The European Union Financial Sanctions (Enhanced Penalties) Regulations 2017

Afghanistan (Asset-Freezing) Regulations 2011

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7.—(1) Regulation 14 (penalties) of the Afghanistan (Asset-Freezing) Regulations 2011(1) is amended as follows.

(2) In paragraph (1)(a), for “two” substitute “seven”.

(3) In paragraphs (1)(b) and (2), for “three months” substitute “the relevant maximum”.

(4) After paragraph (2) insert—

(3) For the purposes of this regulation, “the relevant maximum” is—

(a)in England and Wales, twelve months (or, in relation to offences committed before section 154(1) of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 comes into force, six months);

(b)in Scotland, twelve months;

(c)in Northern Ireland, six months..