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Terrorist Asset-Freezing (Temporary Provisions) Act 2010
Summary
This Act gives the government temporary emergency powers to freeze (lock up) the money and possessions of people suspected of involvement in terrorism, without needing a court to approve it first. It was designed as a quick response tool to prevent suspected terrorists from using funds, but was temporary and needed to be renewed.
A vote to support means
- —Supporting this Act means believing the government needs quick powers to freeze the bank accounts and assets of people suspected of terrorism, without waiting for a court case. Supporters argue this stops terrorists from accessing money to plan attacks and protects public safety.
A vote to oppose means
- —Critics worry this Act allows the government to freeze people's money without proper evidence or a court decision first, which could unfairly harm innocent people. They argue it removes important legal protections and someone's assets could be frozen just on suspicion rather than proof.
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Bill Passage
Commons
- 1st reading5 Feb 2010
- 2nd reading8 Feb 2010
- Committee stage8 Feb 2010
- 3rd reading8 Feb 2010
Lords
- 1st reading8 Feb 2010
- 2nd reading9 Feb 2010
- Committee stage9 Feb 2010
- Report stage9 Feb 2010
- 3rd reading9 Feb 2010
Royal Assent10 Feb 2010
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