Anti-Terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001

Overview

The purpose of the Anti-Terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001 is to build on legislation in a number of areas to ensure that the Government have the necessary military, financial and judicial powers to counter a terrorist threat to the UK. The measures are intended to:

• Cut off terrorist funding
• Ensure that government departments and agencies can collect and share information required for countering the terrorist threat
• Streamline relevant immigration procedures
• Ensure the security of the nuclear and aviation industries
• Improve the security of dangerous substances that may be targeted or used by terrorists
• Extend police powers available to relevant forces
• Ensure that we can meet our European obligations in the area of police and judicial co-operation and our international obligations to counter bribery and corruption
• Update parts of the UK’s anti-terrorist powers