The European Union Financial Sanctions (Enhanced Penalties) Regulations 2017

• Citation: S.I. 2017/560
• Sections: 27

Section 1 Citation and commencement

These Regulations may be cited as the European Union Financial Sanctions (Enhanced Penalties) Regulations 2017 and come into force on 2nd May 2017.

Section 2 Zimbabwe (Financial Sanctions) Regulations 2009

(1) Regulation 13 (penalties) of the Zimbabwe (Financial Sanctions) Regulations 2009 is amended as follows.

(2) In paragraph (1), omit “or paragraph 4(b) or (d) of the Schedule”.

(3) In paragraph (1)(a), for “two” substitute “seven”.

(4) In paragraphs (1)(b) and (2), for “three months” substitute “the relevant maximum”.

(5) In paragraph (2), omit “(a) or (c)”.

(6) After paragraph (2) insert—

(3) For the purposes of this regulation, “the relevant maximum” is—

(a) in England and Wales, twelve months (or, in relation to offences committed before section 154(1) of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 comes into force, six months);

(b) in Scotland, twelve months;

(c) in Northern Ireland, six months.

Section 3 Somalia (Asset-Freezing) Regulations 2010

(1) Regulation 15 (penalties) of the Somalia (Asset-Freezing) Regulations 2010 is amended as follows.

(2) In paragraph (1)(a), for “two” substitute “seven”.

(3) In paragraphs (1)(b) and (2), for “three months” substitute “the relevant maximum”.

(4) After paragraph (2) insert—

(3) For the purposes of this regulation, “the relevant maximum” is—

(a) in England and Wales, twelve months (or, in relation to offences committed before section 154(1) of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 comes into force, six months);

(b) in Scotland, twelve months;

(c) in Northern Ireland, six months.

Section 4 Egypt (Asset-Freezing) Regulations 2011

(1) Regulation 14 (penalties) of the Egypt (Asset-Freezing) Regulations 2011 is amended as follows.

(2) In paragraph (1)(a), for “two” substitute “seven”.

(3) In paragraphs (1)(b) and (2), for “three months” substitute “the relevant maximum”.

(4) After paragraph (2) insert—

(3) For the purposes of this regulation, “the relevant maximum” is—

(a) in England and Wales, twelve months (or, in relation to offences committed before section 154(1) of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 comes into force, six months);

(b) in Scotland, twelve months;

(c) in Northern Ireland, six months.

Section 5 Tunisia (Asset-Freezing) Regulations 2011

(1) Regulation 14 (penalties) of the Tunisia (Asset-Freezing) Regulations 2011 is amended as follows.

(2) In paragraph (1)(a), for “two” substitute “seven”.

(3) In paragraphs (1)(b) and (2), for “three months” substitute “the relevant maximum”.

(4) After paragraph (2) insert—

(3) For the purposes of this regulation, “the relevant maximum” is—

(a) in England and Wales, twelve months (or, in relation to offences committed before section 154(1) of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 comes into force, six months);

(b) in Scotland, twelve months;

(c) in Northern Ireland, six months.

Section 6 Iran (Asset-Freezing) Regulations 2011

(1) Regulation 14 (penalties) of the Iran (Asset-Freezing) Regulations 2011 is amended as follows.

(2) In paragraph (1)(a), for “two” substitute “seven”.

(3) In paragraphs (1)(b) and (2), for “three months” substitute “the relevant maximum”.

(4) After paragraph (2) insert—

(3) For the purposes of this regulation, “the relevant maximum” is—

(a) in England and Wales, twelve months (or, in relation to offences committed before section 154(1) of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 comes into force, six months);

(b) in Scotland, twelve months;

(c) in Northern Ireland, six months.

Section 7 Afghanistan (Asset-Freezing) Regulations 2011

(1) Regulation 14 (penalties) of the Afghanistan (Asset-Freezing) Regulations 2011 is amended as follows.

(2) In paragraph (1)(a), for “two” substitute “seven”.

(3) In paragraphs (1)(b) and (2), for “three months” substitute “the relevant maximum”.

(4) After paragraph (2) insert—

(3) For the purposes of this regulation, “the relevant maximum” is—

(a) in England and Wales, twelve months (or, in relation to offences committed before section 154(1) of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 comes into force, six months);

(b) in Scotland, twelve months;

(c) in Northern Ireland, six months.

Section 8 ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida (Asset-Freezing) Regulations 2011

(1) Regulation 14 (penalties) of the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida (Asset-Freezing) Regulations 2011 is amended as follows.

(2) In paragraph (1)(a), for “two” substitute “seven”.

(3) In paragraphs (1)(b) and (2), for “three months” substitute “the relevant maximum”.

(4) After paragraph (2) insert—

(3) For the purposes of this regulation, “the relevant maximum” is—

(a) in England and Wales, twelve months (or, in relation to offences committed before section 154(1) of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 comes into force, six months);

(b) in Scotland, twelve months;

(c) in Northern Ireland, six months.

Section 9 Syria (European Union Financial Sanctions) Regulations 2012

(1) Regulation 18 (penalties) of the Syria (European Union Financial Sanctions) Regulations 2012 is amended as follows.

(2) In paragraph (1)(a), for “two” substitute “seven”.

(3) In paragraphs (1)(b) and (2), for “three months” substitute “the relevant maximum”.

(4) After paragraph (2) insert—

(3) For the purposes of this regulation, “the relevant maximum” is—

(a) in England and Wales, twelve months (or, in relation to offences committed before section 154(1) of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 comes into force, six months);

(b) in Scotland, twelve months;

(c) in Northern Ireland, six months.

Section 10 Guinea-Bissau (Asset-Freezing) Regulations 2012

(1) Regulation 13 (penalties) of the Guinea-Bissau (Asset-Freezing) Regulations 2012 is amended as follows.

(2) In paragraph (1)(a), for “two” substitute “seven”.

(3) In paragraphs (1)(b) and (2), for “three months” substitute “the relevant maximum”.

(4) After paragraph (2) insert—

(3) For the purposes of this regulation, “the relevant maximum” is—

(a) in England and Wales, twelve months (or, in relation to offences committed before section 154(1) of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 comes into force, six months);

(b) in Scotland, twelve months;

(c) in Northern Ireland, six months.

Section 11 Iraq (Asset-Freezing) Regulations 2012

(1) Regulation 13 (penalties) of the Iraq (Asset-Freezing) Regulations 2012 is amended as follows.

(2) In paragraph (1)(a), for “two” substitute “seven”.

(3) In paragraphs (1)(b) and (2), for “three months” substitute “the relevant maximum”.

(4) After paragraph (2) insert—

(3) For the purposes of this regulation, “the relevant maximum” is—

(a) in England and Wales, twelve months (or, in relation to offences committed before section 154(1) of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 comes into force, six months);

(b) in Scotland, twelve months;

(c) in Northern Ireland, six months.

Section 12 Republic of Guinea (Asset-Freezing) Regulations 2012

(1) Regulation 13 (penalties) of the Republic of Guinea (Asset-Freezing) Regulations 2012 is amended as follows.

(2) In paragraph (1)(a), for “two” substitute “seven”.

(3) In paragraphs (1)(b) and (2), for “three months” substitute “the relevant maximum”.

(4) After paragraph (2) insert—

(3) For the purposes of this regulation, “the relevant maximum” is—

(a) in England and Wales, twelve months (or, in relation to offences committed before section 154(1) of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 comes into force, six months);

(b) in Scotland, twelve months;

(c) in Northern Ireland, six months.

Section 13 Democratic Republic of the Congo (Asset-Freezing) Regulations 2012

(1) Regulation 13 (penalties) of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Asset-Freezing) Regulations 2012 is amended as follows.

(2) In paragraph (1)(a), for “two” substitute “seven”.

(3) In paragraphs (1)(b) and (2), for “three months” substitute “the relevant maximum”.

(4) After paragraph (2) insert—

(3) For the purposes of this regulation, “the relevant maximum” is—

(a) in England and Wales, twelve months (or, in relation to offences committed before section 154(1) of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 comes into force, six months);

(b) in Scotland, twelve months;

(c) in Northern Ireland, six months.

Section 14 Eritrea (Asset-Freezing) Regulations 2012

(1) Regulation 13 (penalties) of the Eritrea (Asset-Freezing) Regulations 2012 is amended as follows.

(2) In paragraph (1)(a), for “two” substitute “seven”.

(3) In paragraphs (1)(b) and (2), for “three months” substitute “the relevant maximum”.

(4) After paragraph (2) insert—

(3) For the purposes of this regulation, “the relevant maximum” is—

(a) in England and Wales, twelve months (or, in relation to offences committed before section 154(1) of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 comes into force, six months);

(b) in Scotland, twelve months;

(c) in Northern Ireland, six months.

Section 15 Lebanon and Syria (Asset-Freezing) Regulations 2012

(1) Regulation 13 (penalties) of the Lebanon and Syria (Asset-Freezing) Regulations 2012 is amended as follows.

(2) In paragraph (1)(a), for “two” substitute “seven”.

(3) In paragraphs (1)(b) and (2), for “three months” substitute “the relevant maximum”.

(4) After paragraph (2) insert—

(3) For the purposes of this regulation, “the relevant maximum” is—

(a) in England and Wales, twelve months (or, in relation to offences committed before section 154(1) of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 comes into force, six months);

(b) in Scotland, twelve months;

(c) in Northern Ireland, six months.

Section 16 Belarus (Asset-Freezing) Regulations 2013

(1) Regulation 13 (penalties) of the Belarus (Asset-Freezing) Regulations 2013 is amended as follows.

(2) In paragraph (1)(a), for “two” substitute “seven”.

(3) In paragraphs (1)(b) and (2), for “three months” substitute “the relevant maximum”.

(4) After paragraph (2) insert—

(3) For the purposes of this regulation, “the relevant maximum” is—

(a) in England and Wales, twelve months (or, in relation to offences committed before section 154(1) of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 comes into force, six months);

(b) in Scotland, twelve months;

(c) in Northern Ireland, six months.

Section 17 Ukraine (European Union Financial Sanctions) Regulations 2014

(1) Regulation 12 (penalties) of the Ukraine (European Union Financial Sanctions) Regulations 2014 is amended as follows.

(2) In paragraph (1)(a), for “two” substitute “seven”.

(3) In paragraphs (1)(b) and (2), for “three months” substitute “the relevant maximum”.

(4) After paragraph (2) insert—

(3) For the purposes of this regulation, “the relevant maximum” is—

(a) in England and Wales, twelve months (or, in relation to offences committed before section 154(1) of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 comes into force, six months);

(b) in Scotland, twelve months;

(c) in Northern Ireland, six months.

Section 18 Central African Republic (European Union Financial Sanctions) Regulations 2014

(1) Regulation 12 (penalties) of the Central African Republic (European Union Financial Sanctions) Regulations 2014 is amended as follows.

(2) In paragraph (1)(a), for “two” substitute “seven”.

(3) In paragraphs (1)(b) and (2), for “three months” substitute “the relevant maximum”.

(4) After paragraph (2) insert—

(3) For the purposes of this regulation, “the relevant maximum” is—

(a) in England and Wales, twelve months (or, in relation to offences committed before section 154(1) of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 comes into force, six months);

(b) in Scotland, twelve months;

(c) in Northern Ireland, six months.

Section 19 Ukraine (European Union Financial Sanctions) ( No. 2) Regulations 2014

(1) Regulation 12 (penalties) of the Ukraine (European Union Financial Sanctions) (No. 2) Regulations 2014 is amended as follows.

(2) In paragraph (1)(a), for “two” substitute “seven”.

(3) In paragraphs (1)(b) and (2), for “three months” substitute “the relevant maximum”.

(4) After paragraph (2) insert—

(3) For the purposes of this regulation, “the relevant maximum” is—

(a) in England and Wales, twelve months (or, in relation to offences committed before section 154(1) of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 comes into force, six months);

(b) in Scotland, twelve months;

(c) in Northern Ireland, six months.

Section 20 Sudan (European Union Financial Sanctions) Regulations 2014

(1) Regulation 12 (penalties) of the Sudan (European Union Financial Sanctions) Regulations 2014 is amended as follows.

(2) In paragraph (1)(a), for “two” substitute “seven”.

(3) In paragraphs (1)(b) and (2), for “three months” substitute “the relevant maximum”.

(4) After paragraph (2) insert—

(3) For the purposes of this regulation, “the relevant maximum” is—

(a) in England and Wales, twelve months (or, in relation to offences committed before section 154(1) of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 comes into force, six months);

(b) in Scotland, twelve months;

(c) in Northern Ireland, six months.

Section 21 Ukraine (European Union Financial Sanctions) (No. 3) Regulations 2014

(1) Regulation 6 (penalties) of the Ukraine (European Union Financial Sanctions) (No. 3) Regulations 2014 is amended as follows.

(2) In paragraph (1)(a), for “two” substitute “seven”.

(3) In paragraphs (1)(b) and (2), for “three months” substitute “the relevant maximum”.

(4) After paragraph (2) insert—

(3) For the purposes of this regulation, “the relevant maximum” is—

(a) in England and Wales, twelve months (or, in relation to offences committed before section 154(1) of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 comes into force, six months);

(b) in Scotland, twelve months;

(c) in Northern Ireland, six months.

Section 22 Yemen (European Union Financial Sanctions) Regulations 2014

(1) Regulation 12 (penalties) of the Yemen (European Union Financial Sanctions) Regulations 2014 is amended as follows.

(2) In paragraph (1)(a), for “two” substitute “seven”.

(3) In paragraphs (1)(b) and (2), for “three months” substitute “the relevant maximum”.

(4) After paragraph (2) insert—

(3) For the purposes of this regulation, “the relevant maximum” is—

(a) in England and Wales, twelve months (or, in relation to offences committed before section 154(1) of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 comes into force, six months);

(b) in Scotland, twelve months;

(c) in Northern Ireland, six months.

Section 23 South Sudan (European Union Financial Sanctions) (No. 2) Regulations 2015

(1) Regulation 12 (penalties) of the South Sudan (European Union Financial Sanctions) (No. 2) Regulations 2015 is amended as follows.

(2) In paragraph (1)(a), for “two” substitute “seven”.

(3) In paragraphs (1)(b) and (2), for “three months” substitute “the relevant maximum”.

(4) After paragraph (2) insert—

(3) For the purposes of this regulation, “the relevant maximum” is—

(a) in England and Wales, twelve months (or, in relation to offences committed before section 154(1) of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 comes into force, six months);

(b) in Scotland, twelve months;

(c) in Northern Ireland, six months.

Section 24 Burundi (European Union Financial Sanctions) Regulations 2015

(1) Regulation 12 (penalties) of the Burundi (European Union Financial Sanctions) Regulations 2015 is amended as follows.

(2) In paragraph (1)(a), for “two” substitute “seven”.

(3) In paragraphs (1)(b) and (2), for “three months” substitute “the relevant maximum”.

(4) After paragraph (2) insert—

(3) For the purposes of this regulation, “the relevant maximum” is—

(a) in England and Wales, twelve months (or, in relation to offences committed before section 154(1) of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 comes into force, six months);

(b) in Scotland, twelve months;

(c) in Northern Ireland, six months.

Section 25 Iran (European Union Financial Sanctions) Regulations 2016

(1) Regulation 13 (penalties) of the Iran (European Union Financial Sanctions) Regulations 2016 is amended as follows.

(2) In paragraph (1)(a), for “two” substitute “seven”.

(3) In paragraphs (1)(b)(i) and (2)(a), for “three months” substitute “the relevant maximum”.

(4) After paragraph (2) insert—

(3) For the purposes of this regulation, “the relevant maximum” is—

(a) in England and Wales, twelve months (or, in relation to offences committed before section 154(1) of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 comes into force, six months);

(b) in Scotland, twelve months;

(c) in Northern Ireland, six months.

Section 26 Libya (European Union Financial Sanctions) Regulations 2016

(1) Regulation 12 (penalties) of the Libya (European Union Financial Sanctions) Regulations 2016 is amended as follows.

(2) In paragraph (1)(a), for “two” substitute “seven”.

(3) In paragraphs (1)(b)(i) and (2)(a), for “three months” substitute “the relevant maximum”.

(4) After paragraph (2) insert—

(3) For the purposes of this regulation, “the relevant maximum” is—

(a) in England and Wales, twelve months (or, in relation to offences committed before section 154(1) of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 comes into force, six months);

(b) in Scotland, twelve months;

(c) in Northern Ireland, six months.

Section 27 Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (European Union Financial Sanctions) Regulations 2017

(1) Regulation 26 (penalties) of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (European Union Financial Sanctions) Regulations 2017 is amended as follows.

(2) In paragraph (1)(a), for “two” substitute “seven”.

(3) In paragraphs (1)(b)(i) and (2)(a), for “three months” substitute “the relevant maximum”.

(4) After paragraph (2) insert—

(3) For the purposes of this regulation, “the relevant maximum” is—

(a) in England and Wales, twelve months (or, in relation to offences committed before section 154(1) of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 comes into force, six months);

(b) in Scotland, twelve months;

(c) in Northern Ireland, six months.