MPs warn that a proposed UK national security bill could have a “chilling effect” on humanitarian and aid work if it passes in its current form. According to reporting from two outlets, aid organisations say the bill could create significant barriers to assisting people in countries where the law would apply. The concern centres on how the legislation may affect the ability of charities and other humanitarian groups to operate and provide support, particularly where their activities could be subject to additional scrutiny under national security requirements. MPs are calling for humanitarian safeguards to be added so that lawful aid work is not inadvertently disrupted. While the outlets do not provide detailed text of the bill or specific provisions, they describe the warnings as focused on practical impact—how compliance obligations and uncertainty could discourage organisations from delivering assistance. Both sources frame the issue as a risk to humanitarian access and operations rather than as a charge of wrongdoing by aid groups, urging lawmakers to address potential unintended consequences before the bill becomes law.