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Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Act 2019
Summary
This Act strengthens UK laws against terrorism and border control. It gives police and security services more powers to investigate suspected terrorists, control who enters the country, and punish those involved in terrorism-related activities. It also creates new offences related to travelling abroad for terrorism purposes.
A vote to support means
- —Supporting this Act means backing stronger measures to prevent terrorism and improve border security in the UK. Supporters believe it helps protect the public by giving police and security services better tools to stop terrorist attacks before they happen.
A vote to oppose means
- —Critics worry the Act gives authorities too much power to stop and search people, and may unfairly target certain communities. They're also concerned it could limit free speech and privacy rights, making people afraid to express their views or practice their religion.
Cast Your Vote
People's Vote0 votes
0% Support · 00% Oppose · 0
Parliament's Vote386 MPs
97% Ayes · 3763% Noes · 10
Bill Passage
Commons
- 1st reading6 Jun 2018
- 2nd reading11 Jun 2018
- Committee stage26 Jun 2018
- Report stage11 Sept 2018
- 3rd reading11 Sept 2018
Lords
- 1st reading12 Sept 2018
- 2nd reading9 Oct 2018
- Committee stage29 Oct 2018
- Report stage3 Dec 2018
- 3rd reading15 Jan 2019
Royal Assent12 Feb 2019
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