Press release -
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.
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The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) is the world’s largest professional PR body.
We represent more than 35,000 PR professionals in 82 countries worldwide. With offices in London, Hong Kong, Dubai, Singapore, and Buenos Aires, we are a global advocate for excellence in public relations.
Our mission is to create a more professional, ethical, and prosperous PR industry. We champion - and enforce - professional standards around the world through our Professional Charter and Code of Conduct. The Code compels members to adhere to the highest standards of ethical practice.
We deliver exceptional training, authoritative industry data, and global networking, and development opportunities.
We also manage the International Communications Consultancy Organisation (ICCO) - the umbrella body for 41 PR associations and 3,000 agencies across the world, and LG Comms – the UK’s national body for local government communicators. Additionally, we support the delivery of the Motor Industry Communicators Association (MICA).
