[Withdrawn]Financial Sanctions, Burundi
From 16 May 2024, this regime is no longer in force.
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The Burundi (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 ensure sanctions relating to Burundi are implemented effectively after the UK leaves the EU.
Context
This sanctions regime is aimed at encouraging the government of Burundi to:
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respect democratic principles and institutions, the rule of law and good governance in Burundi
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refrain from policies or activities which repress civil society in Burundi
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comply with international human rights law and to respect human rights
The Regulations impose asset freezes directed against those are involved in commissioning serious human rights violations or abuses, obstructing the search for a peaceful solution to the political situation in Burundi, repressing civil society and democratic opposition and those who undermine democracy, the rule of law or good governance.
UK Regulations
- The Burundi (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
- The Sanctions (EU Exit) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 2) Regulations 2020
- The Sanctions (EU Exit) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Regulations 2020
EU regulations (applicable before 31/12/2020)
- 01.10.2015 Council Regulation (EU) No 2015/1755 (“the Regulation”) concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Burundi
Updates to this page
Published 2 October 2015Last updated 17 May 2024 + show all updates
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This regime page is now withdrawn
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Updated Burundi regulations
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Updated to reflect regime coming into force under the Sanctions Act
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Updated with 'Latest HM Treasury notice, 02/11/2020, Burundi (Reg 2020/1578)'
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Updated with 'Latest HM Treasury notice, 10/01/2019, (Burundi) Corrigenda'.
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Updated with latest HM Treasury Notice, 29/10/2018, Burundi (Reg 2018/1605).
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Current UK regulations added.
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First published.