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National Security (State Threats) Act 2026: factsheet

Information about the National Security (State Threats) Act, including a list of designated bodies.

• From: Home Office
• Published: 17 July 2026
• Last updated: 6 October 2026
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  1. 6 October 2026

     Updated to reflect amendments to the National Security Act 2023 introduced in the 2026 act.

  2. 17 July 2026

     First published.

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National Security (State Threats) Act 2026: factsheet

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The National Security (State Threats) Act creates a new power for the Home Secretary to designate bodies engaged in state threat activity.