Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 120194
Charities: Hate Crime and Terrorism
Tabled: 11 March 2026
Answered: 20 March 2026
Question
Dr Scott Arthur
Labour — Edinburgh South West
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she has taken to ensure charities do not endorse or promote hate crimes or terrorism linked to Iran's governing regime.
Answer
Stephanie PeacockAs part of the Government’s action plan for social cohesion we have announced that the Charity Commission’s powers to tackle extremist abuse of charities will be extended. This includes automatically disqualifying individuals with a criminal conviction fo...
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