514, reg. 4

F142Word in reg. 28(6) substituted (31.12.2020 immediately after IP completion day) by The Sanctions (EU Exit) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 2) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/590), regs. 1(2), 10(5)(b); S.I. 2020/1514, reg. 4

F143Words in reg. 28(7) substituted (31.12.2020 immediately after IP completion day) by The Sanctions (EU Exit) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 2) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/590), regs. 1(2), 10(5)(c)(i); S.I. 2020/1514, reg. 4

F144Words in reg. 28(7)(a) substituted (31.12.2020 immediately after IP completion day) by The Sanctions (EU Exit) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 2) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/590), regs. 1(2), 10(5)(c)(ii); S.I. 2020/1514, reg. 4

F145Full stop in reg. 28(7)(b) substituted for semicolon (31.12.2020 immediately after IP completion day) by The Sanctions (EU Exit) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 2) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/590), regs. 1(2), 10(5)(c)(iii); S.I. 2020/1514, reg. 4

F146Reg. 28(7)(c) omitted (31.12.2020 immediately after IP completion day) by virtue of The Sanctions (EU Exit) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 2) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/590), regs. 1(2), 10(5)(c)(iv); S.I. 2020/1514, reg. 4

Commencement Information

I27Reg. 28 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1(2)

Brokering services: non-UK activity relating to [F138restricted goods] and [F139restricted technology]U.K.

29.—(1) A person must not directly or indirectly provide brokering services in relation to an arrangement (“arrangement A”) whose object or effect is—

(a)the direct or indirect supply or delivery of [F138restricted goods] from a third country to a place in Russia;

(b)directly or indirectly making [F138restricted goods] available in a third country for direct or indirect supply or delivery—

(i)to a person connected with Russia, or

(ii)to a place in Russia;

(c)directly or indirectly making [F139restricted technology] available in a third country for transfer—

(i)to a person connected with Russia, or

(ii)to a place in Russia;

(d)the transfer of [F139restricted technology] from a place in a third country—

(i)to a person connected with Russia, or

(ii)to a place in Russia;

(e)the direct or indirect provision, in a non-UK country, of technical assistance relating to [F138restricted goods] or [F139restricted technology]—

(i)to a person connected with Russia, or

(ii)for use in Russia;

(f)the direct or indirect provision, in a non-UK country, of financial services—

(i)to a person connected with Russia, where arrangement A, or any other arrangement in connection with which arrangement A is entered into, is an arrangement mentioned in regulation 28(1), or

(ii)where arrangement A, or any other arrangement in connection with which arrangement A is entered into, is an arrangement mentioned in regulation 28(3);

(g)directly or indirectly making funds available, in a non-UK country, to a person connected with Russia, where arrangement A, or any other arrangement in connection with which arrangement A is entered into, is an arrangement mentioned in regulation 28(1); or

(h)the direct or indirect provision of funds from a non-UK country, where arrangement A, or any other arrangement in connection with which arrangement A is entered into, is an arrangement mentioned in regulation 28(3).

(2) Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

(3) A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but it is a defence for a person charged with that offence to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the brokering services were provided in relation to an arrangement mentioned in that paragraph.

(4) In this regulation—

“non-UK country” means a country that is not the United Kingdom;

“third country” means—

(a)

for the purposes of paragraph (1)(a) and (b), a country that is not the United Kingdom, the Isle of Man or Russia,

(b)

for the purposes of any other provision of paragraph (1), a country that is not the United Kingdom or Russia.

Commencement Information

I28Reg. 29 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1(2)

[F147Insurance and reinsurance services relating to aviation and space goods and aviation and space technologyU.K.

29A.—(1) A person must not directly or indirectly provide insurance or reinsurance services relating to aviation and space goods or aviation and space technology—

(a)to a person connected with Russia, or

(b)for use in Russia.

(2) Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

(3) A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but—

(a)it is a defence for a person charged with an offence of contravening paragraph (1)(a) (“P”) to show that P did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the person was connected with Russia;

(b)it is a defence for a person charged with an offence of contravening paragraph (1)(b) to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the goods or technology were for use in Russia.]

Enabling or facilitating military activitiesU.K.

30.—(1) A person must not directly or indirectly provide—

(a)technical assistance,

(b)armed personnel,

(c)financial services or funds, or

(d)brokering services in relation to an arrangement whose object or effect is to provide, in a non-UK country, anything mentioned in sub-paragraphs (a) to (c),

where such provision enables or facilitates the conduct of military activities carried on or proposed to be carried on by the Russian military or any other military end-user who is a person connected with Russia.

(2) Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

(3) A person who contravenes the prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but it is a defence for a person charged with that offence to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the provision as mentioned in paragraph (1) would enable or facilitate the conduct of military activities carried on or proposed to be carried on by the Russian military or any other military end-user who is a person connected with Russia.

(4) In this regulation—

“non-UK country” means a country that is not the United Kingdom;

“technical assistance” means the provision of technical support or any other technical service.

(5) Nothing in this regulation is to be taken to limit the meaning of any of the prohibitions contained in this Part.

Commencement Information

I29Reg. 30 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1(2)

[F148CHAPTER 2AU.K.Goods and technology relating to non-government controlled Ukrainian territory

InterpretationU.K.

30A.  In this Chapter—

“relevant restricted goods” means only those restricted goods which are not infrastructure-related goods but which are military goods;

“relevant restricted technology” means only that restricted technology which is military technology.

Export of relevant restricted goodsU.K.

30B.—(1) The export of relevant restricted goods to, or for use in, non-government controlled Ukrainian territory is prohibited.

(2) Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

Supply and delivery of relevant restricted goodsU.K.

30C.—(1) A person must not directly or indirectly supply or deliver relevant restricted goods from a third country to a place in non-government controlled Ukrainian territory.

(2) Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

(3) A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening paragraph (1) to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the goods were destined (or ultimately destined) for non-government controlled Ukrainian territory.

(4) In this regulation, “third country” means a country that is not the United Kingdom or the Isle of Man.

Making available relevant restricted goods and relevant restricted technologyU.K.

30D.—(1) A person must not—

(a)directly or indirectly make relevant restricted goods or relevant restricted technology available to a person connected with non-government controlled Ukrainian territory; or

(b)directly or indirectly make relevant restricted goods or relevant restricted technology available for use in non-government controlled Ukrainian territory.

(2) Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

(3) A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but—

(a)it is a defence for a person charged with an offence of contravening paragraph (1)(a) (“P”) to show that P did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the person was connected with non-government controlled Ukrainian territory;

(b)it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening paragraph (1)(b) to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the goods or technology were for use in non-government controlled Ukrainian territory.

Transfer of relevant restricted technologyU.K.

30E.—(1) A person must not—

(a)transfer relevant restricted technology to a place in non-government controlled Ukrainian territory; or

(b)transfer relevant restricted technology to a person connected with non-government controlled Ukrainian territory.

(2) Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

(3) A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but—

(a)it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening paragraph (1)(a) to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the transfer was to a place in non-government controlled Ukrainian territory;

(b)it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening paragraph (1)(b) (“P”) to show that P did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the person was connected with non-government controlled Ukrainian territory.

Technical assistance relating to relevant restricted goods and relevant restricted technologyU.K.

30F.—(1) A person must not directly or indirectly provide technical assistance relating to relevant restricted goods or relevant restricted technology—

(a)to a person connected with non-government controlled Ukrainian territory; or

(b)for use in non-government controlled Ukrainian territory.

(2) Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

(3) A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but—

(a)it is a defence for a person charged with an offence of contravening paragraph (1)(a) (“P”) to show that P did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the person was connected with non-government controlled Ukrainian territory;

(b)it is a defence for a person charged with an offence of contravening paragraph (1)(b) to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the goods or technology were for use in non-government controlled Ukrainian territory.

Financial services and funds relating to relevant restricted goods and relevant restricted technologyU.K.

30G.—(1) A person must not directly or indirectly provide, to a person connected with non-government controlled Ukrainian territory, financial services in pursuance of or in connection with an arrangement whose object or effect is—

(a)the export of relevant restricted goods;

(b)the direct or indirect supply or delivery of relevant restricted goods;

(c)directly or indirectly making relevant restricted goods or relevant restricted technology available to a person;

(d)the transfer of relevant restricted technology; or

(e)the direct or indirect provision of technical assistance relating to relevant restricted goods or relevant restricted technology.

(2) A person must not directly or indirectly provide funds to a person connected with non-government controlled Ukrainian territory in pursuance of or in connection with an arrangement mentioned in paragraph (1).

(3) A person must not directly or indirectly provide financial services or funds in pursuance of or in connection with an arrangement whose object or effect is—

(a)the export of relevant restricted goods to, or for use in, non-government controlled Ukrainian territory;

(b)the direct or indirect supply or delivery of relevant restricted goods to a place in non-government controlled Ukrainian territory;

(c)directly or indirectly making relevant restricted goods or relevant restricted technology available—

(i)to a person connected with non-government controlled Ukrainian territory, or

(ii)for use in non-government controlled Ukrainian territory;

(d)the transfer of relevant restricted technology—

(i)to a person connected with non-government controlled Ukrainian territory, or

(ii)to a place in non-government controlled Ukrainian territory; or

(e)the direct or indirect provision of technical assistance relating to relevant restricted goods or relevant restricted technology—

(i)to a person connected with non-government controlled Ukrainian territory, or

(ii)for use in non-government controlled Ukrainian territory.

(4) Paragraphs (1) to (3) are subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

(5) A person who contravenes a prohibition in any of paragraphs (1) to (3) commits an offence, but—

(a)it is a defence for a person charged with an offence of contravening paragraph (1) or (2) (“P”) to show that P did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the person was connected with non-government controlled Ukrainian territory;

(b)it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening paragraph (3) to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the financial services or funds (as the case may be) were provided in pursuance of or in connection with an arrangement mentioned in that paragraph.

Brokering services relating to relevant restricted goods and relevant restricted technologyU.K.

30H.—(1) A person must not directly or indirectly provide brokering services to a person connected with non-government controlled Ukrainian territory in relation to an arrangement whose object or effect is—

(a)the export of relevant restricted goods;

(b)the direct or indirect supply or delivery of relevant restricted goods;

(c)directly or indirectly making relevant restricted goods or relevant restricted technology available to a person;

(d)the transfer of relevant restricted technology; or

(e)the direct or indirect provision of technical assistance relating to relevant restricted goods or relevant restricted technology.

(2) Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

(3) A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but it is a defence for a person charged with that offence to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the brokering services were provided in relation to an arrangement mentioned in that paragraph.]

F149CHAPTER 3U.K.Dual-use goods, dual-use technology and related activities

Interpretation of this ChapterU.K.

31.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Export of dual-use goodsU.K.

32.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Supply and delivery of dual-use goodsU.K.

33.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Making dual-use goods and dual-use technology availableU.K.

34.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Transfer of dual-use technologyU.K.

35.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Technical assistance relating to dual-use goods and dual-use technologyU.K.

36.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Financial services and funds relating to dual-use goods and dual-use technologyU.K.

37.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Brokering services: non-UK activity relating to dual-use goods and dual-use technologyU.K.

38.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CHAPTER 4U.K.Energy-related goods and related activities

Interpretation of this ChapterU.K.

39.  For the purposes of this Chapter “Russia” includes Russia's exclusive economic zone and continental shelf (which terms are to be interpreted in accordance with the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea) F150.

F150Command 8941.

Commencement Information

I30Reg. 39 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1(2)

Export of energy-related goodsU.K.

40.—[F151(1) The export of energy-related goods to, or for use in, Russia is prohibited.]

(2) Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

Commencement Information

I31Reg. 40 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1(2)

[F152Supply and delivery of energy-related goodsU.K.

41.—(1) A person must not directly or indirectly supply or deliver energy-related goods from a third country to a place in Russia.

(2) Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

(3) A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening paragraph (1) to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the goods were destined (or ultimately destined) for Russia.

(4) In this regulation “third country” means a country that is not the United Kingdom, the Isle of Man or Russia.]

Making energy-related goods availableU.K.

42.—(1) A person must not directly or indirectly make energy-related goods available for use in Russia.

[F153(1A) A person must not directly or indirectly make energy-related goods available to a person connected with Russia.]

(2) [F154Paragraphs (1) and (1A) are] subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

(3) A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but it is a defence for a person charged with that offence to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the goods were for use in Russia.

[F155(4) A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1A) commits an offence, but it is a defence for a person charged with that offence (“P”) to show that P did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the person was connected with Russia.]

Commencement Information

I32Reg. 42 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1(2)

[F156Technical assistance relating to energy-related goodsU.K.

43.—(1) A person must not directly or indirectly provide technical assistance relating to energy-related goods—

(a)to a person connected with Russia; or

(b)for use in Russia.

(2) Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 7 (Exception and licences).

(3) A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but—

(a)it is a defence for a person charged with an offence of contravening paragraph (1)(a) (“P”) to show that P did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the person was connected with Russia;

(b)it is a defence for a person charged with an offence of contravening paragraph (1)(b) to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the goods were for use in Russia.]

Financial services and funds relating to energy-related goods F157...U.K.

44.—(1) A person must not directly or indirectly provide, to a person connected with Russia, financial services in pursuance of or in connection with an arrangement whose object or effect is—

(a)the export of energy-related goods,

(b)the direct or indirect supply or delivery of energy-related goods,

(c)directly or indirectly making energy-related goods available to a person, or

(d)the direct or indirect provision of technical assistance relating to energy-related goods.

(2) A person must not directly or indirectly make funds available to a person connected with Russia in pursuance of or in connection with an arrangement mentioned in paragraph (1).

[F158(3) A person must not directly or indirectly provide financial services or funds in pursuance of or in connection with an arrangement whose object or effect is—

(a)the export of energy related goods to, or for use in, Russia;

(b)the direct or indirect supply or delivery of energy related goods to a place in Russia;

(c)directly or indirectly making energy related goods available—

(i)to a person connected with Russia; or

(ii)for use in Russia;

(d)the direct or indirect provision of technical assistance relating to energy related goods—

(i)to a person connected with Russia, or

(ii)for use in Russia.]

(4) Paragraphs (1) to (3) are subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

(5) A person who contravenes a prohibition in any of paragraphs (1) to (3) commits an offence, but—

(a)it is a defence for a person charged with an offence of contravening a prohibition in paragraph (1) or (2) (“P”) to show that P did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the person was connected with Russia;

(b)it is a defence for a person charged with an offence of contravening a prohibition in paragraph (3) to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the financial services or funds (as the case may be) were provided in pursuance of or in connection with an arrangement mentioned that paragraph.

Commencement Information

I33Reg. 44 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1(2)

Brokering services: non-UK activity relating to energy-related goods F159...U.K.

45.—(1) A person (“P”) must not directly or indirectly provide brokering services in relation to an arrangement (“arrangement A”) whose object or effect is—

(a)the direct or indirect supply or delivery of energy-related goods F160... from a third country to a place in Russia;

[F161(b)directly or indirectly making energy-related goods available in a third country for direct or indirect supply or delivery—

(i)to a person connected with Russia, or

(ii)to a place in Russia;]

(c)the direct or indirect provision, in a non-UK country, of technical assistance relating to energy-related goods—

(i)to a person connected with Russia, or

(ii)for use in Russia;

(d)the direct or indirect provision, in a non-UK country, of financial services—

(i)to a person connected with Russia, where arrangement A, or any other arrangement in connection with which arrangement A is entered into, is an arrangement mentioned in regulation 44(1) , or

(ii)where arrangement A, or any other arrangement in connection with which arrangement A is entered into, is an arrangement mentioned in regulation 44(3);

(e)directly or indirectly making funds available, in a non-UK country, to a person connected with Russia, where arrangement A, or any other arrangement in connection with which arrangement A is entered into, is an arrangement mentioned in regulation 44(1); or

(f)the direct or indirect provision of funds from a non-UK country, where arrangement A, or any other arrangement in connection with which arrangement A is entered into, is an arrangement mentioned in regulation 44(3).

(2) Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

(3) A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but it is a defence for a person charged with that offence to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the brokering services were provided in relation to an arrangement mentioned in that paragraph.

(4) In this regulation—

“non-UK country” means a country that is not the United Kingdom;

“third country” means a country that is not the United Kingdom, the Isle of Man or Russia.

Commencement Information

I34Reg. 45 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1(2)

Prohibition on providing other energy-related servicesU.K.

46.—(1) A person must not provide, directly or indirectly, relevant energy services.

(2) Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

(3) A person who contravenes the prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but it is a defence for a person charged with that offence to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the person was providing relevant energy services.

(4) In this regulation—

[F162“relevant energy services” means specified services necessary for an oil or gas exploration or production project in Russia;]

F163...

“specified services” means any of the following—

(a)

drilling;

(b)

well testing;

(c)

logging and completion services;

(d)

supply of specialised floating vessels.

Commencement Information

I35Reg. 46 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1(2)

[F164CHAPTER 4AU.K.Aircraft and ships

Technical assistance relating to aircraft and shipsU.K.

46A.—(1) A person must not directly or indirectly provide to, or for the benefit of, a designated person technical assistance relating to—

(a)an aircraft, or

(b)a ship.

(2) [F165Paragraph (1)(b)] does not apply to any technical assistance which is prohibited under regulation 27 (technical assistance relating to restricted goods and restricted technology).

(3) Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

(4) A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but it is a defence for a person charged with an offence of contravening paragraph (1) (“P”) to show that P did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the technical assistance was provided to, or for the benefit of, a designated person.

(5) In this regulation—

“aircraft” includes unmanned aircraft and aircraft capable of spaceflight activities;

“designated person” means a person designated under regulation 5 (power to designate persons) for the purposes of this regulation;

“ship” includes every description of vessel (including a hovercraft) used in navigation.]

[F166CHAPTER 4BU.K.Luxury goods

Luxury goodsU.K.

46B.—(1) The export of luxury goods to, or for use in, Russia is prohibited.

(2) A person must not directly or indirectly—

(a)supply or deliver luxury goods from a third country to a place in Russia;

(b)make luxury goods available to a person connected with Russia;

(c)make luxury goods available for use in Russia.

(3) Paragraphs (1) and (2) are subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

(4) A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (2) commits an offence, but—

(a)it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening paragraph (2)(a) to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the goods were destined (or ultimately destined) for Russia;

(b)it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening paragraph (2)(b) (“P”) to show that P did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the person was connected with Russia;

(c)it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening paragraph (2)(c) to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the goods were for use in Russia.

(5) In this regulation, “third country” means a country that is not the United Kingdom, the Isle of Man or Russia.]

[F167CHAPTER 4CU.K.Iron and steel products

[F168InterpretationU.K.

46C.  In this Chapter—

“iron and steel products” means any thing specified in Schedule 3B;

“third country” means a country that is not the United Kingdom, the Isle of Man or Russia.]

Import of iron and steel productsU.K.

46D.—(1) The import of iron and steel products which are consigned from Russia is prohibited.

(2) The import of iron and steel products which originate in Russia is prohibited.

(3) Paragraphs (1) and (2) are subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

Acquisition of iron and steel productsU.K.

46E.—(1) A person must not directly or indirectly acquire iron and steel products—

(a)which originate in Russia;

(b)which are located in Russia.

(2) Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

(3) A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but—

(a)it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening paragraph (1)(a) to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the goods originated in Russia;

(b)it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening paragraph (1)(b) to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the goods were located in Russia.

Supply and delivery of iron and steel productsU.K.

46F.—(1) A person must not directly or indirectly supply or deliver iron and steel products from a place in Russia to a third country.

(2) Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

(3) A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening paragraph (1) to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the supply or delivery was from a place in Russia, whether directly or indirectly.

(4) In this regulation, “third country” means a country that is not the United Kingdom, the Isle of Man or Russia.]

[F169Technical assistance relating to iron and steel productsU.K.

46G.—(1) A person must not directly or indirectly provide technical assistance relating to—

(a)the import of iron and steel products which—

(i)originate in Russia; or

(ii)are consigned from Russia;

(b)the direct or indirect acquisition of iron and steel products which—

(i)originate in Russia; or

(ii)are located in Russia; or

(c)the direct or indirect supply or delivery of iron and steel products from a place in Russia to a third country.

(2) Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

(3) A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but—

(a)it is a defence for a person charged with an offence of contravening paragraph (1)(a), to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the technical assistance related to an import described in that paragraph;

(b)it is a defence for a person charged with an offence of contravening paragraph (1)(b), to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the technical assistance related to an acquisition described in that paragraph;

(c)it is a defence for a person charged with an offence of contravening paragraph (1)(c), to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the technical assistance related to a supply or delivery described in that paragraph.

Financial services and funds relating to iron and steel productsU.K.

46H.—(1) A person must not directly or indirectly provide financial services or funds in pursuance of or in connection with an arrangement whose object or effect is—

(a)the import of iron and steel products which—

(i)originate in Russia; or

(ii)are consigned from Russia;

(b)the direct or indirect acquisition of iron and steel products which—

(i)originate in Russia; or

(ii)are located in Russia; or

(c)the direct or indirect supply or delivery of iron and steel products from a place in Russia to a third country.

(2) Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

(3) A person who contravenes the prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but it is a defence for a person charged with that offence to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the financial services or funds (as the case may be) were provided in pursuance of or in connection with an arrangement mentioned in that paragraph.

Brokering services relating to iron and steel productsU.K.

46I.—(1) A person must not directly or indirectly provide brokering services in relation to any arrangements described in regulation 46H(1)(a) to (c).

(2) Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

(3) A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but it is a defence for a person charged with that offence to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the brokering services were provided in relation to an arrangement mentioned in that paragraph.]

[F170CHAPTER 4DU.K.Interception and monitoring services

InterpretationU.K.

46J.  In this Chapter, “Government of Russia” has the meaning given in regulation 6(7);

Interception and monitoring servicesU.K.

46K.—(1) A person must not directly or indirectly provide interception and monitoring services to, or for the benefit of, the Government of Russia.

(2) Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

(3) A person who contravenes the prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but it is a defence for a person (“P”) charged with that offence to show that P did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the services were provided to, or for the benefit of, the Government of Russia.

CHAPTER 4EU.K.Banknotes

BanknotesU.K.

46L.—(1) The export of banknotes to, or for use in, Russia is prohibited.

(2) A person must not directly or indirectly—

(a)supply or deliver banknotes to a person connected with Russia;

(b)make banknotes available to a person connected with Russia; or

(c)make banknotes available for use in Russia.

(3) Paragraphs (1) and (2) are subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

(4) A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (2) commits an offence.

(5) In this regulation, “banknotes” means—

(a)sterling denominated banknotes issued by the Bank of England and banks in Scotland and Northern Ireland; and

(b)banknotes denominated in any official currency of the European Union.

CHAPTER 4FU.K.Jet fuel and fuel additives

InterpretationU.K.

46M.  In this Chapter, “jet fuel and fuel additives” means the goods listed under that heading in Part 8 of Schedule 2A.

Jet fuel and fuel additivesU.K.

46N.—(1) The export of jet fuel and fuel additives to, or for use in, Russia is prohibited.

(2) A person must not directly or indirectly—

(a)supply or deliver jet fuel and fuel additives from a third country to a place in Russia;

(b)make jet fuel and fuel additives available to a person connected with Russia;

(c)make jet fuel and fuel additives available for use in Russia.

(3) Paragraphs (1) and (2) are subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

(4) A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (2) commits an offence, but—

(a)it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening paragraph (2)(a) to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the jet fuel and fuel additives were destined (or ultimately destined) for Russia;

(b)it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening paragraph (2)(b) (“P”) to show that P did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the person was connected with Russia;

(c)it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening paragraph (2)(c) to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the jet fuel and fuel additives were for use in Russia.

(5) In this regulation, “third country” means a country that is not the United Kingdom, the Isle of Man or Russia.

Technical assistance relating to jet fuel and fuel additivesU.K.

46O.—(1) A person must not directly or indirectly provide technical assistance relating to jet fuel and fuel additives—

(a)to a person connected with Russia; or

(b)for use in Russia.

(2) Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

(3) A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but—

(a)it is a defence for a person charged with an offence of contravening paragraph (1)(a), to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the technical assistance was to be provided to a person connected with Russia;

(b)it is a defence for a person charged with an offence of contravening paragraph (1)(b), to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the technical assistance related to jet fuel and fuel additives for use in Russia.

Financial services and funds relating to jet fuel and fuel additivesU.K.

46P.—(1) A person must not directly or indirectly provide, to a person connected with Russia, financial services in pursuance of or in connection with an arrangement whose object or effect is—

(a)the export of jet fuel and fuel additives;

(b)the direct or indirect supply or delivery of jet fuel and fuel additives;

(c)directly or indirectly making jet fuel and fuel additives available to a person connected with Russia; or

(d)the direct or indirect provision of technical assistance relating to jet fuel and fuel additives.

(2) A person must not directly or indirectly make funds available to a person connected with Russia in pursuance of or in connection with an arrangement mentioned in paragraph (1).

(3) A person must not directly or indirectly provide financial services or funds in pursuance of or in connection with an arrangement whose object or effect is—

(a)the export of jet fuel and fuel additives to, or for use in, Russia;

(b)the direct or indirect supply or delivery of jet fuel and fuel additives to a place in Russia;

(c)directly or indirectly making jet fuel and fuel additives available—

(i)to a person connected with Russia, or

(ii)for use in Russia; or

(d)the direct or indirect provision of technical assistance relating to jet fuel and fuel additives—

(i)to a person connected with Russia, or

(ii)for use in Russia.

(4) Paragraphs (1) to (3) are subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

(5) A person who contravenes a prohibition in any of paragraphs (1) to (3) commits an offence, but—

(a)it is a defence for a person charged with an offence of contravening paragraph (1) or (2) (“P”) to show that P did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the person was connected with Russia;

(b)it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening paragraph (3) to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the financial services or funds (as the case may be) were provided in pursuance of or in connection with an arrangement mentioned in that paragraph.

Brokering services relating to jet fuel and fuel additivesU.K.

46Q.—(1) A person must not directly or indirectly provide brokering services to a person connected with Russia in relation to an arrangement whose object or effect is—

(a)the export of jet fuel and fuel additives;

(b)the direct or indirect supply or delivery of jet fuel and fuel additives;

(c)directly or indirectly making jet fuel and fuel additives available to a person connected with Russia; or

(d)the direct or indirect provision of technical assistance relating to jet fuel and fuel additives.

(2) Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

(3) A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but it is a defence for a person charged with that offence to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the brokering services were provided in relation to an arrangement mentioned in that paragraph.

CHAPTER 4GU.K. [F171Schedule 3D] Revenue generating goods

InterpretationU.K.

46R.  In this Chapter—

“[F172Schedule 3D] revenue generating goods” means any thing specified in Schedule 3D;

“third country” means a country that is not the United Kingdom, the Isle of Man or Russia.

Import of [F173Schedule 3D] revenue generating goodsU.K.

46S.—(1) The import of [F173Schedule 3D] revenue generating goods which are consigned from Russia is prohibited.

(2) The import of [F173Schedule 3D] revenue generating goods which originate in Russia is prohibited.

(3) Paragraphs (1) and (2) are subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

Acquisition of [F174Schedule 3D] revenue generating goodsU.K.

46T.—(1) A person must not directly or indirectly acquire [F174Schedule 3D] revenue generating goods which—

(a)originate in Russia; or

(b)are located in Russia,

with the intention of those goods entering the United Kingdom.

(2) Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

(3) A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but—

(a)it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening paragraph (1)(a) to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the goods originated in Russia;

(b)it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening paragraph (1)(b) to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the goods were located in Russia.

Supply and delivery of revenue generating goodsU.K.

F17546U.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Technical assistance relating to [F176Schedule 3D] revenue generating goodsU.K.

46V.—(1) A person must not directly or indirectly provide technical assistance relating to—

(a)the import of [F176Schedule 3D] revenue generating goods which—

(i)originate in Russia, or

(ii)are consigned from Russia;

(b)the direct or indirect acquisition of [F176Schedule 3D] revenue generating goods which—

(i)originate in Russia, or

(ii)are located in Russia,

with the intention of those goods entering the United Kingdom;

F177(c). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(2) Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

(3) A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but—

(a)it is a defence for a person charged with an offence of contravening paragraph (1)(a), to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the technical assistance related to an import described in that paragraph;

(b)it is a defence for a person charged with an offence of contravening paragraph (1)(b), to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the technical assistance related to an acquisition described in that paragraph;

F178(c). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Financial services and funds relating to [F179Schedule 3D] revenue generating goodsU.K.

46W.—(1) A person must not directly or indirectly provide financial services or funds in pursuance of or in connection with an arrangement whose object or effect is—

(a)the import of [F179Schedule 3D] revenue generating goods which—

(i)originate in Russia, or

(ii)are consigned from Russia; or

(b)the direct or indirect acquisition of [F179Schedule 3D] revenue generating goods which—

(i)originate in Russia, or

(ii)are located in Russia,

with the intention of those goods entering the United Kingdom;

F180(c). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(2) Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

(3) A person who contravenes the prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but it is a defence for a person charged with that offence to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the financial services or funds (as the case may be) were provided in pursuance of or in connection with an arrangement mentioned in that paragraph.

Brokering services relating to [F181Schedule 3D] revenue generating goodsU.K.

46X.—(1) A person must not directly or indirectly provide brokering services in relation to any arrangements described in regulation [F18246W(1)(a) or (b)].

(2) Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

(3) A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but it is a defence for a person charged with that offence to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the brokering services were provided in relation to an arrangement mentioned in that paragraph.]

[F183CHAPTER 4GAU.K.Schedule 3DA revenue generating goods

InterpretationU.K.

46XA.  In this Chapter—

“Schedule 3DA revenue generating goods” means any thing specified in Schedule 3DA;

“third country” means a country that is not the United Kingdom, the Isle of Man or Russia.

Import of Schedule 3DA revenue generating goodsU.K.

46XB.—(1) The import of Schedule 3DA revenue generating goods which are consigned from Russia is prohibited.

(2) The import of Schedule 3DA revenue generating goods which originate in Russia is prohibited.

(3) Paragraphs (1) and (2) are subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

Acquisition of Schedule 3DA revenue generating goodsU.K.

46XC.—(1) A person must not directly or indirectly acquire Schedule 3DA revenue generating goods which—

(a)originate in Russia; or

(b)are located in Russia.

(2) Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

(3) A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but—

(a)it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening paragraph (1)(a) to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the goods originated in Russia;

(b)it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening paragraph (1)(b) to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the goods were located in Russia.

Supply and delivery of Schedule 3DA revenue generating goods to a third countryU.K.

46XD.—(1) A person must not directly or indirectly supply or deliver Schedule 3DA revenue generating goods from a place in Russia to a third country.

(2) Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

(3) A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening paragraph (1) to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the supply or delivery was from a place in Russia, whether directly or indirectly.

Technical assistance relating to Schedule 3DA revenue generating goodsU.K.

46XE.—(1) A person must not directly or indirectly provide technical assistance relating to—

(a)the import of Schedule 3DA revenue generating goods which—

(i)originate in Russia; or

(ii)are consigned from Russia;

(b)the direct or indirect acquisition of Schedule 3DA revenue generating goods which—

(i)originate in Russia; or

(ii)are located in Russia;

(c)the direct or indirect supply or delivery of Schedule 3DA revenue generating goods from a place in Russia to a third country.

(2) Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

(3) A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but—

(a)it is a defence for a person charged with an offence of contravening paragraph (1)(a), to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the technical assistance related to an import described in that paragraph;

(b)it is a defence for a person charged with an offence of contravening paragraph (1)(b), to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the technical assistance related to an acquisition described in that paragraph;

(c)it is a defence for a person charged with an offence of contravening paragraph (1)(c), to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the technical assistance related to a supply or delivery described in that paragraph.

Financial services and funds relating to Schedule 3DA revenue generating goodsU.K.

46XF.—(1) A person must not directly or indirectly provide financial services or funds in pursuance of or in connection with an arrangement whose object or effect is—

(a)the import of Schedule 3DA revenue generating goods which—

(i)originate in Russia; or

(ii)are consigned from Russia;

(b)the direct or indirect acquisition of Schedule 3DA revenue generating goods which—

(i)originate in Russia; or

(ii)are located in Russia;

(c)the direct or indirect supply or delivery of Schedule 3DA revenue generating goods from a place in Russia to a third country.

(2) Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

(3) A person who contravenes the prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but it is a defence for a person charged with that offence to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the financial services or funds (as the case may be) were provided in pursuance of or in connection with an arrangement mentioned in that paragraph.

Brokering services relating to Schedule 3DA revenue generating goodsU.K.

46XG.—(1) A person must not directly or indirectly provide brokering services in relation to any arrangements described in regulation 46XF(1)(a) to (c).

(2) Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

(3) A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but it is a defence for a person charged with that offence to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the brokering services were provided in relation to an arrangement mentioned in that paragraph.]

[F184Chapter 4HU.K. [F185G7 dependency and further goods]

[F186G7 dependency and further goods] U.K.

46Y.—(1) The export of [F187G7 dependency and further goods] to, or for use in, Russia is prohibited.

(2) A person must not directly or indirectly—

(a)supply or deliver [F187G7 dependency and further goods] from a third country to a place in Russia;

(b)make [F187G7 dependency and further goods] available to a person connected with Russia;

(c)make [F187G7 dependency and further goods] available for use in Russia.

(3) Paragraphs (1) and (2) are subject to Part 7 (exceptions and licences).

(4) A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (2) commits an offence, but—

(a)it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening paragraph (2)(a) to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the goods were destined (or ultimately destined) for Russia;

(b)it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening paragraph (2)(b) (“P”) to show that P did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the person was connected with Russia;

(c)it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening paragraph (2)(c) to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the goods were for use in Russia.

(5) In this regulation “third country” means a country that is not the United Kingdom, the Isle of Man or Russia.

Technical assistance relating to [F188G7 dependency and further goods] U.K.

46Z.—(1) A person must not directly or indirectly provide technical assistance relating to [F189G7 dependency and further goods] —

(a)to a person connected with Russia; or

(b)for use in Russia.

(2) Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

(3) A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but—

(a)it is a defence for a person charged with an offence of contravening paragraph (1)(a) (“P”) to show that P did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the person was connected with Russia;

(b)it is a defence for a person charged with an offence of contravening paragraph (1)(b) to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the goods were for use in Russia.

Financial services and funds relating to [F190G7 dependency and further goods] U.K.

46Z1.—(1) A person must not directly or indirectly provide, to a person connected with Russia, financial services in pursuance of or in connection with an arrangement whose object or effect is—

(a)the export of [F191G7 dependency and further goods];

(b)the direct or indirect supply or delivery of [F191G7 dependency and further goods];

(c)directly or indirectly making [F191G7 dependency and further goods] available to a person; or

(d)the direct or indirect provision of technical assistance relating to [F191G7 dependency and further goods].

(2) A person must not directly or indirectly make funds available to a person connected with Russia in pursuance of or in connection with an arrangement mentioned in paragraph (1).

(3) A person must not directly or indirectly provide financial services or funds in pursuance of or in connection with an arrangement whose object or effect is—

(a)the export of [F191G7 dependency and further goods] to, or for use in, Russia;

(b)the direct or indirect supply or delivery of [F191G7 dependency and further goods] to a place in Russia;

(c)directly or indirectly making [F191G7 dependency and further goods] available—

(i)to a person connected with Russia, or

(ii)for use in Russia; or

(d)the direct or indirect provision of technical assistance relating to [F191G7 dependency and further goods] —

(i)to a person connected with Russia, or

(ii)for use in Russia.

(4) Paragraphs (1) to (3) are subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

(5) A person who contravenes a prohibition in any of paragraphs (1) to (3) commits an offence, but—

(a)it is a defence for a person charged with an offence of contravening paragraph (1) or (2) (“P”) to show that P did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the person was connected with Russia;

(b)it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening paragraph (3) to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the financial services or funds (as the case may be) were provided in pursuance of or in connection with an arrangement mentioned in that paragraph.

Brokering services relating to [F192G7 dependency and further goods] U.K.

46Z2.—(1) A person must not directly or indirectly provide brokering services to a person connected with Russia in pursuance of or in connection with an arrangement (“arrangement A”) whose object or effect is—

(a)the export of [F193G7 dependency and further goods];

(b)the direct or indirect supply or delivery of [F193G7 dependency and further goods];

(c)directly or indirectly making [F193G7 dependency and further goods] available to a person;

(d)the direct or indirect provision of technical assistance relating to [F193G7 dependency and further goods];

(e)the direct or indirect provision, in a non-UK country, of financial services—

(i)to a person connected with Russia, where arrangement A, or any other arrangement in connection with which arrangement A is entered into, is an arrangement mentioned in regulation 46Z1(1), or

(ii)where arrangement A, or any other arrangement in connection with which arrangement A is entered into, is an arrangement mentioned in regulation 46Z1(3);

(f)directly or indirectly making funds available, in a non-UK country, to a person connected with Russia, where arrangement A, or any other arrangement in connection with which arrangement A is entered into, is an arrangement mentioned in regulation 46Z1(1); or

(g)the direct or indirect provision of funds from a non-UK country, where arrangement A, or any other arrangement in connection with which arrangement A is entered into, is an arrangement mentioned in regulation 46Z1(3).

(2) Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

(3) A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but it is a defence for a person charged with that offence to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the brokering services were provided in relation to an arrangement mentioned in that paragraph.

[F194(4) In this regulation, “non-UK country” means a country which is not the United Kingdom.]

CHAPTER 4IU.K.Oil and Oil Products

Meaning of “relevant day”U.K.

46Z3.  In this Chapter, “relevant day” means [F1955th December 2022].

Import of oil and oil productsU.K.

46Z4.—(1) The import of oil and oil products, on or after the relevant day, which are consigned from Russia is prohibited.

(2) The import of oil and oil products, on or after the relevant day, which originate in Russia is prohibited.

(3) Paragraphs (1) and (2) are subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

Acquisition of oil and oil productsU.K.

46Z5.—(1) A person must not, on or after the relevant day, directly or indirectly acquire oil and oil products—

(a)which originate in Russia; or

(b)which are located in Russia,

with the intention of those goods entering the United Kingdom.

(2) Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

(3) A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but—

(a)it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening paragraph (1)(a) to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the goods originated in Russia;

(b)it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening paragraph (1)(b) to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the goods were located in Russia.

Supply and delivery of oil and oil productsU.K.

F19646Z6.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Technical assistance relating to oil and oil productsU.K.

46Z7.—[F197(1) A person must not, on or after the relevant day, directly or indirectly provide technical assistance relating to—

(a)the import of oil and oil products which—

(i)originate in Russia, or

(ii)are consigned from Russia;

(b)the direct or indirect acquisition of oil and oil products which—

(i)originate in Russia, or

(ii)are located in Russia,

with the intention of those goods entering the United Kingdom;

F198(c). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .]

(2) Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

(3) A person who contravenes any of the prohibitions in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but it is a defence for a person charged with an offence of contravening—

(a)paragraph (1)(a), to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the technical assistance related to an import described in that paragraph;

(b)paragraph (1)(b), to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the technical assistance related to an acquisition described in that paragraph;

F199(c). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Financial services and funds relating to oil and oil productsU.K.

46Z8.—[F200(1) A person must not, on or after the relevant day, directly or indirectly provide financial services or funds in pursuance of or in connection with an arrangement whose object or effect is—

(a)the import of oil and oil products which—

(i)originate in Russia, or

(ii)are consigned from Russia;

(b)the direct or indirect acquisition of oil and oil products which—

(i)originate in Russia, or

(ii)are located in Russia,

with the intention of those goods entering the United Kingdom;

F201(c). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .]

[F202(2)] [F203Paragraph (1) is] are subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

[F204(3)]  A person who contravenes the prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but it is a defence for a person charged with that offence to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the financial services or funds (as the case may be) were provided in pursuance of or in connection with an arrangement mentioned in that paragraph.

Brokering services relating to oil and oil productsU.K.

46Z9.—(1) A person must not, on or after the relevant day, directly or indirectly provide brokering services in relation to any arrangements described in regulation [F20546Z8(1)(a) or (b)].

(2) Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

(3) A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but it is a defence for a person charged with that offence to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the brokering services were provided in relation to an arrangement mentioned in that paragraph.

[F206CHAPTER 4IAU.K.Maritime transportation of certain oil and oil products

InterpretationU.K.

46Z9A.—(1) In this Chapter—

“2709 oil and oil products” means those oil and oil products—

(a)

falling within commodity code 2709; and

(b)

which originate in or are consigned from Russia;

“2710 oil and oil products” means those oil and oil products—

(a)

falling within commodity code 2710; and

(b)

which originate in or are consigned from Russia;

“first relevant day” means 5th December 2022;

“second relevant day” means 5th February 2023;

“ship” includes every description of vessel (including a hovercraft) used in navigation, except the naval, military or air-force ships of any country;

“third country” means any country other than the United Kingdom, the Isle of Man or Russia.

(2) Paragraph 1 of Schedule 3 applies for determining whether oil and oil products fall within the commodity codes specified in paragraph (1).

Maritime transportation of certain oil and oil products to and between third countriesU.K.

46Z9B.—(1) A person must not directly or indirectly, on or after the first relevant day, supply or deliver by ship, 2709 oil and oil products—

(a)from a place in Russia to a third country; or

(b)from one third country to another third country.

(2) A person must not directly or indirectly, on or after the second relevant day, supply or deliver by ship, 2710 oil and oil products—

(a)from a place in Russia to a third country; or

(b)from one third country to another third country.

(3) For the purposes of paragraphs (1) and (2), “supply or deliver by ship” includes any transfer of the goods concerned between ships on which those goods are being supplied or delivered as specified in those paragraphs.

(4) For the purposes of paragraphs (1) and (2), a person supplying or delivering the goods concerned by ship includes a person who owns, controls, charters or operates a ship—

(a)on which those goods are being carried; or

(b)from or to which those goods are being transferred.

(5) For the purposes of paragraph (4), whether a person—

(a)owns a ship is to be determined in accordance with regulation 57I(1)(a);

(b)controls a ship is to be determined in accordance with regulation 57I(1)(b);

(c)has chartered a ship is to be determined in accordance with regulation 57E(3)(c).

(6) Regulation 57I(2) does not apply for the purposes of paragraph (5)(b).

(7) Paragraphs (1) and (2) are subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

(8) A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but it is a defence for a person charged with an offence of contravening that prohibition to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the supply or delivery related to oil and oil products—

(a)which fell within commodity code 2709; or

(b)which were consigned from or originated in Russia.

(9) A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (2) commits an offence, but it is a defence for a person charged with an offence of contravening that prohibition to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the supply or delivery related to oil and oil products—

(a)which fell within commodity code 2710; or

(b)which were consigned from or originated in Russia.

Financial services and funds relating to maritime transportation of certain oil and oil productsU.K.

46Z9C.—(1) A person must not directly or indirectly, on or after the first relevant day, provide financial services or funds in pursuance of or in connection with an arrangement whose object or effect is the supply or delivery by ship of 2709 oil and oil products—

(a)from a place in Russia to a third country; or

(b)from one third country to another third country.

(2) A person must not directly or indirectly, on or after the second relevant day, provide financial services or funds in pursuance of or in connection with an arrangement whose object or effect is the supply or delivery by ship of 2710 oil and oil products—

(a)from a place in Russia to a third country; or

(b)from one third country to another third country.

(3) Paragraphs (1) and (2) are subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

(4) A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence but it is a defence for a person charged with an offence of contravening that prohibition to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the financial services or funds (as the case may be) were provided in pursuance of or in connection with the supply or delivery of oil and oil products—

(a)which fell within commodity code 2709; or

(b)which were consigned from or originated in Russia.

(5) A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (2) commits an offence but it is a defence for a person charged with an offence of contravening that prohibition to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the financial services or funds (as the case may be) were provided in pursuance of or in connection with the supply or delivery of oil and oil products—

(a)which fell within commodity code 2710; or

(b)which were consigned from or originated in Russia.

Brokering services relating to maritime transportation of certain oil and oil productsU.K.

46Z9D.—(1) A person must not directly or indirectly, on or after the first relevant day, provide brokering services in relation to any arrangements described in regulation 46Z9C(1).

(2) A person must not directly or indirectly, on or after the second relevant day, provide brokering services in relation to any arrangements described in regulation 46Z9C(2).

(3) Paragraphs (1) and (2) are subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

(4) A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but it is a defence for a person charged with that offence to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the brokering services were provided in relation to an arrangement described in that paragraph.

(5) A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (2) commits an offence, but it is a defence for a person charged with that offence to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the brokering services were provided in relation to an arrangement described in that paragraph.]

CHAPTER 4JU.K.Gold

Meaning of “relevant day”U.K.

46Z10.  In this Chapter, “relevant day” means the day on which this Chapter comes into force.

Prohibition on the import of gold from RussiaU.K.

46Z11.—(1) The import of gold [F207originating in] Russia is prohibited, where that gold has been exported from Russia on or after the relevant day.

(2) For the purposes of these Regulations, gold has been exported from Russia when—

(a)it has completed the applicable export formalities; and

(b)where the gold was transported by—

(i)land, it has left Russian territory;

(ii)sea, the ship on which it was transported has departed a port in Russia for a destination outside of Russia;

(iii)air, the aircraft on which it was transported has departed an airport in Russia for a destination outside of Russia.

(3) Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

Acquisition of gold from RussiaU.K.

46Z12.—(1) A person must not directly or indirectly acquire gold which on or after the relevant day—

(a)originated in Russia; and

(b)is located in Russia,

with the intention of those goods entering the United Kingdom.

(2) Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

(3) A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but—

(a)it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening paragraph (1)(a) to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the gold originated in Russia;

(b)it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening paragraph (1)(b) to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the gold was located in Russia.

Supply and delivery of gold from RussiaU.K.

F20846Z13.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Technical assistance relating to goldU.K.

46Z14.—(1) A person must not directly or indirectly provide technical assistance relating to—

(a)the import of gold which on or after the relevant day—

(i)originated in Russia; or

(ii)is consigned from Russia;

(b)the direct or indirect acquisition of gold which on or after the relevant day—

(i)originated in Russia; and

(ii)is located in Russia,

with the intention of that gold entering the United Kingdom;

F209(c). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(2) Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

(3) A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but it is a defence for a person charged with an offence of contravening —

(a)paragraph (1)(a), to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the technical assistance related to an import described in that paragraph;

(b)paragraph (1)(b), to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the technical assistance related to an acquisition described in that paragraph;

F210(c). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Financial services and funds relating to goldU.K.

46Z15.—[F211(1) A person must not directly or indirectly provide financial services or funds in pursuance of or in connection with an arrangement whose object or effect is—

(a)the import of gold which on or after the relevant day—

(i)originated in Russia, or

(ii)is consigned from Russia;

(b)the direct or indirect acquisition of gold which on or after the relevant day—

(i)originated in Russia, and

(ii)is located in Russia,

with the intention of that gold entering the United Kingdom;

F212(c). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .]

(2) Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

(3) A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening paragraph (1) to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the financial services or funds (as the case may be) were provided in pursuance of or in connection with an arrangement mentioned in that paragraph.

Brokering services relating to goldU.K.

46Z16.—(1) A person must not directly or indirectly provide brokering services in relation to any arrangements described in regulation [F21346Z15(1)(a) or (b)].

(2) Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

(3) A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but it is a defence for a person charged with that offence to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the brokering services were provided in relation to an arrangement mentioned in that paragraph.

[F214CHAPTER 4JAU.K.Gold jewellery and relevant processed gold

InterpretationU.K.

46Z16A.—(1) In this Chapter—

“relevant day” means the day on which this Chapter comes into force;

“relevant processed gold” means gold which—

(a)

has been processed in a third country; and

(b)

incorporates gold that, on or after 21st July 2022—

(i)

originated in Russia, and

(ii)

has been exported from Russia;

“third country” means a country that is not the United Kingdom, the Isle of Man or Russia.

(2) For the purposes of this Chapter, a thing has been exported from Russia when—

(a)it has completed the applicable export formalities; and

(b)where the thing was transported by—

(i)land, it has left Russian territory;

(ii)sea, the ship on which it was transported has departed a port in Russia for a destination outside of Russia;

(iii)air, the aircraft on which it was transported has departed an airport in Russia for a destination outside of Russia.

(3) For the purposes of this Chapter, gold is processed where it is—

(a)altered;

(b)transformed in any way; or

(c)subjected to any other type of operation or process.

Prohibition on the import of gold jewellery from RussiaU.K.

46Z16B.—(1) The import of gold jewellery originating in Russia is prohibited where the gold jewellery has been exported from Russia on or after the relevant day.

(2) Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

Prohibition on the import of relevant processed goldU.K.

46Z16C.—(1) The import of relevant processed gold is prohibited.

(2) Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

Acquisition of gold jewellery from RussiaU.K.

46Z16D.—(1) A person must not directly or indirectly acquire gold jewellery which—

(a)originates in Russia; and

(b)is located in Russia,

with the intention of the gold jewellery entering the United Kingdom.

(2) A person must not directly or indirectly acquire gold jewellery which—

(a)originates in Russia; and

(b)on or after the relevant day, has been exported from Russia,

with the intention of the gold jewellery entering the United Kingdom.

(3) Paragraphs (1) and (2) are subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

(4) A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening that paragraph to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the gold jewellery—

(a)originated in Russia; or

(b)was located in Russia.

(5) A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (2) commits an offence, but it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening that paragraph to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the gold jewellery—

(a)originated in Russia; or

(b)had been exported from Russia on or after the relevant day.

Technical assistance relating to gold jewelleryU.K.

46Z16E.—[F215(1) A person must not directly or indirectly provide technical assistance relating to—

(a)the import of gold jewellery which on or after the relevant day—

(i)originated in Russia, or

(ii)is exported from Russia;

(b)the direct or indirect acquisition of gold jewellery which—

(i)originated in Russia, or

(ii)is located in Russia or, on or after the relevant day, has been exported from Russia,

with the intention of that gold jewellery entering the United Kingdom.]

(2) Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

(3) A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but it is a defence for a person charged with an offence of contravening—

(a)paragraph (1)(a) to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the technical assistance related to an import described in that sub-paragraph;

(b)paragraph (1)(b) to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the technical assistance related to an acquisition described in that sub-paragraph.

Technical assistance relating to relevant processed goldU.K.

46Z16F.—(1) A person must not directly or indirectly provide technical assistance relating to the import of relevant processed gold.

(2) Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

(3) A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but it is a defence for a person charged with an offence of contravening paragraph (1) to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the technical assistance related to an import described in that paragraph.

Financial services and funds relating to gold jewelleryU.K.

46Z16G.—[F216(1) A person must not directly or indirectly provide financial services or funds in pursuance of or in connection with an arrangement whose object or effect is—

(a)the import of gold jewellery which on or after the relevant day—

(i)originated in Russia, or

(ii)is exported from Russia;

(b)the direct or indirect acquisition of gold which on or after the relevant day—

(i)originated in Russia, or

(ii)is located in Russia,

with the intention of that gold jewellery entering the United Kingdom.]

(2) Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

(3) A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening paragraph (1) to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the financial services or funds (as the case may be) were provided in pursuance of or in connection with an arrangement mentioned in that paragraph.

Financial services and funds relating to relevant processed goldU.K.

46Z16H.—(1) A person must not directly or indirectly provide financial services or funds in pursuance of or in connection with an arrangement whose object or effect is the import of relevant processed gold.

(2) Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

(3) A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening paragraph (1) to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the financial services or funds (as the case may be) were provided in pursuance of or in connection with an arrangement mentioned in that paragraph.

Brokering services relating to gold jewellery and relevant processed goldU.K.

46Z16I.—(1) A person must not directly or indirectly provide brokering services in the pursuance of, or in connection, with any arrangements described in regulations 46Z16G(1) and 46Z16H(1).

(2) Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

(3) A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening paragraph (1) to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the brokering services were provided in relation to an arrangement mentioned in that paragraph.]

CHAPTER 4KU.K.Coal and Coal Products

Meaning of relevant dayU.K.

46Z17.  In this Chapter, “relevant day” means 10th August 2022.

Import of coal and coal productsU.K.

46Z18.—(1) The import of coal and coal products, on or after the relevant day, which are consigned from Russia is prohibited.

(2) The import of coal and coal products, on or after the relevant day, which originate in Russia is prohibited.

(3) Paragraphs (1) and (2) are subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

Acquisition of coal and coal productsU.K.

46Z19.—(1) A person must not directly or indirectly, on or after the relevant day, acquire coal and coal products—

(a)which originate in Russia; or

(b)which are located in Russia,

with the intention of those goods entering the United Kingdom.

(2) Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

(3) A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but—

(a)it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening paragraph (1)(a) to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the goods originated in Russia;

(b)it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening paragraph (1)(b) to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the goods were located in Russia.

Supply and delivery of coal and coal productsU.K.

F21746Z20.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Technical assistance relating to coal and coal productsU.K.

46Z21.—[F218(1) A person must not, on or after the relevant day, directly or indirectly provide technical assistance relating to—

(a)the import of coal and coal products which—

(i)originate in Russia, or

(ii)are consigned from Russia;

(b)the direct or indirect acquisition of coal and coal products which—

(i)originate in Russia, or

(ii)are located in Russia,

with the intention of those goods entering the United Kingdom;

F219(c). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .]

(2) Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

(3) A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but it is a defence for a person charged with an offence of contravening—

(a)paragraph (1)(a), to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the technical assistance related to an import described in that paragraph;

(b)paragraph (1)(b), to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the technical assistance related to an acquisition described in that paragraph;

F220(c). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Financial services and funds relating to coal and coal productsU.K.

46Z22.—[F221(1) A person must not, on or after the relevant day, directly or indirectly provide financial services or funds in pursuance of or in connection with an arrangement whose object or effect is—

(a)the import of coal and coal products which—

(i)originate in Russia, or

(ii)are consigned from Russia;

(b)the direct or indirect acquisition of coal and coal products which—

(i)originate in Russia, or

(ii)are located in Russia,

with the intention of those goods entering the United Kingdom;

F222(c). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .]

(2) Paragraphs (1) is subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

(3) A person who contravenes the prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but it is a defence for a person charged with that offence to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the financial services or funds (as the case may be) were provided in pursuance of or in connection with an arrangement mentioned in that paragraph.

Brokering services relating to coal and coal productsU.K.

46Z23.—(1) A person must not, on or after the relevant day, directly or indirectly provide brokering services in relation to any arrangements described in regulation [F22346Z22(1)(a) or (b)].

(2) Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

(3) A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but it is a defence for a person charged with that offence to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the brokering services were provided in relation to an arrangement mentioned in that paragraph.]

[F224CHAPTER 4LU.K.Liquefied natural gas

InterpretationU.K.

46Z24.—(1) In this Chapter, “liquefied natural gas” means liquefied natural gas falling within commodity code 2711 11 00.

(2) Paragraph 1 of Schedule 3 applies for the purposes of interpreting the definition in paragraph (1).

Import of liquefied natural gasU.K.

46Z25.—(1) The import of liquefied natural gas which is consigned from Russia is prohibited.

(2) The import of liquefied natural gas which originates in Russia is prohibited.

(3) Paragraphs (1) and (2) are subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

Acquisition of liquefied natural gasU.K.

46Z26.—(1) A person must not directly or indirectly acquire liquefied natural gas—

(a)which originates in Russia; or

(b)which is located in Russia,

with the intention of the liquefied natural gas entering the United Kingdom.

(2) Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

(3) A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but—

(a)it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening paragraph (1)(a) to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the liquefied natural gas originated in Russia;

(b)it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening paragraph (1)(b) to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the liquefied natural gas was located in Russia.

Technical assistance relating to liquefied natural gasU.K.

46Z27.—[F225(1) A person must not directly or indirectly provide technical assistance relating to—

(a)the import of liquefied natural gas which—

(i)originates in Russia, or

(ii)is consigned from Russia;

(b)the direct or indirect acquisition of liquefied natural gas which—

(i)originates in Russia, or

(ii)is located in Russia,

with the intention of the liquefied natural gas entering the United Kingdom.]

(2) Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

(3) A person who contravenes any of the prohibitions in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but it is a defence for a person charged with an offence of contravening—

(a)paragraph (1)(a), to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the technical assistance related to an import described in that paragraph;

(b)paragraph (1)(b), to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the technical assistance related to an acquisition described in that paragraph.

Financial services and funds relating to liquefied natural gasU.K.

46Z28.—[F226(1) A person must not directly or indirectly provide financial services or funds in pursuance of or in connection with an arrangement whose object or effect is—

(a)the import of liquefied natural gas which—

(i)originates in Russia, or

(ii)is consigned from Russia;

(b)the direct or indirect acquisition of liquefied natural gas which—

(i)originates in Russia, or

(ii)is located in Russia,

with the intention of the liquefied natural gas entering the United Kingdom.]

(2) Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

(3) A person who contravenes the prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but it is a defence for a person charged with that offence to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the financial services or funds (as the case may be) were provided in pursuance of or in connection with an arrangement mentioned in that paragraph.

Brokering services relating to liquefied natural gasU.K.

46Z29.—(1) A person must not directly or indirectly provide brokering services in relation to any arrangements described in regulation 46Z28(1)(a) and (b).

(2) Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

(3) A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but it is a defence for a person charged with that offence to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the brokering services were provided in relation to an arrangement mentioned in that paragraph.

CHAPTER 4MU.K.Russia’s vulnerable goods

Russia’s vulnerable goodsU.K.

46Z30.—(1) The export of Russia’s vulnerable goods to, or for use in, Russia is prohibited.

(2) A person must not directly or indirectly—

(a)supply or deliver Russia’s vulnerable goods from a third country to a place in Russia;

(b)make Russia’s vulnerable goods available to a person connected with Russia;

(c)make Russia’s vulnerable goods available for use in Russia.

(3) Paragraphs (1) and (2) are subject to Part 7 (exceptions and licences).

(4) A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (2) commits an offence, but—

(a)it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening paragraph (2)(a) to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the goods were destined (or ultimately destined) for Russia;

(b)it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening paragraph (2)(b) (“P”) to show that P did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the person was connected with Russia;

(c)it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening paragraph (2)(c) to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the goods were for use in Russia.

(5) In this regulation “third country” means a country that is not the United Kingdom, the Isle of Man or Russia.

Technical assistance relating to Russia’s vulnerable goodsU.K.

46Z31.—(1) A person must not directly or indirectly provide technical assistance relating to Russia’s vulnerable goods—

(a)to a person connected with Russia; or

(b)for use in Russia.

(2) Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

(3) A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but—

(a)it is a defence for a person charged with an offence of contravening paragraph (1)(a) (“P”) to show that P did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the person was connected with Russia;

(b)it is a defence for a person charged with an offence of contravening paragraph (1)(b) to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the goods were for use in Russia.

Financial services and funds relating to Russia’s vulnerable goodsU.K.

46Z32.—(1) A person must not directly or indirectly provide, to a person connected with Russia, financial services in pursuance of or in connection with an arrangement whose object or effect is—

(a)the export of Russia’s vulnerable goods;

(b)the direct or indirect supply or delivery of Russia’s vulnerable goods;

(c)directly or indirectly making Russia’s vulnerable goods available to a person; or

(d)the direct or indirect provision of technical assistance relating to Russia’s vulnerable goods.

(2) A person must not directly or indirectly make funds available to a person connected with Russia in pursuance of or in connection with an arrangement mentioned in paragraph (1).

(3) A person must not directly or indirectly provide financial services or funds in pursuance of or in connection with an arrangement whose object or effect is—

(a)the export of Russia’s vulnerable goods to, or for use in, Russia;

(c)the direct or indirect supply or delivery of Russia’s vulnerable goods to a place in Russia;

(c)directly or indirectly making Russia’s vulnerable goods available—

(i)to a person connected with Russia, or

(ii)for use in Russia; or

(d)the direct or indirect provision of technical assistance relating to Russia’s vulnerable goods—

(i)to a person connected with Russia, or

(ii)for use in Russia.

(4) Paragraphs (1) to (3) are subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

(5) A person who contravenes a prohibition in any of paragraphs (1) to (3) commits an offence, but—

(a)it is a defence for a person charged with an offence of contravening paragraph (1) or (2) (“P”) to show that P did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the person was connected with Russia;

(a)it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening paragraph (3) to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the financial services or funds (as the case may be) were provided in pursuance of or in connection with an arrangement mentioned in that paragraph.

Brokering services relating to Russia’s vulnerable goodsU.K.

46Z33.—(1) A person must not directly or indirectly provide brokering services to a person connected with Russia in pursuance of or in connection with an arrangement (“arrangement A”) whose object or effect is—

(a)the export of Russia’s vulnerable goods;

(b)the direct or indirect supply or delivery of Russia’s vulnerable goods;

(c)directly or indirectly making Russia’s vulnerable goods available to a person;

(d)the direct or indirect provision of technical assistance relating to Russia’s vulnerable goods;

(e)the direct or indirect provision, in a non-UK country, of financial services—

(i)to a person connected with Russia, where arrangement A, or any other arrangement in connection with which arrangement A is entered into, is an arrangement mentioned in regulation 46Z32(1), or

(ii)where arrangement A, or any other arrangement in connection with which arrangement A is entered into, is an arrangement mentioned in regulation 46Z32(3);

(f)directly or indirectly making funds available, in a non-UK country, to a person connected with Russia, where arrangement A, or any other arrangement in connection with which arrangement A is entered into, is an arrangement mentioned in regulation 46Z32(1); or

(g)the direct or indirect provision of funds from a non-UK country, where arrangement A, or any other arrangement in connection with which arrangement A is entered into, is an arrangement mentioned in regulation 46Z32(3).

(2) Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

(3) A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but it is a defence for a person charged with that offence to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the brokering services were provided in relation to an arrangement mentioned in that paragraph.

(4) In this regulation, “non-UK country” means a country other than the United Kingdom.]

CHAPTER 5U.K.Exports and imports, and related activities, in relation to [F227non-government controlled Ukrainian territory]

Imports from [F228non-government controlled Ukrainian territory] U.K.

47.—(1) The import of goods which originate in [F228non-government controlled Ukrainian territory] is prohibited.

(2) Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

Commencement Information

I36Reg. 47 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1(2)

Export of infrastructure-related goods to [F229non-government controlled Ukrainian territory] U.K.

48.—(1) The export of infrastructure-related goods to, or for use in, [F229non-government controlled Ukrainian territory], is prohibited.

(2) Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

Commencement Information

I37Reg. 48 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1(2)

Supply and delivery of infrastructure-related goodsU.K.

49.—(1) A person must not directly or indirectly supply or deliver infrastructure-related goods from a third country to a place in [F230non-government controlled Ukrainian territory].

(2) Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

(3) A person who contravenes the prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but it is a defence for a person charged with that offence to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the goods were destined (or ultimately destined) for [F230non-government controlled Ukrainian territory].

(4) In this regulation, “third country” means a country that is not the United Kingdom, the Isle of Man or [F230non-government controlled Ukrainian territory].

Commencement Information

I38Reg. 49 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1(2)

Making infrastructure-related goods availableU.K.

50.—(1) A person must not—

(a)directly or indirectly make infrastructure-related goods available to a person connected with [F231non-government controlled Ukrainian territory];

(b)directly or indirectly make infrastructure-related goods available for use in [F231non-government controlled Ukrainian territory].

(2) Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

(3) A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but—

(a)it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening paragraph (1)(a) (“P”) to show that P did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the person was connected with [F231non-government controlled Ukrainian territory];

(b)it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening paragraph (1)(b) to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the goods were for use in [F231non-government controlled Ukrainian territory].

Commencement Information

I39Reg. 50 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1(2)

Technical assistance relating to infrastructure-related goodsU.K.

51.—(1) A person must not directly or indirectly provide technical assistance relating to infrastructure-related goods—

(a)to a person connected with [F232non-government controlled Ukrainian territory], or

(b)for use in [F232non-government controlled Ukrainian territory].

(2) Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

(3) A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but—

(a)it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening paragraph (1)(a) (“P”) to show that P did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the person was connected with [F232non-government controlled Ukrainian territory];

(b)it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening paragraph (1)(b) to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the goods were for use in [F232non-government controlled Ukrainian territory].

Commencement Information

I40Reg. 51 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1(2)

Financial services and funds relating to infrastructure-related goods etc.U.K.

52.—(1) A person must not directly or indirectly provide, to a person connected with [F233non-government controlled Ukrainian territory], financial services in pursuance of or in connection with an arrangement whose object or effect is—

(a)the export of infrastructure-related goods,

(b)the direct or indirect supply or delivery of infrastructure-related goods,

(c)directly or indirectly making infrastructure-related goods available to a person, or

(d)the direct or indirect provision of technical assistance relating to infrastructure-related goods.

(2) A person must not directly or indirectly make funds available to a person connected with [F233non-government controlled Ukrainian territory] in pursuance of or in connection with an arrangement mentioned in paragraph (1).

(3) A person must not directly or indirectly provide financial services or funds in pursuance of or in connection with an arrangement whose object or effect is—

(a)the import of goods which originate in [F233non-government controlled Ukrainian territory];

(b)the export of infrastructure-related goods to, or for use in, [F233non-government controlled Ukrainian territory],

(c)the direct or indirect supply or delivery of infrastructure-related goods to a place in [F233non-government controlled Ukrainian territory],

(d)directly or indirectly making infrastructure-related goods available—

(i)to a person connected with [F233non-government controlled Ukrainian territory], or

(ii)for use in [F233non-government controlled Ukrainian territory],

(e)the direct or indirect provision of technical assistance relating to infrastructure-related goods—

(i)to a person connected with [F233non-government controlled Ukrainian territory], or

(ii)for use in [F233non-government controlled Ukrainian territory].

(4) Paragraphs (1) to (3) are subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

(5) A person who contravenes a prohibition in any of paragraphs (1) to (3) commits an offence, but—

(a)it is a defence for a person charged with an offence of contravening paragraph (1) or (2) (“P”) to show that P did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the person was connected with [F233non-government controlled Ukrainian territory];

(b)it is a defence for a person charged with an offence of contravening a prohibition in paragraph (3) to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the financial services or funds (as the case may be) were provided in pursuance of or in connection with an arrangement mentioned in that paragraph.

Commencement Information

I41Reg. 52 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1(2)

Brokering services: non-UK activity relating to infrastructure-related goods and goods from [F234non-government controlled Ukrainian territory] U.K.

53.—(1) A person must not directly or indirectly provide brokering services in relation to an arrangement (“arrangement A”) whose object or effect is—

(a)the import of goods which originate in [F234non-government controlled Ukrainian territory];

(b)the direct or indirect supply or delivery of infrastructure-related goods from a third country to a place in [F234non-government controlled Ukrainian territory],

(c)directly or indirectly making infrastructure-related goods available in a third country for direct or indirect supply or delivery—

(i)to a person connected with [F234non-government controlled Ukrainian territory], or

(ii)to a place in [F234non-government controlled Ukrainian territory],

(d)the direct or indirect provision, in a non-UK country, of technical assistance relating to infrastructure-related goods—

(i)to a person connected with [F234non-government controlled Ukrainian territory], or

(ii)for use in [F234non-government controlled Ukrainian territory],

(e)the direct or indirect provision, in a non-UK country, of financial services—

(i)to a person connected with [F234non-government controlled Ukrainian territory], where arrangement A, or any other arrangement in connection with which arrangement A is entered into, is an arrangement mentioned in regulation 52(1), or

(ii)where arrangement A, or any other arrangement in connection with which arrangement A is entered into, is an arrangement mentioned in regulation 52(3) in relation to infrastructure-related goods,

(f)directly or indirectly making funds available, in a non-UK country, to a person connected with [F234non-government controlled Ukrainian territory], where arrangement A, or any other arrangement in connection with which arrangement A is entered into, is an arrangement mentioned in regulation 52(1), or

(g)the direct or indirect provision of funds from a non-UK country, where arrangement A, or any other arrangement in connection with which arrangement A is entered into, is an arrangement mentioned in regulation 52(3) in relation to infrastructure-related goods.

(2) Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

(3) A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but it is a defence for a person charged with that offence to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the brokering services were provided in relation to an arrangement mentioned in that paragraph.

(4) In this regulation—

“non-UK country” means a country that is not the United Kingdom;

“third country” means a country that is not the United Kingdom, the Isle of Man or [F234non-government controlled Ukrainian territory].

Commencement Information

I42Reg. 53 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1(2)

[F235Application of prohibitions and requirements in Chapter 2 of Part 5 to non-government controlled Ukrainian territoryU.K.

53A.  Where it is specified in Schedule 2A, 3 or 3C or in any table in those Schedules that this regulation applies in relation to an item, any prohibition or requirement in Chapter 2 of this Part which applies to Russia in relation to that item also applies to non-government controlled Ukrainian territory.]

CHAPTER 6U.K.Other services relating to [F236non-government controlled Ukrainian territory]

Prohibition on providing certain services relating to [F237non-government controlled Ukrainian territory] U.K.

54.—(1) A person must not provide—

(a)services relating to a relevant infrastructure sector in [F238non-government controlled Ukrainian territory]; or

(b)services relating to tourism in [F238non-government controlled Ukrainian territory].

(2) Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

(3) A person who contravenes the prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but—

(a)it is a defence for a person charged with the offence in paragraph (1)(a) (“P”) to show that P did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that P was providing services relating to a relevant infrastructure sector in [F239non-government controlled Ukrainian territory];

(b)it is a defence for a person charged with the offence in paragraph (1)(b) (“P”) to show that P did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that P was providing services relating to tourism in [F239non-government controlled Ukrainian territory].

(4) In this regulation—

“services relating to a relevant infrastructure sector in [F240non-government controlled Ukrainian territory]” means technical assistance, brokering, construction or engineering services directly relating to infrastructure in [F240non-government controlled Ukrainian territory] in any of the following sectors—

(a)

transport;

(b)

telecommunications;

(c)

energy;

(d)

the prospection, exploration and production of oil, gas and mineral resources;

“technical assistance” means the provision of technical support or any other technical service.

Commencement Information

I43Reg. 54 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1(2)

[F241CHAPTER 6AU.K.Internet services

Preventing provision of internet services to or for the benefit of designated personsU.K.

54A.—(1) A person who provides a social media service must take reasonable steps to prevent content that is generated directly on the service, or uploaded to or shared on the service, by a designated person being encountered by a user of the service in the United Kingdom.

(2) A person who provides an internet access service must take reasonable steps to prevent a user of the service in the United Kingdom from accessing, by means of that service, an internet service provided by a designated person.

(3) A person who provides an application store through which an application for an internet service may be downloaded or otherwise accessed must take reasonable steps to prevent a user of the application store in the United Kingdom from downloading or otherwise accessing, by means of that application store, an internet service provided by a designated person.

(4) A person who fails to comply with the requirement in paragraph (1), paragraph (2) or paragraph (3) commits an offence.

(5) In this regulation—

“content” means anything communicated by means of an internet service, whether publicly or privately, including written material or messages, oral communications, photographs, videos, visual images, music and data of any description;

“designated person” means a person who is designated under regulation 5 (power to designate persons) for the purposes of this regulation;

“encounter”, in relation to content, means read, view, hear or otherwise experience content;

“internet access service” means a service that provides access to virtually all (or just some) of the end points of the internet;

“internet service” means a service that is made available by means of the internet;

“social media service” has the meaning given by section 43(3) of the Finance Act 2020.]

[F242CHAPTER 6BU.K.Professional and Business Services

Interpretation of this ChapterU.K.

54B.  In this Chapter—

[F243(a)“accounting services” has the meaning given in paragraph 2 of Schedule 3J;

(b)“advertising services” has the meaning given in paragraph 3 of Schedule 3J;

(c)“architectural services” has the meaning given in paragraph 4 of Schedule 3J;

(d)“auditing services” has the meaning given in paragraph 5 of Schedule 3J;

(e)“business and management consulting services” has the meaning given in paragraph 6 of Schedule 3J;

(f)“engineering services” has the meaning given in paragraph 7 of Schedule 3J;

(g)“IT consultancy and design services” has the meaning given in paragraph 8 of Schedule 3J;

(h)“public relations services” has the meaning given in paragraph 9 of Schedule 3J.]

Professional and business servicesU.K.

54C.—(1) A person must not directly or indirectly provide, to a person connected with Russia—

[F244(a)accounting services,

(b)advertising services,

(c)architectural services,

(d)auditing services,

(e)business and management consulting services,

(f)engineering services,

(g)IT consultancy and design services, or

(h)public relations services.]

(2) Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 7 (exceptions and licences).

(3) A person who contravenes any of the prohibitions in paragraph (1) (“P”) commits an offence, but it is a defence for P to show that P did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the person to whom the services were provided was connected with Russia.]

F244Reg. 54C(1)(a)-(h) substituted for reg. 54C(1)(a)-(c) (16.12.2022) by The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 17) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/1331), regs. 1(2)(b), 10

CHAPTER 7U.K.Further provision

Circumventing etc. prohibitionsU.K.

55.—(1) A person must not intentionally participate in activities knowing that the object or effect of them is, whether directly or indirectly—

(a)to circumvent any of the prohibitions in [F245Chapters 2 to 6 and Chapter 6B of this Part], or

(b)to enable or facilitate the contravention of any such prohibition.

(2) A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence.

Commencement Information

I44Reg. 55 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1(2)

DefencesU.K.

56.—(1) Paragraph (2) applies where a person relies on a defence under any of [F246Chapters 2 to 6 and Chapter 6B of this Part].

(2) If evidence is adduced which is sufficient to raise an issue with respect to the defence, the court must assume that the defence is satisfied unless the prosecution proves beyond reasonable doubt that it is not.

Commencement Information

I45Reg. 56 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1(2)

PART 6U.K.Ships

[F247Crimean ports direction ] [F248or Donetsk ports direction] U.K.

57.—(1) The Secretary of State may give a Crimean ports direction [F249or a Donetsk ports direction] to a master or pilot of a British ship which is a cruise ship.

(2) In this regulation, a “Crimean ports direction” is a direction prohibiting a ship from entering a port or any ports located in Crimea.

[F250(2A) In this regulation, a “Donetsk ports direction” is a direction prohibiting a ship from entering a port or any ports located in the non-government controlled areas of the Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts.]

(3) It is an offence for a person to whom a direction under this regulation is given to fail to comply with the direction.

(4) A Crimean ports direction [F251or a Donetsk ports direction]—

(a)may be given to any master or pilot of a British ship which is a cruise ship, or to masters and pilots of British ships which are cruise ships generally;

(b)may be of indefinite duration or a defined duration.

(5) The Secretary of State may vary, revoke or suspend a Crimean ports direction [F252or a Donetsk ports direction] at any time.

(6) In this regulation, “cruise ship” means a ship providing cruise services.

(7) Any expression used in this Part and in section 7 of the Act (shipping sanctions) has the same meaning in this Part as it has in that section.

Commencement Information

I46Reg. 57 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1(2)

[F253Prohibition on port entryU.K.

57A.—(1) A person must not provide a ship to which this paragraph applies with access to a port in the United Kingdom, if the person knows, or has reasonable cause to suspect, that the ship is a ship to which this paragraph applies.

(2) The master or pilot of a ship to which this paragraph applies must not cause or permit the ship to enter a port in the United Kingdom if the master or pilot knows, or has reasonable cause to suspect, that the ship is a ship to which this paragraph applies.

(3) Paragraphs (1) and (2) are subject to Part 7 (Exceptions) (see, in particular, regulation 61A (ships: exceptions from prohibitions on port entry)).

(4) A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) or (2) commits an offence.

(5) Paragraphs (1) and (2) apply to—

(a)a ship owned, controlled, chartered or operated by a designated person,

(b)a ship owned, controlled, chartered or operated by persons connected with Russia,

(c)a ship flying the flag of Russia,

(d)a ship registered in Russia, or

(e)a specified ship.

(6) In paragraph (5), a “designated person” means a person who is designated under regulation 5 for the purposes of the relevant regulations under this Part.

Directions prohibiting port entryU.K.

57B.—(1) A port barring direction may be given to the master or pilot of a specified ship.

(2) A port barring direction may be given by—

(a)the Secretary of State, or

(b)a harbour authority.

(3) The Secretary of State may direct a harbour authority to take such steps as are reasonably practicable to secure that a ship mentioned in a port barring direction does not enter a port or ports specified in the direction, or any port in the United Kingdom.

(4) It is an offence for a person to whom a direction is given under this regulation to fail to comply with the direction.

(5) The Secretary of State may notify a person that the existence of a port barring direction, any part of the content of the direction, or anything done under the direction, is to be treated as confidential.

(6) It is an offence for a person to disclose information if the Secretary of State has notified that person under paragraph (5) that the information is to be treated as confidential.

(7) In this regulation, a “port barring direction” means a direction prohibiting a ship from entering a port or ports specified in the direction, or any port in the United Kingdom.

Movement of shipsU.K.

57C.—(1) A port entry direction or a movement direction may be given by the Secretary of State to the master or pilot of—

(a)a ship owned, controlled, chartered or operated by a designated person,

(b)a ship owned, controlled, chartered or operated by persons connected with Russia,

(c)a ship registered in Russia,

(d)a ship flying the flag of Russia, or

(e)a specified ship.

(2) The Secretary of State may direct a harbour authority to take such steps as are reasonably practicable to secure that a ship mentioned in paragraph (1)—

(a)proceeds to or enters a port specified in the direction,

(b)leaves a port specified in the direction,

(c)proceeds to a place specified in the direction, or

(d)remains where it is.

(3) It is an offence for a person to whom a direction is given under this regulation to fail to comply with the direction.

(4) The Secretary of State may notify a person that the existence of a port entry direction or a movement direction, any part of the content of the direction, or anything done under the direction, is to be treated as confidential.

(5) It is an offence for a person to disclose information if the Secretary of State has notified that person under paragraph (4) that the information is to be treated as confidential.

(6) In this regulation—

a “designated person” means a person who is designated under regulation 5 for the purposes of the relevant regulations under this Part;

a “movement direction” means a direction requiring a ship—

(a)

to leave a port specified in the direction,

(b)

to proceed to a place specified in the direction, or

(c)

to remain where it is;

a “port entry direction” means a direction requiring a ship to proceed to or enter a port specified in the direction.

Detention of shipsU.K.

57D.—(1) A detention direction may be given to the master of a ship referred to in paragraph (3) by—

(a)the Secretary of State, or

(b)a harbour authority.

(2) A detention direction under paragraph (1)(b) may only be given by a harbour authority to the master of a specified ship if it has received a direction from the Secretary of State in accordance with paragraph (3)(d).

(3) The Secretary of State may direct a harbour authority to give a detention direction to the master of—

(a)a ship owned, controlled, chartered or operated by a designated person,

(b)a ship owned, controlled, chartered or operated by persons connected with Russia,

[F254(ba)a ship registered in Russia,]

(c)a ship flying the flag of Russia, or

(d)a specified ship.

(4) A “detention direction” means a direction requiring the detention of a ship at a port or anchorage in the United Kingdom.

(5) A detention direction given in relation to a ship—

(a)must be in writing,

(b)must be delivered to the master of the ship by the person who detains the ship,

(c)must state the grounds on which the ship is detained, and

(d)must state that—

(i)it is given under this regulation, and

(ii)any requirements imposed by the direction must be complied with.

(6) [F255Paragraph (7)] applies if—

(a)the ship is not a British ship, and

(b)there is in the United Kingdom a consular officer for the country to which the ship belongs.

(7) A copy of the detention direction must be sent as soon as practicable to the nearest consular officer for the country to which the ship belongs.

(8) Section 284(1), (2), (2A), (2B), (3) and (8) of the Merchant Shipping Act 1995 (enforcement of detention of ships) applies in the case of detention under a detention direction as it applies in the case of detention authorised or ordered by that Act, but as if—

(a)any reference in that section to a notice of detention were to the detention direction, and

(b)the reference in subsection (2A) of that section to a direction given under subsection (1A)(a) of that section were to any requirement imposed by the detention direction.

(9) In this regulation, “consular officer”, in relation to a foreign country, means the officer recognised by Her Majesty as a consular officer of that foreign country.

(10) In this regulation, “designated persons” means a person who is designated under regulation 5 for the purposes of the relevant regulations under this Part.

Registration of ships in the United KingdomU.K.

57E.—(1) The Registrar must refuse to register a ship if, on the basis of the information given to the Registrar by the Secretary of State or accompanying the application for registration, the ship appears to the Registrar to be owned, controlled, chartered or operated by—

(a)designated persons; or

(b)persons connected with Russia.

(2) The Secretary of State may direct the Registrar to terminate the registration of—

(a)a ship that is owned, controlled, chartered or operated by;

(i)designated persons;

(ii)persons connected with Russia; or

(b)a specified ship.

(3) For the purposes of this regulation—

(a)any reference to registering a ship is to registering the ship in the register of British ships maintained by the Registrar,

(b)“designated persons” means a person who is designated under regulation 5 for the purposes of the relevant regulations under this Part, and

(c)a ship is “chartered” by a person if it is chartered on bareboat charter terms within the meaning given by section 17(11) of the Merchant Shipping Act 1995.

Specification of shipsU.K.

57F.—(1) The Secretary of State may specify ships within the meaning of section 7 of the Act for the purposes of—

(a)regulation 57A (prohibition on port entry),

(b)regulation 57B (directions prohibiting port entry),

(c)regulation 57C (movement of ships),

(d)regulation 57D (detention of ships), and

(e)regulation 57E (registration of ships in the United Kingdom).

(2) The Secretary of State must specify a ship by its International Maritime Organization number or, where it is not reasonably practicable to identify it by that number, by any other means that the Secretary of State considers appropriate.

(3) The Secretary of State may not specify a ship unless the Secretary of State—

(a)has reasonable grounds to suspect that the ship is, has been, or is likely to be, involved in a relevant activity, and

(b)considers that it is appropriate for that ship to be specified, having regard to the purposes stated in regulation 4.

(4) For the purposes of this regulation a ship is “involved in a relevant activity” if the ship is used for any activity whose object or effect is to contravene or circumvent, or to enable or facilitate the contravention or circumvention of, any provision of these Regulations.

Notification and publicity where specification power usedU.K.

57G.—(1) Paragraph (2) applies where the Secretary of State—

(a)has specified a ship under regulation 57F(1) or (2) (specification of ships), or

(b)has by virtue of section 26 of the Act revoked a specification made under that regulation.

(2) The Secretary of State—

(a)must without delay take such steps as are reasonably practicable to inform such persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate of the specification or revocation, and

(b)except where one or more of the restricted publicity conditions is met, must take steps to publicise the specification or revocation generally.

(3) The “restricted publicity conditions” are that the Secretary of State considers that disclosure of the specification or revocation should be restricted—

(a)in the interests of national security or international relations,

(b)for reasons connected with the prevention or detection of serious crime in the United Kingdom or elsewhere, or

(c)in the interests of justice.

(4) Paragraph (5) applies if—

(a)when a specification is made one or more of the restricted publicity conditions is met, but

(b)at any time when the specification has effect, it becomes the case that none of the restricted publicity conditions is met.

(5) The Secretary of State must take steps to publicise the specification generally.

Directions under this Part: generalU.K.

57H.—(1) Paragraphs (2) to (4) apply in relation to a direction given by the Secretary of State under this Part.

(2) A person to whom a direction is given has a duty to comply with it.

(3) A direction may be of indefinite duration or a defined duration.

(4) A person who gives a direction may vary, revoke or suspend it at any time.

(5) A direction under regulation 57C(2) (movement of ships) may be given to any harbour authority or to harbour authorities generally.

Interpretation of Part 6U.K.

57I.—(1) For the purposes of regulations 57A to 57H, a ship is—

[F256(a)“owned” by a person if—

(i)the legal title to the ship, or to any share in the ship, is vested in the person, or in a person who is owned or controlled directly or indirectly (within the meaning of regulation 7) by that person, or

(ii)the person, or a person who is owned or controlled directly or indirectly (within the meaning of regulation 7) by that person, has a beneficial interest in the ship or in any share in the ship; and]

(b)“controlled” by a person who is able to take decisions about its operation, including (but not limited to) decisions about the route the ship may take and the appointment of master or crew.

(2) For the purposes of paragraph (1)(b), a ship is not “controlled” by its master or crew, unless that master or crew are designated persons under the relevant regulations of this Part.

[F257(2A) For the purposes of regulations 57A to 57H, a ship is not “operated” by its master or crew unless that master or crew are designated persons under the relevant regulations of this Part.]

(3) Any reference in this Part to a legal title or other interest includes one held jointly with any other person or persons.

(4) For the purposes of this Part—

“beneficial interest” means any beneficial interest, however arising (whether held by trustee or nominee or arising under a contract or otherwise), other than an interest held by any person as mortgagee;

“specified ship” means a ship specified by the Secretary of State under regulation 57F (specification of ships);

“the relevant regulations of this Part” means regulations 57A, 57C, 57D and 57E.

(5) For the purposes of this Part, a person is to be regarded as “connected with Russia” if the person is—

(a)an individual who is, or an association or combination of individuals who are, ordinarily resident in Russia,

(b)an individual who is, or an association or combination of individuals who are, located in Russia,

(c)a person, other than an individual, which is incorporated or constituted under the law of Russia, or

(d)a person, other than an individual, which is domiciled in Russia.

(6) Any expression used in this Part and in section 7 of the Act (shipping sanctions) has the same meaning in this Part as it has in that section.]

[F258PART 6AU.K.Aircraft

Movement of aircraftU.K.

57J.—(1) A Russian aircraft must not—

(a)overfly the United Kingdom, or

(b)land in the United Kingdom.

(2) Paragraph (1) is subject to [F259Part 7 (Exceptions and licences)].

(3) Air traffic control may direct the operator or pilot in command of a Russian aircraft—

(a)not to enter the airspace over the United Kingdom, or

(b)to leave the airspace over the United Kingdom by a specific route.

(4) The Secretary of State may direct air traffic control to give a direction under paragraph (3).

(5) An airport operator may direct the operator or pilot in command of a Russian aircraft—

(a)not to take off, or not to permit the aircraft to take off, from an airport the operator manages,

(b)to take off, or to require the aircraft to take off, from an airport the operator manages, or

(c)not to land, or not to permit the aircraft to land, at an airport the operator manages.

(6) The Secretary of State may direct an airport operator to—

(a)give a direction under paragraph (5),

(b)secure the detention of a Russian aircraft at an airport, or

(c)secure the movement of a Russian aircraft to an airport specified in the direction.

(7) An airport operator giving a direction under paragraph (5)(a) must take such steps as are reasonably practicable to detain the aircraft.

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(9) The Secretary of State may direct the CAA to—

(a)refuse permission under article 250 of the ANO in respect of a Russian aircraft,

(b)refuse permission under article 252 of the ANO in respect of a Russian a