Source · Select Committees · Human Rights (Joint Committee)
Recommendation 5
5
Not Addressed
The evidence we have received indicates that existing UK criminal legislation provides an effective framework...
Conclusion
The evidence we have received indicates that existing UK criminal legislation provides an effective framework for dealing with offences related to TNR. We have not identified any significant gaps in criminal law related to TNR. We agree that the creation of additional criminal offences is not necessary at this time to address the challenges posed by TNR. (Conclusion, Paragraph 26)
Government Response Summary
The government's response outlines the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme (FIRS), its objectives, and a commitment to publish an annual report on its operation and impact on TNR. It does not directly address the committee's conclusion regarding the effectiveness of existing UK criminal legislation for TNR and the non-necessity of new criminal offences.
Government Response
Not Addressed
HM Government
Not Addressed
1. The Home Office worked closely with law enforcement partners to prepare for the scheme and clear processes are in place to ensure compliance. The objectives of FIRS are to encourage transparency, deter harmful covert state threat activity and increase the opportunity for earlier disruptions. The Government will monitor progress against these objectives, and will also consider the scheme’s impact in a range of scenarios including responding to activity that constitutes TNR. 2. Additionally, the Government will publish an annual report which will, among other things, make clear the number of registrations under the scheme and the number of persons charged and convicted of offences of non-compliance.