Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2024-26

1

Clause 3, page 3, line 8, leave out “invitations” and insert “tickets”

2

Clause 3, page 3, line 9, leave out “other” and insert “similar”

3

Clause 5, page 4, line 19, leave out subsections (4) to (6)

4

Clause 6, page 5, line 12, leave out subsections (4) to (6)

5

Clause 27, page 20, line 12, at end insert-"(2A) Before publishing guidance under this section the Secretary of State must consult such persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate."

6

Clause 32, page 23, line 3, at end insert-"(ba) amend section 5(3) (public protection procedures) so as to –(i) specify a further procedure, or(ii) omit, or amend the description of, a procedure for the time being specified;(bb) amend section 6(3) (public protection measures) so as to(i) specify a further measure, or(ii) omit, or amend the description of, a measure for the time being specified;"

7

Clause 32, page 23, line 18, at end insert-"(2) The power in–(a) subsection (1)(a) or (b), so far as it confers a power to lower a figure,(b) subsection (1)(ba)(i), or(c) subsection (1)(bb)(i),may be exercised only if the Secretary of State considers that doing so is necessary for public protection.(3) The power in-(a) subsection (1)(a) or (b), so far as it confers a power to increase a figure,(b) subsection (1)(ba)(ii), or(c) subsection (1)(bb)(ii),may be exercised only if the Secretary of State considers that it is not necessary for public protection to retain the figure, procedure or measure (as the case may be) for the time being specified."

8

Clause 32, page 23, line 18, at end insert“(2) Before making regulations under subsection (1) the Secretary of State must consult such persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate."

9

Clause 35, page 25, line 13, leave out paragraphs (a) and (b)

10

Schedule 1, page 35, line 30, leave out “invitations” and insert “tickets”

11

Schedule 1, page 35, line 31, leave out “other” and insert “similar”

12

Schedule 2, page 36, line 26, leave out “invitations” and insert “tickets”

13

Schedule 2, page 36, line 27, leave out “other” and insert “similar”

32A

After Clause 34, insert the following new Clause—
“Counter-terrorism measures in planning law
(1) The Secretary of State must consult with local authorities on integrating counter-terrorism measures into the planning and design of new buildings which are likely to be designated “qualifying premises” for the purposes of this Act.
(2) Following that consultation, the Secretary of State must introduce measures to ensure the incorporation of anti-terrorism design principles in new building projects, particularly those in high-risk areas, where the buildings in question are likely to be designated “qualifying premises” for the purposes of this Act.”

This amendment was tabled as Amendment 43 at Committee stage.

5A

Clause 3, page 3, line 1, leave out “800” and insert “1000”

24A

Clause 27, page 20, line 12, at end insert—
“(2A) Before publishing guidance under this section the Secretary of State must consult such persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.”

1

Clause 2, page 2, line 11, leave out “from time to time” and insert “not less than once a month”

This amendment and the other in the name of Lord Sandhurst to Clause 2 seek to remove the reference to “from time to time” and provide a benchmark by which the attendance at a premises may be measured.

2

Clause 2, page 2, line 11, leave out “200” and insert “500”

This amendment would raise the minimum threshold for a premises to be a “qualifying premises” to 500.

3

Clause 2, page 2, line 13, at end insert—
“(ca) the premises have a capacity of more than 300 people or, if smaller, the Secretary of State determines that the premises are at heightened risk of a terrorist threat, and”

This amendment aims to protect small businesses from disproportionately burdensome security requirements while maintaining adequate protection against terrorism threats.

4

Clause 2, page 2, line 17, leave out “from time to time” and insert “not less than once a month”

This amendment and the other in the name of Lord Sandhurst to Clause 2 seek to remove the reference to “from time to time” and provide a benchmark by which the attendance at a premises may be measured.

5

Clause 2, page 2, line 18, leave out “800” and insert “1000”

This amendment would raise the minimum threshold for a premises to be an “enhanced duty premises” from 800 to 1000.

13

After Clause 5, insert the following new Clause—
“Exemption from public protection procedures
(1) The person responsible for qualifying premises or events may apply to the Secretary of State, or the Security Industry Authority, for exemption from one or all of the public protection procedures.
(2) Exemption from the public protection procedures must be granted if the Secretary of State, or the Security Industry Authority, is satisfied that the applicant has demonstrated that the public protection procedures in question would not materially reduce the threat of terrorism or the risk of harm in the case of a terrorist attack.”

This amendment would oblige the Secretary of State or the Security Industry Authority to alleviate rules if the applicant can prove that the implementation of such procedures would not materially reduce the threat of terrorism or the risk of harm in the case of a terrorist attack.

18

Clause 12, page 8, line 32, at end insert—
“(3A) The Secretary of State must establish an advisory board for the Security Industry Authority, comprising experts from industry, local authorities, and civil society, to guide the implementation and enforcement of this Act.”

This amendment seeks to create an advisory board for the SIA with the intention of ensuring a more collaborative approach to regulation, promoting balanced and informed decision-making.

19

Clause 16, page 12, line 32, at end insert—
“(8) Where the Tribunal has been unable to determine the appeal within a reasonable time the Tribunal must—
(a) consider ordering that the notice or variation (as the case may be) is of no effect until the appeal is determined or withdrawn, and
(b) notify the applicant of the outcome of the Tribunal’s consideration under this subsection.”

This amendment would require the Tribunal to consider whether a notice should be ordered to be of no effect in circumstances where the Tribunal has been unable to determine the appeal within a reasonable time.

20

Clause 17, page 13, line 10, leave out “28” and insert “42”

This amendment amends the grace period, where a person who has received a penalty notice is given a short amount of time to pay, to avoid excessive penalisation.

21

Clause 17, page 13, line 16, at end insert—
“(7A) A voluntary unpaid office holder or unpaid trustee must not be held personally liable for financial penalties imposed under this section, provided that they acted in good faith and within the scope of their duties.”

This amendment clarifies that financial penalties do not apply to volunteers serving in good faith.

22

Clause 19, page 15, line 5, at end insert—
“(7) A voluntary unpaid office holder or unpaid trustee is exempt from daily penalties under this section where the organisation is otherwise compliant or actively seeking compliance in good faith.”

This amendment would protect volunteers from the cumulative financial burden of daily penalties.

23

Clause 20, page 15, line 19, at end insert—
“(d) the views of the local authority in which the premises are located.”

This amendment introduces a requirement that the Security Industry Authority must take into account the views of the local authority in which the premises are located, when determining the amount of a penalty to be imposed on a person by a penalty notice.

24

After Clause 26, insert the following new Clause—
“Exclusion from criminal liability
Voluntary unpaid office holders and unpaid trustees are exempt from criminal liability under sections 24 (offences of failing to comply with compliance notice or restriction notice), 25 (offence of providing false or misleading information), and 26 (liability for offence committed by a body), provided that they acted without willful misconduct or gross negligence.”

This amendment is intended to ensure that criminal liability provisions do not deter volunteers from taking on governance roles.

25

After Clause 27, insert the following new Clause—
“Variable thresholds based on national threat level
(1) The Secretary of State may vary the thresholds for qualifying premises or events set out in sections 2(2)(c), 2(3)(a) and 3(1)(d) by regulations made by statutory instrument in accordance with the national threat level, as assessed and published by the Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre or its successor bodies.
(2) When the national threat level is set at—
(a) low or moderate, the thresholds set out in sections (2)(2)(c), 2(3)(a) and 3(1)(d) may be increased by up to 50%;
(b) substantial, the thresholds set out in sections 2(2)(c), 2(3)(a) and 3(1)(d) for qualifying premises will remain as specified in this Act;
(c) severe or critical, the thresholds set out in sections 2(2)(c), 2(3)(a) and 3(1)(d) may be reduced by up to 50%.
(3) The Secretary of State must publish any changes to qualifying thresholds in response to a change in the national threat level and provide guidance on the security obligations applicable to newly qualifying premises.”

This amendment would give the Secretary of State the flexibility to vary the thresholds for qualifying premises or events under the Bill in line with the national threat level.

26

Clause 31, page 22, line 32, at end insert—
“(3) Nothing in this Act creates a right of action against voluntary unpaid office holders or unpaid trustees in their personal capacity for any breach of duty under this Act.”

This amendment provides reassurance that civil claims cannot be brought against unpaid office holders and trustees personally.

30

After Clause 34, insert the following new Clause—
“Local authority support and coordination
(1) The Secretary of State must provide funding and resources to local authorities to support them in complying with the security requirements of this Act.
(2) To support local authorities’ compliance with this Act, the Secretary of State must publish guidelines for local authority coordination with the Security Industry Authority.”

This amendment addresses concerns about placing additional burdens on councils and the need for greater clarity in local authority responsibilities and coordination.

31

After Clause 34, insert the following new Clause—
“Review of the impact on the night-time economy
(1) Within 18 months of the day on which this Act is passed, the Secretary of State must lay before Parliament a report reviewing the impact of the provisions in this Act on the night-time economy, jobs and growth.
(2) The report must include an assessment of the impact of this Act on—
(a) public houses,
(b) nightclubs,
(c) bars,
(d) restaurants,
(e) cinemas, and
(f) any other late-opening venues that the Secretary of State considers to be part of the night-time economy.”

This new Clause seeks to require the Secretary of State to produce a report reviewing the impact of this Act on the night-time economy, jobs and growth.

32

After Clause 34, insert the following new Clause—
“Independent review panel to monitor the Security Industry Authority
(1) The Secretary of State must establish an independent review panel to monitor the role of the Security Industry Authority (SIA) in relation to its obligations under this Act.
(2) The panel must produce annual reports for Parliament.
(3) The reports must address the risk of regulatory overreach by the SIA.”

This amendment seeks to address concerns about the risk of regulatory overreach by the SIA through establishing an independent review panel to monitor the role of the SIA.

[Withdrawn]
After Clause 11, insert the following new Clause—
“Tribunal decision timelines
(1) Any tribunal convened under this Act to review or determine matters related to the designation of qualifying premises or security measures must issue a decision within a reasonable time.
(2) If a tribunal fails to make a decision within a reasonable time the event or activity in question must be permitted to proceed as initially planned, subject to compliance with standard security requirements under this Act.”

This amendment imposes a reasonable timeframe on the tribunal’s determinations and clarifies that events should go ahead if the tribunal fails to make a decision in a reasonable time.

15

Clause 7, page 5, line 41, leave out from beginning to “prepared” and insert “within six months of it being”

This amendment would require the document prepared under this clause to be provided to the Security Industry Authority within six months of it being prepared.

34

Clause 37, page 25, line 32, leave out paragraphs (a) and (b) and insert “no sooner than six months after the day on which this Act is passed, and not before draft guidance on the application of the Act has been issued to businesses affected by the provisions of the Act and a consultation with those businesses has taken place.”

This amendment would delay the commencement of Parts 1 and 2 of the Act to ensure that businesses have been properly consulted before the Act’s provisions come into force and the draft guidance has been published.

6

Clause 3, page 3, line 8, leave out “invitations” and insert “tickets”

This amendment clarifies the meaning of “qualifying event”.

7

Clause 3, page 3, line 9, leave out “other” and insert “similar”

This amendment clarifies the meaning of “qualifying event”.

12

Clause 5, page 4, line 19, leave out subsections (4) to (6)

This amendment is consequential on my amendments of clause 32.

14

Clause 6, page 5, line 12, leave out subsections (4) to (6)

This amendment is consequential on my amendments of clause 32.

16

After Clause 11, insert the following new Clause—
“Developing and implementing training on public protection procedures
(1) The Secretary of State must take such steps as they consider appropriate to ensure that—
(a) adequate accredited training provision is made available for persons responsible for qualifying premises or qualifying events in respect of public protection procedures that includes—
(i) the monitoring of premises or events and the immediate vicinity of premises or events,
(ii) evacuation procedures and the movement of individuals into, out of and within a premises or event,
(iii) physical safety and security of occupants in a premises,
(iv) provision of security information to individuals on a premises or at an event, and
(v) other measures related to terrorism protection training;
(b) a training implementation plan is put in place to ensure all organisations and persons to which the provisions of this Act apply are encouraged to undertake training related to public protection procedures.
(2) Functions of the Secretary of State under this section may be exercised by any organisation or persons authorised to do so by the Secretary of State.
(3) The Secretary of State must, within 6 months of the day on which this Act is passed, lay before Parliament a report setting out the steps they have taken in relation to subsection (1).”

This new clause would require the Secretary of State to develop and implement a training plan in respect of qualifying premises and events.

17

Clause 12, page 8, line 25, at end insert—
“(d) establish a scheme for the approval of persons offering training in compliance with the requirements.”

This amendment is intended to ensure that any person who provides training in compliance with the requirements under the Act is of a high and competent standard.

27

Clause 32, page 23, line 3, at end insert—
“(ba) amend
section 5(3)
(public protection procedures) so as to—
(i) specify a further procedure, or
(ii) omit, or amend the description of, a procedure for the time being specified;
(bb) amend
section 6(3)
(public protection measures) so as to—
(i) specify a further measure, or
(ii) omit, or amend the description of, a measure for the time being specified;”

This amendment moves to clause 32 of the Bill the powers left out of clauses 5 and 6 by my amendments to those clauses.

28

Clause 32, page 23, line 18, at end insert—
“(2) Before making regulations under subsection (1) the Secretary of State must consult such persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.”

This amendment requires the Secretary of State to consult before exercising the powers in clause 32 to amend Part 1 of the Bill.

29

Clause 32, page 23, line 18, at end insert—
“(2) The power in—
(a) subsection (1)(a) or (b), so far as it confers a power to lower a figure,
(b) subsection (1)(ba)(i)
, or
(c) subsection (1)(bb)(i)
,
may be exercised only if the Secretary of State considers that doing so is necessary for public protection.
(3) The power in—
(a) subsection (1)(a) or (b), so far as it confers a power to increase a figure,
(b) subsection (1)(ba)(ii)
, or
(c) subsection (1)(bb)(ii)
,
may be exercised only if the Secretary of State considers that it is not necessary for public protection to retain the figure, procedure or measure (as the case may be) for the time being specified.”

This amendment imposes conditions on the exercise of certain powers to amend Part 1 of the Bill.

33

Clause 35, page 25, line 13, leave out paragraphs (a) and (b)

This amendment is consequential on my amendments of clauses 5 and 6.

8

Schedule 1, page 35, line 30, leave out “invitations” and insert “tickets”

This amendment clarifies references in the Bill to “visiting members of the public”.

9

Schedule 1, page 35, line 31, leave out “other” and insert “similar”

This amendment clarifies references in the Bill to “visiting members of the public”.

10

Schedule 2, page 36, line 26, leave out “invitations” and insert “tickets”

This amendment clarifies the definition of certain premises to which Part 1 of the Bill does not apply.

11

Schedule 2, page 36, line 27, leave out “other” and insert “similar”

This amendment clarifies the definition of certain premises to which Part 1 of the Bill does not apply.

48

Clause 37, page 25, line 35, after “appoint” insert “, which must be within one year of the day on which this Act is passed”

This is a probing amendment which seeks clarity on the Government’s expected timescales for the delivery of different elements of this Bill.

49

Clause 37, page 25, line 35, after “appoint” insert “, which must be within two years of the day on which this Act is passed”

This is a probing amendment which would require the Secretary of State to deliver all the measures under the Bill within two years, which is the Government’s stated implementation period.

37B

After Clause 31, insert the following new Clause—
“Right to protest
(1) Nothing in this Act is to be construed as infringing upon the right to protest, as protected under Schedule 1 of the Human Rights Act 1998.
(2) The provisions of this Act shall not apply to protests or demonstrations, provided that such protests or demonstrations do not directly incite violence, threaten public safety, or disrupt essential services, and are conducted peacefully and lawfully in accordance with existing legal frameworks governing public gatherings.
(3) This Act shall not be used to impede, restrict, or unlawfully interfere with the right of individuals to express dissent through peaceful means, whether in public or private spaces, so long as such activities are in compliance with the principles of non-violence, respect for others’ rights, and public order.
(4) Any action taken under this Act that affects an individual or group’s ability to protest or assemble shall be subject to review to ensure that it does not unduly restrict fundamental freedoms.”

This amendment probes the compatibility of the Bill with provisions on protest under the Human Rights Act 1998.

37ZA

Clause 31, page 22, line 32, at end insert—
“(3) Nothing in this Act shall create a right of action against voluntary unpaid office holders or unpaid trustees in their personal capacity for any breach of duty under this Act.”

This amendment provides reassurance that civil claims cannot be brought against unpaid office holders and trustees personally.

35A

Clause 17, page 13, line 16, at end insert—
“(7A) A voluntary unpaid office holder or unpaid trustee must not be held personally liable for financial penalties imposed under this section, provided that they acted in good faith and within the scope of their duties.”

This amendment clarifies that financial penalties do not apply to volunteers serving in good faith.

35B

Clause 19, page 15, line 5, at end insert—
“(7) A voluntary unpaid office holder or unpaid trustee is exempt from daily penalties under this section where the organisation is otherwise compliant or actively seeking compliance in good faith.”

This protects volunteers from the cumulative financial burden of daily penalties.

36ZA

After Clause 26, insert the following new Clause—
“Exclusion from criminal liability
Voluntary unpaid office holders and unpaid trustees are exempt from criminal liability under sections 24, 25, and 26, provided that they acted without willful misconduct or gross negligence.”

This amendment ensures that criminal liability provisions do not deter volunteers from taking on governance roles.

20A

Clause 5, page 4, line 16, after first “or” insert “giving advice about”

This probing amendment seeks to understand the Government’s expectations of organisations under the new duty to implement procedures “for preventing individuals entering or leaving the premises or event”.

21A

Clause 5, page 4, line 25, at end insert “, and are reasonably proportionate”

This amendment seeks to ensure the Secretary of State considers whether implementing further procedures by regulations would be reasonably proportionate.

23A

Clause 7, page 5, line 41, leave out from beginning to “prepared” and insert “within six months of it being”

This probing amendment seeks to understand the Government’s expectations of organisations under this section so they have clarity on how long they will have to provide the document to the Security Industry Authority.

24A

Clause 10, page 7, line 25, leave out “who is” and insert “, or individuals who are”

This probing amendment seeks to understand why an enhanced duty premises or qualifying event should not be permitted to designate more than one senior individual under clause 10.

24B

Clause 11, page 7, line 40, at end insert—
“(1A) The Tribunal must issue their determinations within a “reasonable time”
(1B) The Secretary of State may define the length of a “reasonable time” by regulations.”

This amendment would establish a reasonable timeframe in which the Tribunal would be required to issue its determinations.

37A

Leave out Clause 31 and insert the following new Clause—
“Civil liability
Nothing in this Act or regulations made under it affects any right of action in civil proceedings.”

This amendment is to clarify the right to civil proceedings under the Bill.

36A

Clause 27, page 20, line 17, leave out from “be” to end of line 18 and insert “adduced”

This is a probing amendment to clarify the meaning of “tending to establish” within the Clause and how it will operate in practice in determining whether guidance has been contravened or not.

24

Clause 8, page 6, line 14, leave out subsections (5) and (6)

This amendment is intended to probe the impact of Clause 8 in relation to commercial agreements, as highlighted by the Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation’s Note on the Bill, published on 9th December 2024.

5

Clause 2, page 2, line 11, leave out “200” and insert “300”

This amendment would raise the minimum threshold for a premises to be a “qualifying premises” to 300.

6

Clause 2, page 2, line 11, leave out “200” and insert “400”

This amendment would raise the minimum threshold for a premises to be a “qualifying premises” to 400.

7

Clause 2, page 2, line 11, leave out “200” and insert “500”

This amendment would raise the minimum threshold for a premises to be a “qualifying premises” to 500.

33

Clause 12, page 8, line 32, at end insert—
“(3A) The Secretary of State must establish an advisory board for the Security Industry Authority, comprising experts from industry, local authorities, and civil society, to guide the implementation and enforcement of this Act.”

This amendment seeks to create an advisory board for the SIA with the intention of ensuring a more collaborative approach to regulation, promoting balanced and informed decision-making.

11

Clause 2, page 2, line 30, at end insert—
“(6) Premises assessed as low risk by an independent safety assessor are exempt from the duties imposed under this Act.”

This amendment seeks to prevent unnecessary compliance burdens for premises with minimal security risks, acknowledging the limited threat to smaller events and facilities.

41

After Clause 34, insert the following new Clause—
“Local authority support and coordination
(1) The Secretary of State must provide funding and resources to local authorities to support their expanded role in overseeing compliance with this Act’s security requirements.
(2) The Secretary of State must outline clear guidelines for local authority coordination with the Security Industry Authority (SIA).”

This amendment addresses concerns about placing additional burdens on councils and the need for greater clarity in local authority responsibilities and coordination.

42

After Clause 34, insert the following new Clause—
“Financial support for businesses
(1) The Secretary of State must establish a financial support scheme to assist businesses with the cost of implementing the security measures required under this Act.
(2) The scheme must include low-interest loans, grants, or tax relief for businesses facing costs of between £3,000 and £52,000.”

This amendment seeks to provide financial relief to businesses facing high implementation costs, ensuring that security measures do not place undue strain on businesses already grappling with rising costs.

43

After Clause 34, insert the following new Clause—
“Counter-terrorism measures in planning law
(1) The Secretary of State must consult with local authorities on integrating counter-terrorism measures into the planning and design of new buildings which are likely to be designated “qualifying premises” for the purposes of this Act.
(2) Following that consultation, the Secretary of State must introduce measures to ensure the incorporation of anti-terrorism design principles in new building projects, particularly those in high-risk areas, where the buildings in question are likely to be designated “qualifying premises” for the purposes of this Act.”

This amendment encourages the integration of counter-terrorism measures into architectural design, promoting safer urban environments from the outset.

44

After Clause 34, insert the following new Clause—
“Independent review panel to monitor the Security Industry Authority
(1) The Secretary of State must establish an independent review panel to monitor the role of the Security Industry Authority (SIA) as the regulator.
(2) The panel must produce annual reports for Parliament.
(3) The reports must address the risk of regulatory overreach by the SIA.”

This amendment seeks to address concerns about the risk of regulatory overreach by the SIA through establishing an independent review panel to monitor the role of the SIA.

45

After Clause 34, insert the following new Clause—
“Financial support for voluntary and community organisations
The Secretary of State must provide grants or funding schemes for voluntary and community organisations to cover the costs associated with compliance under this Act.”

This probing amendment seeks to respond to concerns about increased costs for small organisations, including village halls, which could deter community engagement and lead to closures.

46

After Clause 34, insert the following new Clause—
“Review of the impact on the night-time economy
(1) Within 18 months of the day on which this Act is passed, the Secretary of State must lay before Parliament a report reviewing the impact of the provisions in this Act on the night-time economy, jobs and growth.
(2) The report must include an assessment of the impact of this Act on—
(a) public houses,
(b) nightclubs,
(c) bars,
(d) restaurants,
(e) cinemas, and
(f) any other late-opening venues that the Secretary of State considers to be part of the night-time economy.”

This new Clause seeks to require the Secretary of State to produce a report reviewing the impact this Act on the night-time economy, jobs and growth.

28

After Clause 11, insert the following new Clause—
“Private sector engagement in counter-terrorism measures
(1) The responsible person for any qualifying premises may fulfil their duties under sections 5 or 6 by contracting with an accredited private security provider to conduct risk assessments and provide ongoing security services.
(2) The Secretary of State must maintain a list of certified private security firms authorised to provide such services.
(3) Security providers must comply with the national guidelines for counter-terrorism risk assessments and be subject to regular audits by the Security Industry Authority.”

This is a probing amendment which seeks to explore reducing the burden on public sector resources by encouraging the engagement of qualified private security companies. It leverages private expertise to enhance the resilience of high-risk premises against terrorism threats while maintaining government oversight to ensure quality and compliance.

29

Clause 12, page 8, line 25, at end insert—
“(d) establish a scheme for the approval of persons offering training in compliance with the requirements.”

This amendment is intended to ensure that any person who provides training in compliance with the requirements under the Act is of a high and competent standard.

8

Clause 2, page 2, line 13, at end insert—
“(ca) the premises have a capacity of more than 300 people or, if smaller, the Secretary of State determines that the premises are at heightened risk of a terrorist threat.”

This amendment aims to protect small businesses from disproportionately burdensome security requirements while maintaining adequate protection against terrorism threats.

31

Clause 12, page 8, line 27, at end insert—
“(aa) must, before submitting the guidance to the Secretary of State under paragraph (b), consult such persons as it considers appropriate with regard to the requirements of this section including—
(i) particular considerations applying to different sectors, and
(ii) particular considerations relating to contiguous premises, premises within other premises and areas in the vicinity of buildings.”

This amendment requires the SIA to consult appropriately with the sectors affected by the Act and to consider the needs of different types of premises when producing guidance under the Act.

20

Clause 5, page 4, line 7, leave out from “premises” to end of line 8 and insert “or at the event”

This amendment is intended to probe the meaning of “immediate vicinity”

40

After Clause 34, insert the following new Clause—
“Tax relief incentives for security investments
(1) The Secretary of State, in consultation with HM Treasury, must establish a tax relief scheme for qualifying investments made by businesses to reduce the vulnerability of premises to acts of terrorism at premises covered by this Act.
(2) Qualifying investments include but are not limited to—
(a) surveillance and monitoring equipment,
(b) physical barriers and access control systems,
(c) staff training on counter-terrorism measures, and
(d) cyber-security infrastructure for venue security.
(3) The scheme may provide tax deductions of up to twenty-five per cent for eligible security expenditures.”

This amendment incentivises businesses to voluntarily strengthen their security infrastructure to reduce the vulnerability of premises to acts of terrorism by offsetting the financial burden through tax deductions. It encourages innovation and investment in counter-terrorism technologies while reducing reliance on public funding.

47

Clause 37, page 25, line 32, leave out paragraphs (a) and (b) and insert “no sooner than six months after the day on which this Act is passed, and not before draft guidance on the application of the Act has been issued to businesses affected by the provisions of the Act and a consultation with those businesses has taken place.”

This amendment seeks to delay the commencement of parts 1 and 2 of the Act to ensure that businesses have been properly consulted before the Act’s provisions come into place and the draft guidance has been published.

1

Before Clause 1, insert the following new Clause—
“Purpose: protection of premises from terrorism
(1) The purpose of this Act is to protect premises from terrorism.
(2) The Secretary of State must, in taking any actions under the provisions of this Act, have regard to this purpose.”

This amendment would place a duty on the Secretary of State to have regard to the purpose of the Act, namely to protect premises from terrorism.

4

Clause 2, page 2, line 11, leave out “from time to time” and insert “not less than once a month”

This amendment and the other in the name of Lord Sandhurst to Clause 2 seek to remove the reference to “from time to time” and provide a benchmark by which the attendance at a premises may be measured.

27

After Clause 11, insert the following new Clause—
“Requirements: public awareness
(1) The Secretary of State must provide, or direct the Security Industry Authority to provide, information and material to assist in the understanding of, and compliance with, requirements under this Act, including by way of a public awareness campaign.
(2) The Secretary of State must provide such resources as required to implement the duty under subsection (1).”

This amendment is designed to probe what information, resources and tools will be available to ensure compliance with the Act.

30

Clause 12, page 8, line 25, at end insert—
“(2A) In preparing guidance and providing advice under subsections (2)(a) and (b), the Security Industry Authority must, in particular, take account of existing duties, controls or other legal requirements on qualifying premises, including existing licensing requirements.”

This amendment is intended to probe how the requirements of this Act will complement and enhance existing legal requirements on qualifying premises.

9

Clause 2, page 2, line 17, leave out “from time to time” and insert “not less than once a month”

This amendment and the other in the name of Lord Sandhurst to Clause 2 seek to remove the reference to “from time to time” and provide a benchmark by which the attendance at a premises may be measured.

32

Clause 12, page 8, line 29, at end insert—
“(ba) must notify all local authorities that the guidance has been published,”

This amendment introduces a requirement that the Security Industry Authority alert local authorities when the guidance has been published.

35

Clause 17, page 13, line 10, leave out “28” and insert “42”

This amendment amends the grace period, where a person who has received a penalty notice is given a short amount of time to pay, to avoid excessive penalisation.

36

Clause 20, page 15, line 19, at end insert—
“(d) the views of the local authority in which the premises are located.”

This amendment introduces a requirement that the Security Industry Authority must take into account the views of the local authority in which the premises are located, when determining the amount of a penalty to be imposed on a person by a penalty notice.

19

Schedule 2, page 37, line 32, leave out “or 4” and insert “, 4 or 4A”

This amendment, connected to another in the name of Lord De Mauley, would specify cultural and sporting activities conducted in rural areas as excluded events.

37

Clause 28, page 21, line 2, leave out from “Part” to end of line 3 and insert “do prevail”

This amendment is intended to probe how information provided to the regulator will be safeguarded.

22

After Clause 5, insert the following new Clause—
“Waiving of public protection procedures
(1) The person responsible for qualifying premises or events may apply to the Secretary of State, or the Security Industry Authority, for a waiver of one or all of the public protection procedures.
(2) A waiver must be granted if the Secretary of State or the Security Industry Authority are satisfied that the applicant has proven that—
(a) the cost of implementing one of the public protection procedures would be unreasonable, or
(b) the public protection procedures would not have a benefit in reducing the threat of terrorism.”

This amendment would oblige the Secretary of State or the Security Industry Authority to waive rules if the applicant can prove that the cost of implementing public protection procedures would be unreasonable or they would not have a benefit in reducing the threat of terrorism.

34

After Clause 16, insert the following new Clause—
“Review of the role of the regulator in oversight of public protection requirements
(1) Within 18 months of the day on which section 12 (role of the security industry authority) takes effect, the Secretary of State must lay before each House of Parliament a report reviewing the role of the Security Industry Authority as the regulator.
(2) The report must include a cost-benefit analysis comparing the respective situation for each of the matters listed in subsection (3) on how—
(a) these have been carried out by the Security Industry Authority, and
(b) they might be carried out by local authority teams if the regulatory duties were transferred to them.
(3) The issues which must be included in the analysis contained in the report laid under subsection (1) are—
(a) effectiveness in performing investigation and enforcement functions,
(b) relationship with other locally-based enforcement regimes,
(c) relationship and interaction with existing statutory licensing regimes, and
(d) effectiveness of provision of guidance as part of oversight, adherence and awareness of the new public protection requirements.”

This new Clause would require a report reviewing the role of the Security Industry Authority, including a comparative cost-benefit analysis of the regulatory functions being carried out by the Security Industry Authority with those functions being provided alternatively at a local authority level.

13

Schedule 2, page 36, line 20, leave out sub-paragraph (d)

15

Schedule 2, page 36, line 33, at end insert—
(4A)Premises are within this paragraph if they are a sports ground which is not a designated sports ground.”

14

Schedule 2, page 36, line 33, at end insert—
(4A)Premises are within this paragraph if they are a venue for open air sporting and cultural activities in a rural area.”

This amendment would specify venues for cultural and sporting activities conducted in rural areas as excluded premises.

2

Clause 2, page 2, line 7, leave out from ““building”” to end of line 8 and insert “means “building” as defined in section 121 of the Building Act 1984”

This amendment brings the definition of a “building” in line with other areas of legislation.

3

Clause 2, page 2, line 7, after ““building”” insert “means any permanent or temporary building and”

This amendment, which is taken from the definition of “building” in section 30 of the Building Safety Act 2022, would make it clear that the public protection requirements extend to buildings of a temporary nature such as those erected solely for events such as a Christmas Market or other temporary event.

After Clause 27, insert the following new Clause- “Review of the role of the regulator in oversight of public protection requirements (1) Within 18 months of the day on which this Act is passed, the Secretary of State must lay before each House of Parliament a report reviewing the role of the Security Industry Authority as the regulator. (2) The report must include a cost-benefit analysis comparing the respective situation for each of the matters listed in subsection (3) on how (a) these have been carried out by the Security Industry Authority, and (b) they might be carried out by local authority teams if the regulatory duties were transferred to them. (3) The issues which must be included in the analysis contained in the report laid under subsection (1) are – (a) effectiveness in performing investigation and enforcement functions, (b) relationship with other locally-based enforcement regimes, (c) relationship and interaction with existing statutory licensing regimes, and (d) effectiveness of provision of guidance as part of oversight, adherence and awareness of the new public protection requirements.

Clause 2, page 2, line 7, after ““building”” insert “means any permanent or temporary building and”

Clause 2, page 2, line 21, at end insert- "(3A) In determining the number of individuals who may reasonably be expected to be on the premises of a railway station from time to time, no account is to be taken of the capacity of any railway vehicle used or intended to be used for the conveyance of passengers."

26

After Clause 11, insert the following new Clause—
“Developing and implementing training on public protection procedures
(1) The Secretary of State must take such steps as they consider appropriate to ensure that—
(a) adequate training provision is made available for persons responsible for qualifying premises or qualifying events in respect of public protection procedures that includes—
(i) the monitoring of premises or events and the immediate vicinity of premises or events,
(ii) evacuation procedures and the movement of individuals into, out of and within a premises or event,
(iii) physical safety and security of occupants in a premises,
(iv) provision of security information to individuals on a premises or at an event, and
(v) other measures related to terrorism protection training;
(b) a training implementation plan is put in place to ensure all organisations and persons to which the provisions of this Act apply are encouraged to undertake training related to public protection procedures.
(2) Functions of the Secretary of State under this section may be exercised by any organisation or persons authorised to do so by the Secretary of State.
(3) The Secretary of State must, within 6 months of the day on which this Act is passed, lay before Parliament a report setting out the steps they have taken in relation to subsection (1).”

This new clause would require the Secretary of State to develop and implement a training plan in respect of qualifying premises and events.

25

After Clause 11, insert the following new Clause—
“Training
The Secretary of State may provide resources to support the provision of initial training and advice to support persons with control of relevant premises to establish the skills required to implement the provisions of this Act.”

This amendment would permit the Secretary of State to make provision for training and advice to support relevant person meet their obligations under the Act.

10

Clause 2, page 2, line 21, at end insert—
“(3A) In determining the number of individuals who may reasonably be expected to be on the premises of a railway station from time to time, no account is to be taken of the capacity of any railway vehicle used or intended to be used for the conveyance of passengers.”

This amendment would make clear that the capacity of railway vehicles is not included when calculating the number of people who may be present at a railway station.

12

Schedule 1, page 29, line 38, leave out from “terminal” to “whether” in line 40 and insert "(excluding tracks and trains)”

This amendment seeks to ensure that the Bill applies to buildings only, not to the entire railway estate.

16

Schedule 2, page 37, line 17, at end insert “or the premises are stations shared by heritage railways operated under a Light Railway Order, or subject to a Transport and Works Act 1992 order, not subject to an instruction under section 119 of the Railways Act 1993.”

This amendment would clarify the position of joint stations with the national rail network.

17

Schedule 2, page 37, line 20, at end insert—
“(ca) the railway is operated under the provisions of the Transport Act (Northern Ireland) 1967 (c. 37 (N.I.)),”

This amendment would avoid the inclusion of Translink (Northern Ireland Railways).

18

Schedule 2, page 37, line 27, at end insert—
“Railway stations
4A Premises are within this paragraph if they are railway station or train operated pursuant to a Light Railway Order made under the Railways Act 1993 or an order made under the Transport and Works Act 1992 where—
(a) stations or halts are wholly in the open air or consist of a partly roofed building with not less than 25% of its supporting walls being open and unobstructed,
(b) the station consists of premises designed or used for the operation of a railway or tramway between that station and one or more other railway stations.”

This amendment would make clear that the Bill applies to buildings, and not to open platforms or those covered by canopies with open sides.

21

Clause 5, page 4, line 19, leave out subsections (4) to (6)

This would remove a Henry VIII Clause which will otherwise give the Minister power by regulation to alter (including by making more onerous) the range of public protection procedures in subsection (3) which were decided upon after full consultation and will after passage of the Bill have been endorsed by Parliament.

23

Clause 6, page 5, line 12, leave out subsections (4) to (6)

This would remove a Henry VIII Clause which will otherwise give the Minister power by regulation to alter (including by making more onerous) the range of public protection measures in subsection (3) which were decided upon after full consultation and will after passage of the Bill have been endorsed by Parliament.

38

Clause 32, page 23, line 18, at end insert—
“(2) Regulations under subsection (1)(a) and (b) may reduce the figures specified in section 2(2)(c), 2(3)(a) or 3(1)(d) only if the Secretary of State is satisfied that the reduction is justified by a change in the threat from terrorism.”

This amendment would require the Secretary of State to be satisfied that any reduction by regulations of the thresholds for qualifying premises and qualifying events is justified by a change in the terrorist threat.

39

Clause 32, page 23, line 18, at end insert—
“(2) Before making regulations under this section the Secretary of State must consult anyone that appears to the Secretary of State to be appropriate.”

This amendment would require the Secretary of State to consult before making regulations under this section. The wording is adapted from the Fire Safety Act 2021 section 2, which is advanced in the Delegated Powers Memorandum para 46 as a precedent for taking similar powers.

NC1

To move the following Clause—“Review of the role of the regulator in oversight of public protection requirements(1) Within 18 months of the passing of this Act, the Secretary of State must lay before each House of Parliament a report reviewing the role of the Security Industry Authority as the regulator.(2) The report must include a cost-benefit analysis comparing the respective situation for each of the matters listed in subsection (3) on how—(a) these have been carried out by the Security Industry Authority; and(b) they might be carried out by local authority teams if the regulatory duties were transferred to them.(3) The issues which must be included in the analysis contained in the report laid under subsection (1) are—(a) effectiveness in performing investigation and enforcement functions;(b) relationship with other locally-based enforcement regimes;(c) relationship and interaction with existing statutory licensing regimes;and(d) effectiveness of provision of guidance as part of oversight, adherence and awareness of the new public protection requirements.”

NC2

To move the following Clause—“Developing and implementing training on public protection procedures(1) The Secretary of State must take steps as the Secretary of State considers appropriate to ensure that-(a) adequate training provision is made available for persons responsible for qualifying premises or qualifying events in respect of public protection procedures that includes—(i) the monitoring of premises or events and the immediate vicinity of premises or events;(ii) evacuation procedures and the movement of individuals into, out of and within a premises or event;(iii) physical safety and security of occupants in a premises;(iv) provision of security information to individuals on a premises or at an event; and(v) other measures related to terrorism protection training;(b) a training implementation plan is put in place to ensure all organisations and persons to which the provisions of this Act apply are encouraged to undertake training related to public protection procedures.(2) Functions of the Secretary of State under this section may be exercised by any organisation or persons authorised to do so by the Secretary of State.(3) The Secretary of State must lay before both Houses of Parliament a report setting out the steps they have taken in relation to subsection (1).”

27

Clause 19, page 15, line 5, leave out "different” and insert “lower”

25

Clause 32, page 22, line 35, leave out “100” insert "200"

26

Clause 32, page 22, line 38, leave out “500” and insert "799"

28

Clause 37, page 25, line 31, leave out from “force” to end of line 36 and insert “on the day after the Secretary of State has laid before Parliament a report on developing and implementing training on public protection procedures contained within this Act.”

1

Clause 3, page 3, line 4, leave out “individuals will be employed or otherwise engaged" and insert "measures will be in place"

2

Clause 3, page 3, line 8, leave out “and” and insert "or (iii) are members or guests of a club, association or other body, and"

3

Clause 22, page 16, line 15, leave out "appealed against" and insert "to give or vary the notice"

4

Clause 22, page 16, line 21, leave out "appealed against” and insert "to give or vary the notice"

5

Schedule 1, page 35, line 31, leave out "(or guests of members)" and insert "or guests"

6

Schedule 2, page 36, line 20, after “ground” insert “that is not a designated sports ground"

7

Schedule 2, page 36, line 21, leave out “, exercise”

8

Schedule 2, page 36, line 22, leave out “individuals are employed or otherwise engaged" and insert "measures are in place"

9

Schedule 2, page 36, line 26, at end insert ", or (c) are members or guests of a club, association or other body."

10

Schedule 2, page 36, line 26, at end insert— "(3A) For the purposes of sub-paragraph (3) disregard measures in place in relation to- (a) particular events, if the measures do not limit public access to the premises at other times, or (b) particular facilities, if the measures do not limit public access to the premises generally."

11

Schedule 2, page 36, line 26, at end insert— "(3A) Nothing in this paragraph- (a) prevents premises which do not fall within this paragraph, but form part of premises which do, being qualifying premises; (b) prevents events held at premises which fall within this paragraph, or form part of such premises, being qualifying events.”

12

Schedule 2, page 36, line 29, at end insert “(and see section 1(4) of that Act for the meaning of "designated sports ground")"

13

Schedule 2, page 36, line 32, at end insert "(and see Article 3 of that Order for the meaning of "designated sports ground")"

14

Schedule 4, page 45, line 27, leave out “a post-commencement” and insert “an”

15

Schedule 4, page 45, line 29, leave out “a post-commencement” and insert “an”

16

Schedule 4, page 45, line 31, leave out “post-commencement”

17

Schedule 4, page 45, line 32, leave out “post-commencement”

18

Schedule 4, page 45, line 38, leave out from beginning to end of line 14 on page 46

19

Schedule 4, page 46, line 15, leave out “a post-commencement” and insert "an"

20

Schedule 4, page 46, leave out lines 23 to 26

21

Schedule 4, page 50, line 15, leave out “post-commencement”

22

Schedule 4, page 50, line 17, leave out “post-commencement”

23

Schedule 4, page 50, line 18, leave out “a post-commencement” and insert "an"

24

Schedule 4, page 50, leave out lines 24 to 35

22

Clause 2, page 2, line 11, leave out “200” and insert “300”

This amendment sets the threshold for qualifying premises at 300 individuals.

25

Clause 6, page 5, line 1, leave out paragraph (a)

This amendment prevents the Secretary of State from creating further requirements for enhanced duty premises by regulations.

26

Clause 6, page 5, line 8, leave out subsection 6

This amendment allows the Secretary of State to omit or amend the description of public protection measures for enhanced premises and qualifying events without regard to the considerations set out in Clause (6)6.

24

Clause 9, page 6, line 19, leave out paragraph (a)

This amendment prevents the Secretary of State from specifying further matters relating to qualifying premises or a qualifying event on which the responsible person would have to inform the Security Industry Authority.

28

Clause 18, page 13, line 17, leave out “18” and insert “10”

See explanatory statement to Amendment 30.

29

Clause 18, page 13, line 18, leave out from after first “is” to “5%” in line 20

See explanatory statement to Amendment 30.

30

Clause 18, page 13, line 21, at end insert “up to a maximum amount of £10 million”

This amendment sets a maximum non-compliance penalty for enhanced duty premises at £10 million.

27

Clause 19, page 14, line 24, leave out “different” and insert “lower”

The amendment restricts the Secretary of State to lowering the daily penalties rate for non-compliance by regulation.

20

Clause 32, page 22, line 9, leave out “100” insert “200”

This amendment sets the floor for standard duty at 200 individuals.

21

Clause 32, page 22, line 12, leave out “500” and insert “799”

This amendment sets the floor for enhanced duty premises and qualifying events at 799 individuals.

23

Clause 32, page 22, line 20, leave out from “for” to “in” in line 21 and insert “enhanced duty premises to be standard duty premises.”

This amendment prevents standard duty premises from becoming enhanced duty premises at the discretion of the Secretary of State.

18

Clause 37, page 25, line 5, after “force” insert “for enhanced duty premises and qualifying events requirements”

See explanatory statement to NC1.

19

Clause 37, page 25, line 10, at end insert—
“(2A) Parts 1 and 2 come into force for standard duty premises requirements on such day as the Secretary of State may by regulations appoint in line with section [Independent review of operation of enhanced duty premises and qualifying events requirements].”

See explanatory statement to NC1.

NC1

To move the following Clause—
“Independent review of operation of enhanced duty premises and qualifying events requirements
(1) Within 18 months of the passage of this Act, the Secretary of State must commission an independent review of the operation of the enhanced duty premises and qualifying events requirements, including any recommendations for the implementation of the standard duty.
(2) The review in subsection (1) must—
(a) assess the level of costs and liability transferred to businesses and individuals arising as a consequence of the statutory provisions in this Act;
(b) consider any wider implications for businesses and individuals in meeting the new public protection measures and any potential need for additional statutory safeguards, support or guidance for businesses and individuals as result of the passing of this Act; and
(c) be led by an independent chair and comprise a panel comprising representatives from the hospitality, live music, performing arts, cultural and retail sectors, grassroots sports venues, small businesses and local government.
(3) The Secretary of State must lay before both Houses of Parliament a report setting out the Government’s formal response to the review specified in subsection (1).
(4) The Secretary of State may not make a regulation under section 37(2A) until—
(a) the end of the period of two years beginning with the day on which this Act is passed, and
(b) the report specified in subsection (3) has been laid before both Houses of Parliament.”

This new clause, together with Amendments 18 and 19, would require the Secretary of State to review the operation of the enhanced duty premises and qualifying events requirements before commencing the standard duty requirements.

NC2

To move the following Clause—
“Review of the role of the regulator in oversight of public protection requirements
(1) Within 18 months of the passing of this Act, the Secretary of State must lay before each House of Parliament a report reviewing the role of the Security Industry Authority as the regulator.
(2) The report must include a cost-benefit analysis comparing the respective situation for each of the matters listed in subsection (3) on how—
(a) these have been carried out by the Security Industry Authority, and
(b) they might be carried by local authority teams if the regulatory duties were transferred to them.
(3) The issues which must be included in the analysis contained in the report laid under subsection (1) are—
(a) effectiveness in performing investigation and enforcement functions;
(b) relationship and synergies with other locally-based enforcement regimes;
(c) relationship and interaction with existing statutory licensing regimes; and
(d) effectiveness of provision of guidance as part of oversight, adherence and awareness of the new public protection requirements.”

This new clause would require a report reviewing the role of the Security Industry Authority, including a comparative cost-benefit analysis of the regulatory functions being carried out by the Security Industry Authority with those functions being provided alternatively at a local authority level.

10

Schedule 1, page 26, line 15, leave out paragraphs 3 and 4 and insert—
“Entertainment and leisure activities
3 Use (other than a use mentioned elsewhere in this Schedule) for the provision of entertainment, leisure or recreation activities of any description, where the activity is principally for the benefit of visiting members of the public.”

This amendment makes general provision about premises used by the public for entertainment, leisure or recreation activities and replaces references to specific types of such activities.

11

Schedule 1, page 27, line 10, leave out paragraph 6

This amendment is consequential on amendment 10.

12

Schedule 1, page 29, line 29, at end insert “(but see of Schedule 2)”
paragraph 4(a)

This amendment makes clear that paragraph 14 of Schedule 1 (aerodromes) is subject to the exception in paragraph 4(a) of Schedule 2 for premises covered by an aerodrome security plan under the Aviation Security Act 1982.

13

Schedule 1, page 32, line 4, leave out from “listed” to “in” in line 6

This is a drafting change.

14

Schedule 1, page 32, line 13, at end insert “or established under section 5 of the Agriculture Act (Northern Ireland) 1949 (c. 2 (N.I.)).”

This amendment provides that paragraph 17 of Schedule 1 covers use of premises for the provision of further education at Northern Ireland agriculture colleges.

15

Schedule 1, page 34, line 19, leave out from beginning to “the” in line 22 and insert “in Scotland, a higher education institution within the meaning of section 35(1) of”

This is a drafting change.

16

Schedule 1, page 34, line 37, after “to” insert “visiting”

This amendment clarifies that the use of premises for the provision by a public authority of facilities or services is only relevant for the purposes of Part 1 of the Bill if members of the public visit the premises in connection with those facilities or services.

17

Schedule 1, page 34, line 42, at end insert—
“References to “visiting members of the public”
20 In determining for the purposes of this Schedule whether premises are used by “visiting members of the public”, it is irrelevant that access to the premises may be limited (at all times or particular times) to members of the public who—
(a) have paid to access the premises,
(b) have invitations or passes allowing access, or
(c) are members (or guests of members) of a club, association or other body.”

This amendment contains provision about the meaning of references in Schedule 1 to “visiting members of the public”.

1

Clause 3, page 2, line 38, leave out “all or part of”

This amendment is consequential on amendment 4.

2

Clause 3, page 2, line 41, after “time” insert “in connection with their use for the event”

This amendment clarifies that, for the purposes of determining whether Part 1 of the Bill applies to an event, the number of individuals present on premises in connection with the event must be considered.

3

Clause 3, page 3, line 2, leave out “all or part of”

This amendment is consequential on amendment 4.

4

Clause 3, page 3, line 7, at end insert—
“(2) Where the condition in subsection (1)(e) applies only in relation to one or more parts of the premises at which an event is to be held, for the purposes of this Part treat what is to be held at each such part of the premises as a separate event (to be held at that part).”

This amendment caters for cases where parts of the premises at which an event is to be held are open to the public generally and other parts are areas for which members of the public will need permission to enter.

5

Clause 18, page 13, line 10, at end insert—
“(za) in the case of a contravention of a requirement imposed by a notice under of Schedule 3 (requirement to attend and answer questions), £5,000;
paragraph 3(1)(b)”

This amendment sets at £5,000 the maximum monetary penalty that an individual may be given for failure to comply with a requirement imposed under paragraph 3(1)(b) of Schedule 3.

6

Clause 18, page 13, line 11, after “if” insert “, in a case to which paragraph (za) does not apply,”

This amendment is consequential on amendment 5.

7

Clause 18, page 13, line 13, after “if” insert “, in a case to which paragraph (za) does not apply,”

This amendment is consequential on amendment 5.

8

Clause 18, page 14, line 1, at end insert—
“(za) subsection (1)(za),”

This amendment is consequential on amendment 5.

9

Clause 28, page 20, line 1, at end insert—
“(A1) Any person may disclose information to the Security Industry Authority for the purposes of the exercise by the Security Industry Authority of any of its functions under this Part.
(A2) The Security Industry Authority may disclose information held in connection with the exercise of any of its functions under this Part to—
(a) any person for the purposes of the exercise by the Security Industry Authority of any of its functions under this Part;
(b) any person with functions of a public nature for the purposes of the exercise by that person of any of those functions.”

This amendment makes provision about the disclosure of information to, and by, the Security Industry Authority.