Survivors of Islamist terror attacks in the United Kingdom have warned that the country’s charity regulator is failing to stop organizations from promoting extremist Islamist ideology and rhetoric. According to a report by The Telegraph, victims say the Charity Commission has been too slow and hesitant in pursuing charities allegedly linked to the Iranian regime and other groups accused of spreading antisemitic propaganda.

Several charities remain under long running investigations, including the Islamic Human Rights Commission Trust and the Islamic Center of England, both accused of ties to the Iranian regime. Other organizations, such as the Dar Alhekma Trust and Abrar Islamic Foundation, are also being examined over claims they platformed supporters of the Iranian government. Critics argue that limited enforcement actions and prolonged inquiries risk allowing extremist narratives and hostile foreign influence to spread.

The Charity Commission has defended its record, stating that extremism and violence have no place in the charity sector and that it has taken regulatory action where appropriate. The watchdog says it has opened hundreds of investigations since the October 7 attacks by Hamas and has referred dozens of cases to police. However, it maintains that stronger legal powers from the government are needed to more effectively combat extremism within the sector.