# The National Security (Prohibited Places) (Civil Nuclear) Regulations 2023, Introduction: Introductory text


National Security
Made 24th October 2023
Laid before Parliament 25th October 2023
Coming into force 15th November 2023
The Secretary of State makes these Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by section 8(1) and (4) 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, buildings and vehicles specified in these Regulations as prohibited places in order to protect the safety or interests of the United Kingdom.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2023/1114/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/national-security-prohibited-places-civil-nuclear-regulations-2023/introduction
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