Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 121321

Charities: Radicalism

Tabled: 17 March 2026

Answered: 24 March 2026

Question

Wendy Morton

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what additional powers she plans to grant the Charity Commission to tackle extremist abuse as referenced in the Statement of 9 March 2026; whether these powers will require primary legislation; w

Answer

Stephanie Peacock

As part of the Government’s action plan for social cohesion we have announced that the Charity Commission’s powers will be extended to tackle extremist abuse of charities. This includes: extending its ability to suspend trustees and close down charities; ...

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