Nicola Russell

Mar 22, 2024 | sanctionsnews.bakermckenzie.com | Ben Smith |Andrew Rose |Ariel Leung |Nicola Russell

On Monday 11 March, the UK Export Control Joint Unit (the “ECJU”) amendments to its Export Control Order 2008 (the “2008 Order”) and Council Regulation (EC) No 428/2009 (the “Retained Dual-Use Regulation”), pursuant to the Export Control (Amendment) Regulations 2024 (the “Regulations”). The Regulations will come into force on 1 April 2024 and will amend Schedules 2 and 3 of the 2008 Order, as well as Annex I of the Retained Dual-Use Regulation.

Nov 1, 2023 | sanctionsnews.bakermckenzie.com | Sophie Armstrong |Nicola Russell

The EU has published an update to its list of goods regarded as “economically critical” to Russia. Amongst these are hydraulic power engines and motors, concrete or mortar mixers, and machinery for public works. The amended list can be found here.

Oct 31, 2023 | sanctionsnews.bakermckenzie.com | Sunny Mann |Sophie Armstrong |Nicola Russell

On 23 October, the European Council adopted a new framework for restrictive measures against Niger which seek to “sanction those who undermine the stability, democracy, rule of law in Niger, and constitute a threat to peace and security in the region” in response to the July 2023 military coup in Niger. The sanctions consist of asset freezes, and the related prohibition to make funds available to targeted individuals and entities, as well as travel bans for certain individuals.