In view of the growing threat of foreign spies, British Prime Minister Johnson intends to unveil a new bill targeting “hostile countries” when the British Parliament convenes next month, 11, forcing all those working for foreign governments to register with the British government, or else it will be considered a crime, reportedly targeting China and Russia.
The Times reported on the 19th that Johnson will use the opportunity of the opening ceremony of Parliament next month, Queen Elizabeth II’s speech, to announce a new bill that refers to the current “Foreign Agents Registration Act” of the United States, which requires all people working for foreign governments, officials and political parties, including those engaged in lobbying, consulting and public relations The bill would require all persons working for foreign governments, officials and political parties, including those engaged in lobbying, consulting and public relations, to register with the U.K. Justice Department and submit regular reports on their activities.
British intelligence agencies have warned that under current law, foreign spies are not subject to the law unless they are arrested for stealing official secrets. Under the new bill, foreign spies operating in Britain would face prosecution and deportation to protect the country from “hostile countries” such as China and Russia.
In addition, the British government also plans to update the outdated “Official Secrets Act” (Official Secrets Act) to deal with people who try to harm British interests from abroad, including cyber hackers working for “hostile countries”. The newspaper reported that the behavior of China and Russia has become increasingly worrying, Johnson is determined to promote the above measures.
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