The Terrorism Act 2000 (Alterations to the Search Powers Code for Northern Ireland) Order 2024
The Secretary of State has made alterations to the search powers code for Northern Ireland. The alterations (a) reflect the creation of the new power in section 43C of the Terrorism Act 2000 (c. 11) under which a constable may stop and search terrorist offenders released on licence, and (b) make other minor changes. The new stop and search power applies when a terrorist offender’s licence includes a search condition and the constable is satisfied that the search is necessary for purposes connected with protecting members of the public from a risk of terrorism.
Lifecycle
Department
Made
28 Nov 2024
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In force
29 Nov 2024
Enabling power
The Secretary of State makes this Order in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 47AB(1)(b) and (2) and 47AC(1)(b) and (3) of the Terrorism Act 2000. The Secretary of State: has, in accordance with section 47AC(1)(b) of that Act, prepared alterations to the search powers code for Northern Ireland; has, in accordance with section 47AC(2) of that Act, consulted the Lord Advocate and such other persons as considered appropriate, before preparing those alterations; has, in accordance with sections 47AB(1)(a) and 47AC(3) of that Act, laid those alterations before Parliament. In accordance with sections 47AB(1)(b), 47AC(3) and 123(4)(ab)of that Act, a draft of this Order was laid before Parliament and approved by resolution of each House of Parliament.
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