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Written question asked by Lisa Nandy (Labour) on Tuesday, 22 June 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 28 June 2021 (named day). It was answered by Nigel Adams (Conservative) on Monday, 28 June 2021 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Hong Kong: Sanctions

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has plans to extend Magnitsky-style sanctions to Chief Executive Carrie Lam for alleged suppression of freedom and democratic processes in Hong Kong.

Answer

The UK is deeply concerned about the situation in Hong Kong and the erosion of rights and freedoms and the high degree of autonomy enshrined in the Sino-British Joint Declaration. It is crystal clear that the powers under the National Security Law are being used as a tool to curtail freedoms and punish dissent, rather than keep public order.

We do not speculate on who may be designated under the UK's sanctions regime in the future, but sanctions are just one tool in our arsenal. The UK has already taken a number of actions in response to developments in Hong Kong. These include introducing a new bespoke immigration path for British Nationals (Overseas) (BNOs), suspending our extradition treaty with Hong Kong indefinitely, and extending our arms embargo on mainland China to Hong Kong.

We will continue to stand up for the people of Hong Kong as befits our historic commitment to them, to call out the violation of their rights and freedoms.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
20602
Session
2021-22
Subjects
Hong Kong Sanctions Lam, Carrie
Link
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