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Written question asked by Bob Blackman (Conservative) on Friday, 10 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 July 2026. It was answered by Hamish Falconer (Labour) on Monday, 20 July 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Israeli Settlements: Sanctions

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether an equality impact assessment under the Public Sector Equality Duty was completed before each of HM Government's decisions to impose sanctions on Israeli settlers and settlement-linked entities in 2025 and 2026.

Answer

The UK has announced four rounds of sanctions since February 2024 against individuals and groups responsible for the violent expansion of illegal Israeli settlements, and against others responsible for inciting that violence. In each case, this has been done as a direct response to specific violent acts committed by the individuals and groups in question, or repeated incitement of violence against Palestinian civilians.

We are not aware of any allegations of an equivalent nature against individuals and groups in the north of Cyprus, but the UK will continue to take decisions on sanctions designations on a case-by-case basis, in accordance with the relevant legal framework and statutory requirements.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
17726
Session
2026-27
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Equality Sanctions Impact assessments Israeli settlements
Link
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