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Terrorism Act 2000


 

The Terrorism Act 2000 is a current United Kingdom Act of Parliament - "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."

Related Topics:
United Kingdom - Act of Parliament

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It supersedes and repeals the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act 1989 and the Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions) Act 1996.

Related Topics:
Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act 1989 - Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions) Act 1996

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Up to early 2004 around 500 people are believed to have been arrested under the Act; seven people have been charged.

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