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✍️ The UK's Foreign Influence Registration Scheme (FIRS) is set to take effect on July 1, requiring individuals to declare activities coordinated with or requested by foreign states. The scheme has raised concerns about human rights.
👉 FIRS scheme to take effect in the UK on July 1
👉 Individuals must declare activities coordinated with or requested by foreign states
👉 Two tiers of control: first tier tracks foreign political influence, second tier targets countries deemed a risk to UK national security
👉 Russia is a target country for enhanced level of control
👉 Failure to declare activities with Russia may result in up to five years in prison
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MOSCOW, May 24 (Sputnik) - The Russian diplomatic mission in the UK has asked London for clarification on the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme (FIRS), to come into force soon, and expects to receive answers to its questions, Russian Ambassador Andrey Kelin said in an interview with Sputnik.
https://sputnikglobe.com/20250524/moscow-seeks-detailed-explanation-of-uk-foreign-influence-rules-1122120766.html