Hong Kong: Human Rights and Politics and Government

(asked on 11th January 2023) - View Source

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of Executive Order 13936 in the USA which implements provisions of that country's Hong Kong Autonomy Act and the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act; and what plans they have, if any, to introduce similar measures in the UK.


Answered by
 Portrait
Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
This question was answered on 25th January 2023

The measures the United States has taken on Hong Kong, including mechanisms for sanctions, are a matter for the US Government. Whilst we work exceptionally closely with likeminded partners, such as the US, it is important we work within the remit of our own regulations. We keep potential sanctions designations under close and regular review, however it is not appropriate to speculate as this could reduce their impact. The UK is committed to holding China to its international obligations and regularly reports on the situation in Hong Kong through our Six-monthly Report, the latest of which was published on 12 January.

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