# The National Security Act 2023 (Designated Bodies) Regulations 2026, Introduction: Introductory text


Draft Regulations laid before Parliament under section 96(5) and (6)(za) of the National Security Act 2023, for approval by resolution of each House of Parliament.
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Coming into force
The Secretary of State makes these Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by section 33A(1), (4) and (6) of the National Security Act 2023.
The Secretary of State believes that the bodies designated by regulation 2 of these Regulations are, or have been, involved in foreign power threat activity and considers that designating those bodies is necessary to protect the safety or interests of the United Kingdom.
The Secretary of State believes that the body designated by regulation 2(1)(b) of these Regulations is, or has been, operating wholly or partly under more than one name.
In accordance with section 96(5) and (6)(za) of that Act, a draft of these Regulations has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2026/9780348285604/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-national-security-act-2023-designated-bodies-regulations-2026/introduction
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