SANCTIONS Citation and commencement 1 1 These Regulations may be cited as the Mali (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) and Sanctions (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2024. 2 These Regulations come into force on 3rd October 2024. Amendments to the Mali (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 2 1 The Mali (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 are amended in accordance with this regulation. 2 In regulation 4 (purposes)— a in paragraph (1)— i for “following purposes” substitute “purposes mentioned in paragraph (2).” ; ii omit sub-paragraph (a) and the “and” after it; iii omit sub-paragraph (b). b in paragraph (2)— i in the words before sub-paragraph (a), omit “additional”; ii after paragraph (c)(ii), omit “and”; iii after paragraph (c)(iii), insert— iv the rule of law in Mali, v comprehensive and inclusive peace negotiations and agreements in Mali, and vi transition to civilian-led government and democratic governance in Mali, ; iv in paragraph (d)(i), for “the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA)” substitute “those from time to time established by the United Nations” ; v omit paragraphs (d)(ii), (iii) and (vi); vi in paragraph (g)(vii), for “status,” substitute “status.” vii after sub-paragraph (g), omit “otherwise than by compliance with the relevant UN obligations”; c omit paragraphs (3) and (4). 3 In regulation 6 (designation criteria)— a omit paragraph (6)(3)(h); b after paragraph (6)(3)(h) insert— i threatening, impeding or frustrating inclusive peace negotiations or transition to democratic, civilian-led government in Mali; j obstructing or undermining respect for democracy, the rule of law and good governance in Mali; or k inciting violence in Mali. . 4 Omit regulation 10 (designation of persons named by or under UN Security Council Resolutions). 5 In regulation 11 (meaning of “ designated person ” in Part 3)— a after paragraph (a), omit “or”; b omit paragraph (b). 6 In regulation 20 (finance: exception for authorised conduct in a relevant country), omit paragraph (3). 7 In regulation 21 (exception for acts done for purposes of national security or prevention of serious crime), omit paragraph (4). 8 In regulation 22 (Treasury licences)— a omit paragraphs (2) and (3); b in paragraph (4), omit “in relation to a non-UN designated person”; c omit paragraphs (5) to (8). 9 After regulation 22A (director disqualification licences) insert— Licences: general provisions 22B 1 This regulation applies in relation to Treasury licences and director disqualification licences. 2 A licence must specify the acts authorised by it. 3 A licence may be general or may authorise acts by a particular person or persons of a particular description. 4 A licence may— a contain conditions; b be of indefinite duration or a defined duration. 5 A person who issues a licence may vary, revoke or suspend it at any time. 6 A person who issues, varies, revokes or suspends a licence which authorises acts by a particular person must give written notice to that person of the issue, variation, revocation or suspension of the licence. 7 A person who issues, varies, revokes or suspends a general licence or a licence which authorises acts by persons of a particular description must take such steps as that person considers appropriate to publicise the issue, variation, revocation or suspension of the licence. . 10 In Schedule 2 (Treasury licences: purposes)— a omit Part 3 (Purposes relating only to UN designated persons); b in the heading of Part 4 (Purposes relating only to non-UN designated persons), omit “non-UN”. Amendments to the Counter-Terrorism (International Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 3 1 The Counter-Terrorism (International Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 are amended in accordance with this regulation. 2 In regulation 31 (Treasury licences) omit paragraphs (2) to (5). 3 After regulation 31A (director disqualification licences) insert— Licences: general provisions 31B 1 This regulation applies in relation to Treasury licences and director disqualification licences. 2 A licence must specify the acts authorised by it. 3 A licence may be general or may authorise acts by a particular person or persons of a particular description. 4 A licence may— a contain conditions; b be of indefinite duration or a defined duration. 5 A person who issues a licence may vary, revoke or suspend it at any time. 6 A person who issues, varies, revokes or suspends a licence which authorises acts by a particular person must give written notice to that person of the issue, variation, revocation or suspension of the licence. 7 A person who issues, varies, revokes or suspends a general licence or a licence which authorises acts by persons of a particular description must take such steps as that person considers appropriate to publicise the issue, variation, revocation or suspension of the licence. . Amendments to the Counter-Terrorism (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 4 1 The Counter-Terrorism (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 are amended as follows. 2 In regulation 19 (Treasury licences) omit paragraphs (2) to (5). 3 After regulation 19A (director disqualification licences) insert— Licences: general provisions 19B 1 This regulation applies in relation to Treasury licences and director disqualification licences. 2 A licence must specify the acts authorised by it. 3 A licence may be general or may authorise acts by a particular person or persons of a particular description. 4 A licence may— a contain conditions; b be of indefinite duration or a defined duration. 5 A person who issues a licence may vary, revoke or suspend it at any time. 6 A person who issues, varies, revokes or suspends a licence which authorises acts by a particular person must give written notice to that person of the issue, variation, revocation or suspension of the licence. 7 A person who issues, varies, revokes or suspends a general licence or a licence which authorises acts by persons of a particular description must take such steps as that person considers appropriate to publicise the issue, variation, revocation or suspension of the licence. . Stephen Doughty Minister of State Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office 11th September 2024