Restrictions on equipment used for internal repression

Prohibitions related to goods and technology which might be used for internal repression in Zimbabwe (as specified in Schedule 2 to the Regulations)

UK

The Zimbabwe (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

UK country specific

Zimbabwe

The Zimbabwe (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 came fully into force on 31 December 2020. They are intended to ensure that certain sanctions measures relating to Zimbabwe continue to operate effectively. You should also review the Sanctions (EU Exit) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 2) Regulations 2020 and the Sanctions (EU Exit) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Regulations 2020 to find out any amendments made to the Regulations. This sanctions regime is aimed at encouraging the Government of Zimbabwe, and any person or entity who may be involved in human rights abuses to: • respect democratic principles and institutions and the rule of law • refrain from actions, policies or activities which repress civil society in Zimbabwe • comply with international human rights law and respect human rights These regulations have replaced, with substantially the same effect, relevant existing EU legislation and related UK regulations.

Licensing and exception provisions are contained in Part 6 of the Regulations.