Roger Gherson features in new docuseries

Sanctioned at Home, a five-part investigative docuseries, aims to unveil the complexities of global sanctions and their implications on lives and businesses. Narrated by Michael Ventom, an International Protection Solicitor at Gherson Solicitors LLP, the series probes into the often murky structures behind sanctions, examining how decisions are made in opaque environments. Roger Gherson, the founding partner of Gherson Solicitors LLP, offers significant insights throughout the series, focusing on the legal and political ramifications of sanctions.

"Sanctions are frequently deployed but rarely understood from the inside out," Gherson says, shedding light on how the sanctioned system operates. The docuseries promises to dig deep into the structural anomalies and evidentiary failures that pervade this high-stakes world. It questions the accountability of a process that affects many without proper checks and balances, illustrating how the sanctions framework can reshape realities overnight.

The programme targets an audience keen on international law, financial compliance, and investigative journalism. With expert commentary from various leading figures, including Tom Keatinge from RUSI and Conservative MP Alicia Kearns, Sanctioned at Home pushes forward discussions on the friction between political motivations and the essential tenets of due process. It highlights the challenges faced by those labelled as ‘designated persons’ and the convoluted administrative procedures required to contest their status.

Starting on 4th November, viewers will embark on a journey that covers five distinct episodes, each tackling different phases of the sanctions process. The series illustrates the significant impact of sanctions, from their rise as a primary foreign policy tool to the procedural hurdles individuals face when challenging their designation.

Sanctioned at Home not only raises awareness but also advocates for a deeper understanding of the sanctions framework, emphasising the importance of legal scrutiny in a system that is frequently shrouded in secrecy. As Roger Gherson highlights, "It’s imperative that people understand what is happening here," underscoring the series' timely and crucial discourse on international law and human rights.