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UK sanctions relating to Syria cultural property

This page provides guidance on the UK’s sanctions regime on Syria relating to cultural property

From:: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, Export Control Joint Unit and Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation
Published: 11 November 2020
Last updated: 31 December 2020 — See all updates

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.

For further information on financial sanctions: contact the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation [email protected] 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 [email protected] or subscribe to the Export Control Joint Unit’s notices to exporters

For further information on transport sanctions: contact the Department for Transport on [email protected]

For general information on sanctions: contact the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office’s Sanctions Directorate on [email protected]

An explanatory memorandum accompanies the regulations, providing further information on their provisions.

Published 11 November 2020
Last updated 31 December 2020 + show all updates

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