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UK sanctions relating to Nicaragua

This page provides guidance on the UK’s sanctions regime relating to Nicaragua

From:
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Published
23 June 2020
Last updated
31 December 2020 — See all updates

The Nicaragua sanctions regime

The Nicaragua (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 came fully into force on 31 December 2020. They put in place sanctions measures to encourage the government of Nicaragua to:

  • respect democratic principles and institutions, the separation of powers and the rule of law in Nicaragua
  • refrain from actions, policies and activities which repress civil society in Nicaragua
  • comply with international human rights law and to respect human rights

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

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 OFSI@hmtreasury.gov.uk 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 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 Nicaragua (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020

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 23 June 2020
Last updated 31 December 2020 + show all updates

  1. The UK's sanctions framework has changed.

  2. First published.

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