Written question asked by Lord Patten (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Howell of Guildford (Conservative) on Monday, 30 April 2012.
Belarus
- Question
- To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Howell of Guildford on 23 April (WA 301), whether they intend to press for further targeted measures against the Government of Belarus; and what assessment they have made of the possibility of restricting the travel of members of the Government of Belarus.
- Answer
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The UK will continue to argue for further targeted European Union (EU) sanctions if the Belarusian Government do not release and rehabilitate all political prisoners. Two further political prisoners, including Andrei Sannikov, were released in April but not rehabilitated. We are keeping the situation under regular review to determine when further action might be required. EU sanctions include an asset freeze and travel ban on entities and persons who are responsible for serious violations of human rights or the repression of civil society and democratic opposition in Belarus. They also target persons and entities benefiting from or supporting the regime. These measures have been applied to several members of the government, as well as the president of Belarus.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 16930; 736 c397-8WA
- Session
- 2010-12
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- Subjects
- Politics and government Travel restrictions Sanctions Belarus
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