UK sanctions relating to Syria
This page provides guidance on the UK’s sanctions regime relating to Syria
The Syria sanctions regime
The Syria (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 came fully into force on 31 December 2020. They are intended to ensure that certain sanctions measures relating to Syria 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 government of Syria to:
- refrain from actions, policies or activities which repress the civilian population in Syria
- participate in negotiations in good faith to reach a negotiated political settlement to bring about a peaceful solution to the conflict in Syria
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 export controls and trade sanctions relating to the export of goods and provision of ancillary services: contact the Export Joint Control Unit (ECJU).
For further information on trade sanctions relating to the provision of professional and business services and other standalone services: contact the Office of Trade Sanctions Implementation (OTSI).
For further information on import controls: contact the Department for Business and Trade (DBT)’s Import Licensing Branch on importcontrols@businessandtrade.gov.uk.
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 Syria (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
Updates to this page
Last updated 10 October 2024 + show all updates
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Contact details amended for those who need information on trade sanctions.
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The UK's sanctions framework has changed.
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Links to technical guidance on interception and monitoring prohibitions in sanctions, and general guidance on financial sanctions have been added.
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