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Article 10U Provision of computer and related servicesF1

(1)

A person (“P”) commits an offence if P provides, directly or indirectly, services falling within paragraph (2) where P knows or has reasonable cause to suspect that the services are provided—

(a)

to a person in North Korea; or

(b)

for use in North Korea.

(2)

The services falling within this paragraph are computer and related services as set out in Part B of Annex VIII to the Council Regulation.

(3)

Paragraph (1) does not apply if the services are provided—

(a)

exclusively for the official purposes of a diplomatic or consular mission or an international organisation enjoying immunities in North Korea in accordance with international law; or

(b)

by a public body or a person in receipt of funding from the European Union or a Member State of the European Union for development purposes that directly address the needs of the civilian population or the promotion of denuclearisation.

(4)

Paragraph (1) does not apply if the services are provided before 16th November 2017 in accordance with—

(a)

a contract or other legally binding agreement concluded before 16th August 2017; or

(b)

ancillary contracts necessary for the execution of such contracts.

(5)

This article is subject to articles 11 and 12.

Annotations

Textual amendments

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Arts. 10T, 10U inserted (16.8.2017) by The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (Sanctions) (Overseas Territories) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/780), arts. 1(1), 6

Notes on Part 2A

Textual amendments

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Pt. 2A inserted (7.8.2013) by The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (Sanctions) (Overseas Territories) (Amendment) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1718), arts. 1(2), 8