These Regulations are made under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 (c.13) to establish a sanctions regime in relation to South Sudan for the purposes of compliance with the United Kingdom’s United Nations obligations and promoting the peace, security and stability of South Sudan and related purposes. Following the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union, these Regulations also replace the European Union sanctions regime in relation to the situation in South Sudan, implemented via an EU Council Decision and Regulation.
Link: The South Sudan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
