# The National Security Act 2023 (Prohibited Place) Regulations 2024, Introduction: Introductory text


NATIONAL SECURITY
Made 28th November 2024
Laid before Parliament 2nd December 2024
Coming into force 23rd December 2024
The Secretary of State makes these Regulations in exercise of the power conferred by section 8(1)(a) of the National Security Act 2023.
The Secretary of State, having regard to the matters listed in section 8(3) of that Act, reasonably considers it necessary to designate the land and building specified in these Regulations as a prohibited place in order to protect the safety or interests of the United Kingdom.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1257/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/national-security-act-2023-prohibited-place-regulations-2024/introduction
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