US introduces Bill sanctioning Iranian officials involved in politically motivated detentions of US citizens

12 January 2018

US introduces Bill sanctioning Iranian officials involved in politically motivated detentions of US citizens

On 9 January 2018, the Iran Human Rights and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act was introduced to the US House of Representatives. The Bill makes provision for the imposition of sanctions (asset freezes and visa restrictions)...

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Maya Lester KC is a senior barrister (King’s Counsel) at Brick Court Chambers with a wide-ranging practice in public law, European law, competition law, international law, human rights & civil liberties. She has a particular expertise in sanctions...

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