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Designation of Hezbollah and the Houthis as terrorist organisations.

John Wilson made this Official Information request to Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet

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From: John Wilson

Dear Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet,

Under the Official Information Act 1982, I am requesting the following:

1. All briefing documents related to the decision to designate Hezbollah in its entirety and Ansar Allah (also known as The Houthis) as terrorist entities.

Please also include related correspondence and documents, such as communications with the Attorney-General and the Prime Minister, National Security Board papers, and any communications or engagement plans.

Additionally, I request the following:

2. Any communications with foreign governments or non-governmental organisations regarding the designation of Hezbollah and the Houthis as terrorist organisations.

3. Information on when the process to designate Hezbollah and the Houthis as terrorist organisations was initiated, including details of the individuals, agencies, or departments responsible for starting the process.

4. Documentation or records detailing the initiation of this process, including internal communications, memos, or any other relevant materials.

5. Any documents or analysis that considered the acts of terror committed by the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) or Mossad against the Lebanese and Palestinian people concerning Hezbollah's actions, particularly in the context of the decision to designate Hezbollah as a terrorist entity.

Please note that I do not seek information already in the public domain, specifically the Statement of Case to Designate (Hezbollah/Houthis) As A Terrorist Entity.

Yours faithfully,

John Wilson

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