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Terrorist Asset-Freezing etc. Act 2010
Summary
This Act allows the UK government to freeze (lock) the money and property of people suspected of involvement in terrorism. It's designed to stop terrorists from accessing funds they might use for attacks, but it also raises concerns about fairness and people's legal rights.
A vote to support means
- —Supporting this Act means backing the government's power to freeze the bank accounts and assets of people suspected of terrorism, without needing a court order first. Supporters believe this quickly stops terrorists from funding attacks and protects the public.
A vote to oppose means
- —Critics worry that people's assets could be frozen without proper evidence or a fair trial, which could happen to innocent people by mistake. They argue it removes important legal protections and could be used unfairly against certain groups.
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Bill Passage
Commons
- 1st reading2 Nov 2010
- 2nd reading15 Nov 2010
- Committee stage23 Nov 2010
- Report stage14 Dec 2010
- 3rd reading14 Dec 2010
Lords
- 1st reading15 Jul 2010
- 2nd reading27 Jul 2010
- Committee stage6 Oct 2010
- Report stage25 Oct 2010
- 3rd reading1 Nov 2010
Royal Assent16 Dec 2010
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