The Russian paramilitary mercenary PMC Wagner was officially designated as a terrorist organisation by Britain. The mandate was made by the UK Parliament on 6 September and takes effect immediately.
According to the law, it is a criminal offence to belong to or actively support the Wagner Group in the UK, carrying a penalty of 14 years imprisonment, which may be imposed concurrently or in lieu of a fine.
The Wagner Group has now been added to the list of banned groups in the UK, along with 78 other organisations.
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