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Israel: Capital Punishment

Asked by Shockat AdamIndependentForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 20 May 2026UIN 1573

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether she has considered using powers under the Global Human Rights Sanctions Regulations 2020 in relation to Israeli lawmakers connected to the death penalty bill.

Answered by Mr Hamish Falconer

It is the UK's long-standing policy not to comment on potential sanctions designations, as to do so could risk lessening their impact.

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