Consolidated act on measures to prevent money laundering. Second reading in the house of lords july 2008 hrw. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations. There are outstanding changes not yet made by the legislation. Initial exercise of powers by lord chancellor 1 the first time after the passing of this act that rules of court are made in. Both acts represent the latest versions of emergency legislation first introduced in the early 1970s in response to. The current legislative framework for combating terrorism in the united kingdom is contained principally in the prevention of terrorism temporary provisions 1028 act 1989 and the northern ireland emergency provisions act 1996. The subsequent events of 911 in 2001 and july 7 in 2005 led to further legislation, resulting in the anti terrorism, crime and security act 2001, the prevention of terrorism act 2005 and the. They are well considered and understood provisions. Counterterrorism act 2008 2008 chapter 28 an act to confer further powers to gather and share information for counterterrorism and other purposes. My noble friend the commercial secretary to the treasury, lord deighton, has today made the following written ministerial statement.
Transport security counterterrorism act 2008 chapter 1 preliminary part 1 general 2008 act no. Act 2010 tafa 2010 gives the treasury power to freeze the assets of individuals and groups thought to be involved in terrorism, whether in the uk or abroad, and to deprive them of access to financial resources. 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. Counterterrorism act 2008 by great britain waterstones. Antimoney laundering and counter terrorism financing act. Prevention of terrorism additional powers bill hansard, 2 april 1996 search help. Fiveyear interagency counterterrorism and technology. We will reassess the threats of terrorism at that time. Terrorism is defined very widely and could include what people would normally think of as direct action.
These documents are part of the counterterrorism and security act. Transport security counterterrorism act 2008 chapter 1 preliminary current as at 25 august 2017 page 5 authorised by the parliamentary counsel transport security counterterrorism act 2008 an act to make particular provision for reducing risks arising out of terrorist acts against particular surface transport operations chapter 1 preliminary. Criminal code act 1995 to insert an offence directed at those who provide or collect funds to facilitate terrorist activities. Counterterrorism act 2008 see section 56 of that act. National terrorism advisory system bulletin issued 6152016. Suppression of the financing of terrorism bill 2002. This bulletin has a fivemonth duration and will expire just before the holiday season. The counterterrorism temporary provisions bill, which i will place in the library tomorrow, is based fairly and squarely on the approach taken in the terrorism act 2006. Transport security counterterrorism act 2008 chapter 1 preliminary part 1 general page 6 2008 act no.
I will, of course, want to hear any recommendations that hon. Operation of police powers under the terrorism act 2000. Operation of police powers under the terrorism act 2000 and subsequent legislation 2 further information the quarterly operation of police powers under the terrorism act 2000 publication and other home office statistical releases are available from the statistics at. Paragraph 38 of schedule 7 to the counterterrorism act 2008 requires the treasury to report to parliament after each calendar year in which a direction under the schedule is at any time in force. An act to combat money laundering and the financing of terrorism, and for other purposes. Counterterrorism legislation hansard, 30 october 1997. Human rights watch briefing on the counterterrorism bill 2008 second reading in the house of lords july 2008 executive summary and recommendations. National terrorism advisory system bulletin issued 6152016 created date. Directions under the counterterrorism act 2008, schedule 7 this section does not carry hm treasury ministerial approval. Antimoney laundering and counterterrorism financing act 2006. Operation of police powers under the terrorism act 2000 and subsequent legislation 2 further details on this release, including a summary of the criminal justice process, details of the terrorism legislation covered and definitions of the different categories of terrorists can be found in the user guide. Transport security counterterrorism act 2008 an act to make particular provision for reducing risks arising out of terrorist acts against particular surface transport operations chapter 1 preliminary part 1 general 1 short title this act may be cited as the transport security counterterrorism act 2008. Counterterrorism act 2008, section 47 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 21 april 2020. Terrorist connection an offence has a terrorist connection if the offence a is, or takes place in the course of an act of terrorism, or b is committed for the purposes of terrorism detail.
Counterterrorism bill part 5 asset freezing proceedings. Those changes will be listed when you open the content using the table of contents below. The bill contains a number of provisions which the government states are designed to enhance counterterrorism powers. Duration this bulletin will expire on november 15, 2016. National commission on terrorist attacks upon the united states 2 chapter 1 introduction and executive summary introduction after the september 11 attacks, the highestlevel u. Prevention of terrorism additional powers bill hansard. It is nactas mission to act as a focal national institution to unify state response to counter extremism and terrorism by combining the efforts of law enforcement and intelligence agencies and by formulating and implementing national counter terrorism counter extremism policies through exhaustive strategic and action plans, continuous research and adaptive innovation while upholding our core values of collaboration, excellence and attention to detail.
National commission on terrorist attacks upon the united. That is why three weeks ago i asked the house to renew the provisions of the prevention of terrorism act for a further 12 months, but i now believe that we need to do more. Bill stages counterterrorism and security act 2015 uk. Uk counterterrorism and financial sanctions legislation. Many of the agencies which participated in the core agency group have a number of programs and. Prevention of money laundering combating terrorist financing. Following the recent terrorist incidents in manchester and london, graham wilson, nabma ceo urges members to ensure they have relevant evacuation procedures in place. To create new powers to gather and share information for counterterrorism.
Prevention of money laundering combating terrorist financing 2017 revised version. Counterterrorism bill explanatory notes explanatory notes to the bill, prepared by the home office, will be published separately as hl bill 65en. The fiveyear interagency counterterrorism and technology crime plan does not purport to be a compendium o alfl efforts governmentwide arguably related to terrorism. He would like to draw to your attention the guidance relating to crowded spaces and counter terrorism. Text of the counterterrorism and security act 2015 as in force today including any amendments within the united kingdom, from legislation. Golden casket lottery corporation limited qld, tas and nt new south wales lotteries corporation pty ltd nsw and act tattersalls sweeps pty ltd vic. Antimoney laundering and counterterrorism financing act 2006 act no. 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. Counterterrorism and security act 2015 bill stages bill documents bill stages counterterrorism and security act 2015. Dates for all stages of the passage of the bill, including links to the debates. This memorandum provides a preliminary assessment of the operation of the counter terrorism act 2008 the 2008 act and has been prepared by the home office for submission to. Postlegislative scrutiny of the counterterrorism act 2008. European convention on human rights lord west of spithead has made the following statement under section 191a of the human rights act 1998.
There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Any changes that have already been made by the team appear in. The counter terrorism act allows the treasury to issue directions imposing requirements on relevant persons in relation to transactions or business relationships with designated persons of a particular country. Antiterrorism, crime and security act 2001 freezing orders. Tabcorp act pty ltd the act licensee ubet qld limited the qld licensee ubet tas pty ltd the tas licensee ubet nt pty ltd the nt licensee ubet sa pty ltd the sa licensee lotteries. Terrorism act 2000 guide a quick guide and brief summary of the parts of the british terrorism act 2000 of relevance to radical workers. Buy counterterrorism act 2008 by great britain from waterstones today. Revised text of statute as amended the counterterrorism and security act 2015 is an act of the parliament of the united kingdom. An act to confer further powers to gather and share information for counterterrorism and other purposes.
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