General · 13 May 2026
Britain's new law to ban groups linked to Iran, other states
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Tougher security rules could let Britain ban groups linked to hostile governments and punish people supporting them. King Charles said on Wednesday that ministers will bring forward legislation targeting organisations accused of espionage, sabotage or interference backed by foreign states. Keir Starmer pointed to threats connected to Iran after recent attacks on Jewish sites and Iranian dissidents in London.
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