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Written question asked by Diana Johnson (Labour) on Thursday, 8 July 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 13 July 2021 (named day). It was answered by Kevin Foster (Conservative) on Tuesday, 13 July 2021 on behalf of the Home Office.

Hezbollah: Islamic Resistance Support Organization

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent assessment she has made of the relationship between Hezbollah and the Islamic Resistance Support Organisation.

Answer

The Government does not routinely comment on intelligence matters.

Hizballah is a proscribed terrorist organisation in the UK and membership is therefore a criminal offence. Since the extension of Hizballah’s proscription in 2019, the Government has also extended the UK’s domestic financial sanctions designation to cover the group in its entirety.

Investigations into the activities of proscribed organisations, or individuals who may be members or supporters of proscribed organisations, are an operational matter for the police and intelligence agencies. It would not be appropriate to comment or publish data on these matters.

The Government publishes quarterly national statistics on the use of police powers under the Terrorism Act 2000 and subsequent relevant legislation in Great Britain. This includes information on arrests, charges and convictions for proscription offences.

The Home and Foreign Secretaries routinely discuss global counter-terrorism matters, both bilaterally and at Cabinet during meetings of the National Security Council.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
29748
Session
2021-22
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Hezbollah Islamic Resistance Support Organization
Link
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