(1) The Haiti (Sanctions) Regulations 2022 [S.I. 2022/1281.] are amended as follows.

(2) In regulation 22 (enabling or facilitating the conduct of armed hostilities), in sub-paragraph (3)(a), after “technical assistance,” insert “armed personnel,”.

(3) For regulation 26 (finance: humanitarian exception) substitute -

“26.

(1) The prohibitions in regulations 8 to 12 (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,