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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

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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

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The Iran (Sanctions) (Human Rights) (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 Iran for the purpose of encouraging the Government of Iran 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 Iran, implemented via an EU Council Decision and Regulation.

Link: The Iran (Sanctions) (Human Rights) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk

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The Marketing of Seeds and Plant Propagating Material (Amendment) (England and Wales) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

These Regulations are made in part in exercise of the powers conferred by the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16) in order to address failures of retained EU law to operate effectively and other deficiencies (in particular section 8(2) (c), (d) and (g)) arising from the withdrawal of the UK from the European Union.

Link: The Marketing of Seeds and Plant Propagating Material (Amendment) (England and Wales) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk