International sanctions—an introduction


Produced in partnership with Roger Matthews of Dentons and John Binns of BCL Solicitors LLP
Practice notes
International sanctions

International sanctions—an introduction


Produced in partnership with Roger Matthews of Dentons and John Binns of BCL Solicitors LLP

Practice notes
International sanctions
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What are Sanctions?

Sanctions are non-permanent restrictions or prohibitions imposed by governments that regulate how its people and companies engage with sanctions Target countries or regimes. Sanctions may, for example, prohibit certain types of Goods from being exported to or imported from a sanctions target country, or may identify individuals, companies or vessels in that other country with whom it is prohibited to do business. In some cases, certain activities may be authorised under a licence granted by competent authorities.

Sanctions are an essential foreign policy tool. They can be made against countries, regimes, organisations, individuals and entities. They are intended to bring about a change in policy or activity in the target country, region, government, companies or individuals. There should, therefore, be a link between the target of the Sanction and the overall foreign policy objective.

Sanctions may be classified by category, such as trade, financial, transport or immigration sanctions. This distinction is descriptive of the type of prohibition and determines which government department applies and enforces the

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Sanction definition
What does Sanction mean?

An adverse consequence to a party of failing to comply with a rule, practice direction or court order.

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