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United Kingdom· 2018In forceEnables

Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 (SAMLA) (UK)

SanctionsAsset recovery

Summary

Post-Brexit framework giving UK ministers autonomous power to impose sanctions and make AML regulations independently of the EU regime.

Relevance to the diaspora

Legal basis for UK Magnitsky-style designations targeting individuals responsible for gross human rights violations in Sri Lanka.

Key provisions

  • Sanctions-making powers
  • AML/CTF regulations
  • Designation criteria and review

Primary source

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2018/13

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