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Written question asked by Neil Coyle (Labour) on Tuesday, 12 November 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 19 November 2024 (named day). It was answered by Anneliese Dodds (Labour) on Tuesday, 19 November 2024 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Sierra Leone: Sanctions

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of imposing sanctions on travel to and from the UK for people responsible for the disputed 2023 election results in Sierra Leone.

Answer

The FCDO regularly reviews its sanctions policy and does not comment on any possible future sanctions designations. Exclusion orders are used to prevent a person from entering the UK. The Home Office lead on the policy of exclusion.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
13784
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Elections Travel restrictions Sanctions Sierra Leone
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk