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The U.K. House of Commons is expected to approve a measure that would authorize government ministers to impose asset freezes against suspected human rights abusers anywhere in the world without first having to obtain a court order. In a debate Tuesday night, lawmakers from the main political parties voiced support for amending the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Bill to align with the U.S. Global Magnitsky Act, and require the government to report annually to Parliament on how the restrictions are being used. The amendment, which will be tabled in the coming weeks, would give the Home Office unilateral authority to...