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groups like the Iran-backed Hezbollah have been banned under that law. But last year, the government's independent reviewer of terror legislation, Jonathan Hall KC, said new powers were needed to tackle state-sponsored
legislation to give proscription-like powers to address “state-sponsored” groups like the IRGC in the next king’s speech. The EU [listed the IRGC](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jan/29/eu-formally-designates-iran-irgc-revolutionary-guards-terrorist-organisation) as a terrorist organisation in January, ending
state-sponsored groups will also be “fast-tracked” in the coming weeks, ministers said. It is understood the draft laws will be included in the king’s speech setting out the government’s legislative agenda