# The Global Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law Sanctions Regulations 2026, Introduction: Introductory text


Regulations made by the Secretary of State, laid before Parliament under section 55(3) of the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 (c. 13), for approval by resolution of each House of Parliament within 28 days beginning with the day on which the instrument was made, subject to extension for periods of dissolution, prorogation or adjournment of both Houses for more than four days.
SANCTIONS
Made 12th October 2026
Laid before Parliament 13th October 2026
Coming into force 15th October 2026
The Secretary of State makes these Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by section 1(1)(c) and (3)(b), 3(1)(a) and (d)(i), 3A, 4, 9(2)(a), 10(2) to (4), 11(1A) to (9), 12(1A) to (9), 15(2)(a) and (b), (3), (3A), (3B), (4)(b), (5) and (6), 16, 17(2) to (5) and (8), 21(1), 45(1)(a), 54(1) and (2), and 62(4) and (5) of the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/1071/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/global-human-rights-and-international-humanitarian-law-sanctions-regulations-2026/introduction/enacted
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