Global irregular migration and trafficking in persons sanctions: guidance
Statutory guidance for the Global irregular migration and trafficking in persons sanctions regime, plus a summary of its purposes, scope and prohibitions.
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°Õ³ó±ðÌý, and certain other regulations, are in force to meet the UK’s policy objectives.Â
This summary gives a quick overview of the sanctions in place under the regime. It is not comprehensive and is not a replacement for the statutory guidance or the regulations themselves.Â
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Regime is limited in scope to sanctions targeting designated persons only.Â
Designated persons Â
°Õ³ó±ðÌýUK Sanctions List tells you who is designated under the regime and which sanctions have been applied to them. A designated person can be an individual, a business or an organisation.Â
The statutory guidance lists in detail the sanctions that can apply in respect of designated persons, including:Â
- an asset freeze on their funds and other assetsÂ
- making available funds or economic resources to them or for their benefitÂ
- director disqualificationÂ
- immigration sanction (travel ban)Â
Sanctioned goods and services Â
There are no sanctions that apply in respect of goods and services under this regime.
Updates to this page
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Added summary of the regime's purposes, scope and prohibitions.
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Page has been updated for better clarity and usability. No material changes to text.
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