UK sanctions extreme right-wing group over terrorist activities

LONDON

The UK government on Wednesday announced a full asset freeze against the extreme right-wing group Blood and Honour, citing reasonable grounds to suspect the organization’s involvement in terrorist activities.

This marks the first use of the Treasury-led Domestic Counter-Terrorism sanctions regime to target extreme right-wing terrorism, according to a statement by the government.

Individuals and entities subject to UK sanctions are prohibited from engaging in any financial dealings with the group.

Specifically, this includes dealing with funds or economic resources owned or controlled by the group or its affiliates.

The government stated that the group is suspected of promoting and encouraging terrorism, seeking to recruit individuals for terrorist purposes, and facilitating funding for its activities.

These allegations prompted the government to implement the asset freeze to disrupt the group’s ability to operate within the UK.

"The designation of Blood and Honour is a clear signal that the UK works proactively to stop terrorist financing and will take action against any who try to exploit the UK financial system for this activity," it added.