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National Security (State Threats) Bill 2026: factsheets

These factsheets provide more information about the National Security (State Threats) Bill 2026.

• From: Home Office
• Published: 9 June 2026
• Last updated: 8 July 2026
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  1. 8 July 2026

     Updated to reflect enactment of the bill.

  2. 9 June 2026

     First published.

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National Security (State Threats) Bill 2026: overarching factsheet

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The factsheet explains the measures in the bill, why they are needed and what impact they will have.

The National Security (State Threats) Bill 2026 received Royal Assent on 8 July 2026 and is now the National Security (State Threats) Act 2026.