House of Commons
19 August 2024
The National Security Act 2023 is a defence-related law that updates the UK’s national security framework. It has completed its passage through Parliament and received Royal Assent, becoming law, after MPs debated Lords amendments and the government argued for keeping its approach. The debates showed a clear split between the government’s line and opposition parties over Lords’ changes.
The bill has completed its passage and received Royal Assent, becoming law.
Across the four divisions, Conservative MPs backed the government and voted to disagree with Lords amendments; Labour and most other opposition parties voted against the Lords amendments. A few smaller parties also supported the government in some votes.
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