Written evidence submitted to the House of Lords European Affairs Committee’s inquiry into the implications of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine for UK-EU relations

Responding to an inquiry by the House of Lords’ European Affairs Committee on ‘implications of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine for UK-EU relations’, REDRESS’ submission highlights that the UK and the EU’s efforts to impose a large number of targeted sanction have not been enough to deter Moscow from committing further violations of international law in Ukraine. The submission makes a series of recommendations to the UK Government, including the need to align sanctions delegations more closely with allies and ensure designations explicitly refer to human rights violations where appropriate.