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Parliamentary security - Powers and duties of parliamentary security officers - Limits on powers and duties

168: Limits on parliamentary security officers’ powers and duties

You could also call this:

"What parliamentary security officers can and can't do"

The proposed law says parliamentary security officers' powers and duties have limits. These limits are set out in subpart 4, which you can read about in more detail by following the link to subpart 4. This means their powers and duties are restricted by what is stated in that subpart.

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This page was last updated on 9 November 2025

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Government and voting > Government departmentsCrime and justice > Police and safety

167: Chief executive may authorise exercise or performance of powers and duties in particular electorate and community office, or

"The boss of Parliament can let security guards work in a local MP's office to keep people safe."

169: Power to ask for identification, or

"Security officers can ask for your ID and details at Parliament"

Part 7Parliamentary security
Powers and duties of parliamentary security officers: Limits on powers and duties

168Limits on parliamentary security officers’ powers and duties

The powers and duties in this subpart are limited by subpart 4.