Rejected petition: Freeze the assets of Iranian regime, their family members in the United Kingdom
Rejected on
The petition of residents of the United Kingdom,
Declares that stronger measures are needed to address assets held in the UK by individuals and entities affiliated with the Iranian regime.
To the House of Commons
The petition of residents of the United Kingdom,
Declares that there are concerns regarding Iranian regime affiliates, alleged involvement in human rights abuses, and the presence of related individuals and assets in the UK.
The petitioners therefore request that the Government identify, investigate, and, where appropriate under UK law, freeze assets linked to Iranian regime affiliates and their immediate family members.
Why was this petition rejected?
We can't publish petitions when the request is something that's already happening or something that has been announced since you started your petition.
We think your petition is covered by Government or Parliament action already. If you'd like something else, you could start a new petition clearly explaining what it is.
You can find information about individuals and businesses currently sanctioned here:
https://search-uk-sanctions-list.service.gov.uk/?searchValue=iran®imeNames=IranMore information about the Government's power to sanction:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/iran-sanctions-guidance/iran-sanctions-guidance#introductionWe only reject petitions that don’t meet the petition standards.