UK announces first sanctions under new global human rights regime – The new ‘Magnitsky’-style sanctions regime will target those who have been involved in some of the gravest human rights violations and abuses around the world.

“Forty-nine individuals and organisations involved in some of the most notorious human rights violations and abuses in recent years have been designated for sanctions under a powerful new regime established today by the UK, the Foreign Secretary has announced. The individuals and organisations are the first wave of designations under the new regime, with further sanctions expected in the coming months.”

Published 07-06-2020