As expected, the UK Government yesterday revoked the Burma/Myanmar (Financial Restrictions) Regulations 2009.  These regulations contained criminal penalties for breaches of financial sanctions.  The practical effect is that there are no more asset freezing and financial sanctions in respect of Myanmar.  However, the arms embargo remains in force for at least one more year.

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