Sanctions regime—Russia

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Practice notes

International sanctions

Sanctions regime—Russia

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Practice notes

International sanctions

The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019, SI 2019/855, made under the Sanctions and Anti-Money laundering Act 2018 (SAMLA 2018), create a UK sanctions regime in relation to Russia (the Russia sanctions regime). The Russia sanctions regime is aimed at encouraging Russia to:

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cease actions which destabilise Ukraine, including actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine
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promote the payment of compensation by Russia for damage, loss or injury suffered by Ukraine

For information on the UK sanctions regime against Belarus, see Practice Note: Sanctions regime—Belarus.

Key information

The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019, SI 2019/855, ensure sanctions relating to Russia are implemented effectively in the UK. The Regulations entered into force on 31 December 2020 and replaced the previous EU sanctions regime relating to Russia’s actions in Ukraine.

They impose various sanctions measures, as follows:

Financial sanctions	Immigration sanctions	Trade sanctions	Transport sanctions	Director disqualification sanctions
Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes

For further information, see section: What’s prohibited?

The territorial extent of the

Jurisdiction(s):

United Kingdom

Key definition:

Sanctions definition

What does Sanctions mean?

The court can impose sanctions on parties to civil litigation who fail to comply with relevant rules, practice directions and court orders. These sanctions include striking out a party's claim or defence. A party can apply for relief from sanctions under Rule 3.9 of the CPR.

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