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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Deproscription of Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham

22 October 2025 · Home Office

Proposed by Dan Jarvis Lab Barnsley North

Foreign Affairs

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Key points

  • Home Office announces decision to deproscribe Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham under the Terrorism Act 2000
  • Government action takes effect immediately, reflecting changes in Syria's government and security dynamics
  • Decision aligns with UK's national interest and foreign policy objectives, including counterterrorism efforts against Daesh

Issue summary

The Home Office announces the decision to deproscribe Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) under the Terrorism Act 2000.

Action requested

The Government has decided to remove HTS from the proscribed list, effective immediately, reflecting changes in Syria's government and security dynamics. This decision aligns with the UK’s national interest and foreign policy objectives, including counterterrorism efforts against Daesh.

Key facts

  • HTS was first proscribed in 2017.
  • Ahmed Al Sharaa led forces that toppled Assad’s regime in December 2024.
  • The deproscription decision follows a thorough assessment by the cross-government Proscription Review Group.
  • HTS will no longer be subject to offences under the Terrorism Act, including membership and support.
  • 83 organisations remain proscribed in the UK after this change.
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