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Recommendation 13
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We are satisfied that the actions of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corp meet the criteria...
Recommendation
We are satisfied that the actions of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corp meet the criteria for proscription in the Terrorism Act 2000 and see proscription as a logical extension of the existing restrictions placed on members of the IRGC by the EU’s sanctions regime. The IRGC’s philosophy and malign actions within Iran and across the region run counter to the interests of the UK and those of the Iranian people. We recommend that the Foreign Secretary works with the Home Secretary to assess the available information on the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps with a view to laying an order before Parliament to proscribe the IRGC in its entirety.
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Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
The Government takes careful note of the Committee’s recommendation. We share the Committee’s deep concern at the regional activities of the IRGC. The IRGC in its entirety is subject to UK autonomous sanctions under the Iran (Sanctions) (Nuclear) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019. Legislation allows for an organisation to be proscribed in the UK only if it is currently concerned in terrorism, within the meaning of the Terrorism Act 2000, and if the Home Secretary decides that the factors relevant to the exercise of her discretion weigh in favour of proscription. While we keep the list of proscribed organisations under review, it is longstanding Government policy not to comment on whether an organisation is or is not under consideration for proscription.