The Customs (Contravention of a Relevant Rule) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

These Regulations are made by the Treasury in connection with the withdrawal of the United Kingdom (“UK”) from the European Union (“EU”). They make amendments to the secondary legislation imposing civil penalties on those who contravene Customs rules relating to the import and export of goods into the UK in order to ensure that there is a functioning penalty regime following exit day in the event that the UK leaves the EU with no deal.

Link: The Customs (Contravention of a Relevant Rule) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk

The Burma (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

These Regulations are made under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 (c.13) to establish a sanctions regime in relation to Burma for the purpose of encouraging the Government of Burma to comply with international human rights law and to respect human rights. Following the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union, these Regulations replace the EU sanctions regime in relation to persons responsible for committing serious human rights violations in Burma, implemented via an EU Council Decision and Regulation.

Link: The Burma (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk

The Venezuela (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

These Regulations are made under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 (c.13) to establish a sanctions regime in relation to Venezuela for the purposes of encouraging the Government of Venezuela to: respect democratic principles and institutions, the separation of powers and the rule of law; refrain from the repression of civil society; participate in good faith in negotiations with its political opponents; comply with international human rights law and respect human rights. Following the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union, these Regulations replace the EU sanctions regime in relation to Venezuela currently in force under an EU Council Decision and Regulation.

Link: The Venezuela (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk