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Syria cultural property sanctions: guidance

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The Syria (United Nations Sanctions) (Cultural Property) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 came, fullyand intocertain forceother onregulations, 31are Decemberin 2020.force to implement certain UN obligations. 

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Related financial services and brokering services may also be subject to sanctions.

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Published 31 December 2020
Last updated 1225 March 2026 + show all updates
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