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UK sanctions relating to the Republic of Guinea-Bissau

This page provides guidance on the UK's sanctions regime relating to the Republic of Guinea-Bissau

From:
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, Export Control Joint Unit and Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation
Published
15 March 2019
Last updated
31 December 2020 — See all updates

The Republic of Guinea-Bissau sanctions regime

The Republic of Guinea-Bissau (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 came fully into force on 31 December 2020. They are intended to ensure that certain financial, trade and immigration sanctions relating to the Republic of Guinea-Bissau continue to operate effectively.

You should also review the Sanctions (EU Exit) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 2) Regulations 2020 and the Sanctions (EU Exit) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Regulations 2020 to find out any amendments made to the Regulations.

This sanctions regime is aimed at encouraging the abandonment of actions that undermine the peace, security or stability of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau.

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 [email protected] or subscribe to the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation’s e-alerts

For further information on export controls: 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]

Documents

The Republic of Guinea-Bissau (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

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

Section 18 of the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 in relation to criminal offences: report

Updates to this page

Published 15 March 2019
Last updated 31 December 2020 + show all updates

  1. The UK's sanctions framework has changed.

  2. A link to general guidance on financial sanctions has been added.

  3. Statutory guidance has been included on the page

  4. First published.

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