Amendments to the Syria sanctions framework
In accordance with regulation 5D of the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011 (the Regulations), the Minister for Foreign Affairs (the Minister) has by legislative instrument suspended sanctioned commercial activity in relation to: Syrian entities engaged in the petrochemical industry or the oil and gas industry The Government of Syria A natural person in, or resident in, Syria An entity formed or incorporated in Syria A financial institution domiciled in Syria Amendment of Export Sanctioned Goods List In accordance with subregulation 4(2) of the Regulations, the Minister has amended the list of export sanctioned goods in relation to Syria by legislative instrument. Removal from the list of export sanctioned goods Equipment, materials, software and technology related to the: Exploration, production and refining of crude oil and natural gas Petrochemical industry Construction or installation of power plants for electricity production Effects of listing In accordance with subregulation 4...