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<p>We keep the situation in Sri Lanka under close review, including in relation to
human rights and accountability. Within this, the government keeps under active consideration
how to use the diplomatic tools we have including sanctions.</p><p>The UK's Global
Human Rights Sanctions regime gives the UK Government a powerful mechanism to hold
accountable those involved in serious human rights violations or abuses and to send
a clear signal of the values we hold.</p><p>The UK Government continues to consider
designations globally, guided by evidence and the objectives of the human rights sanctions
regime; but it is not appropriate to speculate on potential future designations, in
order to avoid reducing their impact.</p>
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