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Report on Regulations Made under Section 32 of the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018

20 July 2020

Proposing MP
Selby and Ainsty
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Foreign and Commonwealth Office

At a Glance

Issue Summary

The statement is about laying in Parliament a report detailing regulations under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 and establishing a new Global Human Rights sanctions regime.

Action Requested

The Minister has laid two regulations under section 32 of the Act from May 2019 to May 2020, and established a Global Human Rights sanctions regime on July 6, 2020. The Government also implemented 49 designations immediately upon the new powers' provision.

Key Facts

  • Two regulations were laid under section 32 of the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018.
  • The report covers the period from 23 May 2019 to 22 May 2020.
  • A Global Human Rights sanctions regime was established on 6 July 2020.
  • 49 designations were implemented under the new powers.
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