17 representatives of the Belarusian judicial system were punished, including judges, prosecutors and investigators.
The UK has expanded its list of sanctions against Belarus. Representatives of the judicial system are subject to restrictions. This was reported by the press service of the British Foreign Ministry, European Pravda reports.
17 representatives of the Belarusian judicial system were punished, including judges, prosecutors and investigators involved in politically motivated cases against activists, independent journalists and human rights defenders.
The UK has also imposed sanctions against a number of individuals associated with the governments, judicial and investigative authorities of Haiti, Iran and Syria.
“We will not tolerate criminal and repressive regimes that trample on the fundamental rights and freedoms of ordinary people around the world. I am clear that 75 years after the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the UK and our ally will continue to relentlessly pursue those who deny people their freedom,” said British Foreign Minister David Cameron.
We remind you that the UK has introduced new sanctions against Russia. UK authorities have announced the addition to the sanctions lists of a number of companies and individuals linked to Russian defense production, oil sales, and the import of Russian goods.
In the past, the UK has imposed sanctions against 29 individuals and legal entities in the Russian Federation.
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