Impact assessment

National Security (State Threats) Bill 2026: impact assessment

This document relates to the National Security (State Threats) Bill which was introduced in the House of Commons on 9 June 2026.

• From: Home Office
• Published: 9 June 2026

Documents

Final stage impact assessment

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The National Security (State Threats) Bill will build on the National Security Act 2023 by providing a new power for the Secretary of State to designate bodies that are engaged in threat activity linked to a foreign power, similar to proscription under the Terrorism Act 2000.

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Published 9 June 2026