Dossier
National Security (State Threats) Bill
Coverage of National Security (State Threats) Bill in the Nexus archive.
- Britain introduces sweeping new powers to target foreign state-linked groups including Iran's IRGC
Britain has introduced the National Security (State Threats) Bill to empower authorities to target foreign state-linked groups, including Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), amid rising threats. The legislation allows the Home Secretary to designate groups engaging in activities like assassination plots and sabotage, with penalties of up to 14 years for supporting them.