Background - In response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 the UK, in parallel with the U.S. and the EU, significantly expanded its sanctions against Russia by.
Canada, like other major jurisdictions, has a broad range of economic and financial sanctions targeting foreign states and their nationals, as well as various terrorist organizations.
On 9 June 2023, the UK implemented The Republic of Belarus (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 which amends The Republic of Belarus (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019.
In a recent judgment, the English High Court for the first time ruled on a sanctions de-listing case under Section 38 of the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 (“SAMLA”)..
As we move into the sixth month of Russia's illegal invasion and assault on Ukraine, Canada has imposed further sanctions against Russia and Belarus targeting the arms and defence sector.