PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
China: Human Rights (28 August 2020)
Question Asked
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what plans he has to pursue sanctions against Chinese officials involved in human rights abuses in the Xinjiang region.
Asked by:
Janet Daby (Labour)
Asked by:
Janet Daby (Labour)
Answer
On 6 July, the UK Government established the Global Human Rights ('Magnitsky') sanctions regime by laying regulations in Parliament. This sanctions regime allows for asset freezes and travel bans on targeted individuals and organisations. It is not appropriate to speculate who may be designated under the sanctions regime in the future, as to do so could reduce the impact of the designations. We will keep all evidence and potential listings under close review.
Answered by:
Nigel Adams (Conservative)
8 September 2020
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