Petition
Introduce legislation to enable the proscription of state-sponsored groups.
Rejected
9 signatures
What the petition asks
We call on the Government to introduce a new legal framework or amend the Terrorism Act 2000 to allow for the proscription of hostile state-sponsored organisations, such as the IRGC, that are currently immune from such designation under UK law.
Current law prevents the proscription of the IRGC because it is a state body. This creates a security loophole. Security Minister Dan Jarvis confirmed in February 2026 that the Government is developing a "proscription-like tool". We request this be fast-tracked into law to provide the full investigative and criminal powers needed to ban the IRGC's activities in the UK. Sanctions are not enough; we need a legislative update to protect our national security from state-led terror.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
You may wish to sign this petition, which calls for similar action: "Amend the Terrorism Act 2000 to allow proscription of state-backed entities" Amend the Terrorism Act 2000 to allow proscription of state-backed entities
Timeline
| 18 Feb 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 25 Mar 2026 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
9
Status
Rejected
Rejected
25 Mar 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 31 Aug 2026.