CONCLUSION
142. The current debate on the future of sanctions
is a welcome product of the renewed international commitment to
the political, economic and social rights of the poor. We are
convinced that these rights are infringed by the blunt instrument
of comprehensive economic sanctions. To target sanctions against
those truly responsible, to gather the necessary intelligence
and invest in the required technology, require an internationally
coordinated investment of both money and effort. The United Kingdom
must take a lead by putting in place a system which can target
and monitor sanctions effectively, instead of the present, somewhat
casual approach. As importantly, the United Nations should convene
an international conference to ensure a global commitment to a
fairer and more effective sanctions policy.
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