Guidance

Operating within counter-terrorism legislation

Information for any organisation or individual working in a region where terrorist organisations operate.

• From: Home Office and Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation
• Published: 26 November 2015
• Last updated: 13 April 2023 — See all updates

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For information note: operating within counter-terrorism legislation, counter-terrorism sanctions and export control

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The document has been produced at the request of representatives of a range of international non-governmental organisations (NGOs), led by Oxfam. It addresses their concerns about the risk of prosecution associated with working in areas where terrorist groups operate and reputational damage if their assets are diverted for the purpose of terrorism.

This document directs users to the guidance that is available on this topic and answers some of the most common questions.

The NGOs were consulted on the content and changes made in response to their comments.

Published 26 November 2015
Last updated 13 April 2023 + show all updates

1. 13 April 2023

   Updated department name Department for International Trade (DIT) to Department for Business and Trade (DBT).

2. 11 October 2021

   Guidance updated throughout following the UK’s exit from the EU and counter-terrorism legislation changes.

3. 24 June 2021

   Guidance temporarily removed as it is out of date.

4. 12 April 2019

   Updated guidance published.

5. 27 June 2016

   Updated references to the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation

6. 26 November 2015

   First published.