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Ministry of Justice: National Security

Asked by Mr Tanmanjeet Singh DhesiLabourMinistry of JusticeTabled Answered 23 December 2025UIN 100389

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, who is the Chief Risk Officer for national security risks relating to the work of their Department.

Answered by Jake Richards

Secretaries of State and Accounting Officers are ultimately responsible for all risks a Department owns. Each risk in the National Risk Register (NRR) has a designated Risk Owner, working within the Lead Government Department which is responsible for designated risk areas.

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