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Recommendation
7th Report - Transnational repression i…
Accepted in Part
However, we recognise the rapidly evolving nature of digital technologies and the increasing sophistication of methods used to conduct TNR. It is therefore essential that the legal framework remains agile and responsive to evolving threats. We recommend that the Government keeps relevant legislation under regular review to ensure it remains …
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However, we recognise the rapidly evolving nature of digital technologies and the increasing sophistication of methods used to conduct TNR. It is therefore essential that the legal framework remains agile and responsive to evolving threats. We recommend that the Government keeps relevant legislation under regular review to ensure it remains fit for purpose in addressing emerging threats, particularly those facilitated by advances in artificial intelligence and surveillance capabilities. The Government should write to this Committee annually to provide an update on the effectiveness of current legislation at addressing evolving digital forms of TNR. (Recommendation, Paragraph 27)
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Government response AI summary
The government's response focuses on the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA) related to SLAPPs, committing to monitor its effectiveness and update the Committee by June 2026. However, it does not broadly address the recommendation for regular review of all relevant legislation concerning …
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Ministry of Justice
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Recommendation
7th Report - Transnational repression i…
Accepted in Part
We recommend that the Government explicitly incorporate transnational repression into the UK’s human rights reporting frameworks. In particular, references to TNR should be included in the next iterations of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office’s annual Human Rights and Democracy Report and in the Overseas Security and Justice Assistance Guidance. …
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We recommend that the Government explicitly incorporate transnational repression into the UK’s human rights reporting frameworks. In particular, references to TNR should be included in the next iterations of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office’s annual Human Rights and Democracy Report and in the Overseas Security and Justice Assistance Guidance. The UK should also ensure that diplomatic responses, such as the expulsion of officials, public demarches, and the imposition of sanctions, are not only available in principle but are actively and visibly deployed in response to serious incidents. (Recommendation, Paragraph 87)
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Government response AI summary
The government acknowledged the recommendation, stating it already deploys diplomatic measures against TNR. Regarding explicit incorporation into reporting frameworks, it will 'consider' including TNR in a future Human Rights and Democracy Report and as part of its ongoing review of the Overseas Security and Justice …
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Ministry of Justice