law
7 Mar 2022

'Magnitsky laws' campaigner Bill Browder on Russian sanctions

From Morning Report, 6:41 am on 7 March 2022

New Zealand could be cranking up its response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, as cabinet meets today.

New measures on the table include a specific law change to target Russian investment.

Other western nations have used powers in Magnitsky laws - which target corrupt officials and human rights offenders - to go after Russia's president.

The architect of the US' Magnitsky Act, and chief executive of Hermitage Capital, Bill Browder, spoke to Susie Ferguson.