Explanatory note

These Regulations are the second commencement Regulations made under the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 (c. 10) (“the Act”).

Regulation 2 commences section 12(2)(a), (b) and (3), which relate to the Security Industry Authority’s obligations to produce guidance which must be approved by the Secretary of State, published once approved and reviewed. In addition, Regulation 2 commences section 18(5) to (7), placing an obligation on the Security Industry Authority to produce a statement on the constitution of qualifying worldwide revenue which must be published and laid before Parliament. These provisions will come into force on 15th June 2026.

An impact assessment was produced for the Act and is available on https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/bills/cbill/59-01/0009/HCB9ImpactAssessment.pdf. Hard copies of the impact assessment may be obtained by writing to the Protect and Prepare Unit, Homeland Security Group, Home Office, 2 Marsham Street, London, SW1P 4DF.