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Australia faces renewed pressure to pass laws enabling sanctions on human rights abusers

The grave of Russian lawyer Sergei Magnitsky, in Moscow

The grave of Russian lawyer Sergei Magnitsky, in Moscow Source: Getty

Global allies can already impose targeted sanctions on perpetrators, under what's known as Magnitsky-style legislation.


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By Tom Stayner

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Global allies can already impose targeted sanctions on perpetrators, under what's known as Magnitsky-style legislation.



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