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National Security Act 2023

The bill’s formal description, sponsors and the full list of documents Parliament has published for it, bill text at each stage, Explanatory Notes, Impact Assessments, amendment papers, written evidence and committee reports.

Long title · Parliament’s official description

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.

Sponsors · 2

  • Priti PatelConservativeWitham
  • Lord Sharpe of EpsomConservativeLife peer

Bill · 11

  • HL Bill 155 Commons Disagreement, Amendment in lieu and ReasonLords
    27 Jun 2023· 124 KB
  • Bill 333 2022-23 (Lords Amendments)Commons
    22 Jun 2023
  • HL Bill 135 Commons Amendments, Disagreements and ReasonsLords
    3 May 2023· 258 KB
  • Bill 269 2022-23 (Lords Amendments)Commons
    15 Mar 2023
  • HL Bill 115 (as amended on Report)Lords
    7 Mar 2023· 2.6 MB
  • HL Bill 88 (as amended in Committee)Lords
    18 Jan 2023· 9.8 MB
  • HL Bill 68 (as brought from the Commons)Lords
    17 Nov 2022· 9.6 MB
  • Bill 165 2022-23 (as amended in Public Bill Committee)Commons
    18 Oct 2022
  • Bill 165 2022-23 (as amended in Public Bill Committee) - large printCommons
    18 Oct 2022
  • Bill 007 2022-23 (as introduced)Commons
    11 May 2022
  • Bill 007 2022-23 (as introduced) - large printCommons
    11 May 2022

Explanatory Notes · 4

  • Bill 269 EN 2022-23 (Lords Amendments)Commons
    15 Mar 2023
  • HL Bill 68 Explanatory NotesLords
    17 Nov 2022· 1.0 MB
  • Bill 007 EN 2022-23Commons
    11 May 2022
  • Bill 007 EN 2022-23 - large printCommons
    11 May 2022

Impact Assessments · 2

  • Impact Assessment from the Home OfficeUnassigned
    17 Nov 2022· 338 KB
  • Impact Assessment from the Ministry of JusticeCommons
    18 May 2022

Delegated Powers Memorandum · 3

  • National Security Bill - Supplementary Delegated Powers MemorandumLords
    27 Feb 2023· 118 KB
  • National Security Bill: Delegated Powers MemorandumLords
    18 Nov 2022· 447 KB
  • Delegated Powers MemorandumCommons
    11 May 2022

Human rights memorandum · 1

  • European Convention on Human Rights MemorandumCommons
    11 May 2022

Briefing papers · 4

  • Briefing paper on Lord's amendmentsCommons
    2 May 2023
  • National Security BillLords
    25 Nov 2022
  • Briefing Paper on the BillCommons
    15 Nov 2022
  • Briefing paper on progress of the BillCommons
    15 Nov 2022

Amendment Paper · 79

  • HL Bill 155-I Marshalled list for Consideration of Commons Amendment and ReasonLords
    3 Jul 2023· 161 KB
  • HL Bill 155(a) Motion for Consideration of Commons Reason and AmendmentLords
    30 Jun 2023· 98 KB
  • Commons Consideration of Lords Message as at 26 June 2023Commons
    26 Jun 2023
  • HL Bill 135—I Marshalled list for Consideration of Commons Reasons and AmendmentsLords
    20 Jun 2023· 293 KB
  • HL Bill 135(c) Motions for Consideration of Commons Amendments and ReasonsLords
    14 Jun 2023· 76 KB
  • HL Bill 135(b) Motion for Consideration of Commons Amendments and ReasonsLords
    17 May 2023· 85 KB
  • HL Bill 135(a) Motion for Consideration of Commons Amendments and ReasonsLords
    9 May 2023· 83 KB
  • Commons Consideration of Lords Amendments as at 3 May 2023Commons
    3 May 2023
  • Notices of CCLA Amendments as at 2 May 2023Commons
    2 May 2023
  • Notices of CCLA Amendments as at 28 April 2023Commons
    28 Apr 2023
  • Notices of CCLA Amendments as at 27 April 2023Commons
    27 Apr 2023
  • HL Bill 115-I Marshalled list for Third ReadingLords
    10 Mar 2023· 133 KB
  • HL Bill 115(a) Amendments for Third ReadingLords
    9 Mar 2023· 127 KB
  • HL Bill 88-II(a) Amendment for Report (Supplementary to the Second Marshalled List)Lords
    6 Mar 2023· 92 KB
  • HL Bill 88-II Second marshalled list for ReportLords
    3 Mar 2023· 779 KB
  • HL Bill 88-I(b) Amendments for Report (Supplementary to the Marshalled List)Lords
    2 Mar 2023· 96 KB
  • HL Bill 88-I(a) Amendments for Report (Supplementary to the Marshalled List)Lords
    28 Feb 2023· 135 KB
  • HL Bill 88-I Marshalled list for ReportLords
    27 Feb 2023· 1.1 MB
  • HL Bill 88 Running list of amendmentsLords
    24 Feb 2023· 951 KB
  • HL Bill 88(l) Amendments for ReportLords
    24 Feb 2023· 105 KB
  • HL Bill 88(k) Amendments for ReportLords
    23 Feb 2023· 68 KB
  • HL Bill 88(j) Amendments for ReportLords
    22 Feb 2023· 851 KB
  • HL Bill 88(i) Amendments for ReportLords
    21 Feb 2023· 97 KB
  • HL Bill 88(h) Amendments for ReportLords
    17 Feb 2023· 104 KB
  • HL Bill 88(g) Amendment for ReportLords
    16 Feb 2023· 76 KB
  • HL Bill 88(f) Amendment for ReportLords
    8 Feb 2023· 91 KB
  • HL Bill 88(e) Amendments for ReportLords
    7 Feb 2023· 75 KB
  • HL Bill 88(d) Amendment for ReportLords
    1 Feb 2023· 102 KB
  • HL Bill 88(c) Amendment for ReportLords
    30 Jan 2023· 87 KB
  • HL Bill 88(b) Amendment for ReportLords
    23 Jan 2023· 77 KB
  • HL Bill 88(a) Amendment for ReportLords
    19 Jan 2023· 84 KB
  • HL Bill 68-V Fifth marshalled list for CommitteeLords
    16 Jan 2023· 276 KB
  • HL Bill 68-IV Fourth marshalled list for CommitteeLords
    12 Jan 2023· 505 KB
  • HL Bill 68-III Third marshalled list for CommitteeLords
    9 Jan 2023· 577 KB
  • HL Bill 68-II(b) Amendments for Committee (Supplementary to the Second Marshalled List)Lords
    6 Jan 2023· 112 KB
  • HL Bill 68-II(a) Amendments for Committee (Supplementary to the Second Marshalled List)Lords
    4 Jan 2023· 109 KB
  • HL Bill 68-II Second marshalled list for CommitteeLords
    19 Dec 2022· 734 KB
  • HL Bill 68-I(a) Amendments for Committee (Supplementary to the Marshalled List)Lords
    16 Dec 2022· 130 KB
  • HL Bill 68-I Marshalled list for CommitteeLords
    15 Dec 2022· 815 KB
  • HL Bill 68(e) Amendments for CommitteeLords
    14 Dec 2022· 202 KB
  • HL Bill 68(d) Amendments for CommitteeLords
    13 Dec 2022· 189 KB
  • HL Bill 68(c) Amendments for CommitteeLords
    12 Dec 2022· 376 KB
  • HL Bill 68(b) Amendments for CommitteeLords
    9 Dec 2022· 97 KB
  • HL Bill 68(a) Amendments for CommitteeLords
    7 Dec 2022· 216 KB
  • Consideration of Bill Amendments as at 16 November 2022Commons
    16 Nov 2022
  • Consideration of Bill Amendments as at 16 November 2022 - large printCommons
    16 Nov 2022
  • Notices of Amendments as at 15 November 2022Commons
    15 Nov 2022
  • Notices of Amendments as at 14 November 2022Commons
    14 Nov 2022
  • Notices of Amendments as at 11 November 2022Commons
    11 Nov 2022
  • Notices of Amendments as at 10 November 2022Commons
    10 Nov 2022
  • Notices of Amendments as at 9 November 2022Commons
    9 Nov 2022
  • Notices of Amendments as at 3 November 2022Commons
    3 Nov 2022
  • Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 18 October 2022Commons
    18 Oct 2022
  • Notices of Amendments as at 14 October 2022Commons
    14 Oct 2022
  • Notices of Amendments as at 13 October 2022Commons
    13 Oct 2022
  • Notices of Amendments as at 7 October 2022Commons
    7 Oct 2022
  • Notices of Amendments as at 23 September 2022Commons
    23 Sept 2022
  • Notices of Amendments as at 22 September 2022Commons
    22 Sept 2022
  • Notices of Amendments as at 9 September 2022Commons
    9 Sept 2022
  • Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 8 September 2022Commons
    8 Sept 2022
  • Notices of Amendments as at 7 September 2022Commons
    7 Sept 2022
  • Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 6 September 2022Commons
    6 Sept 2022
  • Notices of Amendments as at 2 September 2022Commons
    2 Sept 2022
  • Notices of Amendments as at 31 August 2022Commons
    31 Aug 2022
  • Notices of Amendments as at 22 July 2022Commons
    22 Jul 2022
  • Notices of Amendments as at 20 July 2022Commons
    20 Jul 2022
  • Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 19 July 2022Commons
    19 Jul 2022
  • Notices of Amendments as at 15 July 2022Commons
    15 Jul 2022
  • Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 14 July 2022Commons
    14 Jul 2022
  • Notices of Amendments as at 13 July 2022Commons
    13 Jul 2022
  • Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 12 July 2022Commons
    12 Jul 2022
  • Notices of Amendments as at 8 July 2022Commons
    8 Jul 2022
  • Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 7 July 2022Commons
    7 Jul 2022
  • Notices of Amendments as at 6 July 2022Commons
    6 Jul 2022
  • Notices of Amendments as at 5 July 2022Commons
    5 Jul 2022
  • Notices of Amendments as at 4 July 2022Commons
    4 Jul 2022
  • Notices of Amendments as at 1 July 2022Commons
    1 Jul 2022
  • Notices of Amendments as at 30 June 2022Commons
    30 Jun 2022
  • Notices of Amendments as at 27 June 2022Commons
    27 Jun 2022

Bill proceedings: Commons · 4

  • Proceedings on Consideration of Lords Messages as at 26 June 2023Commons
    27 Jun 2023
  • Proceedings on Consideration of Lords Amendments as at 3 May 2023Commons
    3 May 2023
  • Report Stage Proceedings as at 16 November 2022Commons
    16 Nov 2022
  • All proceedings up to 18 October 2022 at Public Bill Committee StageCommons
    18 Oct 2022

Selection of amendments: Commons · 9

  • Grouping of Lords Amendments by Secretary Suella Braverman - 26 June 2023Commons
    26 Jun 2023
  • Grouping of Lords Amendments by Secretary Suella Braverman and provisional selection of amendments by Mr Speaker - 3 May 2023Commons
    3 May 2023
  • Speaker’s provisional grouping and selection of Amendments - 16 November 2022Commons
    16 Nov 2022
  • Chair’s provisional selection and grouping of amendments in Committee - 18 October 2022Commons
    17 Oct 2022
  • Chair’s provisional selection and grouping of amendments in Committee - 8 September 2022Commons
    7 Sept 2022
  • Chair’s provisional selection and grouping of amendments in Committee - 6 September 2022Commons
    5 Sept 2022
  • Chair’s provisional selection and grouping of amendments in Committee - 19 July 2022Commons
    18 Jul 2022
  • Chair’s provisional selection and grouping of amendments in Committee - 14 July 2022Commons
    13 Jul 2022
  • Chair’s provisional selection and grouping of amendments in Committee - 12 July 2022Commons
    11 Jul 2022

Written evidence · 10

  • Written evidence submitted by the National Union of Journalists, Index on Censorship, Reporters Without Borders and openDemocracy (NSB08)Commons
    19 Oct 2022
  • Written evidence submitted by the BBC (NSB09)Commons
    19 Oct 2022
  • Written evidence submitted by Channel 4 Television Corporation (NSB10)Commons
    19 Oct 2022· 172 KB
  • Written evidence submitted by the Law Commission of England and Wales (supplementary submission) (NSB05)Commons
    7 Sept 2022· 215 KB
  • Written evidence submitted by Assistant Commissioner Matt Jukes QPM, Counter Terrorism Policing (NSB06)Commons
    7 Sept 2022· 196 KB
  • Written evidence submitted by Guardian News & Media Ltd (NSB07)Commons
    7 Sept 2022· 146 KB
  • Written evidence submitted by Matrix Chambers, Mishcon de Reya, Powerscourt Group (NSB04)Commons
    20 Jul 2022
  • Written evidence submitted by The Russell Group and Universities UK (UUK) (NSB03)Commons
    15 Jul 2022
  • Written evidence submitted by Reprieve (NSB01)Commons
    8 Jul 2022
  • Written evidence submitted by Sarah Kendall, PhD Candidate and Sessional Academic, School of Law, University of Queensland (NSB02)Commons
    8 Jul 2022

Select Committee report · 2

  • 21st Report of the Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform CommitteeLords
    19 Dec 2022
  • 20th Report of the Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform CommitteeLords
    12 Dec 2022

Will write letters · 9

  • Letter from Lord Sharpe to Lord West regarding criticisms made about the passage of the Bill.Unassigned
    12 Jul 2023
  • Letter from Lord Bellamy to Lord Pannick regarding a correction to a statement made when responding to amendments during the Report stage (second day) of the Bill.Unassigned
    15 Mar 2023
  • Letter dated 24/01/2023 from Lord Sharpe to Lord Purvis regarding questions raised in the committee stage (fifth day): sanctioned individuals, and frozen Russian money.Unassigned
    24 Jan 2023
  • Letter from Lord Sharpe to Lord Carlile regarding questions raised in the committee stage debate (fourth day): the scope of the foreign influence registration scheme (FIRS), and individuals placed on state threat prevention and investigation measures (STPIMs).Unassigned
    24 Jan 2023
  • Letter from Lord Sharpe to Baroness Hayter regarding overseas political parties: questions raised by letter and during committee stage debate (third day).Unassigned
    24 Jan 2023
  • The Government’s response to the Joint Committee on Human Rights report: ‘Legislative Scrutiny: National Security Bill’.Unassigned
    11 Jan 2023
  • Letter from Lord Sharpe to Baroness Ludford and others regarding queries raised during the Committee stage (first day): Knowledge requirement for ‘ought reasonably to know’, Crown Land, College of Policing, legal services and private sector enterprises, In the vicinity of or adjacent to a prohibited place, Foreign power condition and trade secrets.Unassigned
    10 Jan 2023
  • Letter from Lord Sharpe to Peers regarding the second reading debate: Foreign Influence Registration Scheme and its interaction with the National Security and Investment Act 2021, particularly in relation to universities.Unassigned
    13 Dec 2022
  • Letter from Stephen McPartland MP to James Gray MP and Rushanara Ali MP regarding issues raised in the committee stage debate: extending police powers in prohibited places to the armed forces, 'insanity’ defences in relation to biometric retention, justification for polygraph testing, interaction with the Official Secrets Act 1989, and Government amendments.Unassigned
    9 Sept 2022

Press notices · 1

  • Call for written evidence: National Security BillCommons
    7 Jun 2022

Act of Parliament · 1

  • National Security Act 2023 (c. 32)Unassigned
    11 Jul 2023

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