The Regulations brought sections 12(2)(a), (b), and (3), and sections 18(5) to (7) of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 into force on 15th June 2026.
These Regulations, formally titled the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 (Commencement No. 2) Regulations 2026, specify that certain provisions of the primary 2025 Act will officially come into force on 15th June 2026.
Specifically, this commencement activates sections relating to the Security Industry Authority's (SIA) obligations to produce mandatory guidance, subject to the Secretary of State's approval, and the requirement for the SIA to produce and publish a statement detailing the constitution of 'qualifying worldwide revenue'.
Arguments For
Ensures the operational effectiveness of key regulatory aspects of the main Act by bringing specific sections into force on a set date.
Enables the Security Industry Authority (SIA) to establish necessary guidance and address financial oversight related to premises protection, crucial for national security measures.
Fulfills the legislative timetable established for implementing the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, providing certainty to stakeholders.
Arguments Against
Implementation of specific commencement regulations can be disruptive to businesses required to comply with new SIA guidance and revenue reporting obligations.
The exclusion of section 12(2)(c) in this commencement order may delay a specific aspect of the SIA's guidance production or approval process.
Any delay or piecemeal commencement of related statutory powers can create uncertainty regarding the full scope of compliance required under the primary legislation.
STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS
2026 No. 622 (C. 50)
PREVENTION AND SUPPRESSION OF TERRORISM
The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 (Commencement No. 2) Regulations 2026
This introduces the legislative instrument, identifying it as Statutory Instrument 2026 No. 622 (C. 50).
It establishes that the regulations concern the prevention and suppression of terrorism, specifically relating to the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025.
Made
10th June 2026
The Secretary of State makes these Regulations in exercise of the power conferred by section 37(2) (b) of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025( 1 ).
The Secretary of State formally made these Regulations on 10th June 2026.
The authority for making these regulations stems directly from a specific power granted under section 37(2)(b) of the primary legislation, the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025.
Citation
- These Regulations may be cited as the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 (Commencement No. 2) Regulations 2026.
This regulation officially names the instrument for legal citation purposes, identifying it as the second set of commencement regulations for the 2025 Act.
Provisions coming into force on 15th June 2026
- The following provisions of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 come into force on 15th June 2026-
- (a) Section 12(2) and (3) (Security Industry Authority guidance and advice), except subsection (2)(c);
- (b) Section 18(5) to (7) (statement about qualifying worldwide revenue).
This establishes the commencement date of 15th June 2026 for specific parts of the 2025 Act.
It brings into effect subsections 12(2) and (3), which deal with guidance and advice from the Security Industry Authority (SIA), though part of subsection (2)(c) is excluded.
Additionally, it activates subsections 18(5) through (7), concerning the SIA's requirement to produce a statement about worldwide revenue.
10th June 2026
Dan Jarvis Minister of State Home Office
This confirms the signing date and the signatory, Dan Jarvis, who holds the office of Minister of State within the Home Office, demonstrating the authority responsible for executing this commencement order.
EXPLANATORY NOTE
(This note is not part of the Regulations)
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.
The Explanatory Note clarifies that this is the second set of commencement rules for the main Act of 2025.
Regulation 2 activates the SIA's duties regarding guidance development, which requires Secretary of State approval before publication and subsequent review.
Furthermore, it activates the requirement for the SIA to publish a statement regarding 'qualifying worldwide revenue' and present this document to Parliament, all effective from 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.
Information is provided on where to find the impact assessment related to the original Act; it is available online and hard copies can be requested in writing from the specified unit within the Home Office's Homeland Security Group.
NOTE AS TO EARLIER COMMENCEMENT REGULATIONS
(This note is not part of the Regulations)
The following provisions of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 (c. 10) have been brought into force by commencement regulations made before the date of these Regulations.
| Provision | Date of Commencement | S.I. No. | |-------------|------------------------|------------| | Section 27 | 10th April 2026 | 2026/320 |
This note references previous commencement regulations made for the 2025 Act.
It specifically notes that Section 27 had an earlier commencement date of 10th April 2026, established by Statutory Instrument 2026/320.
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