Guidance and regulation

The UK’s independent nuclear deterrent has existed for over 60 years to deter the most extreme threats to our national security and way of life.

• From: Defence Nuclear Organisation and 1 others
• Updated: 28 March 2024

The UK works within the NPT to stop the spread of nuclear weapons, promote cooperation in peaceful uses of nuclear energy, and advance nuclear disarmament.

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Updated: 2 November 2021

The framework document describes the DNSEC’s remit and arrangements.

• From: Defence Nuclear Safety Expert Committee
• Updated: 18 December 2023

Presented to Parliament: January 1964.

• From: Closed organisation: Foreign & Commonwealth Office
• Updated: 10 January 2014

This treaty was presented to Parliament in November 2018.

• From: Closed organisation: Foreign & Commonwealth Office
• Updated: 12 November 2018

This treaty was presented to Parliament in June 2015.

• From: Closed organisation: Foreign & Commonwealth Office
• Updated: 3 June 2015

This treaty was presented to Parliament in November 2018.

• From: Closed organisation: Foreign & Commonwealth Office
• Updated: 12 November 2018