Russian Sanctions: PRCA welcomes PR services ban
The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) has welcomed the inclusion of PR services in the latest round of UK sanctions against Russia, following its illegal invasion of Ukraine.
The legislation - introduced today - prohibits individuals and organisations working with organisations registered in Russia. The latest sanctions also prevent Russian individuals and organisations from working in the UK.
The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 14) Regulations 2022 sanctions state:
Professional and business services
54C.—(1) A person must not directly or indirectly provide, to a person connected with Russia—
(a) accounting services;
(b) business and management consulting services; or
(c) public relations services.
Full details here.
PRCA Director General commented:
“We welcome the explicit inclusion of Public Relations in the latest round of sanctions.
“Our members and the broader industry should be under no illusion; working with Russian-registered clients is now illegal.
“Ignorance is no excuse - every communications professional has a duty to understand their obligations on this matter.”
Find out more about the PRCA ICCO Ukraine Communication Support Network.
