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Recommendation 12
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For sanctions to be effective, they must be used in full coordination with allies and...
Recommendation
For sanctions to be effective, they must be used in full coordination with allies and against those with whom ultimate responsibility for the Xinjiang atrocities lies. We recommend that the Government intensify efforts to coordinate sanctions with allies to consistently sanction senior individuals and entities with the most responsibility for or connection to abuses in Xinjiang.
Paragraph Reference:
28
Government Response
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HM Government
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As stated in response to Recommendation 9, in March the Government announced sanctions against four Chinese government officials and one entity under the UK’s Global Human Rights sanctions regime. These measures were taken alongside similar action by the EU, US and Canada, sending a clear message to the Chinese Government that the international community will not turn a blind eye to such serious and systematic violations of basic human rights. Those designated face travel bans and asset freezes across the US, Canada, the EU and the UK, whose economies together make up over one third of global GDP. While we do not speculate about possible future designations, as to do so may undermine their effectiveness, we will continue to keep all potential listings under review, and commit to working closely with allies on any future action.