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National Security Act 2023

Government Bill

Originated in the House of Commons, Session 2022-23

Last updated: 19 August 2024 at 10:26

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Long title

Make provision about threats to national security from espionage, sabotage and persons acting for foreign powers; about the extra-territorial application of Part 2 of the Serious Crime Act 2007; about the award of damages in proceedings relating to national security and the payment of damages at risk of being used for the purposes of terrorism; about the availability of legal aid to persons connected with terrorism; and for connected purposes.

Sponsoring departments

Home Office
Priti Patel
Conservative, Witham
Home Office
Lord Sharpe of Epsom
Conservative, Life peer

Current version of the Bill

National Security Act 2023 (c. 32)
11 July 2023

Bill passage

Bill started in the House of Commons
1st reading
2nd reading
Committee stage
Report stage
3rd reading
Bill in the House of Lords
1st reading
2nd reading
Committee stage
Report stage
3rd reading
Final stages
Consideration of amendments
Royal Assent
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