Hm Treasury
October 10
11:12
2022
Details
The Mali (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 ensure sanctions for Mali are implemented effectively after the UK leaves the EU.
Context
The Mali (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 put in place sanctions measures to ensure the UK continues to meet its obligations under the United Nations sanctions regime relating to Mali, and to promote:
- the peace, stability and security of Mali
- the implementation of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali
- respect for local, regional and state institutions in Mail
- respect for the Malian defence and security forces
- respect for the governance or implementation mechanisms referred to in, or established in accordance with, the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali
- the effective delivery of the mandates of the international security, peace-support and capacity-building missions and mechanisms in Mali
- respect for humanitarian assistance activity in Mali
- compliance with the rules of international humanitarian law applicable to the armed conflicts in Mali
- respect for human rights in Mali
UN regulations
United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 2374 imposes travel restrictions and the freezing of funds and economic resources of those listed as designated persons under this regime.
UK regulations
- The Mali (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020
- 07.11.2017 The Republic of Mali (European Union Financial Sanctions) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/972) (applicable prior to 11pm, 31 December 2020)