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Britain Urged to Strengthen Laws Against Foreign Interference

5/19/2025

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Britain faces a pressing need for new anti-subversion laws to protect democracy from state threats, warns Jonathan Hall KC. He advocates for adapting counter-terrorism measures to counter aggressive actors like Iran's IRGC. Hall stresses the importance of legal safeguards to prevent foreign interference that manipulates social media and fuels societal discord.

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Britain faces a pressing need for new anti-subversion laws to protect democracy from state threats, warns Jonathan Hall KC. He advocates for adapting counter-terrorism measures to counter aggressive actors like Iran's IRGC. Hall stresses the importance of legal safeguards to prevent foreign interference that manipulates social media and fuels societal discord.