diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yml
index 78a24b7c218..e867d78a3bd 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yml
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yml
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ body:
         A clear and specific description of what the bug is.
         If applicable, add screenshots, config files and/or logs to help explain the problem.
     validations:
-      required: true
+      required: false
   - type: textarea
     id: steps-to-reproduce
     attributes:
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ body:
         2. Click on '...'
         3. Scroll down to '...'
     validations:
-      required: true
+      required: false
   - type: textarea
     id: actual-result
     attributes:
@@ -36,7 +36,7 @@ body:
       description: What is the reproducible outcome?
       placeholder: See error...
     validations:
-      required: true
+      required: false
   - type: textarea
     id: expected-result
     attributes:
@@ -44,11 +44,11 @@ body:
       description: A clear and concise description of what you expected to happen.
       placeholder: No errors observed.
     validations:
-      required: true
+      required: false
   - type: textarea
     id: fix-it-yourself
     attributes:
-      label: Describe the approach you would take to fix this 
+      label: Describe the approach you would take to fix this
       description: If you would like to work on this yourself (optional!), then let us know what approach you would take so we can advise you.
     validations:
       required: false
@@ -61,5 +61,4 @@ body:
         Version: [e.g. 20.04]
         Plutus: version or commit hash
     validations:
-      required: true
-
+      required: false
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.yml
index 0999e9e663e..e2def837ca2 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.yml
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.yml
@@ -1,7 +1,6 @@
 name: Feature Request
 description: Submit a feature request
 #title: ""
-labels: ["enhancement"]
 #assignees:
 #  -
 body:
@@ -9,7 +8,7 @@ body:
     attributes:
       value: |
         Thanks for taking the time to fill out this feature request.
-        Please check the existing issues, [Plutus Docs](https://plutus.readthedocs.io/en/latest/) and [Cardano Stack Exchange](https://cardano.stackexchange.com/) before raising.
+        Please check the existing issues and [Plutus Docs](https://plutus.readthedocs.io/en/latest/) before raising.
   - type: textarea
     id: description
     attributes:
@@ -23,4 +22,4 @@ body:
       label: Describe alternatives you've considered
       description: A clear and concise description of any alternative solutions or features you've considered.
     validations:
-      required: false
\ No newline at end of file
+      required: false
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/security_report.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/security_report.yml
deleted file mode 100644
index bb5106d460a..00000000000
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/security_report.yml
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,38 +0,0 @@
-name: Security Report
-description: Report a security issue
-#title: ""
-labels: ["security"]
-#assignees:
-#  -
-body:
-  - type: markdown
-    attributes:
-      value: |
-        Thanks for taking the time to fill out this security report.
-        Make sure you have read the security policy before filling this out. Depending on the issue, you may wish to email security@iohk.io instead.
-        Please also check the existing issues, [Plutus Docs](https://plutus.readthedocs.io/en/latest/) and [Cardano Stack Exchange](https://cardano.stackexchange.com/) before raising.
-  - type: textarea
-    id: summary
-    attributes:
-      label: Summary
-      description: A clear and specific description of what the issue is
-    validations:
-      required: true
-  - type: textarea
-    id: proposed-solution
-    attributes:
-      label: Do you have a proposed solution for this issue?
-      description: Describe what solutions you've considered
-    validations:
-      required: false
-  - type: textarea
-    id: system-info
-    attributes:
-      label: System info
-      placeholder: |
-        OS: [e.g. Ubuntu]
-        Version: [e.g. 20.04]
-        Plutus: version or commit hash
-    validations:
-      required: false
-