European Union removes John Bredenkamp from Zimbabwe sanctions list

The Council of the European Union has removed the businessman John Bredenkamp and his companies from its list of individuals and entities subject to restrictive measures in respect of Zimbabwe.

Mr Bredenkamp has brought proceedings before the General Court of the European Union in Luxembourg challenging the restrictive measures, in addition to a claim for judicial review in the High Court, London, over decisions taken by the UK Government in relation to his listing.

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