In the uk, for example, counterterrorism laws developed in response to the situation in northern ireland. Report on the operation in 2008 of the terrorism act 2000 and of part 1 of the terrorism act 2006 full text ref. The bill contains a number of provisions which the government states are designed to enhance counterterrorism powers. Subsidiary legislation prevention of terrorism act page. Counterterrorism bill part 1 powers to gather and share information 2 d section 521 or 3b of the antiterrorism, crime and security act 2001 c. Be it enacted by parliament in the fifty fourth year of the republic of india as follows. For the purposes of the prevention and punishment of the commission of terrorist acts and scheduled offences to have resort to the provisions of the said act for the whole of the province of punjab. An act to amend the prevention of terrorism act, 2002. It also replaced parts of the criminal justice terrorism and conspiracy act 1998. The counter terrorism act 2008 cta2008 has been passed recently, though without the controversial 42 day postarrest extended detention provisions discussed in some detail in my report a year ago.
In this act convention means the international convention. Counterterrorism act 2008 by great britain waterstones. United kingdom counterterrorism legislation legislationline. Jurisdiction to try offences under this act terrorist offences 6. It superseded and repealed the prevention of terrorism temporary provisions act 1989 and the northern ireland emergency provisions act 1996.
The schedule to the extradition commonwealth countries act is amended by inserting the following new item immediately after item 32 33. Preamble whereas the republic of kenya has enacted the prevention of terrorism act, 2012, the prevention of organized crimes act, 2010 and the proceeds of crime and antimoney laundering act. Prevention of terrorism 1 prevention of terrorism bill. Jan 19, 2009 the prevention of terrorism act 2005 was created in response to a law lords ruling in december 2004 that detaining foreigners without trial under emergency counter terrorism powers was unlawful. Buy counterterrorism act 2008 by great britain from waterstones today. Prevention of terrorism 3 an act to provide for the prevention of the commission or support of terrorist acts involving listed terrorist organizations in a foreign country or any part of a foreign country and for the control of persons engaged in such acts and for related matters. The act creates new offences related to terrorism, and amends existing ones. Section 16 material subject to the terrorism act 2000. Of particular relevance in the terrorism act 2000 are the amendments made by the counter terrorism act.
Encouragement of terrorism terrorism act 2006 section 1. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. An overview of terrorism prevention, act 20, amended muazu abdullahi saulawa1 faculty of law, umaru musa. Antiterrorism and crime act 2003 8 b as soon as practicable after any amendment is made to schedule 2 to the uk act cause a copy of the amended list to be published in two newspapers published and circulating in the island. Apr 23, 2015 our response to an foi asking how many people cnc had placed under notification requirements under part 4 of the terrorism act 2008. The terrorism prevention act, 2011 in this act referred to as the. Germany counterterrorism counterterrorism legislationline. New terrorism law fundamentally flawed human rights. Prevention of terrorism 1 prevention of terrorism bill 2015. The law was formulated by the grand alliance government led by bangladesh awami league in 2009. The act specifically prohibits reprisal against individuals who submit complaints to a privacy or civil liberties officer. This webpage contains legislative acts concerning topic.
The transport security counterterrorism act 2008 helps protect surface transport operators and the community from the threat of terrorism. Extraterritorial jurisdiction of uganda courts in relation to offences under. Anti terror act 2006, amended 2017 in german 20170814 en text. Continuance in force of sections 1 to 9 order 2008 20080417 en pdf. Pa rt iii inquiries prevention of terrorism board 8. Report on the operation in 2008 of the terrorism act. Encouragement of terrorism terrorism ffences definitive uideline effective from april encouragement of terrorism. The london bombings of 7 july 2005 galvanised apprehension about the radicalisation of.
The first reading of the bill was held in january 2008, and it received royal assent on 26 november 2008 following an episode of parliamentary pingpong on some of its most controversial issues. This act may be cited as the antiterrorism act 2004. The act was drafted in the aftermath of the 7 july 2005 london bombings, and some of its terms have proven to be highly controversial. An act to confer further powers to gather and share information for counterterrorism and other purposes. A detailed list of recommendations is in section 12, below.
This act commences on the day after the day on which it. The counterterrorism act 2008 cta2008 has been passed recently, though without the controversial 42 day postarrest extended detention provisions discussed in some detail in my report a year ago. The law was given retrospective effect from 11 june 2008. Interpretation in this act act of terrorism means an act specified in section 3. The terrorism act 2006 is an act of the parliament of the united kingdom that received royal assent on 30 march 2006, after being introduced on 12 october 2005. This act may be cited as the anti terrorism act 2004. Counterterrorism act 2008, section 30 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 06 may 2020. Prevention of terrorism act 2005 uk civil liberties the. Act 842 the eight hundred and fortysecond act of the parliament of the republic of ghana entitled antiterrorism amendment act, 2012 anact to amend the antiterrorism act, 2008 act 762 to empower the attorneygeneral and minister for justice to issue instructions for the effective implementation of the united nations security. Transport security counter terrorism act 2008 chapter 1 preliminary part 1 general page 6 2008 act no. Our response to an foi asking how many people cnc had placed under notification requirements under part 4 of the terrorism act 2008. Antiterrorism act, 2009 is a bangladeshi legislative act that is designed to specifically target terrorism history. In the uk, for example, counter terrorism laws developed in response to the situation in northern ireland.
The counterterrorism act 2008 c 28 is an act of the parliament of the united kingdom which increased police powers for the stated purpose of countering terrorism. Attached in pdf format is the statutory language authorizing the chemical facility anti terrorism standards regulations 6 cfr part 27 consolidated. This act may be cited as the antiterrorism and effective death penalty act of 1996. Interpretation part ii acts of terrorism and related offences 3.
This act may be cited as the antiterrorism act, 2002. Material not subject to existing statutory restrictions. A 12month prevention of terrorism act introduced in 1974 was renewed. National counterterrorism center 2008 report on terrorism. To provide for measures to combat terrorism and for related matters enacted by the parliament of mauritius, as follows 1. Section 17 material subject to the terrorism act 2000. The new nosuspicion stop and search power in section 47a of the terrorism act 2000 should be used so far as possible on the basis of intelligence or risk factors rather than on a purely random basis, and the statutory guidance should be revised to reflect this. Counterterrorism laws have developed at different paces in different jurisdictions, reflecting the political environment in each case. The prevention of terrorism act 2005 falls foul of the united kingdoms human rights obligations, human rights watch said today. Background terrorist attacks and plots against public transport systems in madrid 2004, london 2005, mumbai 2006.
Be it enacted by the senate and house of representatives of the united states of america in congress assembled, section 1. The law, which allows for control orders restricting the freedom. Antiterrorism act, 2009 is a bangladeshi legislative act that is designed to specifically target terrorism. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Section 15 material subject to the police and criminal evidence northern ireland order 1989. Interpretation in this act, unless the context otherwise requires aircraft includes a hovercraft. Nigerias terrorism prevention act of 2011 and the amendment bill of 2012 were passed by the senate on october 17, 2012 and in the house. An act to deter terrorism, provide justice for victims, provide for an effective death penalty, and for other purposes. Assent 31st december, 2004 commencement 31st december, 2004 1. Any offence that constitutes a terrorist act under the prevention of terrorism act, 2012. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations. International journal of business, economics and law, vol. Counter terrorism laws have developed at different paces in different jurisdictions, reflecting the political environment in each case.
An act to amend the terrorism prevention act, 2011 by providing for extraterritorial application of the act and strengthening of terrorist financing offences. Terrorism police powers act 2002 no 115 nsw part 1 preliminary part 1 preliminary 1 name of act this act is the terrorism police powers act 2002. Directive on recording interrogations 2010 20120517 en pdf executive order 224 blocking property and prohibiting transactions with persons who commit, treaten to commit, or support terrorism 2001 20060303 en. Counter terrorism act 2008, section 76 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 09 may 2020. Intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act of 2004. Act 842 the eight hundred and fortysecond act of the parliament of the republic of ghana entitled anti terrorism amendment act, 2012 anact to amend the anti terrorism act, 2008 act 762 to empower the attorneygeneral and minister for justice to issue instructions for the effective implementation of the united nations security. An act to confer further powers to gather and share information for counter terrorism and other purposes. Isbn 9780108508349 unnumbered act paper pdf, 295kb, 91 pages order a copy. An act to amend the law relating to foreign incursions and recruitment, terrorism offences and proceeds of crime, and for related purposes assented to 30 june 2004 the parliament of australia enacts. Prevention of terrorism 9 8 upon expiry of the period referred to in subsection 1, the person shall report to the nearest police station for removal of the electronic monitoring device. This act may be cited as the prevention of terrorism act, 2002 shon title and shall come into operation on such date as the minister may, by no tice, published in the gazette.
This act may be cited as the suppression of terrorism act, 2008 and shall come into force thirty days after date of publication in the gazette. It is herby enacted as 1997 short title and commencement. Terrorism act 2006 section 1 dissemination of terrorist publications. Nov 26, 2008 summary of the counter terrorism act 2008. Provision or collection of property to commit an act of terrorist 7. Money laundering act 2008, amended 2009 in german 20101230 en pdf. If you have any suggestions or feedback, please send us an email at email protected. Training to terrorist groups and for terrorist acts.
Avalanche of antiterrorist measures from the united. Jan 19, 2009 counter terrorism act 2008 an act to make further provision about the detention and questioning of terrorist suspects mon 19 jan 2009 06. You can read the full provisions of the law here terrorism prevention act 2011. Anti terrorism act, 2002, 2002 uganda legal information. In this act, unless the context otherwise requires aircraft includes an aeroplane, glider and helicopter. Report on the operation in 2008 of the terrorism act 2000. The bill contains a number of provisions which the government states are designed to enhance counter terrorism powers. The intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act title i of public law 108458. Thank you for reading this post, if you have found it useful please share with your network using one of the share buttons below. Presidential policy directive requirements of the national defense authorization act 2012 201207 en pdf department of defense. Promotion and facilitation of terrorist acts in foreign states. Response to an foi regarding part 4 of the terrorism act 2008.