| Act of Parliament | |
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| Long title | An Act to make provision about terrorism; and to make temporary provision for Northern Ireland about the prosecution and punishment of certain offences, the preservation of peace and the maintenance of order. |
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| Citation | 2000 c. 11 |
| Territorial extent | United Kingdom[1] |
| Dates | |
| Royal assent | 20 July 2000 |
Status: Amended | |
| Text of statute as originally enacted | |
| Revised text of statute as amended | |
The Terrorism Act 2000 (c. 11) is the first of a number of general Terrorism Acts passed by the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It superseded and repealed the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act 1989 and the Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions) Act 1996. It also replaced parts of the Criminal Justice (Terrorism and Conspiracy) Act 1998.[2] The powers it provides the police have been controversial, leading to noted cases of alleged abuse, and to legal challenges in British and European courts. The stop-and-search powers under section 44 of the Act have been ruled illegal by the European Court of Human Rights.
- ^ The Terrorism Act 2000, section 130(1); this is subject to sections 130(2) to (6) which provide that sections 59 to 61, Part VII and Schedules 5, 15 and 16 do not extend to the United Kingdom.
- ^ "A-Z of legislation: Terrorism Act 2000". The Guardian. 19 January 2009. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 28 March 2019.