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UK announces new sanctions targeting Russian war leaders
The UK government has today (21 April 2022) announced 26 new sanctions, targeting Russian military leaders, and individuals and entities supporting the Russian military. The sanctions follow “intelligence which reveals intentional bombing of critical and civilian infrastructure in Mariupol”. The sanctions will be introduced under either the “standard” process or the “fast-track” process, with the latter being used for individuals and entities being targeted “in alignment with global partners from the G7 and the EU”. Individuals and entities sanctioned under…
UK announces 206 new individual sanctions
The UK yesterday (13 April 2022) sanctioned a further 206 individuals in connection with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Those sanctioned include the family and staff of sanctioned Russian oligarchs, and 178 individuals who have played a role in supporting illegal breakaway regions of Ukraine. The sanctions against the latter have been imposed in coordination with the EU. The relevant government press release is available here. The relevant Financial Sanctions Notice is available here: Notice_Russia_130422.pdf (publishing.service.gov.uk) https://www.clydeco.com/en/insights/2022/04/uk-announces-206-new-individual-sanctions
FBI Designates 61 Active Shooter Incidents in 2021
Statement on the FBI Response to the Shooting in Buffalo, New York
Justice Department Statement on the Mass Shooting in Buffalo, New York
U.S. v. Jerry P. Watson and Commercial Carpet Consultants, Inc.
U.S. v. Steven Dornsbach and Kamida, Inc.
Part 3 of the Economic Crime Act 2022 introduces strict liability financial penalties for sanctions
On 15 March 2022, the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 (“the Act”) received royal assent. Having been on the political agenda since 2016, the Act was fast-tracked in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The Act contains three key parts: Part 1: Registration of Overseas Entities. In March 2022, we reported on the inclusion of the Register of Overseas Entities as part of the wide package of measures in the Act. Part 2: Unexplained Wealth Orders (amendments to…
UK government announces further sanctions against Russia
On the 16 June 2022, the UK announced new sanctions against Russia targeting twelve new individuals, including the Russian Children’s Rights Commissioner, the head of the Russian Orthodox Church, and several more individuals linked to the Russian military. https://www.clydeco.com/en/insights/2022/06/uk-government-announces-further-sanctions-against
