Tag: Counter-State Threats Bill

New UK Law to Counter Threat From Foreign Spies

The government is to strengthen Britain’s “archaic” counter-espionage laws amid growing concern about the security threat from foreign spies operating in the UK. The Queen’s Speech includes a commitment to a Counter-State Threats Bill which will create a U.S.-style register of foreign agents. Under American law, individuals working on behalf of foreign governments, officials, or…


UK Plans New Law to Counter Threat From Foreign Spies

The government is to strengthen Britain’s “archaic” counter-espionage laws amid growing concern about the security threat from foreign spies operating in the UK. The Queen’s Speech includes a commitment to a Counter-State Threats Bill which will create a U.S.-style register of foreign agents. Under American law, individuals working on behalf of foreign governments, officials, or…