Attempt to add services ban to Occupied Territories Bill fails at committee stage (opens original article in a new tab)

An attempt to include a ban on services trade in the Occupied Territories Bill failed at committee stage, with the Government facing criticism for excluding it due to legal concerns.

• An attempt to add a ban on services trade to the Occupied Territories Bill failed at committee stage.
• The Government faced criticism for excluding services trade ban, with ministers citing legal concerns.
• Spain's similar legislation on services trade with Israeli settlements was mentioned as a contrast.