The Republic of Belarus (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Regulation 32

SCHEDULE 3 U.K. Treasury licences: purposes

[F1 PART 1 U.K. Asset-freeze etc.]

Textual Amendments

F1 Sch. 3 Pt. 1 heading inserted (14.10.2021 at noon) by The Republic of Belarus (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/1146), regs. 1(2), 38(b)

[F2 Interpretation U.K.

1.   In this [F3 Part] —

F4 ...

“designated person” has the same meaning as it has in Part 3 (Finance);

F4 ...

“frozen funds or economic resources” means funds or economic resources frozen by virtue of regulation 11, and any reference to a person's frozen funds or economic resources is to funds or economic resources frozen as a consequence of the designation of that person for the purpose of that regulation.

Textual Amendments

F2 Sch. 3 paras. 1-9 become Sch. 3 Pt. 1 (14.10.2021 at noon) by The Republic of Belarus (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/1146), regs. 1(2), 38(a)

F3 Word in Sch. 3 para. 1 substituted (14.10.2021 at noon) by The Republic of Belarus (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/1146), regs. 1(2), 38(c)(i)

F4 Words in Sch. 3 para. 1 omitted (14.10.2021 at noon) by virtue of The Republic of Belarus (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/1146), regs. 1(2), 38(c)(ii)

Commencement Information

I1 Sch. 3 para. 1 not in force at made date, see reg. 1(2)

I2 Sch. 3 para. 1 in force at 31.12.2020 by S.I. 2019/627, reg. 12(2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

Basic needs U.K.

2.— (1) To enable the basic needs of a designated person, or (in the case of an individual) any dependent family member of such a person, to be met.

(2) In the case of an individual in sub-paragraph (1), “basic needs” includes—

(a) medical needs;

(b) needs for—

(i) food;

(ii) [F5 payment] of insurance premiums;

(iii) [F6 payment] of tax;

(iv) rent or mortgage payments;

(v) utility payments.

(3) In the case of a person other than an individual in sub-paragraph (1), “basic needs” includes needs for—

(a) payment of insurance premiums;

(b) payment of reasonable fees for the provision of property management services;

(c) payment of remuneration, allowances or pensions of employees;

(d) payment of tax;

(e) rent or mortgage payments;

(f) utility payments.

(4) In sub-paragraph (1)—

“dependent” means financially dependent;

“family member” includes—

(a)

the wife or husband of the designated person;

(b)

the civil partner of the designated person;

(c)

any parent or other ascendant of the designated person;

(d)

any child or other descendant of the designated person;

(e)

any person who is a brother or sister of the designated person, or a child or other descendant of such a person.

Textual Amendments

F2 Sch. 3 paras. 1-9 become Sch. 3 Pt. 1 (14.10.2021 at noon) by The Republic of Belarus (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/1146), regs. 1(2), 38(a)

F5 Word in Sch. 3 para. 2(2)(b)(ii) substituted (31.12.2020 immediately after IP completion day) by The Sanctions (EU Exit) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 2) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/590), regs. 1(2), 6(8); S.I. 2020/1514, reg. 4

F6 Word in Sch. 3 para. 2(2)(b)(iii) substituted (31.12.2020 immediately after IP completion day) by The Sanctions (EU Exit) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 2) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/590), regs. 1(2), 6(8); S.I. 2020/1514, reg. 4

Commencement Information

I3 Sch. 3 para. 2 not in force at made date, see reg. 1(2)

I4 Sch. 3 para. 2 in force at 31.12.2020 by S.I. 2019/627, reg. 12(2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

Legal services U.K.

3.   To enable the payment of—

(a) reasonable professional fees for the provision of legal services, or

(b) reasonable expenses associated with the provision of legal services.

Textual Amendments

F2 Sch. 3 paras. 1-9 become Sch. 3 Pt. 1 (14.10.2021 at noon) by The Republic of Belarus (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/1146), regs. 1(2), 38(a)

Commencement Information

I5 Sch. 3 para. 3 not in force at made date, see reg. 1(2)

I6 Sch. 3 para. 3 in force at 31.12.2020 by S.I. 2019/627, reg. 12(2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

Maintenance of frozen funds and economic resources U.K.

4.   To enable the payment of—

(a) reasonable fees, or

(b) reasonable service charges,

arising from the routine holding or maintenance of frozen funds or economic resources.

Textual Amendments

F2 Sch. 3 paras. 1-9 become Sch. 3 Pt. 1 (14.10.2021 at noon) by The Republic of Belarus (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/1146), regs. 1(2), 38(a)

Commencement Information

I7 Sch. 3 para. 4 not in force at made date, see reg. 1(2)

I8 Sch. 3 para. 4 in force at 31.12.2020 by S.I. 2019/627, reg. 12(2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

Extraordinary expenses U.K.

5.   To enable an extraordinary expense of a designated person to be met.

Textual Amendments

F2 Sch. 3 paras. 1-9 become Sch. 3 Pt. 1 (14.10.2021 at noon) by The Republic of Belarus (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/1146), regs. 1(2), 38(a)

Commencement Information

I9 Sch. 3 para. 5 not in force at made date, see reg. 1(2)

I10 Sch. 3 para. 5 in force at 31.12.2020 by S.I. 2019/627, reg. 12(2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

Pre-existing judicial decisions etc U.K.

6.   To enable, by the use of a designated person's frozen funds or economic resources, the implementation or satisfaction (in whole or in part) of a judicial, administrative or arbitral decision or lien, provided that—

(a) the funds or economic resources so used are the subject of the decision or lien,

(b) the decision or lien—

(i) was made or established before the date on which the person became a designated person, and

(ii) is enforceable in the United Kingdom, and

(c) the use of the frozen funds or economic resources does not directly or indirectly benefit any other designated person.

Textual Amendments

F2 Sch. 3 paras. 1-9 become Sch. 3 Pt. 1 (14.10.2021 at noon) by The Republic of Belarus (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/1146), regs. 1(2), 38(a)

Commencement Information

I11 Sch. 3 para. 6 not in force at made date, see reg. 1(2)

I12 Sch. 3 para. 6 in force at 31.12.2020 by S.I. 2019/627, reg. 12(2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[F7 Diplomatic missions etc. U.K.

7.— (1) To enable anything to be done in order that the functions of a diplomatic mission or consular post in Belarus or of an international organisation enjoying immunities in accordance with international law may be carried out.

(2) To enable anything to be done in order that the functions of a diplomatic mission or consular post of Belarus in the United Kingdom may be carried out.]

Textual Amendments

F2 Sch. 3 paras. 1-9 become Sch. 3 Pt. 1 (14.10.2021 at noon) by The Republic of Belarus (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/1146), regs. 1(2), 38(a)

F7 Sch. 3 para. 7 substituted (5.7.2022) by The Republic of Belarus (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/748), regs. 1(2), 44(a)

Extraordinary situation U.K.

8.   To enable anything to be done to deal with an extraordinary situation.

Textual Amendments

F2 Sch. 3 paras. 1-9 become Sch. 3 Pt. 1 (14.10.2021 at noon) by The Republic of Belarus (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/1146), regs. 1(2), 38(a)

Commencement Information

I13 Sch. 3 para. 8 not in force at made date, see reg. 1(2)

I14 Sch. 3 para. 8 in force at 31.12.2020 by S.I. 2019/627, reg. 12(2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

Prior obligations U.K.

9.   To enable, by the use of a designated person's frozen funds or economic resources, the satisfaction of an obligation of that person (whether arising under a contract, other agreement or otherwise), provided that—

(a) the obligation arose before the date on which the person became a designated person, and

(b) no payments are made to another designated person, whether directly or indirectly.]

Textual Amendments

F2 Sch. 3 paras. 1-9 become Sch. 3 Pt. 1 (14.10.2021 at noon) by The Republic of Belarus (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/1146), regs. 1(2), 38(a)

Commencement Information

I15 Sch. 3 para. 9 not in force at made date, see reg. 1(2)

I16 Sch. 3 para. 9 in force at 31.12.2020 by S.I. 2019/627, reg. 12(2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[F8 Humanitarian assistance activity U.K.

10.   To enable anything to be done in connection with the performance of any humanitarian assistance activity.]

Textual Amendments

F8 Sch. 3 para. 10 inserted (14.10.2021 at noon) by The Republic of Belarus (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/1146), regs. 1(2), 38(d)

[F9 Medical goods or services U.K.

10A.— (1) To enable anything to be done in connection with the provision of medical goods or services for the benefit of the civilian population of a country.

(2) To enable the import, export or use of medical goods.

(3) In paragraphs (1) and (2), “medical goods” includes medicines and medical devices.

Textual Amendments

F9 Sch. 3 paras. 10A, 10B inserted (5.7.2022) by The Republic of Belarus (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/748), regs. 1(2), 44(b)

Food U.K.

10B.   To enable anything to be done in connection with the production or distribution of food for the benefit of the civilian population of a country.]

Textual Amendments

F9 Sch. 3 paras. 10A, 10B inserted (5.7.2022) by The Republic of Belarus (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/748), regs. 1(2), 44(b)

[F10 PART 2 U.K. Loans and credit

Textual Amendments

F10 Sch. 3 Pts. 2, 3 inserted (14.10.2021 at noon) by The Republic of Belarus (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/1146), regs. 1(2), 38(d)

Humanitarian assistance activity U.K.

11.   To enable anything to be done in connection with the performance of any humanitarian assistance activity.

Nuclear safety U.K.

12.   To enable anything to be done for the purposes of nuclear safety.

Extraordinary situation U.K.

13.   To enable anything to be done to deal with an extraordinary situation.

[F11 Diplomatic missions etc. U.K.

14.— (1) To enable anything to be done in order that the functions of a diplomatic mission or consular post in Belarus or of an international organisation enjoying immunities in accordance with international law may be carried out.

(2) To enable anything to be done in order that the functions of a diplomatic mission or consular post of Belarus in the United Kingdom may be carried out.]

Textual Amendments

F11 Sch. 3 para. 14 substituted (5.7.2022) by The Republic of Belarus (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/748), regs. 1(2), 44(c)

[F12 Medical goods or services U.K.

14A.— (1) To enable anything to be done in connection with the provision of medical goods or services for the benefit of the civilian population of a country.

(2) To enable the import, export or use of medical goods.

(3) In paragraphs (1) and (2), “medical goods” includes medicines and medical devices.

Textual Amendments

F12 Sch. 3 paras. 14A, 14B inserted (5.7.2022) by The Republic of Belarus (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/748), regs. 1(2), 44(d)

Food U.K.

14B.   To enable anything to be done in connection with the production or distribution of food for the benefit of the civilian population of a country.]

Textual Amendments

F12 Sch. 3 paras. 14A, 14B inserted (5.7.2022) by The Republic of Belarus (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/748), regs. 1(2), 44(d)

PART 3 U.K. Insurance and reinsurance

Humanitarian assistance activity U.K.

15.   To enable anything to be done in connection with the performance of any humanitarian assistance activity.

Nuclear safety U.K.

16.   To enable anything to be done for the purposes of nuclear safety.

Extraordinary situation U.K.

17.   To enable anything to be done to deal with an extraordinary situation.]

[F13 Medical goods or services U.K.

18.— (1) To enable anything to be done in connection with the provision of medical goods or services for the benefit of the civilian population of a country.

(2) To enable the import, export or use of medical goods.

(3) In paragraphs (1) and (2), “medical goods” includes medicines and medical devices.

Textual Amendments

F13 Sch. 3 paras. 18-24 and Pt. 4 heading inserted (5.7.2022) by The Republic of Belarus (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/748), regs. 1(2), 44(e)

Food U.K.

19.   To enable anything to be done in connection with the production or distribution of food for the benefit of the civilian population of a country.]

Textual Amendments

F13 Sch. 3 paras. 18-24 and Pt. 4 heading inserted (5.7.2022) by The Republic of Belarus (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/748), regs. 1(2), 44(e)

[F13 PART 4 U.K. Foreign exchange reserve and asset management services

Humanitarian assistance activity U.K.

20.   To enable anything to be done in connection with the performance of any humanitarian assistance activity.

Financial regulation U.K.

21.— (1) To enable anything to be done by, or on behalf of, a relevant financial authority for the purposes of the functions of that authority.

(2) In sub-paragraph (1), “relevant financial authority” means authorities involved in the regulation of financial services in the United Kingdom, including the Financial Conduct Authority, the Prudential Regulation Authority and the Bank of England.

Financial stability U.K.

22.   To enable anything to be done by a person, following consultation by that person (or a person acting on their behalf) with the Bank of England, that is necessary or expedient in order to protect or enhance the stability of the financial system of the United Kingdom.

Safety and soundness of a firm U.K.

23.   To enable anything to be done by a person, following consultation by that person (or a person acting on their behalf) with the relevant supervising authority or authorities, that is necessary or expedient in order to promote the safety and soundness of a firm which is supervised by the Bank of England, the Prudential Regulation Authority or the Financial Conduct Authority.

Extraordinary situation U.K.

24.   To enable anything to be done to deal with an extraordinary situation.]