House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Syria sanctions
30 April 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 government has updated its Syria sanctions regime to revoke specific measures on energy, transport, financial transactions, and trade.
- Entities previously associated with Assad's regime but no longer relevant have been de-listed.
- The revised regulations aim to support Syria's reconstruction while maintaining accountability for past atrocities.
Issue summary
The statement is about updating and adapting the UK's Syria sanctions regime following recent political changes in Syria.
Action requested
The government has amended its Syria sanctions regulations to revoke specific measures on energy, transport (aircraft), financial transactions, and trade. It also de-listed entities previously associated with Assad's regime but no longer relevant. The revised regulations aim to support Syria's reconstruction while maintaining accountability for past atrocities.
Key facts
- On 12 February, the UK issued a Humanitarian General Licence to provide essential sanctions relief.
- On 6 March, 24 Syrian entities were de-listed.
- On 24 April, further steps towards helping Syria rebuild were announced.
- Specific sanctions measures on energy, transport (aircraft), financial transactions and trade have been revoked.
- A further 12 governmental and media entities have been de-listed.