(1) The Iraq (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 [S.I. 2020/707, amended by S.I. 2022/500; and S.I. 2022/819.] are amended as follows.) 

(2) After regulation 30 (finance: exceptions from prohibitions) insert -

“30A. Finance: humanitarian exception

(1) The prohibitions in regulations 8 to 13 (partial asset-freeze and asset-freeze etc.) are not contravened by a person (“P”) carrying out a relevant activity which is necessary -

(a) to ensure the timely delivery of humanitarian assistance, or

(b) to support other activities that support basic human needs, where Conditions A and B are met.

(2) Condition A is that the humanitarian assistance or other activities mentioned in paragraph (1) are carried out by -

(a) the United Nations, including its -

(i) programmes and funds,

(ii) other entities and bodies, and

(iii) specialised agencies and related organisations,

(b) international organisations,

(c) humanitarian organisations having observer status with the United Nations General Assembly and members of those humanitarian organisations,