UK sanctions relating to global anti-corruption
Find out how the UK operates global anti-corruption sanctions under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018
The global anti-corruption sanctions regime
The Global Anti-Corruption Sanctions Regulations 2021 put in place sanctions measures to prevent and combat serious corruption.
These regulations have replaced the Misappropriation (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 concerning misappropriation of State funds from any country outside the UK.
Those persons who are designated under this regime are included on the UK sanctions list.
Find out:
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more information about considerations of designations under the Global Anti-Corruption Sanctions Regulations 2021
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who is subject to UK sanctions
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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 OFSI’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 Global Anti-Corruption Sanctions Regulations 2021
An explanatory memorandum accompanies the regulations, providing further information on their provisions.
Section 2(4) of the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018: report