Guide for interpreting the provisions of the human rights sanctions regime

We inform you that on 17.12.2020 the European Commission adopted Guide for interpreting the provisions of the human rights sanctions regime .

It includes information on the scope of financial restrictions and their application detailing the responsibilities of those who have to comply with the regulation, covering notions such as ownership and control and situations concerning derogations, following the adoption on 07.12.2020 of EU Regulation 2020 / 1998 on restrictive measures against serious violations of human rights and serious human rights abuses.