Insertion of regulation 60DZA

regulation 12 + 12.  After regulation 60D insert—

Trade: exceptions relating to sectoral software and technology

60DZA.—(1) The prohibitions in Chapter 4N (sectoral software and technology) are not contravened by any act done by a person (“P”) in satisfaction of an obligation to a person connected with Russia where that act is to discharge, or comply with, UK statutory or regulatory obligations, such obligations not arising under contract, provided that P notifies the Secretary of State of that act before the end of the period of 12 months beginning with the first day on which the act is done.

(2) The prohibitions in Chapter 4N are not contravened by any act done by a person (“P”) in satisfaction of an obligation arising under a contract concluded before 23rd April 2025, or an ancillary contract necessary for the satisfaction of such a contract, provided that—

(a)the act is carried out before the end of 22nd July 2025, and

(b)P notifies the Secretary of State of that act, before or after the act is carried out, by the end of 22nd July 2025.

(3) The prohibitions in Chapter 4N are not contravened by activities relating to sectoral software and technology where that software or technology is of a non-commercial nature or for personal use.”.