Terrorism laws Terrorism laws The Anti-Terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001 or ATCSA is a British Act of Parliament introduced as emergency legislation after the September 11, 2001 attacks in New York. It was criticised in the press at the time as being opportunistic and mainly containing powers that were rejected from the Terrorism Act 2000. ...more on Wikipedia about "Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001"
The Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996 (also known as AEDPA) is a series of laws in the US signed into law ** on April 24, 1996 to "deter terrorism, provide justice for victims, provide for an effective death penalty, and for other purposes." It was passed by a Republican-controlled Congress following the Oklahoma City bombing and signed into law by Democratic President Bill Clinton. ...more on Wikipedia about "Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996"
The Australian Anti-Terrorism Act 2005 is legislation intended to hamper the activities of any potential terrorists in Australia. It was passed by the Commonwealth Parliament on 6 December 2005. ** ...more on Wikipedia about "Australian Anti-Terrorism Act 2005"
During 2004, the Liberal Party - National Party government of Australia introduced three pieces of anti-terrorism legislation into the Australian Parliament. These were the Anti-terrorism bill, 2004, the Anti-terrorism bill (No 2), 2004 and the Anti-terrorism bill (No 3), 2004. ...more on Wikipedia about "Australian anti-terrorism legislation, 2004"
The Ohio Patriot Act (SB 9) is an act currently being considered in the U.S. state of Ohio. The act would drastically expand the powers of law enforcement, giving police and other officials sweeping authority, including the power to arrest people in public areas who will not give their name, address, and date of birth, even if they have not committed a crime. Supporters of the bill claim it will help fight terrorism. Opponents of the bill say it will violate important civil liberties, such as the right to privacy and free expression. ...more on Wikipedia about "Ohio Patriot Act"
The Prevention of Terrorism Acts were a series of Acts of Parliament in the United Kingdom from 1974 to 1989, which conferred emergency powers upon police forces where they suspected terrorism. ...more on Wikipedia about "Prevention of Terrorism Act (Northern Ireland)"
The Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005 is a British Act of Parliament intended to deal with the Law Lords' ruling of 16 December, 2004, that the detention without trial of nine foreigners at HM Prison Belmarsh under Part IV of the Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001 was unlawful, being incompatible with European (and, thus, domestic) human rights laws. It was given Royal Assent on March 11, 2005. ...more on Wikipedia about "Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005"
The Terrorism Act may refer to legislation in various countries: ...more on Wikipedia about "Terrorism Act"
The Terrorism Act 2000 is a current United Kingdom Act of Parliament, described as "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." ...more on Wikipedia about "Terrorism Act 2000"
The Terrorism Bill is a bill introduced on October 12 2005 and currently progressing through the Parliament of the United Kingdom. The Bill creates new offences related to terrorism, and amends existing ones. The Bill was drafted in the aftermath of the 7 July 2005 London bombings, and some of its terms have proven to be highly controversial. The government considers the Bill a necessary response to an unparallelled terrorist threat; it has encountered opposition from those who feel that it is an undue imposition on civil liberties, and could convince members of Britain's Muslim community to turn to violence. ...more on Wikipedia about "Terrorism Bill 2005"
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