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Transnational repression in the UK

Status: Closed Opened: 24 Jan 2025 Closed: 26 Feb 2026 23 recommendations 14 conclusions 1 report

The Committee’s inquiry will explore how transnational repression affects the human rights of people living in the UK. The inquiry will examine the effectiveness of the UK’s current legal and policy frameworks in relation to transnational repression, and the assistance available to the victims of such attacks. Please do not share identifying personal details as …

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Reports

1 report
Title HC No. Published Items Response
7th Report - Transnational repression in the UK HC 681 30 Jul 2025 37 Responded

Recommendations & Conclusions

2 items
6 Recommendation 7th Report - Transnational repression i… Accepted in Part

However, we recognise the rapidly evolving nature of digital technologies and the increasing sophistication of...

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 …

Government response. 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 …
Ministry of Justice
29 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...

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. …

Government response. 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 …
Ministry of Justice

Oral evidence sessions

4 sessions
Date Witnesses
21 May 2025 Andrew Scurry · Homeland Security Group, Home Office, Commander Dominic Murphy · Metropolitan Police, Dan Jarvis MP · Home Office, Grace Lucas · Home Office View ↗
26 Mar 2025 Mr James Lynch · Fair Square, Mr Martin Plaut · Kings College London, Susan Coughtrie · Foreign Policy Centre View ↗
12 Mar 2025 Chloe Cheung, Mr Ben Keith · 5 St Andrews Hill, Mr Hossein Abedini · National Council of Resistance of Iran, Rhys Davies · Temple Garden Chambers View ↗
5 Feb 2025 Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC · Doughty Street Chambers, Dr Andrew Chubb · Lancaster University, Laura Harth · Safeguard Defenders View ↗

Correspondence

8 letters
DateDirectionTitle
18 Dec 2025 — Correspondence from the Security Minister to the Joint Committee on Human Right…
30 Oct 2025 — Correspondence from the Committee to the Secretary of State for the Home Depart…
16 Oct 2025 — Correspondence from Lord Hanson of Flint to the Committee regarding Transnation…
16 Oct 2025 — Correspondence from the Eritrean Embassy to the Committee regarding Transnation…
16 Oct 2025 — Correspondence from the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Indo-Pac…
18 Jul 2025 — Correspondence to the Committee from the Security Minister regarding Transnatio…
22 May 2025 — Correspondence from the Security Minister to the Committee regarding Transnatio…
12 Mar 2025 — Correspondence to the Committee from the Security Minister regarding Transnatio…