The Commission has already taken regulatory action to suspend Dr Kantor as a trustee and to prevent the trustees from parting with any of the charity's property without the Commission's prior consent.
The World Holocaust Forum Foundation (1194512), was registered in May 2021 with charitable aims to advance the education of the public in relation to the Holocaust.
On 6 April 2022, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office sanctioned Dr Kantor under the UK's Russia Sanctions regime, meaning he is now subject to a full asset freeze and his name appears on the 'UK Sanctions List' as a designated person.
The Commission's position is that individuals subject to UK financial sanctions cannot discharge their duties as a trustee of a charity.
The Commission has opened an inquiry on 13 April 2022 to:
- Determine whether the charity can continue to operate and is viable following sanctions being imposed on Dr Kantor;
- Consider the conduct of the trustees and whether they have discharged their legal duties and responsibilities in their management and administration of the charity.
The scope of the inquiry can be added to or amended if additional issues emerge.
