Source · Select Committees · International Development Committee
Recommendation 27
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Utilise existing sanctions powers to ensure greater respect for international humanitarian law.
Recommendation
In addition to legal mechanisms, the Government must use its powers to make sanctions a tool for ensuring respect for IHL. The Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 provides the Government with the power to make sanctions for the purpose of promoting compliance with IHL. (Conclusion, Paragraph 58)
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 5 September 2025. Response attribution to this recommendation has not been verified. Read the response document ↗