Somalia sanctions: guidance – GOV.UK

Amended to clarify which Department for Business and Trade (DBT) teams now lead on trade sanctions licensing.

Added summary of the regime’s purposes, scope and prohibitions.

Page has been updated for better clarity and usability. No material changes to text.

Page navigation has been updated for better usability. No material changes to text.

Reference to ‘Import Case Management System’ updated to ‘Apply for an import licence’ to reflect new service name.

These changes reflect the Sanctions (EU Exit) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No.2) Regulations 2024 and taken together make a range of technical changes with the purpose of improving OFSI’s ability to gather intelligence on industry’s compliance with financial sanctions, strengthen OFSI’s enforcement powers, enable OFSI to conduct its licensing responsibilities more efficiently, and clarify financial sanctions legislation where there is existing uncertainty.

Updated guidance to reflect changes following United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 2713 (2023).

Updated to reflect provisions of UN Humanitarian Exception SI

Updated to reflect UNSC resolutions

First published.