§ Lord Moynihanasked Her Majesty's Government:
In which countries they consider the abuse of human rights to be sufficiently serious to merit the imposition of economic sanctions.
§ Baroness Symons of Vernham DeanWe may apply economic measures such as the suspension of development co-operation in response to grave and persistent human rights violations, often in conjunction with our European Union partners. This is considered on a case by case basis. We also impose economic sanctions in accordance with any decision of the United Nations Security Council, in cases where there is a threat to international peace and security.