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Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015
Summary
This Act gives the UK government and police stronger powers to prevent terrorism. It includes measures like monitoring suspected terrorists, stopping people at borders, and requiring some organizations to report concerning behavior. It aims to catch potential threats before attacks happen.
A vote to support means
- —Supporting this Act means backing stronger security measures to prevent terrorist attacks in the UK. Supporters believe it gives police and security services better tools to identify threats early and keep people safe from terrorism.
A vote to oppose means
- —Critics worry the Act gives authorities too much power to monitor people's private lives, and that it could unfairly target certain communities. Some argue it limits freedom of speech and movement without clear proof someone has done something wrong.
Cast Your Vote
People's Vote0 votes
0% Support · 00% Oppose · 0
Parliament's Vote524 MPs
36% Ayes · 18964% Noes · 335
Bill Passage
Commons
- 1st reading26 Nov 2014
- 2nd reading2 Dec 2014
- Committee stage9 Dec 2014
- Report stage6 Jan 2015
- 3rd reading7 Jan 2015
Lords
- 1st reading7 Jan 2015
- 2nd reading13 Jan 2015
- Committee stage20 Jan 2015
- Report stage2 Feb 2015
- 3rd reading9 Feb 2015
Royal Assent12 Feb 2015
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