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The King's Speech 2026 bill responding to the Southport attack with measures to protect the public from extreme violence and honour victims and families.

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13 May 2026 | Policy paper British Transport Police Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee Department for Transport Network Rail Office of Rail and Road Regulatory Policy Committee Transport Committee Transport Focus Context · primary home: Tackling State Threats Bill linked direct

The King's Speech 2026 – Background Briefing Notes (PDF)

Why linked: Official King's Speech legislative-programme source mentions this thread or its named Bill.

The full PDF of the King's Speech 2026 background briefing notes from the Prime Minister's Office, containing dedicated section on the Railways and Passenger Benefits Bill (p.75) setting out the rationale for establishing Great British Railways.

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13 May 2026 | Policy paper Home Office linked commitment

King's Speech announces National Security Bill

Why linked: The King's Speech 2026 and official briefing notes announce the National Security Bill as part of the government's legislative programme.

The King's Speech 2026 bill responding to the Southport attack with measures to protect the public from extreme violence and honour victims and families.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ The King's Speech 2026: background briefing not… (129pp)
4 Dec 2025 | Consultation (closed) Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked direct

Data brokers and national security

Why linked: Data brokers and national security consultation; potentially relevant to surveillance and intelligence-sharing powers scope, though may be separate policy stream

A call for views about the data broking industry, data brokers’ operations, security practices and customers, to support policy development to ensure the security of UK data.

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↓ Data brokers and national security: privacy notice ↓ Data brokers and national security: government response
14 Oct 2025 | Guidance Home Office linked direct

Codes of practice for officers using examination powers at ports

Why linked: Codes of practice for examining officers under Schedule 3 CTBSA 2019 and Schedule 7 TACT 2000 (October 2025) — operational baseline.

Codes of practice for Schedule 3 to the Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Act 2019 and Schedule 7 to the Terrorism Act 2000.

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↓ Examining officers and review officers under Schedule 3 to … (76pp) ↓ Examining officers and review officers under Schedule 7 to … ↓ Examining officers and review officers under Schedule 7 to … (57pp)
24 Sep 2025 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Act 2019 and the Terrorism Act 2000 (Port Examination Codes of Practice) Regulations 2025

Why linked: Matched expansion phrase: Terrorism Act 2000

These Regulations bring into operation revised codes of practice that provide guidance to examining officers in the exercise of their powers at ports and the Northern Ireland border area in relation to terrorism and hostile state activity.

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23 Sep 2025 | Guidance Defence Infrastructure Organisation Context · primary home: Tackling State Threats Bill linked direct

Public access to the Defence estate and section 5 of the National Security Act 2023

Why linked: Guidance on National Security Act 2023 section 5; relevant to existing statutory framework within which Bill operates

This guide details public access to the Defence estate and section 5 of the National Security Act 2023 (Unauthorised entry etc. to a prohibited place)

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29 Aug 2025 | Policy paper Cabinet Office linked direct

National Security Strategy 2025: Security for the British People in a Dangerous World (HTML)

Why linked: National Security Strategy 2025 is core strategic context for the National Security Bill; directly relevant to threat assessment and policy foundations

HTML version of the National Security Strategy 2025 — companion to the policy paper.

In response to: National Security Strategy 2025: Security for the British People in a Dangerous World

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24 Jun 2025 | Policy paper Home Office linked direct

factsheets

Why linked: National Security Bill factsheets collection; official Home Office explanatory material on the bill's measures

Factsheets giving details of the different measures contained in the National Security Bill.

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↓ Foreign interference: National Security Bill factsheet ↓ Journalistic freedoms: National Security Bill factsheet ↓ New espionage offences: factsheet ↓ Prohibited places: National Security Bill 2022 factsheet ↓ Sabotage: National Security Bill factsheet ↓ State link: National Security Bill factsheet ↓ Obtaining a material benefit from a foreign intelligence se… ↓ State threats aggravating factor: National Security Bill fa… ↓ Financial and property investigation powers: National Secur… ↓ Powers of arrest and detention: National Security Bill fact… ↓ Power of search and seizure: National Security Bill factshe… ↓ Protected material definition under Schedule 3 to the Count… ↓ State threats prevention and investigation measures (STPIMs… ↓ Serious Crime Act amendment: National Security Bill factshe… ↓ Preparatory conduct: National Security Bill factsheet
22 Jan 2025 | Policy paper Home Office linked direct

Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Act 2019: Post-legislative scrutiny

Why linked: Post-legislative scrutiny of the Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Act 2019 — relevant statutory baseline.

Post-legislative scrutiny of the Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Act 2019.

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↓ Post-legislative scrutiny of the Counter-Terrorism and Bord… (59pp)