Policy Threads

26 Mar 2026 | Memorandum Cabinet Office ISU linked direct

MoU between Cabinet Office and the CMA on the operation of the National Security and Investment Act 2021

Why linked: MoU between Cabinet Office and CMA on NSI Act 2021 operation (alternative listing).

Alternative listing of the Cabinet Office-CMA MoU.

In response to: Operation of the National Security and Investment Act 2021: memorandum of understanding b…

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5 Dec 2025 | Research House of Commons Library linked direct

The impact of foreign interference on security, trade and democracy

Why linked: Commons Briefing Paper on impact of foreign interference on security, trade and democracy – research document supporting parliamentary debate on state threats.

Type: Commons Briefing Paper (CBP-10418) A debate on the impact of foreign interference on security, trade and democracy is scheduled to take place in the House of Commons Chamber on Thursday 11 December 2025. The debate was scheduled by the …

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24 Jun 2025 | Explanatory notes Home Office linked direct

Foreign interference: National Security Bill factsheet

Why linked: National Security Bill factsheet on foreign interference – directly covers state threat response mechanisms within scope.

National Security Bill factsheet on foreign interference; state threat response within scope

In response to: National Security Bill: factsheets

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24 Jun 2025 | Explanatory notes Home Office linked direct

State threats prevention and investigation measures (STPIMs): National Security Bill factsheet

Why linked: State Threats Prevention and Investigation Measures (STPIMs) National Security Bill factsheet—directly names a key preventive mechanism likely to be extended or adapted in the new Bill.

National Security Bill factsheet on STPIMs; prevention and investigation measure directly relevant to thread

In response to: National Security Bill: factsheets

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8 Sep 2023 | Impact assessment Home Office Ministry of Justice Context · primary home: Foreign Influence Registratio… linked evidence

Foreign Influence Registration Scheme (accessible)

Why linked: Filled the "Foreign Agents Registration or disclosure frameworks in other jurisdictions (comparative policy)" gap via web research

In response to: National Security Bill: overarching documents

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23 Jun 2023 | Research House of Commons Library linked direct

National Security Bill: Lords amendments

Why linked: Commons Briefing Paper on National Security Bill Lords amendments (2023)—parliamentary analysis of the 2023 Act's development, relevant to understanding what the new Bill amends.

Type: Commons Briefing Paper (CBP-9779) The National Security Bill 2022-23 was introduced in the House of Commons on 11 May 2022. It would replace existing counter-espionage laws with a comprehensive framework for countering hostile state activity. The Commons are due …

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15 Nov 2022 | Research House of Commons Library linked direct

National Security Bill 2022-2023

Why linked: Commons Briefing Paper on National Security Bill 2022-23—comprehensive overview of predecessor legislation the new Bill builds upon.

Type: Commons Briefing Paper (CBP-9559) The National Security Bill 2022-23 was introduced in the House of Commons on 11 May 2022. It would replace existing counter-espionage laws with a comprehensive framework for countering hostile state activity analogous to the counter-terrorism …

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