House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Human Rights Update
06 July 2020 · Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Proposed by Dominic Raab Con Esher and Walton
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Key points
- The Global Human Rights Sanctions Regulations 2020 have been introduced.
- Ministers can impose sanctions on those involved in serious human rights violations.
- The first designations under this new regime will be published today.
Issue summary
The statement discusses the introduction of the Global Human Rights Sanctions Regulations 2020.
Action requested
Under the powers of the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018, Ministers can impose sanctions on individuals or entities involved in serious human rights violations. Today, the first designations under this new regime will be published.
Key facts
- The Global Human Rights Sanctions Regulations 2020 enable asset freezes and travel bans.
- The Regulations target those involved in serious human rights abuses such as slavery, torture, or cruel treatment.
- Non-State actors can also be designated under this new regime.
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