The Home Office and Northern Ireland Office are finalizing codes of practice governing Schedule 7 of the Terrorism Act 2000 and related counter-terrorism stop-and-search powers under the Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Act 2019. This active regulatory work, informed by public consultation and the Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Act 2024, establishes procedural safeguards and authorisation requirements for officers exercising these intrusive powers.
Outlines changes in the draft revised code around the interception procedures public authorities and postal and telecommunications operators should follow.
The 2022 revised code of practice covering the exercise of stop and search powers by police officers under the Terrorism Act 2000.
Outlines changes in the draft revised code of practice covering the exercise of stop and search powers by police officers under the Terrorism Act 2000.
Revised code of practice in connection with detention, treatment and questioning by police officers under the Terrorism Act 2000.
Outcome of public consultation on par 8.78 of Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Act 2007 Code of Practice