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British OT Sanctions Orders in Force/Legislative Framework
As a British Overseas Territory the Virgin Islands must implement all UK sanctions regulations which have been made and modified under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 (the Sanctions Act), and have been extended to the VI by the UK government in the form of new Overseas Territories (OT) Sanctions Orders.
These Sanctions Orders provide for the legislative framework which enables the relevant authorities to take the necessary action to, among other things, freeze the funds/assets of designated persons and entities. Failure to comply with restrictions and prohibitions in relation to sanctions imposed under the relevant Sanctions Orders applicable to the VI constitutes an offence that may result in the imposition of penalties or imprisonment when a conviction is secured.
SANCTIONS ORDERS IN FORCE| REGIME | S.I. No | Order in Council | Date Made | Date Laid | Date in Force |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIMBABWE | 2020 No. 1272 | The Zimbabwe (Sanctions) (Overseas Territories) Order 2020 | 11/11/2020 | 31 Dec 2020 - 23:00 | |
| OTHER OVERSEAS TERRITORIES ORDERS | 2020 No. 1585 | The United Nations Sanctions (Revocations) Order 2020 | 12/16/2020 | 12/23/2020 | 31 Dec 2020 - 23:00 |
| OTHER OVERSEAS TERRITORIES ORDERS | 2017 No. 984 | The Policing and Crime Act (Financial Sanctions) (Overseas Territories) Order 2017 ( subject to sec. 143,152(1), 154,155) | 10/11/2017 | 11 Oct 2017 - 00:00 | |
| OTHER OVERSEAS TERRITORIES ORDERS | 2016 No. 990 | The Extradition Act 2003 (Overseas Territories) Order 2016 | 10/12/2016 | 10/19/2016 | 10 Nov 2016 - 00:00 |
| OTHER OVERSEAS TERRITORIES ORDERS | 2013 No. 237 | The United Nations Sanctions (Overseas Territories) (Revocations) Order 2013 | 02/12/2013 | 02/19/2013 | 12 Mar 2013 - 00:00 |
| OTHER OVERSEAS TERRITORIES ORDERS | 2011 No. 2990 | The International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (Restrictive Measures) (Overseas Territories) (Revocation) Order 2011 | 12/14/2011 | 12/21/2011 | 18 Jan 2012 - 00:00 |
| OTHER OVERSEAS TERRITORIES ORDERS | 2012 No. 2592 | The United Nations Sanctions (Overseas Territories) (Revocations) Order 2012 | 10/17/2012 | 10/24/2012 | 14 Jan 2012 - 00:00 |
| OTHER OVERSEAS TERRITORIES ORDERS | 2010 No. 2963 | The Geneva Conventions (Overseas Territories) Order 2010 | 12/15/2016 | 15 Jan 2011 - 00:00 | |
| OTHER OVERSEAS TERRITORIES ORDERS | 2010 No. 763 | The International Criminal Court Act 2001 (Overseas Territories) (Amendment) Order 2010 | 03/17/2010 | 03/24/2010 | 15 Apr 2010 - 00:00 |
| OTHER OVERSEAS TERRITORIES ORDERS | 2009 No. 1738 | The International Criminal Court Act 2001 (Overseas Territories) Order 2009 | 07/08/2009 | 07/15/2009 | 1 Sep 2009 - 00:00 |
| OTHER OVERSEAS TERRITORIES ORDERS | 2002 No. 1822 | The Anti-terrorism (Financial and Other Measures) (Overseas Territories) Order 2002 | 07/16/2002 | 07/26/2002 | 1 Aug 2002 - 00:00 |
| OTHER OVERSEAS TERRITORIES ORDERS | 2001 No. 3366 | The Terrorism (United Nations Measures) (Overseas Territories) Order 2001 | 10/09/2001 | 10/09/2001 | 10 Oct 2001 - 00:00 |
