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To ask His Majesty's Government which (1) Secretaries of State, and (2) ministers, had not undertaken anti-money laundering and sanctions courses by 21 July 2024; and whether the Prime Minister has undertaken such courses.
To ask His Majesty's Government which (1) Secretaries of State, and (2) ministers, had not undertaken anti-money laundering and sanctions courses by 21 July 2024; and whether the Prime Minister has undertaken such courses.
Following appointment to ministerial office, all ministers receive induction briefings from their departments to support them in their ministerial duties.
To ask His Majesty's Government what support they provide to British companies seeking to navigate international sanctions regimes and to find out, quickly and cost-effectively, which people and entities are subject to sanctions imposed by the (1) UK, (2) EU, (3) USA, and (4) UN.
To ask His Majesty's Government what support they provide to British companies seeking to navigate international sanctions regimes and to find out, quickly and cost-effectively, which people and entities are subject to sanctions imposed by the (1) UK, (2) EU, (3) USA, and (4) UN.
The UK Government publishes the UK Sanctions List, sanctions legislation and guidance on gov.uk to support businesses in understanding their obligations under the UK's sanctions regimes. This includes information in relation to all UN sanctions regimes, which the UK implements. It is important for businesses to do their own due diligence.
The UK coordinates with the US and EU on designing sanctions. The US and the US provide their own guidance to businesses on how to comply with their legislation.
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of sanction breaking corridors or transit hubs affecting the efficacy of sanctions regimes implemented in relation to the situation in Ukraine; and if so, where these corridors or hubs are located.
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of sanction breaking corridors or transit hubs affecting the efficacy of sanctions regimes implemented in relation to the situation in Ukraine; and if so, where these corridors or hubs are located.
In the London declaration signed with Ukraine, the Prime Minister committed to taking determined action with partners to tackle all forms of sanctions circumvention. The UK Government is working with international partners to close loopholes, combat circumvention and undermine Russia's attempts to build global resilience to sanctions. This includes working jointly with US and EU sanctions co-ordinators to raise the issue with a number of countries that may be undermining the sanctions imposed by the UK and its allies. The UK Government will continue to assess where and how third-countries may be allowing UK business to circumvent sanctions and take action accordingly.
To ask His Majesty's Government what processes they have in place to ensure that the economic sanctions related to the war in Ukraine are monitored and enforced.
To ask His Majesty's Government what processes they have in place to ensure that the economic sanctions related to the war in Ukraine are monitored and enforced.
HM Treasury, through the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI), is the UK’s competent authority responsible for the implementation of financial sanctions. It is therefore the body responsible for civil enforcement of breaches of financial sanctions.
Regulations, as well as most specific and General Licences issued by OFSI, include reporting obligations to support the monitoring and enforcement of financial sanctions.
When OFSI becomes aware of a potential breach of financial sanctions, it takes appropriate action to investigate. OFSI’s responses range from no further action, where no breach is found, to monetary penalties where a breach is sufficiently serious. Where criminal investigation is appropriate, referrals are made to relevant law enforcement partners
OFSI continues to assess every reported suspected breach of UK sanctions regulations and does not conclude whether a breach has occurred until the conclusion of an investigation. Details of civil monetary penalties issued by OFSI are published on GOV.UK here [https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/enforcement-of-financial-sanctions].
Although most of OFSI’s enforcement action is not publicised, all outcomes help support compliance with financial sanctions across the UK and (in the case of UK-based companies with a wider presence) internationally.
To ask His Majesty's Government whether they have identified any breaches of UK sanctions over the last 12 months; and if so, what was their response.
To ask His Majesty's Government whether they have identified any breaches of UK sanctions over the last 12 months; and if so, what was their response.
HM Treasury, through the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI), is the UK’s competent authority responsible for the implementation of financial sanctions. It is therefore the body responsible for civil enforcement of breaches of financial sanctions.
Regulations, as well as most specific and General Licences issued by OFSI, include reporting obligations to support the monitoring and enforcement of financial sanctions.
When OFSI becomes aware of a potential breach of financial sanctions, it takes appropriate action to investigate. OFSI’s responses range from no further action, where no breach is found, to monetary penalties where a breach is sufficiently serious. Where criminal investigation is appropriate, referrals are made to relevant law enforcement partners
OFSI continues to assess every reported suspected breach of UK sanctions regulations and does not conclude whether a breach has occurred until the conclusion of an investigation. Details of civil monetary penalties issued by OFSI are published on GOV.UK here [https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/enforcement-of-financial-sanctions].
Although most of OFSI’s enforcement action is not publicised, all outcomes help support compliance with financial sanctions across the UK and (in the case of UK-based companies with a wider presence) internationally.
My Lords, a stated foreign policy priority of a Biden presidency is Iran—and rightly so. Should that become a reality, will the Government call for an urgent gathering in Washington of JCPOA E3 participants—including, perhaps, Iran—to put the whole sorry mess back on track, and take that opportunity to press the importance of Israel recognition, and Saudi and Yemen processes?
My Lords, a stated foreign policy priority of a Biden presidency is Iran—and rightly so. Should that become a reality, will the Government call for an urgent gathering in Washington of JCPOA E3 participants—including, perhaps, Iran—to put the whole sorry mess back on track, and take that opportunity to press the importance of Israel recognition, and Saudi and Yemen processes?
My Lords, we continue to press for progress on the JCPOA and we await the outcome of the US election.
To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon on 20 June, whether they can provide examples of the evidence on which they based their answer; and what assessment they have made of whether leaders of countries targeted by UK sanctions care about the effects of...
To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon on 20 June, whether they can provide examples of the evidence on which they based their answer; and what assessment they have made of whether leaders of countries targeted by UK sanctions care about the effects of...
Sanctions are designed to effect a change in behaviour through coercing or constraining an individual or entity, or sending a clear political signal of international discontent at particular behaviour. Linking behaviour change to sanctions explicitly is challenging as it is difficult to judge the extent of the influence of sanctions alone as they are always deployed as part of a broader strategy, accompanied by other policy tools. The majority of sanctions implemented by the UK are EU and UN sanctions. It is difficult to assess the personal opinions of the political leadership of countries which have been sanctioned; however, sanctions are carefully targeted and not intended to be punitive in nature.
To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the successes which can be attributed to their sanctions policies.
To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the successes which can be attributed to their sanctions policies.
The UK plays a leading role in the development and implementation of sanctions in the EU and the UN. Sanctions are always used as part of a broader political strategy and are designed to change, coerce or send a political signal regarding particular behaviour(s). Whilst linking behaviour change explicitly to sanctions can be challenging, we have some evidence to suggest that sanctions on individuals can lead to their removal from positions of power and reduce their ability to carry out harmful actions. Collective sanctions through the UN or EU, for example the sanctions against the GRU officers who carried out the attack in Salisbury last year, also send a strong political signal that the EU condemns their behaviour.
Lords question for short debate on what assessment they have made of the current situation in Ukraine.
Lords question for short debate on what assessment they have made of the current situation in Ukraine.
To ask Her Majesty's Government which markets of interest to the UK’s private sector exporters are restricted by (1) a sanctions regime, or (2) the UK’s foreign policy which limits ministerial support for those exporters.
To ask Her Majesty's Government which markets of interest to the UK’s private sector exporters are restricted by (1) a sanctions regime, or (2) the UK’s foreign policy which limits ministerial support for those exporters.
HMG actively promotes international trade within a rules based international order. Maintaining this sometimes requires the application of sanctions. The UK currently implements multilateral trade sanctions set by the UN, EU, and OSCE relating to:
Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Burma, Central African Republic, China, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eritrea, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Libya, North Korea, Russia, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, Ukraine, Venezuela, Yemen, and Zimbabwe.
These sanctions regimes contain measures which may restrict the activities of UK exporters.
There are no policy restrictions on Ministerial support for exporters to markets not otherwise subject to sanctions.
To ask Her Majesty's Government whether any online resources exist that give current and complete lists of goods, individuals or entities on sanctions lists worldwide.
To ask Her Majesty's Government whether any online resources exist that give current and complete lists of goods, individuals or entities on sanctions lists worldwide.
The publication of lists of goods, individuals or entities on sanctions lists is the responsibility of those individual countries and multilateral institutions which impose and implement sanctions. I am not aware of the existence of a single global list. The UK currently imposes multilateral sanctions through the European Union, which publishes information on its website. The UK publishes details of UN and EU sanctions that it implements on the GOV.UK website.
To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the potential effect of the counter-sanctions law, signed by the President of the Russian Federation on 4 June, on (1) UK–Russia relations, (2) UK–Russia trade, (3) UK investors in Russia, and (4) Russian investors in the UK.
To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the potential effect of the counter-sanctions law, signed by the President of the Russian Federation on 4 June, on (1) UK–Russia relations, (2) UK–Russia trade, (3) UK investors in Russia, and (4) Russian investors in the UK.
We have noted that President Putin signed the draft law on 4 June. It remains to be seen how the new law will be applied. We will continue to monitor the implementation of this new legislation closely, including any potential implications for UK companies.
To ask Her Majesty's Government what representations they have made to the government of the United States regarding the impact of secondary sanctions and whether such sanctions are designed to give a long term benefit to US companies.
To ask Her Majesty's Government what representations they have made to the government of the United States regarding the impact of secondary sanctions and whether such sanctions are designed to give a long term benefit to US companies.
The United States has a range of secondary sanctions in place. The British Government maintains a close dialogue with companies and financial institutions on sanctions and engages with the government of the United States on specific technical areas, including on secondary sanctions, where appropriate.
Lords question for short debate on what is their current strategy towards relations with Russia.
Lords question for short debate on what is their current strategy towards relations with Russia.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether any EU sanctions are currently in place against Iran; and if so, what they are.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether any EU sanctions are currently in place against Iran; and if so, what they are.
There are a number of remaining EU sanctions on Iran relating to proliferation, human rights, Syria and terrorism.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether any UK sanctions are currently in place against Iran; and if so, what they are.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether any UK sanctions are currently in place against Iran; and if so, what they are.
As well as implementing EU autonomous controls for which the UK imposes export controls (dual use goods, nuclear technology, sensitive software and technical assistance etc), the UK also has national export controls that go beyond the EU measures. In particular there are two controls that cover the aviation and marine sectors.
The UK controls are contained on two lists: PL9008 for marine vessels and parts, and PL9009 for aircraft and parts.
These controls are not related to Iran's nuclear programme – they were imposed during the Iran - Iraq war on both countries. The controls have since been removed against Iraq and now apply only to Iran.
These controls do not prohibit the export of these goods but require an export license to be granted before they can be exported. Our controls are in place to minimise the risk of the goods being diverted for military use. A license application would judge whether this risk was great enough to reject it.
Whether they will apply sanctions against governments and individuals in a position of authority in those states where elections were deemed not to have been free and fair by professional election monitors.
Whether they will apply sanctions against governments and individuals in a position of authority in those states where elections were deemed not to have been free and fair by professional election monitors.
Whether they will give itemised details for the most recent year for which figures are available of each application refused by the UN-Iraq Sanctions Committee under the Oil for Food Programme or under other humanitarian programmes. [HL 1366]. - Inc ref to 16 March 2000, 610 c229WA and United Nations...
Whether they will give itemised details for the most recent year for which figures are available of each application refused by the UN-Iraq Sanctions Committee under the Oil for Food Programme or under other humanitarian programmes. [HL 1366]. - Inc ref to 16 March 2000, 610 c229WA and United Nations...
In the most recent year for which figures are available, (a) how many applications were made to the UN-Iraq Sanctions Committee under the Oil for Food programme or under other humanitarian programmes; (b) how many of these applications were approved; (c) how many were refused; (d) how many are still...
In the most recent year for which figures are available, (a) how many applications were made to the UN-Iraq Sanctions Committee under the Oil for Food programme or under other humanitarian programmes; (b) how many of these applications were approved; (c) how many were refused; (d) how many are still...
What are the procedures by which the UN-Iraq Sanctions Committee reaches decisions on applications under the Oil for Food programme or under other humanitarian programmes. [HL 1364].
What are the procedures by which the UN-Iraq Sanctions Committee reaches decisions on applications under the Oil for Food programme or under other humanitarian programmes. [HL 1364].