Iran Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps 2023-03-14
2023-03-14
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Q1
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The question arises from concerns about the Iranian regime's repression and the IRGC's activity in the region, including threats to Europe.
What recent assessment has been made of the implications for policies due to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' role in Iran's internal repression and regional activity?
The UK will continue to hold the Iranian regime, including the IRGC, accountable for its repression. Sanctions have been imposed on individuals involved in repressing women in Iran, and sanctions are ongoing against the IRGC.
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Assessment & feedback
The specific evidence required before proscribing the IRGC was not addressed directly.
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Q2
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The questioner highlights clear evidence of the IRGC's brutality in Iran and malign influence in the region, including links to Russia.
Given the clear evidence of the IRGC's brutality towards women and its wider malign influence, how much more evidence is needed before proscribing the IRGC?
The IRGC is already sanctioned in its entirety. Security forces take action against illegal activities, but future designations are not routinely discussed.
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The exact steps required before proscribing the IRGC were not specified.
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Q3
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Concerns about the IRGC being recognised as a threat by both sides of the House, but no action taken to proscribe it.
Like the hon. Member for Buckingham, I have repeatedly asked about proscribing the IRGC, which is widely seen as a group that tortures and murders women. Why has the Foreign Secretary not taken this final step?
Actions are taken based on principles of deterring malign activity and protecting British citizens. The UK Government does not routinely speculate on future designations.
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The final step to proscribe the IRGC was not addressed directly.
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