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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Iran proxies carrying out antisemitic attacks could face 14 years in prison

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer (centre) and Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley (right) meeting first responders from Shomrim North West London during a visit to Golders Green, north west London, following a terror attack on Wednesday morning in which two men were stabbed (Stefan Rosseau/PA) - (PA Wire)

The Government is reportedly planning to introduce new legislation which would see people convicted of antisemitic attacks orchestrated from Tehran face up to 14 years in prison.

A report in The Times says legislation to be included in the King’s Speech next week will give the Home Secretary the power to designate proxy groups as a foreign intelligence service – even if those involved do not realise they are acting on behalf of Iranian proxies.

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