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

LabourEdinburgh 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 Peacock
As 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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