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A Global Survey
Travel Bans Today
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United States
- Global Magnitsky Act (2016): travel bans and asset freezes on individuals involved in serious human rights abuses or corruption.
- Israeli Settlers (2024): U.S. imposed sanctions and travel bans on Israeli settlers accused of violence against Palestinians in the West Bank.
- Neutrality Acts (1930s): laws banning travel to countries at war.
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United Kingdom
- UK Magnitsky Act: enables travel bans and asset freezes on human rights violators.
- Israeli Settlers (Feb 2024): UK sanctioned four Israeli settlers for human rights abuses against Palestinian communities.
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Canada
- Justice for Victims of Corrupt Foreign Officials Act (Magnitsky-style): sanctions against foreign nationals for gross human rights violations.
- Israeli Settlers: sanctions on Israeli settlers involved in violence against Palestinians.
04
Australia
- Magnitsky-Style Sanctions (2021): sanctions on individuals involved in serious human rights abuses.
- Israeli Settlers (July 2024): financial sanctions and travel bans on seven Israelis and a youth group for violent attacks on Palestinians.
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France
- Travel Bans (Feb 2024): France announced travel bans on 28 Israeli settlers accused of attacking Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.
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New Zealand
- Travel Bans: imposed on Israeli settlers involved in violent acts against Palestinians.
- Visa Screening: Immigration New Zealand requires Israeli visa applicants to disclose military service and involvement in human rights abuses.
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European Union
- Human Rights Sanctions Regime (Dec 2020): asset freezes and travel bans on individuals responsible for serious human rights violations.
- Travel Bans on Russian Tourists: several European countries banned Russians in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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Russia
- Dima Yakovlev Law: in response to the U.S. Magnitsky Act, Russia enacted legislation banning certain U.S. citizens from entering Russia.
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Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania
- Magnitsky Laws: legislation denying entry to foreigners involved in human rights abuses.
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Belarus
- UK and Canada sanctions (2020): imposed on Belarusian officials responsible for violence against protesters following disputed elections.
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Myanmar
- Sanctions on Military Leaders: UK imposed travel bans on top military commanders responsible for genocide against the Rohingya.
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North Korea
- Sanctions on Government Entities: UK sanctioned North Korean government entities operating prison camps.
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Saudi Arabia
- Sanctions on Officials: UK imposed travel bans on Saudi nationals implicated in the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
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Israel
- Travel Bans on Activists: Israel has imposed travel bans on individuals like Shawan Jabarin, criticised by human rights organisations.
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Ukraine
- Gender-Specific Travel Ban (2022): Ukraine banned all males aged 18 to 60 from leaving the country due to the Russian invasion.
International Bodies
International Criminal Court (ICC)
- Issues arrest warrants for war crimes, leading to international travel restrictions.
United Nations Security Council
- Can impose travel bans on individuals involved in human rights violations or threats to international peace.