Expanding OTSI’s Licensing Remit 

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The Office of Trade Sanctions Implementation (OTSI) will soon be expanding its licensing role. From Monday 27 April, OTSI will become responsible for licensing sanctioned goods (and associated ancillary services) for export to sanctioned destinations. This builds on OTSI’s existing responsibilities for licensing sanctioned standalone services, such as professional business services.  Licensing goods and ancillary services which are subject …

What does good breach reporting look like?

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Why does reporting matter?  The Office of Trade Sanctions Implementation (OTSI) is responsible for enforcing UK trade sanctions relating to sanctioned services and the movement of sanctioned goods overseas. These sanctions are restrictive measures set by government to comply with UN obligations, promote international peace, support national security, and prevent terrorism. Sometimes, …

Making licensing applications for sanctioned trade services more flexible and secure

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OTSI has now introduced GOV.UK One Login and a new ‘save and return’ feature to apply for a licence to provide sanctioned trade services.  The changes are designed to give businesses more flexibility and security when applying for licences using …

Compliance Clarity: Real World Lessons in Trade Sanctions Breach Detection 

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OTSI is committed to sharing information with businesses to support their compliance with trade sanctions. This might be in the form of a disclosure linked to enforcement action, or updated guidance. It could also be in the form of blogs, …