New national security bill risks having ‘chilling effect’ on aid work, MPs warn (opens original article in a new tab)

MPs warn a new UK national security bill could hinder aid work in war zones by creating legal uncertainty and potential barriers for humanitarian organizations.

• MPs warn new national security bill may have 'chilling effect' on aid work
• Bill aims to strengthen UK's ability to detect foreign threats, but raises legal uncertainty for humanitarian orgs
• NGOs fear significant barriers to assisting in countries where bill applies without humanitarian safeguards