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RPC Opinion: The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2026

Regulatory Policy Committee opinion of the options assessment for The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2026

• From: Regulatory Policy Committee
• Published: 1 June 2026

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RPC Opinion: The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2026

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The proposal consists of amendments to The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 to expand and strengthen trade, services and transport sanctions, align with international partners, and tackle circumvention.

The Regulatory Policy Committee (RPC) gave a ‘green’ rating to the options assessment from the Foreign Office on 12 January 2026. This means that we considered the options assessment to be ’fit for purpose’ based on our scrutiny of the evidence and analysis supporting the case for why regulation is necessary.

The RPC’s opinion refers to the evidence and analysis presented in the OA, not the policy itself.

The subsequent impact assessment is available here.

Published 1 June 2026