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Find out which people, entities and ships are designated or specified under regulations made under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018, and why.
Information on UK sanctions currently in place and how to apply for the appropriate licences.
The Global Human Rights regime operates under the UK’s Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018. This page contains the current list of designated targets.
This page explains what freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) is and why it matters to people around the world.
Guidance on the South Sudan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019.
Guidance on the Zimbabwe (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Explains who was eligible to be considered for resettlement to the UK in the first stage of Pathway 3 of this scheme, and the process for eligible people.
Guidance on the Myanmar (Sanctions) Regulations 2021
Guidance on the Republic of Belarus (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
The Review was set up to consider how the Human Rights Act is working in practice and whether any change is needed. The independent Panel submitted their report to the Deputy Prime Minister in October 2021.
Everyone has the right to choose whether to marry, who they marry and when they marry.
Guidance on how to ensure UK overseas security and justice assistance work meets our human rights obligations and our values.
A forced marriage is where one or both people do not or cannot consent to the marriage, and pressure or abuse is used to force them into marriage.
These guidelines apply to bilateral funding to NGOs for humanitarian emergency responses and to new grants and modifications of existing grants.
Guidance on how freedom of religion or belief relates to the UK’s strategic priorities, and how the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office can help its promotion.
Implementing the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.
The global Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda aims to fulfil women’s human rights and achieve gender equality whilst building more stable societies for all.
Guidance on the Global Human Rights Sanctions Regulations 2020
This guidance sets out how to request a variation or revocation if you have been designated under the Sanctions Act or named on a UN list
An A4-size booklet intended for chief executives, directors and senior managers.
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