Syria cultural property sanctions

UKtrade restrictions

Syria cultural property sanctions is a sanctions program maintained by Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (UK) targeting Syria. It imposes trade restrictions.

Last updated 3 Aug 2026

Overview

Sanctions regime prohibiting the import, export, supply, delivery, making available or acquisition of illegally removed Syrian cultural property.

Targeted country

Syria

Legal bases

The Syria (United Nations Sanctions) (Cultural Property) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020
Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018

Official resources

Syria cultural property sanctions: statutory guidance

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