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The Burundi (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 ensure sanctions relating to Burundi are implemented effectively after the UK leaves the EU.

Context

This sanctions regime is aimed at encouraging the government of Burundi to:

• respect democratic principles and institutions, the rule of law and good governance in Burundi

• refrain from policies or activities which repress civil society in Burundi

• comply with international human rights law and to respect human rights

The Regulations impose asset freezes directed against those are involved in commissioning serious human rights violations or abuses, obstructing the search for a peaceful solution to the political situation in Burundi, repressing civil society and democratic opposition and those who undermine democracy, the rule of law or good governance.

UK Regulations

• The Burundi (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
• The Sanctions (EU Exit) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 2) Regulations 2020
• The Sanctions (EU Exit) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Regulations 2020

EU regulations (applicable before 31/12/2020)

• 01.10.2015 Council Regulation (EU) No 2015/1755 (the Regulation) concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Burundi

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