UK makes provisions for new EU chemical weapons sanctions

The UK has passed the Chemical Weapons (Asset-Freezing) and Miscellaneous Amendments Regulations 2018 (SI 2018/1090). These Regulations, which come into force on 7 November 2018, allow for UK penalties, enforcement, etc in response to Council Regulation (EU) 2018/1542. The EU regulations impose sanctions against those responsible for manufacturing, using or engaging in preparations to use chemical weapons, as well as those that assist or encourage such activities

To read SI 2018/1090 please click here.

To read about EU Council Regulation 2018/1542 and find a link to the actual regulation please click here.