Previously notified in N1GBR1, N2GBR11 and N3GBR1
Retained EU Law -
Some European Union law was retained in UK law by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 and the European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Act 2020, with minor modifications to ensure operability.
Specific arrangements may apply in Northern Ireland including by virtue of the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland. The full text of the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland can be accessed via: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-withdrawal-agreement-and-.... Further details on the operation of the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-northern-ireland-protocol.
Implementing the Kimberley Process certification scheme for the international trade in rough diamonds.
The UK's rough diamonds import regime controls the import, export and transit of rough diamonds, in line with the requirements of the Kimberley Process.
The Kimberley Process is a regulatory certification scheme set up by States with the aim of breaking the link between armed conflict and the trade in rough diamonds.
Guidance available at:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/export-diamonds-special-rules