Trade: exceptions in relation to personal effects5

In regulation 60A—

a

in paragraph (1), for “or critical-industry technology” substitute “, critical-industry technology, quantum computing and advanced materials goods or quantum computing and advanced materials technology”;

b

after paragraph (1), insert—

1A

The prohibitions in regulation 46B (luxury goods) are not contravened by a relevant activity in relation to—

a

any luxury goods which are necessary for the official purposes of a diplomatic mission or consular post in Russia, or of an international organisation enjoying immunities in accordance with international law, or

b

the personal effects of their staff.

c

in paragraph (2)—

i

for “paragraph (1)”, in both places it occurs, substitute “paragraphs (1) and (1A)”;

ii

after the definition of “diplomatic mission”, insert—

  • “luxury goods” has the meaning given in regulation 21 (interpretation of Part 5);

  • “quantum computing and advanced materials goods” has the meaning given in regulation 21 (interpretation of Part 5);

  • “quantum computing and advanced materials technology” has the meaning given in regulation 21 (interpretation of Part 5);