Criminal Law Citation and commencement 1 These Regulations may be cited as the European Union Financial Sanctions (Enhanced Penalties) Regulations 2017 and come into force on 2nd May 2017. Zimbabwe (Financial Sanctions) Regulations 2009 2 1 Regulation 13 (penalties) of the Zimbabwe (Financial Sanctions) Regulations 2009 is amended as follows. 2 In paragraph (1), omit “or paragraph 4(b) or (d) of the Schedule”. 3 In paragraph (1)(a), for “two” substitute “seven”. 4 In paragraphs (1)(b) and (2), for “three months” substitute “the relevant maximum”. 5 In paragraph (2), omit “(a) or (c)”. 6 After paragraph (2) insert— 3 For the purposes of this regulation, “the relevant maximum” is— a in England and Wales, twelve months (or, in relation to offences committed before section 154(1) of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 comes into force, six months); b in Scotland, twelve months; c in Northern Ireland, six months. . Somalia (Asset-Freezing) Regulations 2010 3 1 Regulation 15 (penalties) of the Somalia (Asset-Freezing) Regulations 2010 is amended as follows. 2 In paragraph (1)(a), for “two” substitute “seven”. 3 In paragraphs (1)(b) and (2), for “three months” substitute “the relevant maximum”. 4 After paragraph (2) insert— 3 For the purposes of this regulation, “the relevant maximum” is— a in England and Wales, twelve months (or, in relation to offences committed before section 154(1) of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 comes into force, six months); b in Scotland, twelve months; c in Northern Ireland, six months. . Egypt (Asset-Freezing) Regulations 2011 4 1 Regulation 14 (penalties) of the Egypt (Asset-Freezing) Regulations 2011 is amended as follows. 2 In paragraph (1)(a), for “two” substitute “seven”. 3 In paragraphs (1)(b) and (2), for “three months” substitute “the relevant maximum”. 4 After paragraph (2) insert— 3 For the purposes of this regulation, “the relevant maximum” is— a in England and Wales, twelve months (or, in relation to offences committed before section 154(1) of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 comes into force, six months); b in Scotland, twelve months; c in Northern Ireland, six months. . Tunisia (Asset-Freezing) Regulations 2011 5 1 Regulation 14 (penalties) of the Tunisia (Asset-Freezing) Regulations 2011 is amended as follows. 2 In paragraph (1)(a), for “two” substitute “seven”. 3 In paragraphs (1)(b) and (2), for “three months” substitute “the relevant maximum”. 4 After paragraph (2) insert— 3 For the purposes of this regulation, “the relevant maximum” is— a in England and Wales, twelve months (or, in relation to offences committed before section 154(1) of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 comes into force, six months); b in Scotland, twelve months; c in Northern Ireland, six months. . Iran (Asset-Freezing) Regulations 2011 6 1 Regulation 14 (penalties) of the Iran (Asset-Freezing) Regulations 2011 is amended as follows. 2 In paragraph (1)(a), for “two” substitute “seven”. 3 In paragraphs (1)(b) and (2), for “three months” substitute “the relevant maximum”. 4 After paragraph (2) insert— 3 For the purposes of this regulation, “the relevant maximum” is— a in England and Wales, twelve months (or, in relation to offences committed before section 154(1) of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 comes into force, six months); b in Scotland, twelve months; c in Northern Ireland, six months. . Afghanistan (Asset-Freezing) Regulations 2011 7 1 Regulation 14 (penalties) of the Afghanistan (Asset-Freezing) Regulations 2011 is amended as follows. 2 In paragraph (1)(a), for “two” substitute “seven”. 3 In paragraphs (1)(b) and (2), for “three months” substitute “the relevant maximum”. 4 After paragraph (2) insert— 3 For the purposes of this regulation, “the relevant maximum” is— a in England and Wales, twelve months (or, in relation to offences committed before section 154(1) of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 comes into force, six months); b in Scotland, twelve months; c in Northern Ireland, six months. . ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida (Asset-Freezing) Regulations 2011 8 1 Regulation 14 (penalties) of the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida (Asset-Freezing) Regulations 2011 is amended as follows. 2 In paragraph (1)(a), for “two” substitute “seven”. 3 In paragraphs (1)(b) and (2), for “three months” substitute “the relevant maximum”. 4 After paragraph (2) insert— 3 For the purposes of this regulation, “the relevant maximum” is— a in England and Wales, twelve months (or, in relation to offences committed before section 154(1) of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 comes into force, six months); b in Scotland, twelve months; c in Northern Ireland, six months. . Syria (European Union Financial Sanctions) Regulations 2012 9 1 Regulation 18 (penalties) of the Syria (European Union Financial Sanctions) Regulations 2012 is amended as follows. 2 In paragraph (1)(a), for “two” substitute “seven”. 3 In paragraphs (1)(b) and (2), for “three months” substitute “the relevant maximum”. 4 After paragraph (2) insert— 3 For the purposes of this regulation, “the relevant maximum” is— a in England and Wales, twelve months (or, in relation to offences committed before section 154(1) of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 comes into force, six months); b in Scotland, twelve months; c in Northern Ireland, six months. . Guinea-Bissau (Asset-Freezing) Regulations 2012 10 1 Regulation 13 (penalties) of the Guinea-Bissau (Asset-Freezing) Regulations 2012 is amended as follows. 2 In paragraph (1)(a), for “two” substitute “seven”. 3 In paragraphs (1)(b) and (2), for “three months” substitute “the relevant maximum”. 4 After paragraph (2) insert— 3 For the purposes of this regulation, “the relevant maximum” is— a in England and Wales, twelve months (or, in relation to offences committed before section 154(1) of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 comes into force, six months); b in Scotland, twelve months; c in Northern Ireland, six months. . Iraq (Asset-Freezing) Regulations 2012 11 1 Regulation 13 (penalties) of the Iraq (Asset-Freezing) Regulations 2012 is amended as follows. 2 In paragraph (1)(a), for “two” substitute “seven”. 3 In paragraphs (1)(b) and (2), for “three months” substitute “the relevant maximum”. 4 After paragraph (2) insert— 3 For the purposes of this regulation, “the relevant maximum” is— a in England and Wales, twelve months (or, in relation to offences committed before section 154(1) of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 comes into force, six months); b in Scotland, twelve months; c in Northern Ireland, six months. . Republic of Guinea (Asset-Freezing) Regulations 2012 12 1 Regulation 13 (penalties) of the Republic of Guinea (Asset-Freezing) Regulations 2012 is amended as follows. 2 In paragraph (1)(a), for “two” substitute “seven”. 3 In paragraphs (1)(b) and (2), for “three months” substitute “the relevant maximum”. 4 After paragraph (2) insert— 3 For the purposes of this regulation, “the relevant maximum” is— a in England and Wales, twelve months (or, in relation to offences committed before section 154(1) of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 comes into force, six months); b in Scotland, twelve months; c in Northern Ireland, six months. . Democratic Republic of the Congo (Asset-Freezing) Regulations 2012 13 1 Regulation 13 (penalties) of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Asset-Freezing) Regulations 2012 is amended as follows. 2 In paragraph (1)(a), for “two” substitute “seven”. 3 In paragraphs (1)(b) and (2), for “three months” substitute “the relevant maximum”. 4 After paragraph (2) insert— 3 For the purposes of this regulation, “the relevant maximum” is— a in England and Wales, twelve months (or, in relation to offences committed before section 154(1) of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 comes into force, six months); b in Scotland, twelve months; c in Northern Ireland, six months. . Eritrea (Asset-Freezing) Regulations 2012 14 1 Regulation 13 (penalties) of the Eritrea (Asset-Freezing) Regulations 2012 is amended as follows. 2 In paragraph (1)(a), for “two” substitute “seven”. 3 In paragraphs (1)(b) and (2), for “three months” substitute “the relevant maximum”. 4 After paragraph (2) insert— 3 For the purposes of this regulation, “the relevant maximum” is— a in England and Wales, twelve months (or, in relation to offences committed before section 154(1) of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 comes into force, six months); b in Scotland, twelve months; c in Northern Ireland, six months. . Lebanon and Syria (Asset-Freezing) Regulations 2012 15 1 Regulation 13 (penalties) of the Lebanon and Syria (Asset-Freezing) Regulations 2012 is amended as follows. 2 In paragraph (1)(a), for “two” substitute “seven”. 3 In paragraphs (1)(b) and (2), for “three months” substitute “the relevant maximum”. 4 After paragraph (2) insert— 3 For the purposes of this regulation, “the relevant maximum” is— a in England and Wales, twelve months (or, in relation to offences committed before section 154(1) of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 comes into force, six months); b in Scotland, twelve months; c in Northern Ireland, six months. . Belarus (Asset-Freezing) Regulations 2013 16 1 Regulation 13 (penalties) of the Belarus (Asset-Freezing) Regulations 2013 is amended as follows. 2 In paragraph (1)(a), for “two” substitute “seven”. 3 In paragraphs (1)(b) and (2), for “three months” substitute “the relevant maximum”. 4 After paragraph (2) insert— 3 For the purposes of this regulation, “the relevant maximum” is— a in England and Wales, twelve months (or, in relation to offences committed before section 154(1) of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 comes into force, six months); b in Scotland, twelve months; c in Northern Ireland, six months. . Ukraine (European Union Financial Sanctions) Regulations 2014 17 1 Regulation 12 (penalties) of the Ukraine (European Union Financial Sanctions) Regulations 2014 is amended as follows. 2 In paragraph (1)(a), for “two” substitute “seven”. 3 In paragraphs (1)(b) and (2), for “three months” substitute “the relevant maximum”. 4 After paragraph (2) insert— 3 For the purposes of this regulation, “the relevant maximum” is— a in England and Wales, twelve months (or, in relation to offences committed before section 154(1) of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 comes into force, six months); b in Scotland, twelve months; c in Northern Ireland, six months. . Central African Republic (European Union Financial Sanctions) Regulations 2014 18 1 Regulation 12 (penalties) of the Central African Republic (European Union Financial Sanctions) Regulations 2014 is amended as follows. 2 In paragraph (1)(a), for “two” substitute “seven”. 3 In paragraphs (1)(b) and (2), for “three months” substitute “the relevant maximum”. 4 After paragraph (2) insert— 3 For the purposes of this regulation, “the relevant maximum” is— a in England and Wales, twelve months (or, in relation to offences committed before section 154(1) of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 comes into force, six months); b in Scotland, twelve months; c in Northern Ireland, six months. . Ukraine (European Union Financial Sanctions) ( No. 2) Regulations 2014 19 1 Regulation 12 (penalties) of the Ukraine (European Union Financial Sanctions) (No. 2) Regulations 2014 is amended as follows. 2 In paragraph (1)(a), for “two” substitute “seven”. 3 In paragraphs (1)(b) and (2), for “three months” substitute “the relevant maximum”. 4 After paragraph (2) insert— 3 For the purposes of this regulation, “the relevant maximum” is— a in England and Wales, twelve months (or, in relation to offences committed before section 154(1) of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 comes into force, six months); b in Scotland, twelve months; c in Northern Ireland, six months. . Sudan (European Union Financial Sanctions) Regulations 2014 20 1 Regulation 12 (penalties) of the Sudan (European Union Financial Sanctions) Regulations 2014 is amended as follows. 2 In paragraph (1)(a), for “two” substitute “seven”. 3 In paragraphs (1)(b) and (2), for “three months” substitute “the relevant maximum”. 4 After paragraph (2) insert— 3 For the purposes of this regulation, “the relevant maximum” is— a in England and Wales, twelve months (or, in relation to offences committed before section 154(1) of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 comes into force, six months); b in Scotland, twelve months; c in Northern Ireland, six months. . Ukraine (European Union Financial Sanctions) (No. 3) Regulations 2014 21 1 Regulation 6 (penalties) of the Ukraine (European Union Financial Sanctions) (No. 3) Regulations 2014 is amended as follows. 2 In paragraph (1)(a), for “two” substitute “seven”. 3 In paragraphs (1)(b) and (2), for “three months” substitute “the relevant maximum”. 4 After paragraph (2) insert— 3 For the purposes of this regulation, “the relevant maximum” is— a in England and Wales, twelve months (or, in relation to offences committed before section 154(1) of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 comes into force, six months); b in Scotland, twelve months; c in Northern Ireland, six months. . Yemen (European Union Financial Sanctions) Regulations 2014 22 1 Regulation 12 (penalties) of the Yemen (European Union Financial Sanctions) Regulations 2014 is amended as follows. 2 In paragraph (1)(a), for “two” substitute “seven”. 3 In paragraphs (1)(b) and (2), for “three months” substitute “the relevant maximum”. 4 After paragraph (2) insert— 3 For the purposes of this regulation, “the relevant maximum” is— a in England and Wales, twelve months (or, in relation to offences committed before section 154(1) of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 comes into force, six months); b in Scotland, twelve months; c in Northern Ireland, six months. . South Sudan (European Union Financial Sanctions) (No. 2) Regulations 2015 23 1 Regulation 12 (penalties) of the South Sudan (European Union Financial Sanctions) (No. 2) Regulations 2015 is amended as follows. 2 In paragraph (1)(a), for “two” substitute “seven”. 3 In paragraphs (1)(b) and (2), for “three months” substitute “the relevant maximum”. 4 After paragraph (2) insert— 3 For the purposes of this regulation, “the relevant maximum” is— a in England and Wales, twelve months (or, in relation to offences committed before section 154(1) of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 comes into force, six months); b in Scotland, twelve months; c in Northern Ireland, six months. . Burundi (European Union Financial Sanctions) Regulations 2015 24 1 Regulation 12 (penalties) of the Burundi (European Union Financial Sanctions) Regulations 2015 is amended as follows. 2 In paragraph (1)(a), for “two” substitute “seven”. 3 In paragraphs (1)(b) and (2), for “three months” substitute “the relevant maximum”. 4 After paragraph (2) insert— 3 For the purposes of this regulation, “the relevant maximum” is— a in England and Wales, twelve months (or, in relation to offences committed before section 154(1) of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 comes into force, six months); b in Scotland, twelve months; c in Northern Ireland, six months. . Iran (European Union Financial Sanctions) Regulations 2016 25 1 Regulation 13 (penalties) of the Iran (European Union Financial Sanctions) Regulations 2016 is amended as follows. 2 In paragraph (1)(a), for “two” substitute “seven”. 3 In paragraphs (1)(b)(i) and (2)(a), for “three months” substitute “the relevant maximum”. 4 After paragraph (2) insert— 3 For the purposes of this regulation, “the relevant maximum” is— a in England and Wales, twelve months (or, in relation to offences committed before section 154(1) of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 comes into force, six months); b in Scotland, twelve months; c in Northern Ireland, six months. . Libya (European Union Financial Sanctions) Regulations 2016 26 1 Regulation 12 (penalties) of the Libya (European Union Financial Sanctions) Regulations 2016 is amended as follows. 2 In paragraph (1)(a), for “two” substitute “seven”. 3 In paragraphs (1)(b)(i) and (2)(a), for “three months” substitute “the relevant maximum”. 4 After paragraph (2) insert— 3 For the purposes of this regulation, “the relevant maximum” is— a in England and Wales, twelve months (or, in relation to offences committed before section 154(1) of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 comes into force, six months); b in Scotland, twelve months; c in Northern Ireland, six months. . Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (European Union Financial Sanctions) Regulations 2017 27 1 Regulation 26 (penalties) of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (European Union Financial Sanctions) Regulations 2017 is amended as follows. 2 In paragraph (1)(a), for “two” substitute “seven”. 3 In paragraphs (1)(b)(i) and (2)(a), for “three months” substitute “the relevant maximum”. 4 After paragraph (2) insert— 3 For the purposes of this regulation, “the relevant maximum” is— a in England and Wales, twelve months (or, in relation to offences committed before section 154(1) of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 comes into force, six months); b in Scotland, twelve months; c in Northern Ireland, six months. . Guto Bebb Robert Syms Two of the Lords Commissioners of Her Majesty’s Treasury 10th April 2017