(1) The export of goods relating to electricity production to, or for use in, Syria is prohibited.

(2) A person must not directly or indirectly -

(a) supply or deliver goods relating to electricity production from a third country to a place in Syria;

(b) make goods relating to electricity production available for use in Syria.

(3) A person must not directly or indirectly provide -

(a) technical assistance,

(b) financial services, or

(c) funds,

where such provision relates to the construction or installation in Syria of a new power plant for electricity production.

(4) Paragraphs (1) to (3) are subject to Part 7 (Exceptions and licences).

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

(a) it is a defence for a person charged with an offence of contravening the prohibition in paragraph (2)(a) to show that the person did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the goods were destined (or ultimately destined) for Syria;