UKSL Sanctions designation

Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps Public Security Bureau

Entity · designated 22 March 2021

Designation identifiers

UKSL unique ID
GHR0079
OFSI group ID
14079
Designation type
Entity
Date designated
22 March 2021
Last updated
9 April 2025

Regimes

  • The Global Human Rights Sanctions Regulations 2020

Designation sources

  • UK

Sanctions imposed

  • Asset freeze
  • Director Disqualification Sanction

Official reasons

  • The Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps Public Security Bureau (XPCC PSB), is a state run organisation that administers security and policing for specific cities and sub-prefecture level areas across Xinjiang. The XPCC PSB is responsible for XPCC public security work in Xinjiang areas administered by the XPCC. Consequently, it is responsible for serious violations of the right not to be subject to torture or cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment, or punishment, that have taken place in so called 'training centres' in these areas.

Other information

  • Director: Yang Guangqiu (XPCC PSB Director and Chief Inspector) The Director Disqualification Sanction was imposed on 09/04/2025.
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