Explanatory Note
(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations make various amendments of primary legislation in consequence of the enactment of the National Security Act 2023 (c. 32) (“the 2023 Act”) and the repeal of the Official Secrets Acts 1911 (c. 28), 1920 (c. 75) and 1939 (c. 121).
A full impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no, or no significant, impact on the private, voluntary or public sectors is foreseen. An impact assessment was produced for the 2023 Act, and is available on www.legislation.gov.uk. Hard copies of the impact assessment may be obtained by writing to the State Threats Unit, Homeland Security Group, Home Office, 2 Marsham Street SW1P 4DF.