
Daniel Hannan: The China genocide amendment. Trade sanctions punish the innocent – and make fortunes for oppressive regimes
Though micro-measures aimed at those responsible might work: travel bans, asset seizures, arrest warrants.
Though micro-measures aimed at those responsible might work: travel bans, asset seizures, arrest warrants.
So the only question that remains, given this new compromise plan, is: what’s the Government’s objection now?
This rebellion had little in common with most others, but the names of many who oppose the Government now show a certain predictability.
There’s a case for empowering our courts to make a genocide ruling over the Uighars. But not for giving them a veto on trade deals in doing so.
He is not convinced by the campaign to empower to High Court to make genocide rulings in the event of free trade deals.
The US and UK, along with other countries in Europe, are fighting to ensure that no one is persecuted for their religious beliefs.
The Coalition for Genocide Response urges politicians to ensure the UK fulfils its duty to prevent atrocities, protect victims, and bring perpetrators to justice.
If the perpetrators go unpunished, the West risks ceding global leadership to China.