Thank you to the many constituents getting in touch regarding Chen Quanguo.
Firstly, I share all constituents’ concerns at the shameful and gross human rights abuses taking place which includes forced labour and extra-judicial detention in the Xinjang region in China.
Last year I was pleased that the government introduced sanctions under a new global human rights scheme.
The ‘Magnitsky’-style sanctions regime will target those who have been involved in some of the gravest human rights violations and abuses in the world.
I know that the list is regularly reviewed and that the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) constantly monitors human rights issues. I will of course seek clarity from the FCDO on why the individual mentioned in this specific campaign is not currently on the list and to see if he is being considered.
You can see further details on the sanctions on the link below:
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-announces-first-sanctions-under-new-global-human-rights-regime
I should also point to the recently announced measures over the human rights abuses in Xinjang:
If you would like to discuss this further or any other matter, then please do not hesitate to contact me.
cherilyn.mackrory.mp@parliament.uk
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