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Israel: Capital Punishment

Asked by Shockat AdamIndependentForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 20 May 2026UIN 1575

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether she plans to consider preventative sanctions in response to the passage of the Israeli 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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