In particular, this instrument inserts reference to UNSCR 2752, such that the UK’s obligations under UNSCR 2653 (2022) are read alongside UNSCR 2752.
This instrument further modifies the scope of the arms embargo within the 2022 regulations in line with UNSCR 2752, which replaced the arms embargo under UNSCR 2653 with a wider arms embargo, covering arms and related material of all types.
Plus, technical assistance, training, financial or other assistance, re military activities.
These regulations come into force on Jul. 23, 2025.
Follows UN Oct. 2024 renewed sanctions regime on Haiti for one year, see #230380.
On Dec. 7, UK GVT issued regulations for a Haiti sanctions regime.
UK GVT issued Haiti (sanctions) regulations 2022, StIn 2022/1281, effective Dec. 28.
Follows UN Oct. 2022 resolution to establish Haiti sanctions regime, see #151264.
Overview
Instrument made under Sanctions and anti-money laundering act 2018 to give effect to the UK’s obligations under United Nations Security Council Resolution 2653 (2022).
Resolution 2653 provides for a sanctions regime for Haiti, adopted on Oct. 21, 2022.
The UK is a supporter of sanctions in relation to Haiti at the UN Security Council.
This sanctions regime has been set up to tackle the issues threatening the peace, stability and security of Haiti following protracted, deteriorating political, institutional, economic, security, human rights, humanitarian and food security crises in Haiti.
Effectiveness
The Haiti (sanctions) regulations 2022 come into force on Dec. 28, 2022.
On Dec. 15, 2022, UK GVT issued Haiti (sanctions) (Isle of Man) order 2022 (StIn 2022/1340), to extend the Haiti regulations to the Isle of Man, effective Dec. 28, 2022.
In Dec. 2022, UK OFSI issued financial sanctions notice regarding Haiti, see #157980.
Dec. 2023 Amendment Regulations
On Dec. 7, 2023, UK GVT issued StIn 2023/1320The Haiti (Sanctions) (Amendment) Regulations 2023, to amend Haiti (sanctions) regulations 2022; in force Dec. 28, 2023.
The instrument is made under the Sanctions and anti-money laundering act 2018 to give effect to UK’s obligations under UN Security Council Resolutions (UNSCR) 2699 (2023) and 2700 (2023) which amended UNSCR 2653 (2022); replaces targeted arms embargo against designated persons under the Haiti (sanctions) regulations 2022.
Implements embargo on supply of small and light weapons and ammunition to Haiti.
In Dec. 2023 UK GVT issued Haiti sanctions overseas territories order, see #194910.
In Dec. 2023 UK GVT published Haiti sanctions IOM amendment order, see #194924.
Aug. 2024 Correction Slip
On Aug. 22, 2024, UK GVT issued a correction to StIn 2023/1320 which states that on page 4, regulation 18(a): …and ammunition available should read …and ammunition.
In particular, this instrument inserts reference to UNSCR 2752, such that the UK’s obligations under UNSCR 2653 (2022) are read alongside UNSCR 2752.
This instrument further modifies the scope of the arms embargo within the 2022 regulations in line with UNSCR 2752, which replaced the arms embargo under UNSCR 2653 with a wider arms embargo, covering arms and related material of all types.
Plus, technical assistance, training, financial or other assistance, re military activities.
These regulations come into force on Jul. 23, 2025.
Follows UN Oct. 2024 renewed sanctions regime on Haiti for one year, see #230380.
Regulators
UK GVT
Entity Types
B/D; Bank; BS; Corp; Ins; MSB
Reference
StIn 2025/786, 7/2/2025; Corr 8/22/2024; UKSI, StIn 2023/1320, 12/7/2023; UKSI, StIn 2022/1340, 12/15/2022; UKSI, StIn 2022/1281, 12/7/2022; SAMLA 2018; Res 2653 (2022); Res 2699 (2023); Res 2700 (2023); Res 2052 (2024); Citation: StIn 2022/1281; StIn 2022/1340; StIn 2023/1320; StIn 2025/786;
Functions
AML; Anti-Bribery; Compliance; Financial; Human Rights; Legal; Operations; Sanctions
