Posted on 03/06/2022 2:04:51 PM PST by Oldeconomybuyer
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain will seek to speed up its sanctions process on Monday via new legislation designed to allow ministers to tighten restrictions on Russian businesses and wealthy individuals.
The Economic Crime Bill is being pushed through parliament next week as Britain tries to punish those with links to Russian President Vladimir Putin in response to his invasion of Ukraine.
"Punishing sanctions are meaningless until properly implemented, and these changes will allow us to pursue Putin's allies in the UK with the full backing of the law, beyond doubt or legal challenge," Prime Minister Boris Johnson said.
Among the technical changes to the draft legislation is the creation of a legal power to sanction individuals or companies already placed under sanctions by allies such as the European Union, United States and Canada.
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Nation of shop keepers goes half way round the world to maintain it’s theft of Argentinian territory but takes high road against Russian imperialism. Give me a break. Johnson is a slimey limey with Turkish connections. First name Boris. Oh the irony
While they still occupy Ireland.
Touche!
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