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Written question asked by Emily Darlington (Labour) on Thursday, 5 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 March 2026. It was answered by Seema Malhotra (Labour) on Friday, 13 March 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Yin-sang Kwok

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if she will implement Magnitsky-style sanctions against the Hong Kong officials responsible for the sentencing of 69-year-old Kwok Yin-sang, father of exiled activist Anna Kwok with BN(O) status; and what steps she is taking to help tackle 'guilt by blood' tactics as a tool of repression against Hong Kongers.

Answer

The National Security Law has stifled opposition and criminalised dissent in Hong Kong. We have called for it to be repealed, and for an end to the prosecution of all individuals charged under it.

We will not tolerate attempts by foreign governments to intimidate or harm individuals in the UK, and we are committed to protecting the safety of the Hong Kong community who have made their home here. We continue to raise these concerns directly with the Chinese authorities, and the Government has strengthened the legal and operational tools needed to deter, detect and disrupt modern state threats.

It is the UK's long-standing policy not to comment on potential sanctions designations, as to do so would risk undermining their impact.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
118342
Session
2024-26
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Hong Kong Oppression Sentencing Sanctions Kwok, Yin-sang
Link
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