Vigilance

• Prohibitions related to goods which could be used for migrant smuggling and human trafficking (as specified in Schedule 3 to the Regulations). “Goods which could be used for migrant smuggling and human trafficking” has the meaning given in paragraph 2 of Schedule 3. • Prohibitions related to the provision of technical assistance, armed personnel, financial services or funds or associated brokering services, where such provision enables or facilitates the conduct of armed hostilities in Libya.

Schedule 3. Definitions used in Part 5 (Trade). Part 2 Goods which could be used for migrant smuggling and human trafficking subject to trade prohibitions 2. For the purposes of regulation 32, “goods which could be used for migrant smuggling and human trafficking” means any thing which falls within the following commodity codes— (a)8407 21; (b)ex 8408 10, provided that it is an outboard motor for marine propulsion with a compression ignition; (c)ex 8501 31, provided that it is an electrical outboard motor for marine propulsion of an output not exceeding 750 W; (d)ex 8501 32, provided that it is an electrical outboard motor for marine propulsion of an output exceeding 750 W but not exceeding 75 kW; (e)ex 8903 10, provided that it is an inflatable vessel for pleasure or sports; (f)ex 8903 99, provided that it is an outboard motor boat.

UK

The Libya (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020

UN, UK country specific

Libya

The Libya (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 came fully into force on 31 December 2020. They are intended to ensure compliance with the relevant UN obligations under UNSCR 1970, and to • promote respect for human rights in Libya • promote the peace, stability and security of Libya • promote the successful completion of Libya’s transition to a democratic, independent and united country, and • prevent migrant smuggling and human trafficking taking place from Libya These regulations have replaced, with substantially the same effect, relevant existing EU legislation and related UK regulations. The Regulations impose financial, trade, aircraft, shipping and immigration sanctions for the purpose of giving effect to the United Kingdom’s obligations under United Nations Security Council Resolutions including 1970 (2011), 1973 (2011) and 2146 (2014) (‘UNSCR 1970’, UNSCR 1973’, ‘UNSCR 2146’); and the additional statutory purposes set out in the Regulations. As a whole, this sanctions regime is aimed at promoting respect for human rights in Libya, promoting the peace, stability and security of Libya, promoting the successful completion of Libya’s political transition, and preventing migrant smuggling and human trafficking in relation to Libya.

Licensing and exception provisions are contained in Part 8 of the Regulations.