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UK adopts new sanctions regime targeting individuals involved in serious corruption

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On 26 April 2021, the UK government brought into force a new sanctions regime, designed to target individuals involved in serious corruption and prevent them from entering the UK or using the UK financial system. To date, 22...more

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UK Steps Up Enforcement Efforts With New Global Anti-Corruption Sanctions Regime

On 27 April 2021, the UK implemented its new Global Anti-Corruption Sanctions Regime, enhancing its existing Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime, which came into force in July 2020. The new Global Anti-Corruption Sanctions...more

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The U.S. and EU Coordinate Sanctions Related to Navalny Poisoning and Sentencing: Biden Administration’s First Sanctions Against...

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Executive Summary - On March 2, 2021, the Biden Administration, in a coordinated announcement by the U.S. Departments of Treasury, State, and Commerce, tightened export restrictions against Russia and imposed sanctions and...more

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UK adopts first autonomous sanctions regime targeting human rights abusers

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On 6 July 2020, the UK adopted its first autonomous sanctions regime, imposing asset freezes and travel bans on 47 individuals and two entities across the world accused of serious human rights violations. The new regime marks...more

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