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Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures Act 2011
Summary
This Act allows the government to impose restrictions on people suspected of involvement in terrorism (like travel bans, electronic monitoring, or reporting requirements) without needing a criminal conviction. These restrictions, called Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures (TPIMs), are meant to reduce security risks, but they limit people's freedoms and rights.
A vote to support means
- —Supporters believe this Act helps keep the UK safe by allowing authorities to monitor and restrict people suspected of terrorism-related activity, even when there isn't enough evidence for a criminal conviction. It enables the government to take quick action to prevent potential attacks before they happen.
A vote to oppose means
- —Critics worry that the Act restricts people's freedoms and privacy without requiring strong proof of wrongdoing, potentially affecting innocent people. They argue it could be misused and that decisions are made by the government rather than through fair court trials.
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Bill Passage
Commons
- 1st reading23 May 2011
- 2nd reading7 Jun 2011
- Committee stage21 Jun 2011
- Report stage5 Sept 2011
- 3rd reading5 Sept 2011
Lords
- 1st reading6 Sept 2011
- 2nd reading5 Oct 2011
- Committee stage19 Oct 2011
- Report stage15 Nov 2011
- 3rd reading23 Nov 2011
Royal Assent14 Dec 2011
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