The UK and France are launching this private consultation under
the Pall Mall Process, an international and multistakeholder
initiative to stop the threat posed by the proliferation and
irresponsible use of commercial cyber intrusion capabilities.
The Pall Mall Process is consulting on good practice for
organisations operating in and around the market for commercial
cyber intrusion capabilities.
The UK and France are launching this private consultation under
the Pall Mall Process, an international and multistakeholder
initiative to develop solutions through which to address the
threat presented by the proliferation and irresponsible use of
commercial cyber intrusion capabilities.
The Process was launched at Lancaster House in February 2024,
when a coalition of states, businesses and civil society came
together to discuss the issue. They published the Pall Mall Process
Declaration, also available in French:
Processus de Pall Mall
In April 2025, following an extensive multistakeholder
consultation and negotiation, the Pall Mall Process agreed a
Code of Practice for
States, which sets forth political commitments and practical
recommendations to address irresponsible use of commercial cyber
intrusion capabilities and promote responsible behaviour across
the cyber intrusion market. The Code of Practice for States has
been supported by over 27 countries.
The UK and France are committed to working with the global
multistakeholder community to implement policy options and new
practices, track progress, and develop a shared picture for
responsible practice. This includes the development of
complementary guidelines for the commercial cyber intrusion
industry to ensure the responsible development, sale and
operation of these powerful capabilities.
Through this consultation we invite stakeholders to share views
on good practice for organisations operating in and around the
market for commercial cyber intrusion capabilities. We welcome
responses from those in the industry themselves, as well as other
stakeholders with relevant views and expertise.
The consultation will close on Monday 22 December 2025.
If you would like to take part in the consultation, you can
register to participate by providing
your contact details. You will then be provided with the
consultation questionnaire.
Note:
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we may share your details with our partners in the French
government, as the Pall Mall Process is a joint initiative
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responding to the consultation questionnaire does not
represent a formal commitment to the Pall Mall Process, nor
membership of the initiative, nor does it guarantee future
involvement
