Sanctions
UK: Non-Financial Sanctions
There are a number of different sanctions applied by the UK in addition to the HM Treasury's financial sanctions. These include the proscribing of organisations for reasons of national security.
European Union
The European Union imposes sanctions for a variety of purposes. They are given effect by member countries which are responsible for enforcement.
Financial Action Task Force
Technically, the FATF does not issue sanctions. It requires its members (who themselves decide on the appropriate course of action) to implement "counter-measures." But they have no effect until the member countries instruct their financial institutions to comply because the FATF is not a law-making body. However, prudence would suggest that financial institutions take account of FATF pronouncements so as to be ready for implementation when national governments make appropriate enforcement provisions.
USA - BIS - Denied Persons / Entities lists
The composite list is up to date as at 7 March 2011. Updates are added as published.
UK Treasury Financial Sanctions Targets
This section contains the full list as at 28 February 2011. Updates to the list will be added individually.
Sanctions : UN Security Council 20110226 - Libya
26 February 2011: The United Nations Security Council has unanimously voted for a range of sanctions against President Muammar Al-Qadhafi and several senior figures and related entities. The full UN statement is below UPDATE: Full list in force as from 27 February 2011.
Sanctions: OFAC Update 20110225 - Libya
25 February 2011
Acting under a presidential executive order OFAC has issued a blocking notice relating to listed persons, entities and assets. NB: Also General licence relating to third-country Libyan-owned or controlled banks
Sanctions: OFAC Update 20110224 - Anti Terrorism / Narcotics
24 February 2011 - additions / changes
Sanctions: OFAC update: 20110223 - Human Rights Abuses
23 February 2011: The following names were designated / changed under the Iranian Human Rights Abuses Sanctions Regulations: