Active Announced in the King's Speech on 13 May 2026. 75 events
Threads / Tackling State Threats Bill / Timeline
Lifecycle stage Implementation
336 days in stage

Tackling State Threats Bill

The King's Speech 2026 bill to tackle threats from foreign state entities and proxies, strengthening the UK's response to hostile state activity.

Log in for AI briefing
Showing all 75 signals
Sort Latest first Oldest first
Family
Signal
Year
Body
Role

2026

21 events
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 linked direct

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

Why linked: King's Speech 2026 Background Briefing Notes explicitly naming 'Tackling State Threats Bill' as a legislative item under national security section – direct source document for the thread.

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.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
13 May 2026 | Other Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street linked direct

The King's Speech 2026

Why linked: King's Speech 2026 explicitly names 'Tackling State Threats Bill' and describes it as legislation to tackle threats from foreign state entities and proxies—this is the legislative mandate source.

His Majesty’s most gracious speech to both Houses of Parliament.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
13 May 2026 | Policy paper Home Office linked commitment

King's Speech announces Tackling State Threats Bill

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

The King's Speech 2026 bill to tackle threats from foreign state entities and proxies, strengthening the UK's response to hostile state activity.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ The King's Speech 2026: background briefing not… (129pp)
11 May 2026 | Other Home Office Ministry of Justice linked direct

Crime and Policing Act 2026: counter terrorism and national security factsheet

Why linked: Crime and Policing Act 2026 counter-terrorism and national security factsheet — companion legislation factsheet directly covering national-security provisions adjacent to this Bill.

Crime and Policing Act 2026 counter-terrorism and national security factsheet — companion to the Bill factsheet and directly relevant to the Bill thread's scope.

In response to: Crime and Policing Act 2026: factsheets

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
29 Apr 2026 | Announcement Home Office linked direct

State Threat Prevention and Investigation Measures: 20 December 2025 to 19 March 2026

Why linked: Written Ministerial Statement on State Threat Prevention and Investigation Measures under National Security Act 2023 s.55 – directly implements powers likely to be amended or referenced by the new Bill.

UIN: HCWS1550 Section 55(1) of the National Security Act 2023 (the 2023 Act) requires the Secretary of State to report to Parliament as soon as reasonably practicable after the end of every relevant three-month period on the exercise of their …

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓
29 Apr 2026 | Announcement Home Office linked direct

State Threat Prevention and Investigation Measures: 20 December 2025 to 19 March 2026

Why linked: Lords Written Ministerial Statement on State Threat Prevention and Investigation Measures – same substance as candpk 56716, core implementation reporting.

UIN: HLWS1557 My hon Friend the Minister of State for Security (Dan Jarvis) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:Section 55(1) of the National Security Act 2023 (the 2023 Act) requires the Secretary of State to report to Parliament …

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓
28 Mar 2026 | Other Cabinet Office ISU linked direct

National Security and Investment Act 2021

Why linked: National Security and Investment Act 2021 guidance – overlapping asset-control regime explicitly listed in scope for comparison.

Guidance and information about the National Security and Investment Act.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
26 Mar 2026 | Guidance Cabinet Office ISU linked direct

Operation of the National Security and Investment Act 2021: memorandum of understanding between the Cabinet Office and the CMA

Why linked: MoU between Cabinet Office and CMA on NSI Act 2021 operation – governance of overlapping regime within scope.

Memorandum of Understanding between the Cabinet Office and the Competition and Markets Authority on the operation of the National Security and Investment Act 2021.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ MoU between Cabinet Office and the CMA on the o…
12 Mar 2026 | Announcement Cabinet Office ISU linked direct

Updates to the National Security and Investment Act 20221 - Notifiable Acquisition Regulations

Why linked: Written Ministerial Statement on Updates to NSI Act 2021 Notifiable Acquisition Regulations – ongoing amendment and implementation of overlapping asset-control regime.

UIN: HCWS1394 I am today publishing the Government's response to the Consultation on the National Security and Investment Act 2021 (Notifiable Acquisition) (Specification of Qualifying Entities) Regulations 2021 (‘the NARs’).On 22 July 2025, the Government launched a 1...

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓
12 Mar 2026 | Announcement Cabinet Office ISU linked direct

Updates to the National Security and Investment Act 2021 - Notifiable Acquisition Regulations

Why linked: Lords Written Ministerial Statement on Updates to NSI Act 2021 Notifiable Acquisition Regulations.

UIN: HLWS1399 My Rt. Hon. Friend the Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister, Darren Jones MP, has today made the following statement:I am today publishing the Government's response to the Consultation on the National Security and Investment Act 2021 (Notifiable …

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓
12 Mar 2026 | Consultation outcome Cabinet Office ISU linked direct

National Security and Investment Act (Notifiable Acquisition) (Specification of Qualifying Entities) Regulations 2021 - Consultation response

Why linked: NSI Act 2021 Notifiable Acquisition Regulations consultation response March 2026; overlapping asset-control regime explicitly in scope per instructions

The Government response to the March 2026 NSI Notifiable Acquisition Regulations consultation — the substantive scope-of-mandatory-regime update.

In response to: Consultation on the NSI Act Notifiable Acquisition Regulations

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
12 Mar 2026 | Consultation outcome Cabinet Office ISU linked direct

Consultation on the NSI Act Notifiable Acquisition Regulations

Why linked: Consultation on NSI Act Notifiable Acquisition Regulations – ongoing policy development on overlapping asset-control regime.

This consultation seeks views on proposed changes to the National Security and Investment Act (Notifiable Acquisition) (Specification of Qualifying Entities) Regulations 2021

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ National Security and Investment Act (Notifiabl… (73pp)
+3 more
↓ National Security and Investment Act (Notifiable Acquisitio… ↓ National Security and Investment Act (Notifiable Acquisitio… (37pp) ↓ National Security and Investment Act (Notifiable Acquisitio…
9 Feb 2026 | Guidance Department for Education linked direct

Protecting UK higher education from foreign interference

Why linked: Guidance on protecting UK higher education from foreign interference – implementation guidance for counter-foreign-interference measures covering state actors.

Guidance for higher education providers to recognise, prevent and report foreign interference and protect people, research and academic freedom.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
9 Feb 2026 | Announcement Cabinet Office Department for Education Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Home Office National Cyber Security Centre The Security Service linked direct

Intelligence agencies provide briefings on foreign interference

Why linked: Intelligence agencies briefings on foreign interference – MI5 and security services engagement on state threat resilience.

MI5 and cyber security services deliver rare briefings to Vice Chancellors and political parties to harden the UK’s resilience against foreign interference.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
9 Feb 2026 | Announcement Home Office linked direct

State Threat Prevention and Investigation Measures: 20 September 2025 to 19 December 2025

Why linked: Written Ministerial Statement on State Threat Prevention and Investigation Measures (September–December 2025) – ongoing reporting on state threat powers under NSA 2023.

UIN: HCWS1312 Section 55(1) of the National Security Act 2023 (the 2023 Act) requires the Secretary of State to report to Parliament as soon as reasonably practicable after the end of every relevant three-month period on the exercise of their …

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓
9 Feb 2026 | Announcement Home Office linked direct

State Threat Prevention and Investigation Measures: 20 September 2025 to 19 December 2025

Why linked: Lords Written Ministerial Statement on State Threat Prevention and Investigation Measures (September–December 2025).

UIN: HLWS1313 My hon Friend the Minister of State for Security (Dan Jarvis) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:Section 55(1) of the National Security Act 2023 (the 2023 Act) requires the Secretary of State to report to Parliament …

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓

2025

33 events
16 Dec 2025 | Announcement Home Office linked direct

Report of the Independent Reviewer of State Threats Legislation on the operation of State Threats Legislation in 2024

Why linked: Report of the Independent Reviewer of State Threats Legislation 2024 – oversight and scrutiny of existing state threats legislation, directly relevant to pre-legislative context.

UIN: HCWS1179 Jonathan Hall KC, the Independent Reviewer of State Threats Legislation, has prepared a report on the operation of State Threats Legislation in 2024. In accordance with Part 3 of the National Security Act 2023, I am today laying …

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓
11 Dec 2025 | Debate linked direct

Foreign Interference

Why linked: Commons debate on Foreign Interference – substantive parliamentary scrutiny of foreign interference and state threats.

Commons Chamber debate | Commons

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
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 …

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ CBP-10418.pdf
4 Dec 2025 | Government response Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked direct

Data brokers and national security: government response

Why linked: Government response on data brokers and national security December 2025; policy context for information disclosure and intelligence frameworks

Government response on data brokers and national security; relevant to intelligence and security infrastructure if linked to Bill

In response to: Data brokers and national security

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
26 Nov 2025 | Announcement Home Office linked direct

State Threat Prevention and Investigation Measures: 20 March 2025 to 19 June 2025, and 20 June 2025 to 19 September 2025

Why linked: Written Ministerial Statement on State Threat Prevention and Investigation Measures (March–September 2025) – ongoing reporting under NSA 2023 s.55.

UIN: HCWS1098 Section 55(1) of the National Security Act 2023 (the 2023 Act) requires the Secretary of State to report to Parliament as soon as reasonably practicable after the end of every relevant three-month period on the exercise of their …

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓
26 Nov 2025 | Announcement Home Office linked direct

State Threat Prevention and Investigation Measures: 20 March 2025 to 19 June 2025, and 20 June 2025 to 19 September 2025

Why linked: Lords Written Ministerial Statement on State Threat Prevention and Investigation Measures (March–September 2025).

UIN: HLWS1097 My hon Friend the Minister of State for Security (Dan Jarvis) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:Section 55(1) of the National Security Act 2023 (the 2023 Act) requires the Secretary of State to report to Parliament …

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓
13 Oct 2025 | Announcement Home Office National Protective Security Authority The Security Service linked direct

MI5 issues guidance on countering espionage and interference

Why linked: MI5 guidance on countering espionage and interference – directly implements counter-hostile-state-activity measures and guidance from responsible bodies.

MI5's National Protective Security Authority issues new security guidance to protect democratic institutions from espionage and foreign interference.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
23 Sep 2025 | Guidance Defence Infrastructure Organisation linked direct

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

Why linked: Guidance on Defence estate access and NSA 2023 s.5 (unauthorised entry to prohibited place) – related state threat prevention measure, albeit narrower than main scope.

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)

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
22 Jul 2025 | Policy paper Cabinet Office ISU linked direct

National Security and Investment Act 2021: Annual Report 2024-25

Why linked: National Security and Investment Act 2021: Annual Report 2024-25 (policy paper version) – same substance as candpk 297172.

The Annual Report provides an overview of the operations of the NSI Act.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ National Security and Investment Act 2021: Annu… (54pp)
+2 more
↓ National Security and Investment Act 2021: Annual Report 20… ↓ Accompanying Spreadsheet to the National Security and Inves…
3 Jul 2025 | Announcement Home Office linked direct

State Threat Prevention and Investigation Measures (STPIMs): 20 December 2024 to 19 March 2025

Why linked: Written Ministerial Statement on State Threat Prevention and Investigation Measures (December 2024–March 2025) – statutory reporting on state threat powers.

UIN: HCWS772 Section 55(1) of the National Security Act 2023 (the 2023 Act) requires the Secretary of State to report to Parliament as soon as reasonably practicable after the end of every relevant three-month period on the exercise of their …

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓
3 Jul 2025 | Announcement Home Office linked direct

State Threat Prevention and Investigation Measures (STPIMs): 20 December 2024 to 19 March 2025

Why linked: Lords Written Ministerial Statement on State Threat Prevention and Investigation Measures (December 2024–March 2025).

UIN: HLWS771 My hon Friend the Minister of State for Security (Dan Jarvis) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:Section 55(1) of the National Security Act 2023 (the 2023 Act) requires the Secretary of State to report to Parliament …

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓
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

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
19 Jun 2025 | Debate linked direct

What steps she is taking to help ensure the effective prosecution of offenders charged with hostile state activity.

Why linked: PQ and debate on prosecution of hostile state activity – directly on-topic parliamentary scrutiny of enforcement of existing state threat offences.

What steps she is taking to help ensure the effective prosecution of offenders charged with hostile state activity. oral_question | Commons | Member: Jon Pearce (Labour)

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
12 Jun 2025 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The National Security Act 2023 (Foreign Activities and Foreign Influence Registration Scheme: Exemptions for Certain Foreign Power Investment Funds, Education, Government Administration and Public Bodies) Regulations 2025

Why linked: National Security Act 2023 (Foreign Activities and Foreign Influence Registration Scheme: Exemptions) Regulations 2025 – implements disclosure and registration scheme for foreign interference.

Part 4 of the National Security Act 2023 (c. 32) (“the 2023 Act”) contains the foreign activities and foreign influence registration scheme.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
12 Jun 2025 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The National Security Act 2023 (Foreign Activities and Foreign Influence Registration Scheme: Exemptions for Certain Foreign Power Investment Funds, Education, Government Administration and Public Bodies) Regulations 2025

Why linked: National Security Act 2023 (Foreign Activities and Foreign Influence Registration Scheme: Exemptions) Regulations 2025 – duplicate listing.

Part 4 of the National Security Act 2023 (c. 32) (“the 2023 Act”) contains the foreign activities and foreign influence registration scheme.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
12 Jun 2025 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The National Security Act 2023 (Foreign Activities and Foreign Influence Registration Scheme: Specified Persons) (Russia) Regulations 2025

Why linked: National Security Act 2023 (Foreign Activities and Foreign Influence Registration Scheme: Specified Persons) (Russia) Regulations 2025 – implements designation and registration for foreign state actors.

These Regulations specify certain Russian foreign powers and other persons as “specified persons” for the purposes of Part 4 of the National Security Act 2023 (c. 32) (“the 2023 Act”) (foreign activities and foreign influence registration scheme).

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
12 Jun 2025 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The National Security Act 2023 (Foreign Activities and Foreign Influence Registration Scheme: Specified Persons) (Iran) Regulations 2025

Why linked: National Security Act 2023 (Foreign Activities and Foreign Influence Registration Scheme: Specified Persons) (Iran) Regulations 2025 – implements foreign actor designation and registration regime within scope.

These Regulations specify certain Iranian foreign powers and other persons as “specified persons” for the purposes of Part 4 of the National Security Act 2023 (c. 32) (“the 2023 Act”) (foreign activities and foreign influence registration scheme).

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
12 Jun 2025 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The National Security Act 2023 (Foreign Activities and Foreign Influence Registration Scheme: Specified Persons) (Iran) Regulations 2025

Why linked: National Security Act 2023 (Foreign Activities and Foreign Influence Registration Scheme: Specified Persons) (Iran) Regulations 2025 – duplicate listing.

These Regulations specify certain Iranian foreign powers and other persons as “specified persons” for the purposes of Part 4 of the National Security Act 2023 (c. 32) (“the 2023 Act”) (foreign activities and foreign influence registration scheme).

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
11 Jun 2025 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The National Security Act 2023 (Foreign Activities and Foreign Influence Registration Scheme: Publication) Regulations 2025

Why linked: National Security Act 2023 (Foreign Activities and Foreign Influence Registration Scheme: Publication) Regulations 2025 – transparency and disclosure requirements for foreign actors.

Part 4 of the National Security Act 2023 (c. 32) contains the foreign activities and foreign influence registration scheme. Four categories of activities or arrangements are required to be registered with the Secretary of State under the scheme:

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
19 May 2025 | Other Home Office linked direct

National security update

Why linked: Home Secretary national security update (May 2025) following the charging of three Iranian nationals — operational antecedent to Iran specification under FIRS.

The Home Secretary updated on government action to counter state threats following the charging of three Iranian nationals under the National Security Act 2023.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
14 May 2025 | Other Home Office linked direct

National Security Act 2023

Why linked: National Security Act 2023 overview page—explicitly stated as possible statutory basis and cross-reference for the Bill under development.

The National Security Act introduces new measures to modernise counter-espionage laws and address the evolving state threat to national security.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
13 May 2025 | Committee sitting Delegated Legislation Committee linked direct

Delegated Legislation Committee: Draft National Security Act 2023 (Foreign Activities and Foreign Influence Registration Scheme: Exemptions for Certain Foreign Power Investment Funds, Education, Government Administration and Public Bodies) Regulations 2025 Draft National Security Act 2023 (Foreign Activities and Foreign Influence Registration Scheme: Publication) Regulations 2025 Draft National Security Act 2023 (Foreign Activities and Foreign Influence Registration Scheme: Speci...

Why linked: Delegated Legislation Committee debate on National Security Act 2023 Foreign Activities and Foreign Influence Registration Scheme; directly related to statutory basis and disclosure frameworks in scope

The Committee consisted of the following Members: Chair: † Graham Stringer † Alaba, Mr Bayo (Southend East and Rochford) (Lab) Bennett, Alison (Mid Sussex) (LD) † Botterill, Jade (Ossett and Denby Dale) (Lab) † Buckley, Julia (Shrewsbury) (Lab) † Fleet, …

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Download transcript (text)
27 Mar 2025 | Other Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office linked direct

Apparent Russian Foreign Interference and Manipulation of Information: UK Statement to the OSCE

Why linked: UK statement on Russian foreign interference and disinformation manipulation—illustrative case of the type of hostile state activity (disinformation/manipulation) the Bill targets.

Politico-Military Counsellor, Ankur Narayan, says that Russia's citing of a fake UK newspaper article would damage trust and credibility if, as seems likely, it was a deliberate attempt to manipulate the Forum.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
6 Mar 2025 | Written question Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to tackle foreign interference in politics.

Why linked: Written question on steps to tackle foreign interference in politics—parliamentary query on policy area the Bill addresses.

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to tackle foreign interference in politics.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK

2024

11 events
7 Oct 2024 | Policy paper Cabinet Office ISU linked direct

National Security and Investment Act 2021: Annual Report 2023-24

Why linked: National Security and Investment Act 2021: Annual Report 2023-24 (policy paper version).

The Annual Report provides an overview of the operations of the NSI Act.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ National Security and Investment Act 2021: Annu… (59pp)
+2 more
↓ National Security and Investment Act 2021: Annual Report 20… ↓ Accompanying Spreadsheet to the National Security and Inves…
10 Sep 2024 | Policy paper Cabinet Office ISU linked direct

National Security and Investment Act 2021: Annual Report 2022-23

Why linked: NSI Act 2021 Annual Report 2022-23—documents operation of overlapping asset-control regime and informs Bill design considerations.

Annual report on the implementation of the National Security and Investment Act 2021 covering 2022-23

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ National Security and Investment Act 2021: annu… (57pp)
+2 more
↓ National Security and Investment Act 2021: annual report 20… ↓ Supplementary background information
29 Jul 2024 | Debate Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office linked direct

Elections: Foreign Interference

Why linked: Parliamentary debate on elections and foreign interference (2024)—recent Commons scrutiny of foreign state interference in democratic processes.

Commons Chamber debate | Commons

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
21 May 2024 | Other Cabinet Office ISU linked direct

National Security and Investment Act 2021: Statement for the purposes of section 3

Why linked: NSI Act 2021 section 3 statement (May 2024 refresh)—relevant guidance on call-in powers and exercise of asset-control discretion for national security, within scope as overlapping regime.

May 2024 section 3 statement hub page.

In response to: National security and investment: statement about exercise of the call-in power

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
21 May 2024 | Other Cabinet Office ISU linked direct

National Security and Investment Act 2021: Statement for the purposes of section 3 - 2021 version

Why linked: 2021 version of NSI Act section 3 statement—provides historical comparison baseline for evolution of asset-control policy.

Original 2021 version of the section 3 statement (for comparison with the May 2024 refresh).

In response to: National security and investment: statement about exercise of the call-in power

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
21 May 2024 | Guidance Cabinet Office ISU linked direct

National security and investment: statement about exercise of the call-in power

Why linked: NSI Act statement on exercise of call-in power—clarifies asset-security intervention mechanism relevant to the Bill's likely powers.

The section 3 statement sets out how the Secretary of State expects to exercise powers under the NSI Act to call-in certain acquisitions for scrutiny.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Foreword to the statement for the purposes of s…
+2 more
↓ National Security and Investment Act 2021: Statement for th… ↓ National Security and Investment Act 2021: Statement for th…
14 May 2024 | Announcement Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office linked direct

UK summons Chinese Ambassador following allegations of foreign interference in the UK

Why linked: 2024 announcement of UK summoning Chinese Ambassador for foreign interference—substantive example of hostile state activity the Bill aims to address.

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has today summoned the Chinese Ambassador Zheng Zeguang following allegations of foreign interference on UK soil, contrary to the National Security Act 2023.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
6 Feb 2024 | Policy paper Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy ISU linked direct

National Security and Investment Act 2021: annual report 2022

Why linked: NSI Act 2021 annual report 2022—earlier year snapshot of asset-control implementation relevant to policy development.

Annual report on the implementation of the National Security and Investment Act 2022.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ National Security and Investment Act 2021: annu… (31pp)
+1 more
↓ Supplementary background information

2023

3 events
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 …

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ CBP-9779.pdf
9 Jun 2023 | Consultation outcome Cabinet Office Department for Science, Innovation and Technology evidence

Fact Sheet on the CDU and RRU

Why linked: Filled the "Government counter-disinformation and election-security strategies" gap via web research

Fact sheet on the work of the Government's Counter-Disinformation Unit and Rapid Response Unit

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK

2022

5 events
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 …

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ CBP-9559.pdf
15 Nov 2022 | Other Home Office evidence

National Security Bill 2022-23: Commons Library Research Briefing (CBP-9559)

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

A House of Commons Library research briefing on the National Security Bill (November 2022), covering the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme and its background, including references to comparable foreign agents registration schemes in other jurisdictions such as the US and Australia.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
12 Jul 2022 | Government response Home Office linked direct

Legislation to counter state threats (hostile state activity) consultation: government response (accessible)

Why linked: 2022 government response to 'Legislation to counter state threats (hostile state activity) consultation'—foundational consultation response directly preceding the Bill.

2022 government response to 'Legislation to counter state threats (hostile state activity) consultation'—foundational consultation response directly preceding the Bill.

In response to: Legislation to counter state threats

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
6 Jun 2022 | Debate linked direct

National Security Bill

Why linked: National Security Bill second reading debate (June 2022)—key parliamentary scrutiny of predecessor legislation defining the 'hostile state threat' framework.

Second Reading 17:04:00 The Secretary of State for the Home Department (Priti Patel): I beg to move, That the Bill be now read a Second time. The hostile threat that our country faces comes in many forms, and is ever …

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Download transcript (text)
12 May 2022 | Announcement Home Office linked direct

National Security Bill

Why linked: May 2022 ministerial announcement of National Security Bill—foundational legislative introduction document for the framework the new Bill extends.

UIN: HCWS24 I am pleased to say that my Department has introduced a National Security Bill to the House of Commons. This Bill brings together a suite of new measures to further protect our national security, the safety of the …

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK

2021

2 events
11 Nov 2021 | Statutory Instrument Cabinet Office Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked direct

The National Security and Investment Act 2021 (Notifiable Acquisition) (Specification of Qualifying Entities) Regulations 2021

Why linked: National Security and Investment Act 2021 Notifiable Acquisition Regulations SI—explicitly listed as adjacent material in scope (overlapping asset-control regime).

The statutory instrument (SI 2021/1264) that legally specifies, across 17 schedules, the descriptions of qualifying entities and the UK activities they must carry on to fall within mandatory notification requirements under section 6(2) of the NSI Act. It is the …

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
1 Mar 2021 | Government response Cabinet Office Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked direct

National Security and Investment: Government Response to the Sectors in Scope of the Mandatory Regime Consultation (March 2021)

Why linked: Government response on NSI Act sectors in scope—foundational for understanding the asset-acquisition control mechanism that the Bill may build upon or harmonise with.

The foundational government response to the November 2020 consultation on which sectors and activities fall within the NSI Act's mandatory notification regime, covering all 17 sensitive areas of the economy and setting out revised draft sector definitions ahead of the …

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK