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Rh proscribe the network as a terrorist organisation. Contributors to this inquiry called for this action, as have other parliamentarians, and expert witnesses provided evidence that the activities of the network already fulfil the UK’s legal threshold for proscription. It was also suggested that making the proscription would have a deterrent effect, as it would “change the cost of doing business” with the network. Stigma from this designation “could be leveraged […] to limit Wagner’s access to ports, natural resources, and corridors of power that the group has been able to exploit for the benefit of the Russian Federation”. The Dossier Center said:

"those supporting [Wagner] in host countries will also be subject to punishment. Moreover, it would restrict the use of European, African and Middle Eastern companies as vehicles for the movement of money, without which Wagner cannot operate. It would also impose greater responsibility on those countries that cooperate with and hire such organisations. It would also make it difficult for employees affiliated with Prigozhin to move around the world"

A proscription may also support legal action against Wagner members in British courts, encourage whistle-blowers to come forward, and allow the use of pre-existing international mechanisms of counter-terrorist financing. Risks of a proscription include the possibility that it would drive the network “underground”, as well as causing damage to the UK’s diplomatic ties with affected countries.

66. The media have reported that proscription of the Wagner Group in the UK is imminent. The Government also committed “to use the full range of powers available to us—including considering our robust counter-terrorism powers, such as proscription