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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
new powers were needed to protect the Jewish community after the stabbing attack, which was “not a one-off”. Two Jewish men were hospitalised with knife wounds. “Antisemitism is an old, old hatred, history shows