Isle of Man Government – The United Nations Security Council Committee on Libya has granted a humanitarian travel exemption for six months to a listed individual

This press release is being issued to publicize the six-month humanitarian travel exemption granted by the United Nations Security Council Committee on Libya to one listed individual under the Libya sanctions regime.

The Libya (Sanctions) (EU Withdrawal) Regulations 2020 bring into force in the Isle of Man the Sanctions (UK Sanctions Implementation) Regulations 2024 (the “Regulations”) made under the Sanctions Act 2024. The regime imposes financial, trade and immigration sanctions and is intended to encourage respect for human rights in Libya, promote peace, stability and security in Libya and prevent migrant smuggling and human trafficking.

Individuals and entities designated under the system are included UK Sanctions List.

Types of sanctions applicable under the regime:

• Asset Freeze
• trading
• migrant
• airplane

On 31 May 2024, the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011) concerning Libya decided to grant humanitarian travel exemptions, pursuant to paragraph 16 (a) of resolution 1970 (2011), to the following individuals for the period from 1 June to 30 November 2024:

Mohammed Muammar Gaddafi (UN reference number: LYi.012)

Therefore, the person may travel for humanitarian purposes without restriction within the above time frame.

Under humanitarian travel exemptions granted, the above individuals should, before and within one month after travel, Commission Interim Guidelines and Commission Implementation Assistance Notice (IAN) No. 4The Commission may consider extending or renewing the exemption if the circumstances warrant. Any future decision will take into account the level of information provided.

Furthermore, any country that allows an individual to enter or transit through its territory during the above timeframe must notify the Committee within 48 hours of arrival or transit. The notification should be in writing and specify the date of entry and the expected length of stay.

What You Must Do

If you suspect that a person or entity matches one on the UK sanctions list and you hold or otherwise deal with funds or economic resources of that person:

1. You must freeze your assets immediately
2. You must review the information you hold about that person against the UK sanctions list to ensure there are no false positives
3. The assets must not be dealt with or made available to or for the benefit of a designated person unless:

• You have legal immunity
• You have a license

If you suspect or become aware of a sanctions violation, or if you have blocked any attempted transaction, Report your suspicions to the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU).

Failure to comply with financial and trade sanctions or attempts to circumvent them are criminal offenses.

If the relevant agencies have already reported details of accounts, other funds or economic resources frozen for a designated person, there is no need to report those details again.

notes: Determine whether the client is on the UK sanctions list, including determining whether any corporate entity is directly or indirectly owned or controlled by a person on the UK sanctions list.

For more guidance on false positives and delistings, and what to do about them, see Financial Sanctions General Guidance Page.

More information

For more details on the UN sanctions against Libya, please refer to the relevant United Nations Sanctions Committee Webpage.

For more information on the Libya sanctions regime and other sanctions-related guidance, visit Sanctions Guide page on the Sanctions and Export Controls website.

Consulting Contact Information

If you require any further information or guidance please contact the Sanctions Team:

Telephone: +44 1624 648109

e-mail: sanctions@gov.im

Please note: We cannot provide legal advice. You may want to seek independent legal advice.