Charities: Radicalism
Commons · Question 121321 · Tabled 17 Mar 2026 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport · Official record
Answered 24 Mar 2026
Question
Asked by Wendy Morton
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what additional powers she plans to grant the Charity Commission to tackle extremist abuse as referenced in the Statement of 9 March 2026; whether these powers will require primary legislation; w
Answer
Answered by Stephanie Peacock, 24 Mar 2026
As part of the Government’s action plan for social cohesion we have announced that the Charity Commission’s powers will be extended to tackle extremist abuse of charities. This includes: extending its ability to suspend trustees and close down charities; ...