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Counter-Terrorism Act 2008

[As Introduced]
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The CounterTerrorism Act 2008 gives UK police and security services enhanced powers to investigate, monitor, and prevent terrorist activities. It includes measures like extended detention periods for suspects, better informationsharing between agencies, and tools to disrupt terrorist funding and planning.

Presented by Jacqui Smith
supported by Lord West of Spithead.
✓ Passed into lawPublicLords
Official Ballot · The People's Chamber

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The people's count15 votes
100% Aye · 150% No · 0
MPs' votePassed without division
No division called, Third Reading carried on the voices.

Bill passage

Commons

  • 1st reading24 Jan 2008
  • 2nd reading1 Apr 2008
  • Committee stage22 Apr 2008
  • Report stage10 Jun 2008
  • 3rd reading11 Jun 2008

Lords

  • 1st reading12 Jun 2008
  • 2nd reading8 Jul 2008
  • Committee stage9 Oct 2008
  • Report stage4 Nov 2008
  • 3rd reading17 Nov 2008
Royal Assent26 Nov 2008