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Non-governmental Organisations: Registration

Asked by Martin WrigleyLiberal DemocratForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 12 January 2026UIN 102979

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To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what is the Department's standard response and protocol to responding to Governments which have de-registered UK funded NGOs.

Answered by Mr Hamish Falconer

Our responses will vary depending on the circumstances of each case. The UK supports open and inclusive civic space and an enabling operating environment for civil society globally. In terms of the recent threat to deregister NGOs operating in Gaza, I refer the Hon Member to the statement I made to the House on 5 January.

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