Regulation 7 Trade

for the heading for Chapter 1, substitute “Exports and related activities: restricted goods and restricted technology”;

in regulation 20—

in regulation 22, omit paragraph (4);

in regulation 27(4), omit the definitions of “brokering service”, and “third country”;

after regulation 27, insert—

“Chapter 1A

Exports and related activities: gold, precious metals and diamonds

Export of gold, precious metals and diamonds to Iran

27A

(1)

The export of gold, precious metals or diamonds to, or for use in, Iran is prohibited.

(2)

Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 6 (Exceptions and licences).

Supply and delivery of gold, precious metals and diamonds to Iran

27B

(1)

A person must not directly or indirectly supply or deliver gold, precious metals or diamonds from a third country to a place in Iran.

(2)

Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 6 (Exceptions and licences).

(3)

A person who contravenes the prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but it is a defence for a person charged with that offence (“P”) to show that P did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the gold, precious metals or diamonds were destined (or ultimately destined) for Iran.

Making available gold, precious metals and diamonds

27C

(1)

A person must not directly or indirectly make gold, precious metals or diamonds available—

(a)

to a person connected with Iran, or

(b)

for use in Iran.

(2)

Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 6 (Exceptions and licences).

(3)

A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but—

(a)

it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening paragraph (1)(a) (“P”) to show that P did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the person was connected with Iran;

(b)

it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening paragraph (1)(b) (“Q”) to show that Q did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the gold, precious metals or diamonds were for use in Iran.

Technical assistance relating to gold, precious metals and diamonds

27D

(1)

A person must not directly or indirectly provide technical assistance relating to gold, precious metals or diamonds—

(a)

to a person connected with Iran, or

(b)

for use in Iran.

(2)

Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 6 (Exceptions and licences).

(3)

A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but—

(a)

it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening paragraph (1)(a) (“P”) to show that P did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the person was connected with Iran;

(b)

it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening paragraph (1)(b) (“Q”) to show that Q did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the gold, precious metals or diamonds were for use in Iran.

Financial services and funds relating to gold, precious metals and diamonds

27E

(1)

A person must not directly or indirectly provide, to a person connected with Iran, financial services in pursuance of or in connection with an arrangement whose object or effect is—

(a)

the export of gold, precious metals or diamonds,

(b)

the direct or indirect supply or delivery of gold, precious metals or diamonds,

(c)

directly or indirectly making available gold, precious metals or diamonds to a person, or

(d)

the direct or indirect provision of technical assistance relating to gold, precious metals or diamonds.

(2)

A person must not directly or indirectly make funds available to a person connected with Iran in pursuance of or in connection with an arrangement mentioned in paragraph (1).

(3)

A person must not directly or indirectly provide financial services or funds in pursuance of or in connection with an arrangement whose object or effect is—

(a)

the export of gold, precious metals or diamonds to, or for use in, Iran,

(b)

the direct or indirect supply or delivery of gold, precious metals or diamonds to a place in Iran,

(c)

directly or indirectly making available gold, precious metals or diamonds—

(i)

to a person connected with Iran, or

(ii)

for use in Iran, or

(d)

the direct or indirect provision of technical assistance relating to gold, precious metals or diamonds—

(i)

to a person connected with Iran, or

(ii)

for use in Iran.

(4)

Paragraphs (1), (2) and (3) are subject to Part 6 (Exceptions and licences).

(5)

A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1), (2) or (3) commits an offence, but—

(a)

it is a defence for a person charged with an offence of contravening paragraph (1) or (2) (“P”) to show that P did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the person was connected with Iran;

(b)

it is a defence for a person charged with an offence of contravening paragraph (3) (“Q”) to show that Q did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the financial services or funds (as the case may be) were provided in pursuance of or in connection with an arrangement mentioned in that paragraph.

Brokering services relating to gold, precious metals and diamonds

27F

(1)

A person must not directly or indirectly provide brokering services in relation to any arrangements described in regulation 27E(1) to (3).

(2)

Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 6 (Exceptions and licences).

(3)

A person who contravenes the prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence.

(4)

It is a defence for a person charged with an offence of contravening paragraph (1) (“P”) to show that P did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the brokering services were provided in relation to an arrangement mentioned in that paragraph.

Chapter 1B

Exports and related activities: energy-related goods and energy-related technology

Interpretation

27G

For the purposes of this Chapter “Iran” includes Iran's exclusive economic zone and continental shelf (which terms are to be interpreted in accordance with the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea)^f1.

Export of energy-related goods

27H

(1)

The export of energy-related goods to, or for use in, Iran is prohibited.

(2)

Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 6 (Exceptions and licences).

Supply and delivery of energy-related goods

27I

(1)

A person must not directly or indirectly supply or deliver energy-related goods from a third country to a place in Iran.

(2)

Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 6 (Exceptions and licences).

(3)

A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening paragraph (1) (“P”) to show that P did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the goods were destined (or ultimately destined) for Iran.

Making energy-related goods and energy-related technology available

27J

(1)

A person must not directly or indirectly make energy-related goods or energy-related technology available—

(a)

to a person connected with Iran, or

(b)

for use in Iran.

(2)

Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 6 (Exceptions and licences).

(3)

A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1)(a) commits an offence, but it is a defence for a person charged with that offence (“Q”) to show that Q did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the person was connected with Iran.

(3)

A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1)(b) commits an offence, but it is a defence for a person charged with that offence (“P”) to show that P did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the goods or technology were for use in Iran.

Transfer of energy-related technology

27K

(1)

A person must not transfer energy-related technology—

(a)

to a person connected with Iran;

(b)

to a place in Iran.

(2)

Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 6 (Exceptions and licences).

(3)

A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but—

(a)

it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening paragraph (1)(a) (“P”) to show that P did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the person was connected with Iran;

(b)

it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening paragraph (1)(b) (“Q”) to show that Q did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the transfer was to a place in Iran.

Technical assistance relating to energy-related goods and energy-related technology

27L

(1)

A person must not directly or indirectly provide technical assistance relating to energy-related goods or energy-related technology—

(a)

to a person connected with Iran, or

(b)

for use in Iran.

(2)

Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 6 (Exception and licences).

(3)

A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but—

(a)

it is a defence for a person charged with an offence of contravening paragraph (1)(a) (“P”) to show that P did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the person was connected with Iran;

(b)

it is a defence for a person charged with an offence of contravening paragraph (1)(b) (“Q”) to show that Q did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the goods or technology were for use in Iran.

Financial services and funds relating to energy-related goods and energy-related technology

27M

(1)

A person must not directly or indirectly provide, to a person connected with Iran, financial services in pursuance of or in connection with an arrangement whose object or effect is—

(a)

the export of energy-related goods,

(b)

the direct or indirect supply or delivery of energy-related goods,

(c)

directly or indirectly making energy-related goods or energy-related technology available to a person,

(d)

the transfer of energy-related technology, or

(e)

the direct or indirect provision of technical assistance relating to energy-related goods or energy-related technology.

(2)

A person must not directly or indirectly make funds available to a person connected with Iran in pursuance of or in connection with an arrangement mentioned in paragraph (1).

(3)

A person must not directly or indirectly provide financial services or funds in pursuance of or in connection with an arrangement whose object or effect is—

(a)

the export of energy-related goods to, or for use in, Iran,

(b)

the direct or indirect supply or delivery of energy-related goods to a place in Iran,

(c)

directly or indirectly making energy-related goods or energy-related technology available—

(i)

to a person connected with Iran, or

(ii)

for use in Iran,

(d)

the transfer of energy-related technology—

(i)

to a person connected with Iran, or

(ii)

to a place in Iran, or

(e)

the direct or indirect provision of technical assistance relating to energy-related goods or energy-related technology—

(i)

to a person connected with Iran, or

(ii)

for use in Iran.

(4)

Paragraphs (1) to (3) are subject to Part 6 (Exceptions and licences).

(5)

A person who contravenes a prohibition in any of paragraphs (1) to (3) commits an offence, but—

(a)

it is a defence for a person charged with an offence of contravening a prohibition in paragraph (1) or (2) (“P”) to show that P did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the person was connected with Iran;

(b)

it is a defence for a person charged with an offence of contravening a prohibition in paragraph (3) (“Q”) to show that Q did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the financial services or funds (as the case may be) were provided in pursuance of or in connection with an arrangement mentioned that paragraph.

Brokering services: non-UK activity relating to energy-related goods and energy-related technology.

27N

(1)

A person (“P”) must not directly or indirectly provide brokering services in relation to an arrangement (“arrangement A”) whose object or effect is—

(a)

the direct or indirect supply or delivery of energy-related goods from a third country to a place in Iran;

(b)

directly or indirectly making energy-related goods or energy-related technology available in a third country for direct or indirect supply or delivery—

(i)

to a person connected with Iran, or

(ii)

to a place in Iran;

(c)

the direct or indirect provision, in a non-UK country, of technical assistance relating to energy-related goods or technology—

(i)

to a person connected with Iran, or

(ii)

for use in Iran;

(d)

the transfer of energy-related technology from a place in a third country—

(i)

to a person connected with Iran, or

(ii)

to a place in Iran;

(e)

the direct or indirect provision, in a non-UK country, of financial services—

(i)

to a person connected with Iran, where arrangement A, or any other arrangement in connection with which arrangement A is entered into, is an arrangement mentioned in regulation 27M(1), or

(ii)

where arrangement A, or any other arrangement in connection with which arrangement A is entered into, is an arrangement mentioned in regulation 27M(3);

(f)

directly or indirectly making funds available, in a non-UK country, to a person connected with Iran, where arrangement A, or any other arrangement in connection with which arrangement A is entered into, is an arrangement mentioned in regulation 27M(1); or

(g)

the direct or indirect provision of funds from a non-UK country, where arrangement A, or any other arrangement in connection with which arrangement A is entered into, is an arrangement mentioned in regulation 27M(3).

(2)

Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 6 (Exceptions and licences).

(3)

A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but it is a defence for a person charged with that offence (“P”) to show that P did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the brokering services were provided in relation to an arrangement mentioned in that paragraph.

(4)

In this regulation, “non-UK country” means a country that is not the United Kingdom.

Prohibition on providing relevant energy-related services

27O

(1)

A person must not provide, directly or indirectly, relevant energy services.

(2)

Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 6 (Exceptions and licences).

(3)

A person who contravenes the prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but it is a defence for a person charged with that offence (“P”) to show that P did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that P was providing relevant energy services.

(4)

In this regulation—

• “oil or gas exploration” includes the exploration for and management of oil and gas reserves, as well as the provision of geological services in relation to such reserves;

• “oil or gas production” includes bulk transmission services for the purpose of transit or delivery to directly interconnected grids;

• “relevant energy services” means any of the following services which are necessary for an oil or gas exploration project in Iran or an oil or gas production project in Iran—

  1. (a)

     drilling;

  2. (b)

     well testing;

  3. (c)

     logging and completion services;

  4. (d)

     supply of specialised floating vessels.

Chapter 1C

Sectoral software goods and sectoral software and technology

Export of sectoral software goods

27P

(1)

The export of sectoral software goods to, or for use in, Iran is prohibited.

(2)

Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 6 (Exceptions and licences).

Supply and delivery of sectoral software goods

27Q

(1)

A person must not directly or indirectly supply or deliver sectoral software goods from a third country to a place in Iran.

(2)

Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 6 (Exceptions and licences).

(3)

A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening paragraph (1) (“P”) to show that P did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the goods were destined (or ultimately destined) for Iran.

Making sectoral software goods and sectoral software and technology available

27R

(1)

A person must not directly or indirectly make sectoral software goods or sectoral software and technology available—

(a)

to a person connected with Iran, or

(b)

for use in Iran.

(2)

Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 6 (Exceptions and licences).

(3)

A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but—

(a)

it is a defence for a person charged with an offence of contravening paragraph (1)(a) (“P”) to show that P did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the person was connected with Iran;

(b)

it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening paragraph (1)(b) (“Q”) to show that Q did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the sectoral software goods or sectoral software and technology were for use in Iran.

Transfer of sectoral software and technology

27S

(1)

A person must not transfer sectoral software and technology—

(a)

to a person connected with Iran, or

(b)

to a place in Iran.

(2)

Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 6 (Exceptions and licences).

(3)

A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but—

(a)

it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening paragraph (1)(a) (“P”) to show that P did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the person was connected with Iran;

(b)

it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening paragraph (1)(b) (“Q”) to show that Q did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the transfer was to a place in Iran.

Technical assistance relating to sectoral software goods, and sectoral software and technology

27T

(1)

A person must not directly or indirectly provide technical assistance relating to sectoral software goods or sectoral software and technology—

(a)

to a person connected with Iran, or

(b)

for use in Iran.

(2)

Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 6 (Exceptions and licences).

(3)

A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but—

(a)

it is a defence for a person charged with an offence of contravening paragraph (1)(a) (“P”) to show that P did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the person was connected with Iran;

(b)

it is a defence for a person charged with an offence of contravening paragraph (1)(b) (“Q”) to show that Q did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the sectoral software goods, or sectoral software and technology were for use in Iran.

Financial services and funds relating to sectoral software goods and sectoral software and technology

27U

(1)

A person must not directly or indirectly provide, to a person connected with Iran, financial services in pursuance of or in connection with an arrangement whose object or effect is—

(a)

the export of sectoral software goods,

(b)

the direct or indirect supply or delivery of sectoral software goods,

(c)

directly or indirectly making sectoral software goods or sectoral software and technology available to a person,

(d)

the transfer of sectoral software and technology, or

(e)

the direct or indirect provision of technical assistance relating to sectoral software goods or sectoral software and technology.

(2)

A person must not directly or indirectly make funds available to a person connected with Iran in pursuance of or in connection with an arrangement mentioned in paragraph (1).

(3)

A person must not directly or indirectly provide financial services or funds in pursuance of or in connection with an arrangement whose object or effect is—

(a)

the export of sectoral software goods to, or for use in, Iran,

(b)

the direct or indirect supply of delivery of sectoral software goods to a place in Iran,

(c)

directly or indirectly making sectoral software goods or sectoral software and technology available—

(i)

to a person connected with Iran, or

(ii)

for use in Iran,

(d)

the transfer of sectoral software and technology—

(i)

to a person connected with Iran, or

(ii)

to a place in Iran, or

(e)

the direct or indirect provision of technical assistance relating to sectoral software goods or sectoral software and technology—

(i)

to a person connected with Iran, or

(ii)

for use in Iran.

(4)

Paragraphs (1) to (3) are subject to Part 6 (Exceptions and licences).

(5)

A person who contravenes a prohibition in any of paragraphs (1) to (3) commits an offence, but—

(a)

it is a defence for a person charged with an offence of contravening paragraph (1) or (2) (“P”) to show that P did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the person was connected with Iran;

(b)

it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening paragraph (3) (“Q”) to show that Q did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the financial services or funds (as the case may be) were provided in pursuance of or in connection with an arrangement mentioned in that paragraph.

Brokering services: non-UK activity relating to sectoral software goods and sectoral software and technology

27V

(1)

A person must not directly or indirectly provide brokering services in relation to an arrangement (“arrangement A”) whose object or effect is—

(a)

directly or indirectly making sectoral software goods or sectoral software and technology available in a third country for transfer—

(i)

to a person connected with Iran, or

(ii)

to a place in Iran;

(b)

the transfer of sectoral software and technology from a place in a third country—

(i)

to a person connected with Iran, or

(ii)

to a place in Iran;

(c)

the direct or indirect provision, in a non-UK country, of technical assistance relating to sectoral software goods or sectoral software and technology—

(i)

to a person connected with Iran, or

(ii)

for use in Iran;

(d)

the direct or indirect provision, in a non-UK country, of financial services—

(i)

to a person connected with Iran, where arrangement A, or any other arrangement in connection with which arrangement A is entered into, is an arrangement mentioned in regulation 27U(1), or

(ii)

where arrangement A, or any other arrangement in connection with which arrangement A is entered into, is an arrangement mentioned in regulation 27U(3);

(e)

directly or indirectly making funds available, in a non-UK country, to a person connected with Iran, where arrangement A, or any other arrangement in connection with which arrangement A is entered into, is an arrangement mentioned in regulation 27U(1); or

(f)

the direct or indirect provision of funds from a non-UK country, where arrangement A, or any other arrangement in connection with which arrangement A is entered into, is an arrangement mentioned in regulation 27U(3).

(2)

Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 6 (Exceptions and licences).

(3)

A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but it is a defence for a person charged with that offence (“P”) to show that P did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the brokering services were provided in relation to an arrangement described in that paragraph.

(4)

In this regulation, “non-UK country” means a country that is not the United Kingdom.”;

for the heading to Chapter 2, substitute “Imports and related activities: certain goods and technology”;

before regulation 28, insert—

“Interpretation of Chapter 2

27W

In this Chapter—

• “relevant goods and technology” means—

  1. (a)

     military goods;

  2. (b)

     missile-list goods;

  3. (c)

     nuclear-list goods;

  4. (d)

     other restricted goods;

  5. (e)

     military technology;

  6. (f)

     missile-list technology;

  7. (g)

     nuclear-list technology;

  8. (h)

     other restricted technology;

• “relevant technology” means—

  1. (a)

     military technology;

  2. (b)

     missile-list technology;

  3. (c)

     nuclear-list technology;

  4. (d)

     other restricted technology.”;

in regulation 28(3), for “(1) to (3)” substitute “(1) and (2)”;

in regulation 29, omit paragraph (4);

in regulation 30—

in regulation 31—

after regulation 31 (transfer of certain technology from a place in Iran), insert—

“Technical assistance relating to relevant goods and technology

31A

(1)

A person must not directly or indirectly provide technical assistance to any person relating to—

(a)

the import of goods mentioned in regulation 28(1) which—

(i)

originate in Iran, or

(ii)

are consigned from Iran,

(b)

the direct or indirect acquisition of relevant goods and technology which—

(i)

originate in Iran, or

(ii)

are located in Iran,

(c)

the direct or indirect supply and delivery of goods referred to in regulation 29(1) from a place in Iran to a third country, or

(d)

the transfer of relevant technology from a place in Iran—

(i)

to persons outside the United Kingdom, or

(ii)

to a place other than the United Kingdom.

(2)

Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 6 (Exceptions and licences).

(3)

A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening paragraph (1) (“P”) to show that P did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the technical assistance related to any matter referred to in paragraph (1).

Financial services and funds relating to relevant goods and technology

31B

(1)

A person must not directly or indirectly provide financial services or funds in pursuance of or in connection with an arrangement whose object or effect is—

(a)

the import of goods mentioned in regulation 28(1) which—

(i)

originate in Iran, or

(ii)

are consigned from Iran,

(b)

the direct or indirect acquisition of relevant goods and technology which—

(i)

originate in Iran, or

(ii)

are located in Iran,

(c)

the direct or indirect supply and delivery of goods mentioned in regulation 29(1) from a place in Iran to a third country, or

(d)

the transfer of relevant technology from a place in Iran—

(i)

to persons outside the United Kingdom, or

(ii)

to a place other than the United Kingdom.

(2)

Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 6 (Exceptions and licences).

(3)

A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening paragraph (1) (“P”) to show that P did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the financial services or funds (as the case may be) were provided in pursuance of or in connection with an arrangement mentioned in paragraph (1).

Brokering services relating to relevant goods and technology

31C

(1)

A person must not directly or indirectly provide brokering services in relation to any arrangement described in regulation 31B(1).

(2)

Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 6 (Exceptions and licences).

(3)

A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening paragraph (1) (“P”) to show that P did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the brokering services were being provided in relation to an arrangement mentioned in regulation 31B(1).”;

after Chapter 2, insert—

“Chapter 2A

Imports and related activities: gold, precious metals and diamonds

Import of gold, precious metals and diamonds

31D

(1)

The import of gold, precious metals or diamonds which are consigned from Iran is prohibited.

(2)

The import of gold, precious metals or diamonds which originate in Iran is prohibited.

(3)

Paragraphs (1) and (2) are subject to Part 6 (Exceptions and licences).

Acquisition of gold, precious metals and diamonds

31E

(1)

A person must not directly or indirectly acquire gold, precious metals or diamonds which—

(a)

originate in Iran, or

(b)

are located in Iran.

(2)

Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 6 (Exceptions and licences).

(3)

A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but—

(a)

it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening the prohibition in paragraph (1)(a) (“P”) to show that P did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the gold, precious metals or diamonds originated in Iran,

(b)

it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening the prohibition in paragraph (1)(b) (“Q”) to show that Q did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the gold, precious metals or diamonds were located in Iran.

Supply and delivery of gold, precious metals and diamonds from a place in Iran

31F

(1)

A person must not directly or indirectly supply or deliver gold, precious metals or diamonds from a place in Iran to a third country.

(2)

Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 6 (Exceptions and licences).

(3)

A person who contravenes the prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening paragraph (1) (“P”) to show that P did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the supply or delivery was from a place in Iran, whether directly or indirectly.

Technical assistance relating to gold, precious metals and diamonds

31G

(1)

A person must not directly or indirectly provide technical assistance to any person relating to—

(a)

the import of gold, precious metals or diamonds which—

(i)

originate in Iran, or

(ii)

are consigned from Iran,

(b)

the direct or indirect acquisition of gold, precious metals or diamonds which—

(i)

originate in Iran, or

(ii)

are located in Iran, or

(c)

the supply and delivery of gold, precious metals or diamonds from a place in Iran to a third country.

(2)

Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 6 (Exceptions and licences).

(3)

A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening paragraph (1) (“P”) to show that P did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the technical assistance related to any matter referred to that paragraph.

Financial services and funds relating to gold, precious metals and diamonds

31H

(1)

A person must not directly or indirectly provide financial services or funds in pursuance of or in connection with an arrangement whose object or effect is—

(a)

the import of gold, precious metals or diamonds which—

(i)

originate in Iran, or

(ii)

are consigned from Iran,

(b)

the direct or indirect acquisition of gold, precious metals or diamonds which—

(i)

originate in Iran, or

(ii)

are located in Iran, or

(c)

the supply and delivery of gold, precious metals or diamonds from a place in Iran to a third country.

(2)

Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 6 (Exceptions and licences).

(3)

A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening paragraph (1) (“P”) to show that P did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the financial services or funds (as the case may be) were being provided in pursuance of or in connection with an arrangement mentioned in that paragraph.

Brokering services relating to gold, precious metals and diamonds

31I

(1)

A person must not directly or indirectly provide brokering services in relation to any arrangement described in regulation 31H(1).

(2)

Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 6 (Exceptions and licences).

(3)

A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening paragraph (1) (“P”) to show that P did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the brokering services were being provided in relation to an arrangement described in regulation 31H(1).

Chapter 2B

Imports and related activities: oil and petroleum products

Import of oil and petroleum products

31J

(1)

The import of oil and petroleum products which are consigned from Iran is prohibited.

(2)

The import of oil and petroleum products which originate in Iran is prohibited.

(3)

Paragraphs (1) and (2) are subject to Part 6 (Exceptions and licences).

Acquisition of oil and petroleum products

31K

(1)

A person must not directly or indirectly acquire oil and petroleum products—

(a)

which originate in Iran, or

(b)

which are located in Iran.

(2)

Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 6 (Exceptions and licences).

(3)

A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but—

(a)

it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening paragraph (1)(a) (“P”) to show that P did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the goods originated in Iran;

(b)

it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening paragraph (1)(b) (“Q”) to show that Q did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the goods were located in Iran.

Supply and delivery of oil and petroleum products

31L

(1)

A person must not directly or indirectly supply or deliver oil and petroleum products from a place in Iran to a third country.

(2)

Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 6 (Exceptions and licences).

(3)

A person who contravenes the prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but it is a defence for a person (“P”) charged with the offence of contravening paragraph (1) to show that P did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the supply or delivery was from a place in Iran, whether directly or indirectly.

Technical assistance relating to oil and petroleum products

31M

(1)

A person must not directly or indirectly provide technical assistance relating to—

(a)

the import of oil and petroleum products which—

(i)

originate in Iran, or

(ii)

are consigned from Iran,

(b)

the direct or indirect acquisition of oil and petroleum products which—

(i)

originate in Iran, or

(ii)

are located in Iran, or

(c)

the direct or indirect supply or delivery of oil and petroleum products from a place in Iran to a third country.

(2)

Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 6 (Exceptions and licences).

(3)

A person who contravenes any of the prohibitions in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but—

(a)

it is a defence for a person charged with an offence of contravening paragraph (1)(a), to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the technical assistance related to an import described in that paragraph;

(b)

it is a defence for a person charged with an offence of contravening paragraph (1)(b), to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the technical assistance related to an acquisition described in that paragraph;

(c)

it is a defence for a person charged with an offence of contravening paragraph (1)(c), to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the technical assistance related to a supply or delivery described in that paragraph.

Financial services and funds relating to oil and petroleum products

31N

(1)

A person must not directly or indirectly provide financial services or funds in pursuance of or in connection with an arrangement whose object or effect is—

(a)

the import of oil and petroleum products which—

(i)

originate in Iran, or

(ii)

are consigned from Iran,

(b)

the direct or indirect acquisition of oil and petroleum products which—

(i)

originate in Iran, or

(ii)

are located in Iran, or

(c)

the direct or indirect supply or delivery of oil and petroleum products from a place in Iran to a third country.

(2)

Paragraph (1) is are subject to Part 6 (Exceptions and licences).

(3)

A person who contravenes the prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but it is a defence for a person charged with that offence (“P”) to show that P did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the financial services or funds (as the case may be) were provided in pursuance of or in connection with an arrangement mentioned in that paragraph.

Brokering services relating to oil and petroleum products

31O

(1)

A person must not directly or indirectly provide brokering services in relation to any arrangement described in regulation 31N(1).

(2)

Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 6 (Exceptions and licences).

(3)

A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but it is a defence for a person charged with that offence (“P”) to show that P did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the brokering services were provided in relation to an arrangement mentioned in that paragraph.

Chapter 2C

Imports and related activities: petrochemicals

Import of petrochemicals

31P

(1)

The import of petrochemicals which are consigned from Iran is prohibited.

(2)

The import of petrochemicals which originate in Iran is prohibited.

(3)

Paragraphs (1) and (2) are subject to Part 6 (Exceptions and licences).

Acquisition of petrochemicals

31Q

(1)

A person must not directly or indirectly acquire petrochemicals which—

(a)

originate in Iran, or

(b)

are located in Iran.

(2)

Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 6 (Exceptions and licences).

(3)

A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but—

(a)

it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening paragraph (1)(a) (“P”) to show that P did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the goods originated in Iran;

(b)

it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening paragraph (1)(b) (“P”) to show that P did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the goods were located in Iran.

Supply and delivery of petrochemicals to a third country

31R

(1)

A person must not directly or indirectly supply or deliver petrochemicals from a place in Iran to a third country.

(2)

Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 6 (Exceptions and licences).

(3)

A person who contravenes the prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening paragraph (1) (“P”) to show that P did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the supply or delivery was from a place in Iran, whether directly or indirectly.

Technical assistance relating to petrochemicals

31S

(1)

A person must not directly or indirectly provide technical assistance relating to—

(a)

the import of petrochemicals which—

(i)

originate in Iran, or

(ii)

are consigned from Iran;

(b)

the direct or indirect acquisition of petrochemicals which—

(i)

originate in Iran, or

(ii)

are located in Iran;

(c)

the direct or indirect supply or delivery of petrochemicals from a place in Iran to a third country.

(2)

Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 6 (Exceptions and licences).

(3)

A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but—

(a)

it is a defence for a person charged with an offence of contravening paragraph (1)(a) (“P”) to show that P did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the technical assistance related to an import described in that paragraph;

(b)

it is a defence for a person charged with an offence of contravening paragraph (1)(b) (“Q”) to show that Q did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the technical assistance related to an acquisition described in that paragraph;

(c)

it is a defence for a person charged with an offence of contravening paragraph (1)(c) (“R”) to show that R did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the technical assistance related to a supply or delivery described in that paragraph.

Financial services and funds relating to petrochemicals

31T

(1)

A person must not directly or indirectly provide financial services or funds in pursuance of or in connection with an arrangement whose object or effect is—

(a)

the import of petrochemicals which—

(i)

originate in Iran, or

(ii)

are consigned from Iran;

(b)

the direct or indirect acquisition of petrochemicals which—

(i)

originate in Iran, or

(ii)

are located in Iran;

(c)

the direct or indirect supply or delivery of petrochemicals from a place in Iran to a third country.

(2)

Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 6 (Exceptions and licences).

(3)

A person who contravenes the prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but it is a defence for a person charged with that offence (“P”) to show that P did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the financial services or funds (as the case may be) were provided in pursuance of or in connection with an arrangement mentioned in that paragraph.

Brokering services relating to petrochemicals

31U

(1)

A person must not directly or indirectly provide brokering services in relation to any arrangement described in regulation 31T(1).

(2)

Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 6 (Exceptions and licences).

(3)

A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but it is a defence for a person charged with that offence (“P”) to show that P did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the brokering services were provided in relation to an arrangement mentioned in that paragraph.

Chapter 2D

Imports and related activities: natural gas

Import of natural gas

31V

(1)

The import of natural gas which is consigned from Iran is prohibited.

(2)

The import of natural gas which originates in Iran is prohibited.

(3)

Paragraphs (1) and (2) are subject to Part 6 (Exceptions and licences).

Acquisition of natural gas

31W

(1)

A person must not directly or indirectly acquire natural gas—

(a)

which originates in Iran, or

(b)

which is located in Iran.

(2)

Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 6 (Exceptions and licences).

(3)

A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but—

(a)

it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening paragraph (1)(a) (“P”) to show that P did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the natural gas originated in Iran;

(b)

it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening paragraph (1)(b) (“Q”) to show that Q did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the natural gas was located in Iran.

Supply and delivery of natural gas to a third country

31X

(1)

A person must not directly or indirectly supply or deliver natural gas from a place in Iran to a third country.

(2)

Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 6 (Exceptions and licences).

(3)

A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening paragraph (1) (“P”) to show that P did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the supply or delivery was from a place in Iran, whether directly or indirectly.

Technical assistance relating to natural gas

31Y

(1)

A person must not directly or indirectly provide technical assistance relating to—

(a)

the import of natural gas which—

(i)

originates in Iran, or

(ii)

is consigned from Iran;

(b)

the direct or indirect acquisition of natural gas which—

(i)

originates in Iran, or

(ii)

is located in Iran;

(c)

the direct or indirect supply or delivery of natural gas from a place in Iran to a third country.

(2)

Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 6 (Exceptions and licences).

(3)

A person who contravenes any of the prohibitions in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but—

(a)

it is a defence for a person charged with an offence of contravening paragraph (1)(a), to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the technical assistance related to an import described in that paragraph;

(b)

it is a defence for a person charged with an offence of contravening paragraph (1)(b), to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the technical assistance related to an acquisition described in that paragraph;

(c)

it is a defence for a person charged with an offence of contravening paragraph (1)(c), to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the technical assistance related to a supply or delivery described in that paragraph.

Financial services and funds relating to natural gas

31Z

(1)

A person must not directly or indirectly provide financial services or funds in pursuance of or in connection with an arrangement whose object or effect is—

(a)

the import of natural gas which—

(i)

originates in Iran, or

(ii)

is consigned from Iran;

(b)

the direct or indirect acquisition of natural gas which—

(i)

originates in Iran, or

(ii)

is located in Iran;

(c)

the direct or indirect supply of natural gas from a place in Iran to a third country.

(2)

Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 6 (Exceptions and licences).

(3)

A person who contravenes the prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but it is a defence for a person charged with that offence (“P”) to show that P did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the financial services or funds (as the case may be) were provided in pursuance of or in connection with an arrangement mentioned in that paragraph.

Brokering services relating to natural gas

31Z1.

(1)

A person must not directly or indirectly provide brokering services in relation to any arrangement described in regulation 31Z(1).

(2)

Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 6 (Exceptions and licences).

(3)

A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but it is a defence for a person charged with that offence (“P”) to show that P did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the brokering services were provided in relation to an arrangement mentioned in that paragraph.”;

after regulation 33, insert—

“Banknotes and coinage

33A

(1)

The export of restricted banknotes or coinage to, or for the benefit of, the Central Bank of Iran is prohibited.

(2)

A person must not directly or indirectly—

(a)

supply or deliver restricted banknotes or coinage from a third country to, or for the benefit of, the Central Bank of Iran;

(b)

make banknotes or coinage available to, or for the benefit of, the Central Bank of Iran.

(3)

Paragraphs (1) and (2) are subject to Part 6 (Exceptions and licences).

(4)

A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (2) commits an offence, but—

(a)

it is a defence for a person charged with an offence of contravening paragraph (2)(a) (“P”) to show that P did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the person to whom, or for whose benefit, the banknotes or coinage were supplied or delivered was the Central Bank of Iran;

(b)

it is a defence for a person charged with an offence of contravening paragraph (2)(b) (“Q”) to show that Q did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the person to whom, or for whose benefit, the banknotes or coinage were made available was the Central Bank of Iran.

Making available certain vessels

33B

(1)

A person must not directly or indirectly make available a vessel designed or modified for the transport or storage of oil and petroleum products—

(a)

to any person connected to Iran, or

(b)

for the benefit of, or for use in, Iran.

(2)

Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 6 (Exceptions and licences).

(3)

A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but—

(a)

it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening paragraph (1)(a) (“P”) to show that P did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the person was connected with Iran;

(b)

it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening paragraph (1)(b) (“Q”) to show that Q did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the vessel was for the benefit of, or for use in, Iran.

(4)

In this regulation, “vessel” means any thing falling within commodity code 8901 90 (other vessels for the transport of goods and other vessels for the transport of both persons and goods).

Technical assistance relating to certain tankers and cargo vessels

33C

(1)

A person must not directly or indirectly provide technical assistance relating to a tanker or cargo vessel to, or for the benefit of, a person connected with Iran.

(2)

A person must not directly or indirectly—

(a)

provide financial services, or

(b)

make funds available,

in pursuance of or in connection with an arrangement whose object or effect is the provision of technical assistance referred to in paragraph (1).

(4)

Paragraphs (1) and (2) are subject to Part 6 (Exceptions and licences).

(5)

A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraphs (1) or (2) commits an offence, but—

(a)

it is a defence for a person charged with an offence of contravening paragraph (1) (“P”) to show that P did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the technical assistance was provided to, or for the benefit of, a person connected to Iran;

(b)

it is a defence for a person charged with an offence of contravening paragraph (2) (“Q”) to show that Q did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the financial services or funds (as the case may be) were provided in pursuance of or in connection with an arrangement mentioned in paragraph (2).

(6)

In this regulation, “tanker or cargo vessel” means any thing which falls within the following commodity codes—

(a)

8901 2010 (seagoing tankers);

(b)

8901 20 90 (other tankers);

(c)

8901 30 10 (seagoing refrigerated vessels);

(d)

8901 30 90 (other refrigerated vessels);

(e)

8901 90 00 (other seagoing vessels for the transport of goods and other vessels for the transport of both persons and goods);

(f)

8901 9090 00 (other vessels for the transport of goods and other vessels for the transport of both persons and goods).

Technical assistance relating to ships

33D

(1)

A person must not directly or indirectly provide technical assistance relating to a ship to, or for the benefit of, a designated person.

(2)

Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 6 (Exceptions and licences).

(3)

A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but it is a defence for a person charged with an offence of contravening paragraph (1) (“P”) to show that P did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the technical assistance was provided to, or for the benefit of, a designated person.

(4)

In this regulation, “designated person” means a person designated under regulation 5 (power to designate persons) for the purposes of this regulation.

Provision of services relating to specified ships

33E

(1)

A person must not directly or indirectly provide in relation to a specified ship—

(a)

brokering services;

(b)

chartering services;

(c)

crew services;

(d)

financial services or funds.

(e)

operating services;

(f)

technical assistance;

(2)

A person must not directly or indirectly provide services relating to the acquisition, sale, transfer or supply of a specified ship.

(3)

Paragraphs (1) and (2) are subject to Part 6 (Exceptions and licences).

(4)

A person who contravenes a prohibition in paragraph (1) or (2) commits an offence, but—

(a)

it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening paragraph (1) (“P”) to show that P did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the ship in relation to which the assistance, services or funds (as the case may be) were provided was a specified ship;

(b)

it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening paragraph (2) (“Q”) to show that Q did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the ship in relation to whose acquisition, sale, transfer or supply the services were provided was a specified ship.

(5)

In this regulation—

• “chartering services” means services associated with the chartering of a ship;

• “crew services” means services associated with the manning of a ship or the provision of a crew or members of a crew for a ship;

• “operating services” means services associated with the operation of a ship.

Procurement of services relating to specified ships

33F

(1)

A person must not directly or indirectly procure services relating to a specified ship.

(2)

For the purposes of this regulation, services relating to a specified ship include, in particular, services involving the use of that specified ship.

(3)

Paragraph (1) is subject to Part 6 (Exceptions and licences).

(4)

A person who contravenes the prohibition in paragraph (1) commits an offence, but it is a defence for a person charged with the offence of contravening paragraph (1) (“P”) to show that P did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the ship in relation to which the services were procured was a specified ship.”;

in regulation 34(1)—

for regulation 34(2), substitute—

“(2)

For the purposes of the definitions of “nuclear-list goods” and “nuclear-list technology”—

(a)

a thing is “specified in a relevant International Atomic Energy Agency list” if it is specified in Annexes to either of the following International Atomic Energy Agency documents, as those Annexes are revised or re-issued from time to time by the Security Council or the Committee—

(i)

INFCIRC/254/Rev.11/Part 1, and

(ii)

INFCIRC/254/Rev.8/Part 2;

(b)

“low enriched uranium” means low enriched uranium covered by 0C002, as within Annex 1 to Council Regulation (EC) No 428/2009 of 5 May 2009, when it is incorporated in assembled nuclear fuels elements.”;

omit regulation 34(3).