House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Syria sanctions
13 February 2025 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Proposed by Stephen Doughty Lab Co-op Cardiff South and Penarth
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- The UK will adapt its Syria sanctions regime in response to recent political changes in Syria.
- The Government plans to introduce amendments to the Syria Regulations in the coming months.
- Restrictions on the energy, transport, and finance sectors will be relaxed while asset freezes and travel bans will remain in place for members of the former regime.
Issue summary
The statement discusses the UK's adaptation of its Syria sanctions regime in response to the fall of Assad's dictatorship.
Action requested
The Government plans to bring forward measures in the coming months to adapt the Syria sanctions regime, including amendments to the Syria Regulations. This will involve relaxing restrictions on energy, transport and finance sectors while maintaining asset freezes and travel bans on members of the former regime.
Key facts
- The UK's Syria sanctions regime is being reviewed and adapted.
- Measures will be brought forward in the coming months.
- Amendments to the Syria Regulations will be made.
- Restrictions will be relaxed in energy, transport and finance sectors.
- Asset freezes and travel bans on Assad's associates will remain in force.