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Schedule 2 to the National Security Act 2023 (powers of entry, search and seizure) applies in relation to a relevant offence as it applies in relation to a relevant act (within the meaning given by paragraphs 1 and 18 of that Schedule).

If it is necessary in the interests of national security, a court may exclude the public from any part of proceedings for a relevant offence, except the passing of sentence.

In this section a “relevant offence” means an offence under any provision of this Act other than section 8(1), (4) or (5).

Proceedings for an offence under this Act may be taken in any place in the United Kingdom.