Fourth Report - The UK Government's Response to the Myanmar Crisis

The government states it has already gone beyond statements by imposing targeted sanctions, building coalitions to block arms supply, and actively working with regional partners to increase pressure on the junta.

The government rejected treating the NUG as a "government-in-waiting" due to its policy of recognising states, not governments. However, it confirmed active engagement with NUG and CRPH representatives, amplifying their voices internationally and urging partners to engage.

The government states it adheres to its policy of recognising states, not governments, but actively supports the NUG by amplifying their voice internationally, urging partners to engage, and regularly engaging with their senior figures, including ministerial meetings.

The UK government states it wants to see an inclusive future for Myanmar and has used diplomatic meetings to encourage the NUG to be inclusive and representative of all ethnic groups, welcoming their recent policy paper on the Rohingya.

The government confirms it engages with the regime bilaterally only where strictly necessary to achieve political, humanitarian, and development objectives, aligning with the recommendation to avoid legitimising the junta.

The government states it is a longstanding supporter of an arms embargo, has transitioned EU embargoes into domestic law, and is actively working with G7 and UN partners to prevent the flow of arms to Myanmar.

The government states it is a longstanding supporter of an arms embargo and has implemented one domestically and through G7/UN General Assembly efforts, but currently finds a lack of support for a binding UN Security Council resolution, thus not proceeding with drafting one at this time.

The government accepted the recommendation, detailing its longstanding support for an arms embargo, its role in securing EU and domestic sanctions, and active work with G7 and UN partners to build broader coalitions for preventing arms flow, including a UN General Assembly Resolution.

The government welcomes ASEAN's Five Point Consensus and Special Envoy appointment, stating it has convened the UN Security Council, will continue to work closely with ASEAN to stress urgency and advocate for access, and will use its new Dialogue Partner status to support resolution efforts.

The government welcomes the ASEAN Five Point Consensus and Special Envoy appointment, stating it will use its new ASEAN Dialogue Partner status to work closely with ASEAN and the Special Envoy to stress the urgency of the situation and advocate for access to all stakeholders.

The government notes the suggestion to use the 'Uniting for Peace' procedure but states that the UN General Assembly is already addressing the Myanmar crisis, and invoking UfP would not change the existing prerogatives.

The government rejects exploring a Uniting for Peace resolution, explaining that the UN General Assembly is already actively addressing the Myanmar crisis and invoking UfP would not change its existing prerogatives or powers.

The government rejected the recommendation to raise issues at specific UN treaty bodies (CEDAW, CRC, CAT), stating it's not possible due to a lack of inter-state mechanisms, Myanmar's exclusion of certain mechanisms, or non-ratification of conventions. However, it committed to continue using its UN leadership role and the UNSC Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict, and to publicly condemn human rights violations.

The government agrees to pursue targeted sanctions on businesses and organisations the junta depends on, highlighting existing sanctions and ongoing work with international partners, but not committing to freezing revenue on "all possible fronts".

The government accepted the recommendation in part, agreeing to pursue targeted sanctions on junta-dependent businesses and commit to working with partners on further sanctions, while also encouraging other countries to adopt sanctions. It highlighted its existing quick action and targeted approach, rather than explicitly committing to a *faster pace* than current efforts.

The government explains that its sanctions regimes already apply extra-territorially to UK persons and entities through a 'UK Nexus', which prohibits dealing with sanctioned individuals' funds or economic resources, a longstanding approach to the extent of its sanctions.

The government rejected the recommendation to ensure support for sanctions from third-country financial institutions, stating it has no power to enforce sanctions extra-territorially without a UK nexus. However, it noted ongoing engagement with partners to encourage responsible investment and divestment from military-linked businesses.

The government accepted the recommendation, detailing its twin-track approach to humanitarian access and its use of the UN system, including repeatedly raising concerns at the UNSC and UNGA. It also committed over £15.3m in humanitarian support, including £11m for basic healthcare.

The government accepted the recommendation, committing to continue using its leadership role at the UN and Security Council to highlight the humanitarian crisis, citing specific past actions like convening meetings and securing a Presidential Statement, and promising to explore further statements.

The government states it has raised the importance of non-refoulement with partners and provides life-saving humanitarian assistance to displaced people in Myanmar and on the Thai border, including through The Border Consortium, while acknowledging the sensitivity of discussing actual cross-border work in detail.

The government states its humanitarian programme is already highly localised, providing flexible funding and capacity training to diverse civil society partners, and has led international efforts to develop new flexible support modalities.

The government explains its humanitarian programme is already highly localised, providing flexible funding, specialised financial support, and capacity training to civil society and grassroots organisations, including those reaching isolated communities.

The UK government agrees on the need for justice and accountability, committing £500,000 to the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar and establishing the 'Myanmar Witness' programme to collect and preserve evidence of international law violations.

The government rejects the recommendation to publicly state support for ICC referral, citing insufficient UN Security Council support and the risk that an unsuccessful referral would embolden the Tatmadaw.

The UK government strongly supports the ICJ process and will monitor developments closely, considering whether a UK intervention would add value once the legal arguments are made available.

The FCDO is providing funding to initiatives that help journalists and media organisations in Myanmar protect their identity and safety, including through the Joint Peace Fund, but cannot disclose further details for security reasons.

The UK government recognises the work of ethnic media organisations and supports smaller partners through its PROTECT programme, providing emergency funds in response to the coup and intending to support female journalists.

The UK government announced a £500,000 funding boost for the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar and has established the Myanmar Witness programme to independently collect, preserve, verify, and investigate human rights abuses.

The government stated that existing immigration routes and provisions, including the Skilled Worker, Graduate, Student, Exceptional Assurance, and Leave Outside the Immigration Rules, are already available to Myanmar nationals in the UK to address their visa needs.

The government outlines existing immigration routes and temporary provisions like Exceptional Assurance for Myanmar nationals in the UK, stating individuals can access various visa options or claim asylum, but does not commit to introducing a specific 'protected status'.

The government accepted the committee's conclusion, agreeing on the need for concerted international effort and outlining its commitment to continue building on existing steps, including extending targeted sanctions, working to stem arms flow, providing humanitarian assistance, maintaining UN leadership, providing a platform for pro-democracy voices, and working with ASEAN.