The Republic of Belarus (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Designation Source
UK
Other Information
The Director Disqualification Sanction was imposed on 09/04/2025.
Imposed Sanctions
Asset freeze, Travel Ban
Last Updated
Apr 09, 2025
UK Statement of Reasons
Aleksandr Petrash is the Chairman of the Moskovski District Court in Minsk. In his position, he bears responsibility for numerous politically motivated rulings against those taking part in protests. There are reasonable grounds to suspect this behaviour has continued following the 9 August Presidential elections in Belarus. He therefore bears responsibility for undermining the rule of law and through his actions as a judge, he has contributed to the repression of civil society and democratic opposition.
OFSI Group ID
14016
What alternative names has Aleksandr Aleksandrovich PETRASH used?
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Aleksandr Aleksandrovich PETRASH
Primary name
Аляксандр Аляксандравiч ПЕТРАШ
Aliaksandr Aliaksandravich PETRASH
Primary name variation
Александр Александрович ПЕТРАШ
Aleksandr Aleksandrovich Pietrash
Primary name variation
Aliaksandr Aliaksandravich Pietrash
Primary name variation
What are the personal details of Aleksandr Aleksandrovich PETRASH?
Gender
Date of Birth
Town of Birth
Country of Birth
Nationality
Passport
Position
Male
May 16, 1988
Belarus
Chairman of the Moskovski District Court in Minsk
Data Source
The UK Sanctions List A list maintained by the UK Government that identifies individuals and entities subject to financial sanctions. The list includes information on the reasons for the sanctions and the restrictions that apply.