Unauthorised drilling activities sanctions regime
Unauthorised drilling activities sanctions regime is a sanctions program maintained by Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (UK). It imposes asset freeze and travel ban.
Last updated 11 Jun 2026
Overview
UK thematic sanctions regime targeting designated persons involved in unauthorised drilling activities in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Legal bases
- The Unauthorised Drilling Activities in the Eastern Mediterranean (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020
- Sanctions Act 2018