UK Prime Minister Starmer to Legislate Against Iran's Revolutionary Guards
Starmer pledges to bring forward law proscribing Iran’s Revolutionary Guards
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pledged to introduce legislation to proscribe Iran's Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) in July 2023. This follows a rise in antisemitic incidents in the UK, including a recent arson attack on a synagogue in Harrow. Starmer aims to ensure the safety of the Jewish community in Britain.
- 01Keir Starmer plans to introduce legislation to proscribe the IRGC in July 2023.
- 02The move comes amid rising antisemitism and recent attacks on Jewish sites in the UK.
- 03Starmer emphasizes the need for legislation to combat malign state actors.
- 04The EU designated the IRGC as a terrorist organization in January 2023.
- 05Community leaders express concern over the safety of British Jews.
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced plans to introduce legislation in the next parliamentary session, starting in July 2023, to proscribe Iran's Revolutionary Guards (IRGC). This decision comes in response to a surge in antisemitic incidents in the UK, particularly following a recent arson attack on a synagogue in Harrow, which caused minor damage but no injuries. Starmer stated his commitment to making Britain a safer place for its Jewish community, which has been feeling increasingly threatened. He highlighted the need for legislation to address the activities of malign state actors like the IRGC, which the EU designated as a terrorist organization earlier this year due to its role in suppressing protests in Iran. The Prime Minister's remarks followed reports that the number of British Jews emigrating to Israel is at a 40-year high, reflecting growing concerns within the community. Community leaders, including Phil Rosenberg, president of the Board of Deputies of British Jews, welcomed Starmer's commitment, emphasizing the urgency of addressing antisemitism in the UK.
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The proposed legislation aims to enhance the safety of the Jewish community in the UK, addressing their concerns about rising antisemitism and violent attacks.
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