Which act of Parliament introduced the UK financial sanctions regime?

The Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 is the piece of legislation that established the UK financial sanctions regime. This act was designed to enable the UK to impose sanctions effectively following Brexit, thereby enhancing the country's ability to respond to international security threats and comply with its obligations under international law.

The Act empowers the UK government to implement sanctions in a manner that can address issues such as terrorism, human rights abuses, and other forms of activity that may threaten national or international security. It provides the necessary framework for the UK to enforce financial sanctions, including asset freezes and trade restrictions, enhancing the legal structure for dealing with financial threats.

Other mentioned acts may address various aspects of finance, crime, and regulation but do not specifically establish the regime for financial sanctions in the same manner as the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018.