Fifth report: No prosperity without justice: the UK’s relationship with Iran
Select Committee
Foreign Affairs Committee
HC 415
16 December 2020
Government Response (AI assessment · 35 of 35 classified)
Accepted
14
Acknowledged
14
Deferred
1
Rejected
3
Government response
Ninth Special Report: No prosperity without justice: the UK’s relationship with Iran: Government Response to Committee’s Fifth Report Ninth · published 26 Feb 2021
Recommendations & Conclusions
3 results
4
Recommendation
Rejected
Para 22
Annex I, Section Q, paragraph 78 of the JCPOA does not set out a definitive...
Recommendation
Annex I, Section Q, paragraph 78 of the JCPOA does not set out a definitive timetable for action in a potential period between non-compliance with the Joint Commission and the snapback of sanctions. This lack of clarity has proved contentious. …
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Government Response Summary
The government noted the committee's view but stated that Annex I, Section Q, paragraph 78 of the JCPoA already sets out clear timelines for resolving access issues and did not commit to clarifying it further.
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Recommendation
Rejected
Para 35
We agree with the Government that its long-term goal should be to replace the JCPOA...
Recommendation
We agree with the Government that its long-term goal should be to replace the JCPOA with a broader agreement which additionally addresses regional security. This must learn the lessons from last time and be held in consultation with our allies …
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Government Response Summary
The government rejects the recommendation to replace the JCPOA, stating it has never held this as a goal, but agrees on the importance of addressing Iran's nuclear program and destabilizing behavior, consulting with Middle East allies, and learning lessons.
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Recommendation
Rejected
Para 50
We are satisfied that the actions of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corp meet the criteria...
Recommendation
We are satisfied that the actions of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corp meet the criteria for proscription in the Terrorism Act 2000 and see proscription as a logical extension of the existing restrictions placed on members of the IRGC by …
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Government Response Summary
The government notes the recommendation to proscribe the IRGC but rejects commenting on whether any organization is under consideration for proscription, citing longstanding government policy.
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