Guinea

This page provides guidance on the UK’s sanction regime, as it has effect in the Island, relating to Guinea.

The Guinea (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 have effect in the Isle of Man by the Sanctions (Implementation of UK Sanctions) Regulations 2024 ('the Regulations'), which are made under the Sanctions Act 2024. This regime imposes financial, trade and immigration sanctions to encourage the Government of Guinea to investigate properly the violent repression in the country on 28th September 2009 and the aftermath of that violent repression, and hold to account and bring criminal proceedings against the persons responsible.

Individuals and entities who are designated under this regime are included on the UK sanctions list.

Types of sanctions applicable under this regime:

• Asset freeze
• Immigration

Documents

More information on asset freezes can be found in the Financial Sanctions General Guidance document.

More detailed information on the Treasury’s approach to compliance and enforcement can be found in the Sanctions Compliance Guide document.

Further information on exemptions and licensing grounds please see the Sanctions Licences page.