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Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Tuesday, 2 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 June 2026 (named day). It was answered by Stephen Doughty (Labour) on Monday, 8 June 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Russia: Shipping

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 1 June 2026 to question 2959 on Shipping: Russia, what regulations within the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 are applicable to the maritime interdiction of Russian Shadow Fleet vessels transiting UK waters.

Answer

Sanctions enforcement can be taken, including with respect to vessels, by various domestic enforcement bodies under powers in the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 and the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
6166
Session
2026-27
Related items
Russia: Shipping
Monday, 1 June 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Shipping Territorial waters Sanctions Russia
Legislation
Sanctions and Anti-money Laundering Act 2018
Link
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