Counter-Terrorism Legislation

Learn about counter-terrorism legislation, and what powers the goverment have to prevent terrorism in the UK.

Introduction 

There are many inter-linked pieces of legislation that have been issued and modified over the years that cover the government's policies relating to terrorism and counter-terrorism. 

Examples include:

• The Terrorism Act
• The Anti-Terrorism and Security Act
• The Counter-Terrorism Act The Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Act

It is not important that you know the differences between them or the exact details of their contents. Instead, in this session we will cover some of the broad topics that these pieces of legislation cover, so that you are aware of how government legislation helps to protect us from the risks of terrorism and terrorist acts.

The various pieces of legislation contain definitions for all the different types of terrorist acts. This is important, because terrorists and supporters of terrorism can only be criminally charged with offences if the things they are doing are illegal. The information in this Act makes it clear what can be defined as a terrorist offence according to the law