Article 7
1. By way of derogation from Article 3(1), the competent authorities may authorise the release of certain frozen funds or economic resources, if the following conditions are met: (a) the funds or economic resources are the subject of a judicial, administrative or arbitral lien established prior to the date on which the natural or legal person, entity or body referred to in Article 4 was included in Annex I, or of a judicial, administrative or arbitral judgement rendered prior to that date; (b) the funds or economic resources will be used exclusively to satisfy claims secured by, or recognised as valid in, such a lien or judgment, within the limits set by applicable laws and regulations governing the rights of persons having such claims; (c) the decision is not for the benefit of a natural or legal person, entity or body listed in Annex I; (d) recognition of the decision is not contrary to public policy in the Member State concerned; and (e) the Sanctions Committee has been notified by the Member State of the lien or judgment. 2. The Member State concerned shall inform the other Member States and the Commission of any authorisation granted under paragraph 1 within 2 weeks of the authorisation.