On 7 December 2020, the European Union adopted a restrictive measures (sanctions) regime to address serious human rights violations and abuses worldwide – the eu global human rights sanctions regime. this sanctions regime consists of two legal acts: council decision (CFSP) 2020/1999 (‘the decision’) and council regulation (eu) 2020/1998 (‘the regulation’). the latter act is addressed to all persons, entities and bodies under eu jurisdiction (‘eu operators’), for which it creates legal obligations. the aim of this note is to provide guidance on certain provisions in the regulation, for the purpose of ensuring uniform implementation by eu operators and national competent authorities (‘NCA’). the note is presented in the form of answers to the questions considered most likely to arise. should further questions arise, the commission may revise or extend the note. for more information on the eu global human rights sanctions regime, please also consult the European external action service (EEAS) “questions and answers on the EU global human rights sanctions regime (EGHRSR)”.