UK sanctions relating to Syria cultural property
This page provides guidance on the UK’s sanctions regime on Syria relating to cultural property
The Syria cultural property sanctions regime
The Syria (United Nations Sanctions) (Cultural Property) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 came fully into force on 31 December 2020. They give effect to the UK’s obligations under paragraph 17 of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2199 (2015) to prevent the trade in illegally removed Syrian cultural property.
These regulations have replaced, with substantially the same effect, relevant existing EU legislation and related UK regulations.
Those persons who are designated under this regime are included on the UK sanctions list.
Find out more about other UK sanctions regimes.
Contact details
For further information on financial sanctions: contact the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation OFSI@hmtreasury.gov.uk or subscribe to the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation’s e-alerts
For further information on trade sanctions: contact the Export Control Joint Unit Helpline on 020 7215 4594 or email exportcontrol.help@trade.gov.uk or subscribe to the Export Control Joint Unit’s notices to exporters
For further information on transport sanctions: contact the Department for Transport on transportsanctions@dft.gov.uk
For general information on sanctions: contact the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office’s Sanctions Directorate on Fcdo.correspondence@fcdo.gov.uk
Documents
The Syria (United Nations Sanctions) (Cultural Property) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020
An explanatory memorandum accompanies the regulations, providing further information on their provisions.
Last updated 31 December 2020 + show all updates
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