Designation of sanctions targets under the UN sanctions, UK sanctions and EU sanctions regimes


Produced in partnership with Roger Matthews of Dentons, John Binns and Umar Azmeh of BCL Solicitors LLP
Practice notes
International sanctions

Designation of sanctions targets under the UN sanctions, UK sanctions and EU sanctions regimes


Produced in partnership with Roger Matthews of Dentons, John Binns and Umar Azmeh of BCL Solicitors LLP

Practice notes
International sanctions
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In the UK, ministers the power to implement Sanctions regimes under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 (SAMLA 2018).

For information about SAMLA 2018, see Practice Notes: International sanctions—an introduction, The UK sanctions framework under SAMLA 2018 and UK sanctions regimes currently in force.

What are designations?

When a person (an individual, other bodies with legal personality (such as companies), as well as organisations, associations or groups of persons) is the Target of a sanctions regime, they become designated. Restrictions on activities associated with designated persons apply automatically upon designation.

If a person is designated (a designated person), their name will be recorded and published on the official governmental lists. The consolidated list held, in the UK, by the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) contains details of all persons and entities who are designated targets of financial sanctions by the UN and by the UK under SAMLA 2018 and other UK legislation. The Foreign,

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What does Sanctions mean?

The court can impose sanctions on parties to civil litigation who fail to comply with relevant rules, practice directions and court orders. These sanctions include striking out a party's claim or defence. A party can apply for relief from sanctions under Rule 3.9 of the CPR.

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