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Defending Democracy Taskforce

Asked by Mr Gregory CampbellDemocratic Unionist PartyHome OfficeTabled Answered 7 October 2024UIN 5269

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what plans she has to continue the Defending Democracy Taskforce.

Answered by Dame Diana Johnson

The Defending Democracy Taskforce coordinates a whole of government response to threats of foreign interference in our democracy.

The Taskforce was established in 2022 and continue its work to safeguard our democracy and strengthen its resilience to the threats we face.

The Taskforce’s latest meeting was on the 25 July, when it considered issues relating to the recent General Election and the work going on across government to ensure that anyone who wishes to participate in our democracy can do so without fear of intimidation or abuse.

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