Alisa Leskovica
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Administrative liability for sanctions evasion to be introduced in Latvia
The article highlights Latvia’s recent efforts to strengthen the enforcement of EU sanctions against Russia and Belarus. It describes the latest amendments to the handling of sanctions violations. In particular, it explains changes to legal responsibilities and the shift towards administrative penalties in certain cases.
What to expect if you transport goods to (or from) Russia and Belarus via Latvia?
According to customs data, since the introduction of sanctions, Latvian customs performed 184,972 cargo document controls and 6,027 cargo physical controls. In 8,396 cases, customs prevented the movement of goods subject to sanctions. In 2022, 114 criminal proceedings have been initiated for the circumvention of sanctions, and in 2023, -...
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Administrative liability for sanctions evasion to be introduced in Latvia
The article highlights Latvia’s recent efforts to strengthen the enforcement of EU sanctions against Russia and Belarus. It describes the latest amendments to the handling of sanctions violations. In particular, it explains changes to legal responsibilities and the shift towards administrative penalties in certain cases.
What to expect if you transport goods to (or from) Russia and Belarus via Latvia?
According to customs data, since the introduction of sanctions, Latvian customs performed 184,972 cargo document controls and 6,027 cargo physical controls. In 8,396 cases, customs prevented the movement of goods subject to sanctions. In 2022, 114 criminal proceedings have been initiated for the circumvention of sanctions, and in 2023, -...