Immigration (Persons Designated under Sanctions Regulations) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020

Lord Randall of Uxbridge Excerpts

Wednesday 2nd September 2020 Grand Committee

[Lord Randall of Uxbridge (Con) [V]]

Yes, I am here. I was not able to hear the Minister or my noble friend Lord Cormack very clearly, so if I repeat anything that they have asked or said, I apologise.

I have just a few questions about this. I echo a lot of what the noble Lord, Lord Singh, has just said. I would like to know whether, as a result of this instrument, the UK will have the power to sanction different persons or entities—or possibly states, although this may not be within this particular instrument—than those already on the UN or EU lists. Will we have to automatically sanction those that are on lists from the UN or the EU?

I also hope that this instrument will make sure that there is no possibility of loopholes and that those who are sanctioned elsewhere will not find succour and refuge in the United Kingdom. Those are the only comments that I have, and I look forward to hearing my noble friend’s answers.