Commons Sense

House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Sanctions Designations

09 December 2022 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Proposed by Anne-Marie Trevelyan Con Berwick-upon-Tweed

Foreign Affairs

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At a glance

Key points

  • The UK announced a package of 30 sanctions targeting individuals and entities involved in serious corruption, human rights abuses, and violations from eleven countries.
  • The sanctions include travel bans and asset freezes on designated individuals and entities under various sanction regimes.
  • The package addresses specific issues of sexual violence and conflict-related abuses.

Issue summary

The UK announced a package of 30 sanctions targeting individuals and entities involved in serious corruption, human rights abuses, and violations from eleven countries.

Action requested

The UK has imposed travel bans and asset freezes on designated individuals and entities under various sanction regimes to combat corruption and human rights abuses. This includes specific designations addressing sexual violence and conflict-related issues.

Key facts

  • The sanctions package was announced on 9 December to mark International Anti-Corruption Day and Human Rights Day.
  • Sanctions are imposed under the Global Anti-Corruption Regulations 2021 and the Global Human Rights Regulations 2020.
  • Designations cover targets from Serbia/Bosnia, Kosovo, Moldova, Nicaragua, Pakistan, Russia, Uganda, Mali, Myanmar, South Sudan, and Iran.
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