Part 1Powers to gather and share information
Power to remove documents for examination
1Power to remove documents for examination
(1)
This section applies to a search under any of the following provisions—
(a)
section 43(1) of the Terrorism Act 2000 (c. 11) (search of suspected terrorist);
(b)
section 43(2) of that Act (search of person arrested under section 41 on suspicion of being a terrorist);
(c)
paragraph 1, 3, 11, 15, 28 or 31 of Schedule 5 to that Act (terrorist investigations);
(d)
section 52(1) or (3)(b) of the Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001 (c. 24) (search for evidence of commission of weapons-related offences);
(e)
section 7A, 7B or 7C of the Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005 (c. 2) (searches in connection with control orders);
(f)
section 28 of the Terrorism Act 2006 (c. 11) (search for terrorist publications).
(2)
A constable who carries out a search to which this section applies may, for the purpose of ascertaining whether a document is one that may be seized, remove the document to another place for examination and retain it there until the examination is completed.
(3)
Where a constable carrying out a search to which this section applies has power to remove a document by virtue of this section, and the document—
(a)
consists of information that is stored in electronic form, and
(b)
is accessible from the premises being searched,
the constable may require the document to be produced in a form in which it can be taken away, and in which it is visible and legible or from which it can readily be produced in a visible and legible form.
(4)
A constable has the same powers of seizure in relation to a document removed under this section as the constable would have if it had not been removed (and if anything discovered on examination after removal had been discovered without it having been removed).
2Offence of obstruction
(1)
A person who wilfully obstructs a constable in the exercise of the power conferred by section 1 commits an offence.
(2)
A person guilty of an offence under this section is liable on summary conviction—
(a)
in England and Wales, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 51 weeks or a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale, or both;
(b)
in Scotland, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding twelve months or a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale, or both;
(c)
in Northern Ireland, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months or a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale, or both.
(3)
In subsection (2)(a) as it applies in relation to an offence committed before section 281(5) of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44) comes into force, for “51 weeks” substitute “six months”.
3Items subject to legal privilege
(1)
Section 1 does not authorise a constable to remove a document if the constable has reasonable cause to believe—
(a)
it is an item subject to legal privilege, or
(b)
it has an item subject to legal privilege comprised in it.
(2)
Subsection (1)(b) does not prevent the removal of a document if it is not reasonably practicable for the item subject to legal privilege to be separated from the rest of the document without prejudicing any use of the rest of the document that would be lawful if it were subsequently seized.
(3)
If, after a document has been removed under section 1, it is discovered that—
(a)
it is an item subject to legal privilege, or
(b)
it has an item subject to legal privilege comprised in it,
the document must be returned forthwith.
(4)
Subsection (3)(b) does not require the return of a document if it is not reasonably practicable for the item subject to legal privilege to be separated from the rest of the document without prejudicing any use of the rest of the document that would be lawful if it were subsequently seized.
(5)
Where an item subject to legal privilege is removed under subsection (2) or retained under subsection (4), it must not be examined or put to any other use except to the extent necessary for facilitating the examination of the rest of the document.
(6)
For the purposes of this section “item subject to legal privilege”—
(a)
in England and Wales, has the same meaning as in the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (c. 60);
(b)
in Scotland, has the meaning given by section 412 of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (c. 29);
(c)
in Northern Ireland, has the same meaning as in the Police and Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 (S.I. 1989/1341 (N.I. 12)).
4Record of removal
(1)
A constable who removes a document under section 1 must make a written record of the removal.
(2)
The record must be made as soon as is reasonably practicable and in any event within the period of 24 hours beginning with the time when the document was removed.
(3)
The record must—
(a)
describe the document,
(b)
specify the object of the removal,
(c)
where the document was found in the course of a search of a person, state the person’s name (if known),
(d)
where the document was found in the course of a search of any premises, state the address of the premises where the document was found,
(e)
where the document was found in the course of a search of any premises, state the name (if known) of—
(i)
any person who, when the record is made, appears to the constable to have been the occupier of the premises when the document was found, and
(ii)
any person who, when the record is made, appears to the constable to have had custody or control of the document when it was found, and
(f)
state the date and time when the document was removed.
(4)
If, in a case where the document was found in the course of a search of a person, the constable does not know the person’s name, the record must include a description of the person.
(5)
If, in a case where the document was found in the course of a search of any premises, the constable does not know the name of a person mentioned in subsection (3)(e) but is able to provide a description of that person, the record must include such a description.
(6)
The record must identify the constable by reference to the constable’s police number.
(7)
The following are entitled, on a request made to the constable, to a copy of the record made under this section—
(a)
where the document was found in the course of a search of a person, that person; and
(b)
where the document was found in the course of a search of any premises—
(i)
the occupier of the premises when it was found, and
(ii)
any person who had custody or control of the document when it was found.
(8)
The constable must provide the copy within a reasonable time from the making of the request.
(9)
If, in England and Wales or Northern Ireland, the document is found in the course of a search under a warrant, the constable must make an endorsement on the warrant stating that the document has been removed under section 1.
(10)
In the application of this section in relation to the search of a vehicle, the reference to the address of the premises is to the location of the vehicle together with its registration number (if any).
5Retention of documents
(1)
A document may not be retained by virtue of section 1 for more than 48 hours without further authorisation.
(2)
A constable of at least the rank of chief inspector may authorise the retention of the document for a further period or periods if satisfied that—
(a)
the examination of the document is being carried out expeditiously, and
(b)
it is necessary to continue the examination for the purpose of ascertaining whether the document is one that may be seized.
(3)
This does not permit the retention of a document after the end of the period of 96 hours beginning with the time when it was removed for examination.
6Access to documents
(1)
Where—
(a)
a document is retained by virtue of section 5, and
(b)
a request for access to the document is made to the officer in charge of the investigation by a person within subsection (3),
the officer must grant that person access to the document, under the supervision of a constable, subject to subsection (4).
(2)
Where—
(a)
a document is retained by virtue of section 5, and
(b)
a request for a copy of the document is made to the officer in charge of the investigation by a person within subsection (3),
that person must be provided with a copy of the document within a reasonable time from the making of the request, subject to subsection (4).
(3)
The persons entitled to make a request under subsection (1) or (2) are—
(a)
where the document was found in the course of a search of a person, that person,
(b)
where the document was found in the course of a search of any premises—
(i)
the occupier of the premises when it was found, and
(ii)
any person who had custody or control of the document when it was found, and
(c)
a person acting on behalf of a person within paragraph (a) or (b).
(4)
The officer in charge of the investigation may refuse access to the document, or (as the case may be) refuse to provide a copy of it, if the officer has reasonable grounds for believing that to do so—
(a)
would prejudice any investigation for the purposes of which—
(i)
the original search was carried out, or
(ii)
the document was removed or is being retained,
(b)
would prejudice the investigation of any offence,
(c)
would prejudice any criminal proceedings that may be brought as the result of an investigation within paragraph (a) or (b), or
(d)
would facilitate the commission of an offence.
(5)
In this section—
“the officer in charge of the investigation” means the officer in charge of the investigation for the purposes of which the document is being retained; and
“the original search” means the search in the course of which the document was removed.
7Photographing and copying of documents
(1)
Where a document is removed under section 1 it must not be photographed or copied, except that—
(a)
a document may be copied for the purpose of providing a copy in response to a request under section 6(2), and
(b)
a document consisting of information stored in electronic form may be copied for the purpose of producing it in a visible and legible form.
(2)
Where the original document is returned, any copy under subsection (1)(b) must—
(a)
in the case of a copy in electronic form, be destroyed or made inaccessible as soon as is reasonably practicable, and
(b)
in any other case, be returned at the same time as the original document is returned.
(3)
The following are entitled, on a request made to the relevant chief officer of police, to a certificate that subsection (2) has been complied with—
(a)
where the document was found in the course of a search of a person, that person;
(b)
where the document was found in the course of a search of any premises—
(i)
the occupier of the premises when it was found, and
(ii)
any person who had custody or control of the document when it was found.
(4)
The certificate must be issued by the relevant chief officer of police, or a person authorised by or on behalf of that chief officer, not later than the end of the period of three months beginning with the day on which the request is made.
(5)
For this purpose the relevant chief officer of police is—
(a)
where the search was carried out in England or Wales, the chief officer of police in whose area the search was carried out;
(b)
where the search was carried out in Scotland, the chief constable of the police force for the area in which the search was carried out;
(c)
where the search was carried out in Northern Ireland, the Chief Constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland.
8Return of documents
(1)
Where a document removed under section 1 is required to be returned, it must be returned—
(a)
where the document was found in the course of a search of a person, to that person;
(b)
where the document was found in the course of a search of any premises, to the occupier of the premises when it was found.
(2)
Subsection (1) does not apply where a person who is required to return the document is satisfied that another person has a better right to it; and in such a case it must be returned—
(a)
to that other person, or
(b)
to whoever appears to the person required to return the document to have the best right to it.
(3)
Where different persons claim to be entitled to the return of the document, it may be retained for as long as is reasonably necessary for the determination of the person to whom it must be returned.
(4)
This section also applies in relation to a copy of a document that is required to be returned at the same time as the original; and in such a case references to the document in paragraphs (a) and (b) of subsection (1) are to the original.
9Power to remove documents: supplementary provisions
(1)
In sections 1 to 8 “document” includes any record and, in particular, includes information stored in electronic form.
(2)
In the application of those sections to a search under 52(1) of the Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001 (c. 24), for references to a constable substitute references to an authorised officer within the meaning of that section.
(3)
In the application of those sections in relation to the search of a vehicle references to the occupier of the premises are to the person in charge of the vehicle.
Power to take fingerprints and samples from person subject to control order
10Power to take fingerprints and samples: England and Wales
(1)
“(6BA)
A constable may take a person’s fingerprints without the appropriate consent if the person is subject to a control order.”.
(2)
“(3D)
A non-intimate sample may also be taken from a person without the appropriate consent if the person is subject to a control order.”.
(3)
In section 63A of that Act (fingerprints and samples: supplementary provisions)—
(a)
in subsection (1) (checking against other fingerprints or samples), after “reported for such an offence” insert “or he is or has been subject to a control order”;
(b)
“(6A)
A constable may require a person who is subject to a control order to attend a police station in order to—
(a)
have his fingerprints taken in accordance with section 61(6BA);
(b)
have a non-intimate sample taken in accordance with section 63(3D).”.
(4)
“(1AA)
Where fingerprints or samples are taken from a person who is subject to a control order the fingerprints or samples may be retained after they have fulfilled the purposes for which they were taken but shall not be used by any person except as described in subsection (1AB).”.
(5)
““control order” has the same meaning as in the Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005;”;
““person subject to a control order” means a person who has become bound by a control order (see section 7(8) of the Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005) that remains in force;”.
(6)
The following amendments of that Act are consequential on those above—
(a)
in section 61—
(i)
in subsection (6C) after “subsection (6A)” insert “or (6BA)”;
(ii)
in subsection (7) for “or (6A)” substitute “, (6A) or (6BA)”;
(iii)
in subsection (7A) after “subsection (6A)”, in both places where it occurs, insert “or (6BA)”;
(b)
in section 63 (other samples)—
(i)
in subsection (8A) for “or (3C)” substitute “, (3C) or (3D)”;
(ii)
in the opening words of subsection (8B) after “police station” insert “or by virtue of subsection (3D) at a place other than a police station”;
(iii)
in paragraph (a) of that subsection after “officer” insert “, or, in a subsection (3D) case, a constable,”;
(c)
in section 63A(7) after “subsection (4)” insert “or (6A)”;
(d)
in section 64(1B) after “subsection (1A)” insert “, (1AA)”.
11Power to take fingerprints and samples: Scotland
(1)
This section applies in relation to a person who is subject to a control order in Scotland.
(2)
A constable may—
(a)
take from the person, or require the person to provide, any relevant physical data,
(b)
with the authority of an officer of a rank no lower than inspector, take from the person any sample mentioned in paragraph (a), (b) or (c) of subsection (6) of section 18 (prints, samples etc. in criminal investigations) of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 (c. 46) (“the 1995 Act”) by the means specified in that paragraph in relation to the sample,
(c)
take, or direct a police custody and security officer to take, from the person a sample mentioned in subsection (6A) of that section by the means specified in that subsection.
(3)
A constable may—
(a)
require the person to attend a police station for the purposes of subsection (2), and
(b)
arrest without warrant a person who fails to comply with such a requirement.
(4)
A constable may use reasonable force in—
(a)
taking any relevant physical data under subsection (2)(a),
(b)
securing compliance with a requirement imposed by the constable under that subsection, or
(c)
taking any sample under subsection (2)(b).
(5)
A constable may, with the authority of an officer of a rank no lower than inspector, use reasonable force in taking any sample under subsection (2)(c).
(6)
Any relevant physical data or sample obtained under this section, and information derived from it, may be retained but may not be used by any person except—
(a)
for the purposes of a terrorist investigation, or
(b)
in the interests of national security.
(7)
Subject to subsection (6), any data or sample obtained under this section, or information derived from it, may, in particular, be checked against—
(a)
other such data, samples or information,
(b)
any of the relevant physical data, samples and information to which section 20 of the 1995 Act applies,
(c)
any of the fingerprints, samples and information mentioned in section 63A(1)(a) and (b) of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (c. 60) (checking of fingerprints and samples), and
(d)
material to which section 18 of this Act applies (material not subject to existing statutory restrictions).
(8)
In this section—
“control order” has the same meaning as in the Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005 (c. 2);
“person subject to a control order” means a person who has become bound by a control order (see section 7(8) of the Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005) that remains in force;
“relevant physical data” has the same meaning as it has for the purposes of section 18 of the 1995 Act (see subsections (7A) and (7B) of that section);
“terrorist investigation” has the meaning given in section 32 of the Terrorism Act 2000 (c. 11).
12Power to take fingerprints and samples: Northern Ireland
(1)
““control order” has the same meaning as in the Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005;”;
““person subject to a control order” means a person who has become bound by a control order (see section 7(8) of the Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005) that remains in force;”.
(2)
“(6BA)
A constable may take a person’s fingerprints without the appropriate consent if the person is subject to a control order.”.
(3)
“(3C)
A non-intimate sample may also be taken from a person without the appropriate consent if the person is subject to a control order.”.
(4)
In Article 63A of that Order (fingerprints and samples: supplementary provisions)—
(a)
in paragraph (1) (checking against other fingerprints and samples), after “reported for such an offence” insert “or he is or has been subject to a control order”;
(b)
“(6A)
A constable may require a person who is subject to a control order to attend a police station in order to—
(a)
have his fingerprints taken in accordance with Article 61(6BA);
(b)
have a non-intimate sample taken in accordance with Article 63(3C).”.
(5)
“(1AA)
Where fingerprints or samples are taken from a person who is subject to a control order the fingerprints or samples may be retained after they have fulfilled the purposes for which they were taken but shall not be used by any person except as described in paragraph (1AB).”.
(6)
The following amendments of that Order are consequential on those above—
(a)
in Article 61—
(i)
in paragraph (6C) after “paragraph (6A)” insert “or (6BA)”;
(ii)
in paragraph (7) for “or (6A)” substitute “, (6A) or (6BA)”;
(iii)
in paragraph (7A) after “paragraph (6A)”, in both places where it occurs, insert “or (6BA)”;
(b)
in Article 63—
(i)
in paragraph (8A) for “or (3B)” substitute “, (3B) or (3C)”;
(ii)
in the opening words of paragraph (8B) after “police station” insert “or by virtue of paragraph (3C) at a place other than a police station”;
(iii)
in sub-paragraph (a) of that paragraph after “officer” insert “(or, in a paragraph (3C) case, a constable)”;
(c)
in Article 63A(7) after “paragraph (4)” insert “or (6A)”;
(d)
in Article 64(1B), after “paragraph (1A)” insert “, (1AA)”.
13Power to take fingerprints and samples: transitional provision
The provisions of—
section 10 (power to take fingerprints and samples: England and Wales),
section 11 (power to take fingerprints and samples: Scotland), and
section 12 (power to take fingerprints and samples: Northern Ireland),
have effect from the commencement of the relevant section regardless of when the control order was made.
Retention and use of fingerprints and samples
14Material subject to the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984
(1)
The Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (c. 60) is amended as follows.
(2)
“(a)
other fingerprints, impressions of footwear or samples—
(i)
to which the person seeking to check has access and which are held by or on behalf of any one or more relevant law-enforcement authorities or are held in connection with or as a result of an investigation of an offence, or
(ii)
which are held by or on behalf of the Security Service or the Secret Intelligence Service;
(b)
information derived from other samples—
(i)
which is contained in records to which the person seeking to check has access and which are held as mentioned in paragraph (a)(i) above, or
(ii)
which is held by or on behalf of the Security Service or the Secret Intelligence Service.”.
(3)
“other fingerprints—
(a)
to which the person seeking to check has access and which are held by or on behalf of any one or more relevant law-enforcement authorities or which are held in connection with or as a result of an investigation of an offence, or
(b)
which are held by or on behalf of the Security Service or the Secret Intelligence Service.”.
(4)
In section 64(1A) (purposes for which fingerprints, impressions of footwear or samples may be retained and used), for the words from “except for purposes” to the end substitute “except as described in subsection (1AB)”.
(5)
“(1AB)
The fingerprints, impressions of footwear or samples may be used—
(a)
in the interests of national security,
(b)
for purposes related to the prevention or detection of crime, the investigation of an offence or the conduct of a prosecution, or
(c)
for purposes related to the identification of a deceased person or of the person from whom the material came.”.
(6)
In subsection (1B) of that section, after “(1AA)” (inserted by section 10) insert “or (1AB)”.
15Material subject to the Police and Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1989
(1)
The Police and Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 (S.I. 1989/1341 (N.I. 12)) is amended as follows.
(2)
“(a)
other fingerprints, impressions of footwear or samples—
(i)
to which the person seeking to check has access and which are held by or on behalf of any one or more relevant law-enforcement authorities or are held in connection with or as a result of an investigation of an offence, or
(ii)
which are held by or on behalf of the Security Service or the Secret Intelligence Service;
(b)
information derived from other samples—
(i)
which is contained in records to which the person seeking to check has access and which are held as mentioned in paragraph (a)(i) above, or
(ii)
which is held by or on behalf of the Security Service or the Secret Intelligence Service.”.
(3)
“other fingerprints—
(a)
to which the person seeking to check has access and which are held by or on behalf of any one or more relevant law-enforcement authorities or which are held in connection with or as a result of an investigation of an offence, or
(b)
which are held by or on behalf of the Security Service or the Secret Intelligence Service.”.
(4)
In Article 64(1A) (purposes for which fingerprints or samples may be retained and used), for the words from “except for purposes” to the end substitute “except as described in paragraph (1AB)”.
(5)
“(1AB)
The fingerprints, impressions of footwear or samples may be used—
(a)
in the interests of national security,
(b)
for purposes related to the prevention or detection of crime, the investigation of an offence or the conduct of a prosecution, or
(c)
for purposes related to the identification of a deceased person or of the person from whom the material came.”.
(6)
In paragraph (1B) of that Article, after “(1AA)” (inserted by section 12) insert “or (1AB)”.
16Material subject to the Terrorism Act 2000: England and Wales and Northern Ireland
(1)
Paragraph 14 of Schedule 8 to the Terrorism Act 2000 (rights of persons detained in England, Wales or Northern Ireland: retention and use of fingerprints and samples etc) is amended as follows.
(2)
In sub-paragraph (2) (purposes for which fingerprints and samples may be used) for the words from “or for purposes related” to the end substitute “or as mentioned in sub-paragraph (2A)”.
(3)
“(2A)
The fingerprints or samples may be used—
(a)
in the interests of national security,
(b)
for purposes related to the prevention or detection of crime, the investigation of an offence or the conduct of a prosecution, or
(c)
for purposes related to the identification of a deceased person or of the person from whom the material came.”.
(4)
Omit sub-paragraph (3).
(5)
“(ba)
material to which section 18 of the Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 applies,”.
17Material subject to the Terrorism Act 2000: Scotland
(1)
Part 1 of Schedule 8 to the Terrorism Act 2000 (treatment of detained persons) is amended as follows.
(2)
“except—
(a)
for the purposes of a terrorist investigation,
(b)
in the interests of national security, or
(c)
for purposes related to the prevention or detection of crime, the investigation of an offence or the conduct of a prosecution.”.
(3)
“21
(1)
Section 20 of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 applies to relevant physical data or samples taken from a person detained under Schedule 7 or section 41 at a police station in Scotland with the following modifications.
(2)
Omit the references to impressions.
(3)
For the words from “against other such data” to the end substitute “, subject to paragraph 20(3) of Schedule 8 to the Terrorism Act 2000, against—
(a)
other such data, samples and information,
(b)
any of the fingerprints, samples and information mentioned in section 63A(1)(a) and (b) of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (c. 60) (checking of fingerprints and samples), and
(c)
material to which section 18 of the Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 applies.”.
18Material not subject to existing statutory restrictions
(1)
This section applies to—
(a)
DNA samples or profiles, or
(b)
fingerprints,
that are not held subject to existing statutory restrictions.
(2)
Material to which this section applies that is held by a law enforcement authority in England and Wales or Northern Ireland may be retained by that authority and used—
(a)
in the interests of national security,
(b)
for purposes related to the prevention or detection of crime, the investigation of an offence or the conduct of a prosecution, or
(c)
for purposes related to the identification of a deceased person or of the person from whom the material came,
if the following condition is met.
(3)
The condition is that the material has been—
(a)
obtained by the authority—
(i)
pursuant to an authorisation under Part 3 of the Police Act 1997 (c. 50) (authorisation of action in respect of property), or
(ii)
in the course of surveillance, or use of a covert human intelligence source, authorised under Part 2 of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (c. 23),
(b)
supplied to the authority by another law enforcement authority, or
(c)
otherwise lawfully obtained or acquired by the authority for any of the purposes mentioned in subsection (2).
(4)
In subsection (2)—
(a)
the reference to using material includes allowing a check to be made against it, or against information derived from it, or disclosing it to any person;
(b)
the reference to crime includes any conduct that—
(i)
constitutes a criminal offence (whether under the law of a part of the United Kingdom or of a country or territory outside the United Kingdom), or
(ii)
is, or corresponds to, conduct that, if it took place in the United Kingdom, would constitute a criminal offence;
(c)
the references to investigation and prosecution include, respectively, the investigation outside the United Kingdom of a crime or suspected crime and a prosecution brought in respect of a crime in a country or territory outside the United Kingdom.
(5)
In this section—
“DNA sample” means any material that has come from a human body and consists of or includes human cells;
“DNA profile” means any information derived from a DNA sample;
“fingerprints” means a record (in any form and produced by any method) of the skin pattern and other physical characteristics or features of a person’s fingers or either of a person’s palms;
“law enforcement authority” means a police force, the Serious Organised Crime Agency or the Commissioners for Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs or an authority having functions under the law of a country or territory outside the United Kingdom—
(a)
corresponding to those of a police force, or
(b)
otherwise involving the investigation or prosecution of offences;
“police force” means any of the following—
(a)
the metropolitan police force;
(b)
a police force maintained under section 2 of the Police Act 1996 (c. 16) (police forces in England and Wales outside London);
(c)
the City of London police force;
(d)
any police force maintained under or by virtue of section 1 of the Police (Scotland) Act 1967 (c. 77);
(e)
the Police Service of Northern Ireland;
(f)
the Police Service of Northern Ireland Reserve;
(g)
the Ministry of Defence Police;
(h)
the Royal Navy Police;
(i)
the Royal Military Police;
(j)
the Royal Air Force Police;
(k)
the British Transport Police.
(6)
The following are “the existing statutory restrictions” referred to in subsection (1)—
(a)
sections 63A and 64 of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (c. 60);
(b)
Articles 63A and 64 of the Police and Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 (S.I. 1989/1341 (N.I. 12));
(c)
paragraph 14 or 20(3) of Schedule 8 to the Terrorism Act 2000 (c. 11);
(d)
section 2(2) of the Security Service Act 1989 (c. 5);
(e)
section 1(2) of the Intelligence Services Act 1994 (c. 13).
Disclosure of information and the intelligence services
19Disclosure and the intelligence services
(1)
A person may disclose information to any of the intelligence services for the purposes of the exercise by that service of any of its functions.
(2)
Information obtained by any of the intelligence services in connection with the exercise of any of its functions may be used by that service in connection with the exercise of any of its other functions.
(3)
Information obtained by the Security Service for the purposes of any of its functions may be disclosed by it—
(a)
for the purpose of the proper discharge of its functions,
(b)
for the purpose of the prevention or detection of serious crime, or
(c)
for the purpose of any criminal proceedings.
(4)
Information obtained by the Secret Intelligence Service for the purposes of any of its functions may be disclosed by it—
(a)
for the purpose of the proper discharge of its functions,
(b)
in the interests of national security,
(c)
for the purpose of the prevention or detection of serious crime, or
(d)
for the purpose of any criminal proceedings.
(5)
Information obtained by GCHQ for the purposes of any of its functions may be disclosed by it—
(a)
for the purpose of the proper discharge of its functions, or
(b)
for the purpose of any criminal proceedings.
(6)
A disclosure under this section does not breach—
(a)
any obligation of confidence owed by the person making the disclosure, or
(b)
any other restriction on the disclosure of information (however imposed).
(7)
The provisions of this section are subject to section 20 (savings and other supplementary provisions).
20Disclosure and the intelligence services: supplementary provisions
(1)
The provisions of section 19 (disclosure and use of information) do not affect the duties with respect to the obtaining or disclosure of information imposed—
(a)
on the Director-General of the Security Service, by section 2(2) of the Security Service Act 1989;
(b)
on the Chief of the Intelligence Service, by section 2(2) of the Intelligence Services Act 1994;
(c)
on the Director of GCHQ, by section 4(2) of that Act.
(2)
Nothing in that section authorises a disclosure that—
(a)
contravenes the Data Protection Act 1998 (c. 29), or
(b)
is prohibited by Part 1 of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (c. 23).
(3)
The provisions of that section are without prejudice to any rule of law authorising the obtaining, use or disclosure of information by any of the intelligence services.
(4)
Schedule 1 contains amendments consequential on that section.
21Disclosure and the intelligence services: interpretation
(1)
In sections 19 and 20 “the intelligence services” means the Security Service, the Secret Intelligence Service and GCHQ.
(2)
References in section 19 to the functions of those services are—
(a)
in the case of the Security Service, to the functions specified in section 1(2) to (4) of the Security Service Act 1989 (c. 5);
(b)
in the case of the Secret Intelligence Service, to the functions specified in section 1(1)(a) and (b) of the Intelligence Services Act 1994 (c. 13), exercised in accordance with section 1(2) of that Act;
(c)
in the case of GCHQ—
(i)
to the functions specified in section 3(1)(a) of that Act, exercised in accordance with section 3(2) of that Act, and
(ii)
to the functions specified in section 3(1)(b) of that Act.
(3)
In sections 19, 20 and this section “GCHQ” has the same meaning as in the Intelligence Services Act 1994 (see section 3(3) of that Act).
(4)
Section 81(5) of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (meaning of “prevention” and “detection”), so far as it relates to serious crime, applies for the purposes of section 19 as it applies for the purposes of the provisions of that Act not contained in Chapter 1 of Part 1.
Part 2Post-charge questioning of terrorist suspects
22Post-charge questioning: England and Wales
(1)
The following provisions apply in England and Wales.
(2)
A judge of the Crown Court may authorise the questioning of a person about an offence—
(a)
after the person has been charged with the offence or been officially informed that they may be prosecuted for it, or
(b)
after the person has been sent for trial for the offence,
if the offence is a terrorism offence or it appears to the judge that the offence has a terrorist connection.
(3)
The judge—
(a)
must specify the period during which questioning is authorised, and
(b)
may impose such conditions as appear to be necessary in the interests of justice, which may include conditions as to the place where the questioning is to be carried out.
(4)
The period during which questioning is authorised—
(a)
begins when questioning pursuant to the authorisation begins and runs continuously from that time (whether or not questioning continues), and
(b)
must not exceed 48 hours.
This is without prejudice to any application for a further authorisation under this section.
(5)
Where the person is in prison or otherwise lawfully detained, the judge may authorise the person’s removal to another place and detention there for the purpose of being questioned.
(6)
A judge must not authorise the questioning of a person under this section unless satisfied—
(a)
that further questioning of the person is necessary in the interests of justice,
(b)
that the investigation for the purposes of which the further questioning is proposed is being conducted diligently and expeditiously, and
(c)
that what is authorised will not interfere unduly with the preparation of the person’s defence to the charge in question or any other criminal charge.
(7)
Codes of practice under section 66 of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (c. 60) must make provision about the questioning of a person by a constable in accordance with this section.
(8)
Nothing in this section prevents codes of practice under that section making other provision for the questioning of a person by a constable about an offence—
(a)
after the person has been charged with the offence or been officially informed that they may be prosecuted for it, or
(b)
after the person has been sent for trial for the offence.
(9)
“; or
(c)
at any time after being charged with the offence, on being questioned under section 22 of the Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 (post-charge questioning), failed to mention any such fact,”.
(10)
Nothing in section 36 or 37 of that Act (effect of accused’s failure or refusal to account for certain matters) is to be read as excluding the operation of those sections in relation to a request made in the course of questioning under this section.
23Post-charge questioning: Scotland
(1)
The following provisions apply in Scotland.
(2)
On the application of the prosecutor, a sheriff may authorise the questioning of a person about an offence—
(a)
after the person has been charged with the offence, or
(b)
after the person has appeared on petition in respect of the offence,
if the offence is a terrorism offence or it appears to the sheriff that the offence has a terrorist connection.
(3)
The sheriff—
(a)
must specify the period during which questioning is authorised, and
(b)
may impose such conditions as appear to be necessary in the interests of justice, which may include conditions as to the place where the questioning is to be carried out.
(4)
The period during which questioning is authorised—
(a)
begins when questioning pursuant to the authorisation begins and runs continuously from that time (whether or not questioning continues), and
(b)
must not exceed 48 hours.
This is without prejudice to any application for a further authorisation under this section.
(5)
Where the person is in prison or otherwise lawfully detained, the sheriff may authorise the person’s removal to another place and detention there for the purpose of being questioned.
(6)
A sheriff must not authorise the questioning of a person under this section unless satisfied—
(a)
that further questioning of the person is necessary in the interests of justice,
(b)
that the investigation for the purposes of which the further questioning is proposed is being conducted diligently and expeditiously, and
(c)
that what is authorised will not interfere unduly with the preparation of the person’s defence to the charge in question or any other criminal charge.
(7)
Evidence of any statement obtained from a person as a result of questioning under this section is not inadmissible solely because the questioning occurred after the person had been charged (or had appeared on petition).
(8)
In this section “charged” means charged by the police.
24Post-charge questioning: Northern Ireland
(1)
The following provisions apply in Northern Ireland.
(2)
A district judge (magistrates' courts) may authorise the questioning of a person about an offence—
(a)
after the person has been charged with the offence or been officially informed that they may be prosecuted for it, or
(b)
after the person has been committed for trial for the offence,
if the offence is a terrorism offence.
(3)
The judge—
(a)
must specify the period during which questioning is authorised, and
(b)
may impose such conditions as appear to the judge to be necessary in the interests of justice, which may include conditions as to the place where the questioning is to be carried out.
(4)
The period during which questioning is authorised—
(a)
begins when questioning pursuant to the authorisation begins and runs continuously from that time (whether or not questioning continues), and
(b)
must not exceed 48 hours.
This is without prejudice to any application for a further authorisation under this section.
(5)
Where the person is in prison or otherwise lawfully detained, the judge may authorise the person’s removal to another place and detention there for the purpose of being questioned.
(6)
A district judge (magistrates' courts) must not authorise the questioning of a person under this section unless satisfied—
(a)
that further questioning of the person is necessary in the interests of justice,
(b)
that the investigation for the purposes of which the further questioning is proposed is being conducted diligently and expeditiously, and
(c)
that what is authorised will not interfere unduly with the preparation of the person’s defence to the charge in question or any other criminal charge.
(7)
Codes of practice under Article 65 of the Police and Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 (S.I. 1989/1341 (N.I. 12)) must make provision about the questioning of a person by a constable in accordance with this section.
(8)
Nothing in this section prevents codes of practice under that Article making other provision for the questioning of a person by a constable about an offence—
(a)
after the person has been charged with the offence or been officially informed that they may be prosecuted for it, or
(b)
after the person has been committed for trial for the offence.
(9)
“; or
(c)
at any time after being charged with the offence, on being questioned under section 24 of the Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 (post-charge questioning), failed to mention any such fact,”.
(10)
Nothing in Article 5 or 6 of that Order (effect of accused’s failure or refusal to account for certain matters) is to be read as excluding the operation of those Articles in relation to a request made in the course of questioning under this section.
25Recording of interviews
(1)
This section applies to any interview of a person by a constable under section 22, 23 or 24 (post-charge questioning).
(2)
Any such interview must be video recorded, and the video recording must be with sound.
(3)
The Secretary of State must issue a code of practice about the video recording of interviews to which this section applies.
(4)
The interview and video recording must be conducted in accordance with that code of practice.
(5)
A code of practice under this section—
(a)
may make provision in relation to a particular part of the United Kingdom, and
(b)
may make different provision for different parts of the United Kingdom.
26Issue and revision of code of practice
(1)
This section applies to the code of practice under section 25 (recording of interviews).
(2)
The Secretary of State must—
(a)
publish a draft of the proposed code, and
(b)
consider any representations made about the draft,
and may modify the draft in the light of the representations made.
(3)
The Secretary of State must lay a draft of the code before Parliament.
(4)
After laying the draft code before Parliament the Secretary of State may bring it into operation by order.
(5)
The order is subject to affirmative resolution procedure.
(6)
The Secretary of State may revise a code and issue the revised code, and subsections (2) to (5) apply to a revised code as they apply to an original code.
(7)
Failure to observe a provision of a code does not of itself render a constable liable to criminal or civil proceedings.
(8)
A code—
(a)
is admissible in evidence in criminal and civil proceedings, and
(b)
shall be taken into account by a court or tribunal in any case in which it appears to the court or tribunal to be relevant.
27Meaning of “terrorism offence”
(1)
For the purposes of sections 22 to 24 (post-charge questioning) the following are terrorism offences—
(a)
an offence under any of the following provisions of the Terrorism Act 2000 (c. 11)—
sections 11 to 13 (offences relating to proscribed organisations),
sections 15 to 19, 21A and 21D (offences relating to terrorist property),
sections 38B and 39 (disclosure of and failure to disclose information about terrorism),
section 54 (weapons training),
sections 56 to 58A (directing terrorism, possessing things and collecting information for the purposes of terrorism),
sections 59 to 61 (inciting terrorism outside the United Kingdom),
paragraph 14 of Schedule 5 (order for explanation of material: false or misleading statements),
paragraph 1 of Schedule 6 (failure to provide customer information in connection with a terrorist investigation),
paragraph 18 of Schedule 7 (offences in connection with port and border controls);
(b)
an offence in respect of which there is jurisdiction by virtue of any of sections 62 to 63D of that Act (extra-territorial jurisdiction in respect of certain offences committed outside the United Kingdom for the purposes of terrorism etc);
(c)
an offence under section 113 of the Anti-Terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001 (c. 24) (use of noxious substances or things);
(d)
an offence under any of the following provisions of Part 1 of the Terrorism Act 2006 (c. 11)—
sections 1 and 2 (encouragement of terrorism),
sections 5, 6 and 8 (preparation and training for terrorism),
sections 9, 10 and 11 (offences relating to radioactive devices and material and nuclear facilities);
(e)
an offence in respect of which there is jurisdiction by virtue of section 17 of that Act (extra-territorial jurisdiction in respect of certain offences committed outside the United Kingdom for the purposes of terrorism etc);
(f)
an offence under paragraph 8 or 9 of Schedule 3 to the Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Act 2007 (c. 6) (offences in connection with searches for munitions and transmitters in Northern Ireland).
(2)
Any ancillary offence in relation to an offence listed in subsection (1) is a terrorism offence for the purposes of sections 22 to 24.
(3)
The Secretary of State may by order amend subsection (1).
(4)
Any such order is subject to affirmative resolution procedure.
Part 3Prosecution and punishment of terrorist offences
Jurisdiction
28Jurisdiction to try offences committed in the UK
(1)
Where an offence to which this section applies is committed in the United Kingdom—
(a)
proceedings for the offence may be taken at any place in the United Kingdom, and
(b)
the offence may for all incidental purposes be treated as having been committed at any such place.
(2)
The section applies to—
(a)
an offence under any of the following provisions of the Terrorism Act 2000 (c. 11)—
sections 11 to 13 (offences relating to proscribed organisations),
sections 15 to 19, 21A and 21D (offences relating to terrorist property),
sections 38B and 39 (disclosure of and failure to disclose information about terrorism),
section 47 (offences relating to stop and search powers),
section 51 (parking a vehicle in contravention of an authorisation or restriction),
section 54 (weapons training),
sections 56 to 58A (directing terrorism and possessing things or collecting information for the purposes of terrorism),
section 116 (failure to stop a vehicle when required to do so),
paragraph 1 of Schedule 6 (failure to provide customer information in connection with a terrorist investigation),
paragraph 18 of Schedule 7 (offences in connection with port and border controls);
(b)
an offence under section 113 of the Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001 (c. 24) (use of noxious substances or things to cause harm and intimidate);
(c)
an offence under any of the following provisions of the Terrorism Act 2006 (c. 11)—
sections 1 and 2 (encouragement of terrorism),
sections 5, 6 and 8 (preparation and training for terrorism),
sections 9, 10 and 11 (offences relating to radioactive devices etc).
(3)
The Secretary of State may by order amend subsection (2).
(4)
Any such order is subject to affirmative resolution procedure.
(5)
The power conferred by subsection (3) may be exercised so as to add offences to subsection (2) only if it appears to the Secretary of State necessary to do so for the purpose of dealing with terrorism.
(6)
“(6A)
The Director of Public Prosecutions for Northern Ireland may not issue a certificate under subsection (2) if—
(a)
the proceedings are taken in Northern Ireland only by virtue of section 28 of the Counter-Terrorism Act 2008, and
(b)
it appears to the Director that the only condition that is met is condition 4.”.
Consent to prosecution
29Consent to prosecution of offence committed outside UK
In section 117(2A) of the Terrorism Act 2000 (c. 11) and in section 19(2) of the Terrorism Act 2006 (cases in which permission of Attorney General or Advocate General for Northern Ireland required before DPP gives consent to prosecution), after “committed” insert “outside the United Kingdom or”.
Sentencing
30Sentences for offences with a terrorist connection: England and Wales
(1)
This section applies where a court in England and Wales is considering for the purposes of sentence the seriousness of an offence specified in Schedule 2 (offences where terrorist connection to be considered).
(2)
If having regard to the material before it for the purposes of sentencing it appears to the court that the offence has or may have a terrorist connection, the court must determine whether that is the case.
(3)
For that purpose the court may hear evidence, and must take account of any representations made by the prosecution and the defence, as in the case of any other matter relevant for the purposes of sentence.
(4)
If the court determines that the offence has a terrorist connection, the court—
(a)
must treat that fact as an aggravating factor, and
(b)
must state in open court that the offence was so aggravated.
(5)
In this section “sentence”, in relation to an offence, includes any order made by a court when dealing with a person in respect of the offence.
(6)
This section has effect in relation only to offences committed on or after the day it comes into force.
31Sentences for offences with a terrorist connection: Scotland
(1)
This section applies where in Scotland, in relation to an offence specified in Schedule 2 (offences where terrorist connection to be considered)—
(a)
it is libelled in an indictment, and
(b)
proved,
that the offence has been aggravated by reason of having a terrorist connection.
(2)
Where this section applies, the court must take the aggravation into account in determining the appropriate sentence.
(3)
Where the sentence imposed by the court in respect of the offence is different from that which the court would have imposed if the offence had not been aggravated by reason of having a terrorist connection, the court must state the extent of, and the reasons for, the difference.
(4)
For the purposes of this section, evidence from a single source is sufficient to prove that an offence has been aggravated by reason of having a terrorist connection.
(5)
This section has effect in relation only to offences committed on or after the day it comes into force.
32Sentences for offences with a terrorist connection: armed forces
(1)
This section applies where a service court is considering for the purposes of sentence the seriousness of a service offence as respects which the corresponding civil offence is an offence specified in Schedule 2.
(2)
If having regard to the material before it for the purposes of sentencing it appears to the court that the offence has or may have a terrorist connection, the court must determine whether that is the case.
(3)
For that purpose the court may hear evidence, and must take account of any representations made by the prosecution and the defence, as in the case of any other matter relevant for the purposes of sentence.
(4)
If the court determines that the offence has a terrorist connection, the court—
(a)
must treat that fact as an aggravating factor, and
(b)
must state in open court that the offence was so aggravated.
(5)
This section has effect in relation only to offences committed on or after the day it comes into force.
33Power to amend list of offences where terrorist connection to be considered
(1)
The Secretary of State may by order amend Schedule 2 (offences where terrorist connection to be considered).
(2)
Any such order is subject to affirmative resolution procedure.
(3)
An order adding an offence to that Schedule applies only in relation to offences committed after the order comes into force.
Forfeiture
34Forfeiture: terrorist property offences
“Forfeiture
23Forfeiture: terrorist property offences
(1)
The court by or before which a person is convicted of an offence under any of sections 15 to 18 may make a forfeiture order in accordance with the provisions of this section.
(2)
Where a person is convicted of an offence under section 15(1) or (2) or 16, the court may order the forfeiture of any money or other property which, at the time of the offence, the person had in their possession or under their control and which—
(a)
had been used for the purposes of terrorism, or
(b)
they intended should be used, or had reasonable cause to suspect might be used, for those purposes.
(3)
Where a person is convicted of an offence under section 15(3) the court may order the forfeiture of any money or other property which, at the time of the offence, the person had in their possession or under their control and which—
(a)
had been used for the purposes of terrorism, or
(b)
which, at that time, they knew or had reasonable cause to suspect would or might be used for those purposes.
(4)
Where a person is convicted of an offence under section 17 or 18 the court may order the forfeiture of any money or other property which, at the time of the offence, the person had in their possession or under their control and which—
(a)
had been used for the purposes of terrorism, or
(b)
was, at that time, intended by them to be used for those purposes.
(5)
Where a person is convicted of an offence under section 17 the court may order the forfeiture of the money or other property to which the arrangement in question related, and which—
(a)
had been used for the purposes of terrorism, or
(b)
at the time of the offence, the person knew or had reasonable cause to suspect would or might be used for those purposes.
(6)
Where a person is convicted of an offence under section 18 the court may order the forfeiture of the money or other property to which the arrangement in question related.
(7)
Where a person is convicted of an offence under any of sections 15 to 18, the court may order the forfeiture of any money or other property which wholly or partly, and directly or indirectly, is received by any person as a payment or other reward in connection with the commission of the offence.”.
35Forfeiture: other terrorism offences and offences with a terrorist connection
(1)
“23AForfeiture: other terrorism offences and offences with a terrorist connection
(1)
The court by or before which a person is convicted of an offence to which this section applies may order the forfeiture of any money or other property in relation to which the following conditions are met—
(a)
that it was, at the time of the offence, in the possession or control of the person convicted; and
(b)
that—
(i)
it had been used for the purposes of terrorism,
(ii)
it was intended by that person that it should be used for the purposes of terrorism, or
(iii)
the court believes that it will be used for the purposes of terrorism unless forfeited.
(2)
This section applies to an offence under—
(a)
any of the following provisions of this Act—
section 54 (weapons training);
section 57, 58 or 58A (possessing things and collecting information for the purposes of terrorism);
section 59, 60 or 61 (inciting terrorism outside the United Kingdom);
(b)
any of the following provisions of Part 1 of the Terrorism Act 2006 (c. 11)—
section 2 (dissemination of terrorist publications);
section 5 (preparation of terrorist acts);
section 6 (training for terrorism);
sections 9 to 11 (offences involving radioactive devices or materials).
(3)
This section applies to any ancillary offence (as defined in section 94 of the Counter-Terrorism Act 2008) in relation to an offence listed in subsection (2).
(4)
This section also applies to an offence specified in Schedule 2 to the Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 (offences where terrorist connection to be considered) as to which—
(a)
in England and Wales, the court dealing with the offence has determined, in accordance with section 30 of that Act, that the offence has a terrorist connection;
(b)
in Scotland, it has been proved, in accordance with section 31 of that Act, that the offence has a terrorist connection.
(5)
The Secretary of State may by order amend subsection (2).
(6)
An order adding an offence to subsection (2) applies only in relation to offences committed after the order comes into force.”.
(2)
In section 123 of that Act (orders and regulations)—
(a)
“(aa)
section 23A(5);”;
(b)
in subsection (5), for “paragraph (b)” substitute “paragraph (aa) or (b)”.
36Forfeiture: supplementary provisions
“23BForfeiture: supplementary provisions
(1)
Before making an order under section 23 or 23A, a court must give an opportunity to be heard to any person, other than the convicted person, who claims to be the owner or otherwise interested in anything which can be forfeited under that section.
(2)
In considering whether to make an order under section 23 or 23A in respect of any property, a court shall have regard to—
(a)
the value of the property, and
(b)
the likely financial and other effects on the convicted person of the making of the order (taken together with any other order that the court contemplates making).
(3)
A court in Scotland must not make an order under section 23 or 23A except on the application of the prosecutor—
(a)
in proceedings on indictment, when the prosecutor moves for sentence, and
(b)
in summary proceedings, before the court sentences the accused;
and for the purposes of any appeal or review, an order under either of those sections made by a court in Scotland is a sentence.
(4)
Schedule 4 makes further provision in relation to forfeiture orders under section 23 or 23A.”.
37Forfeiture: application of proceeds to compensate victims
(1)
“Application of proceeds to compensate victims
4A
(1)
Where a court makes a forfeiture order in a case where—
(a)
the offender has been convicted of an offence that has resulted in a person suffering personal injury, loss or damage, or
(b)
any such offence is taken into consideration by the court in determining sentence,
the court may also order that an amount not exceeding a sum specified by the court is to be paid to that person out of the proceeds of the forfeiture.
(2)
For this purpose the proceeds of the forfeiture means the aggregate amount of—
(a)
any forfeited money, and
(b)
the proceeds of the sale, disposal or realisation of any forfeited property, after deduction of the costs of the sale, disposal or realisation,
reduced by the amount of any payment under paragraph 2(1)(d) or 3(1).
(3)
The court may make an order under this paragraph only if it is satisfied that but for the inadequacy of the offender’s means it would have made a compensation order under section 130 of the Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act 2000 under which the offender would have been required to pay compensation of an amount not less than the specified amount.”.
(2)
“Application of proceeds to compensate victims
17A
(1)
Where a court makes a forfeiture order in a case where—
(a)
the offender has been convicted of an offence that has resulted in a person suffering personal injury, loss or damage, or
(b)
any such offence is taken into consideration by the court in determining sentence,
the court may also order that an amount not exceeding a sum specified by the court is to be paid to that person out of the proceeds of the forfeiture.
(2)
For this purpose the proceeds of the forfeiture means the aggregate amount of—
(a)
any forfeited money, and
(b)
the proceeds of the sale, disposal or realisation of any forfeited property, after deduction of the costs of the sale, disposal or realisation,
reduced by the amount of any payment under paragraph 16(1)(c) or 17(2).
(3)
The court may make an order under this paragraph only if it is satisfied that but for the inadequacy of the offender’s means it would have made a compensation order under section 249 of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 under which the offender would have been required to pay compensation of an amount not less than the specified amount.”.
(3)
“Application of proceeds to compensate victims
32A
(1)
Where a court makes a forfeiture order in a case where—
(a)
the offender has been convicted of an offence that has resulted in a person suffering personal injury, loss or damage, or
(b)
any such offence is taken into consideration by the court in determining sentence,
the court may also order that an amount not exceeding a sum specified by the court is to be paid to that person out of the proceeds of the forfeiture.
(2)
For this purpose the proceeds of the forfeiture means the aggregate amount of—
(a)
any forfeited money, and
(b)
the proceeds of the sale, disposal or realisation of any forfeited property, after deduction of the costs of the sale, disposal or realisation,
reduced by the amount of any payment under paragraph 30(1)(d) or 31(1).
(3)
The court may make an order under this paragraph only if it is satisfied that but for the inadequacy of the offender’s means it would have made a compensation order under Article 14 of the Criminal Justice (Northern Ireland) Order 1994 under which the offender would have been required to pay compensation of an amount not less than the specified amount.”.
38Forfeiture: other amendments
(1)
“120ASupplementary powers of forfeiture
(1)
A court by or before which a person is convicted of an offence under a provision mentioned in column 1 of the following table may order the forfeiture of any item mentioned in column 2 in relation to that offence.
Offence
Items liable to forfeiture
Section 54 (weapons training)
Anything that the court considers to have been in the possession of the person for purposes connected with the offence.
Section 57 (possession for terrorist purposes)
Any article that is the subject matter of the offence.
Section 58 (collection of information)
Any document or record containing information of the kind mentioned in subsection (1)(a) of that section.
Section 58A (eliciting, publishing or communicating information about members of armed forces etc)
Any document or record containing information of the kind mentioned in subsection (1)(a) of that section.
(2)
Before making an order under this section, a court must give an opportunity to be heard to any person, other than the convicted person, who claims to be the owner or otherwise interested in anything which can be forfeited under this section.
(3)
An order under this section does not come into force until there is no further possibility of it being varied, or set aside, on appeal (disregarding any power of a court to grant leave to appeal out of time).
(4)
Where a court makes an order under this section, it may also make such other provision as appears to it to be necessary for giving effect to the forfeiture, including, in particular, provision relating to the retention, handling, disposal or destruction of what is forfeited.
(5)
Provision made by virtue of subsection (4) may be varied at any time by the court that made it.
(6)
The power of forfeiture under this section is in addition to any power of forfeiture under section 23A.”.
(2)
“(7)
The power of forfeiture under this section is in addition to any power of forfeiture under section 23A of the Terrorism Act 2000.”.
(3)
“11AForfeiture of devices, materials or facilities
(1)
A court by or before which a person is convicted of an offence under section 9 or 10 may order the forfeiture of any radioactive device or radioactive material, or any nuclear facility, made or used in committing the offence.
(2)
A court by or before which a person is convicted of an offence under section 11 may order the forfeiture of any radioactive device or radioactive material, or any nuclear facility, which is the subject of—
(a)
a demand under subsection (1) of that section, or
(b)
a threat falling within subsection (3) of that section.
(3)
Before making an order under this section, a court must give an opportunity to be heard to any person, other than the convicted person, who claims to be the owner or otherwise interested in anything which can be forfeited under this section.
(4)
An order under this section does not come into force until there is no further possibility of it being varied, or set aside, on appeal (disregarding any power of a court to grant leave to appeal out of time).
(5)
Where a court makes an order under this section, it may also make such other provision as appears to it to be necessary for giving effect to the forfeiture, including, in particular, provision relating to the retention, handling, disposal or destruction of what is forfeited.
(6)
Provision made by virtue of subsection (5) may be varied at any time by the court that made it.
(7)
The power of forfeiture under this section is in addition to any power of forfeiture under section 23A of the Terrorism Act 2000.”.
39Forfeiture: consequential amendments
Schedule 3 contains amendments consequential on those made by sections 34 to 38.
Part 4Notification requirements
Introductory
40Scheme of this Part
(1)
This Part imposes notification requirements on persons dealt with in respect of certain offences—
(a)
sections 41 to 43 specify the offences to which this Part applies;
(b)
sections 44 to 46 make provision as to the sentences or orders triggering the notification requirements;
(c)
sections 47 to 52 contain the notification requirements; and
(d)
section 53 makes provision as to the period for which the requirements apply.
(2)
This Part also provides for—
(a)
orders applying the notification requirements to persons dealt with outside the United Kingdom for corresponding foreign offences (see section 57 and Schedule 4); and
(b)
orders imposing restrictions on travel outside the United Kingdom on persons subject to the notification requirements (see section 58 and Schedule 5).
(3)
Schedule 6 provides for the application of this Part to service offences and related matters.
Offences to which this Part applies
41Offences to which this Part applies: terrorism offences
(1)
This Part applies to—
(a)
an offence under any of the following provisions of the Terrorism Act 2000 (c. 11)—
section 11 or 12 (offences relating to proscribed organisations),
sections 15 to 18 (offences relating to terrorist property),
section 38B (failure to disclose information about acts of terrorism),
section 54 (weapons training),
sections 56 to 61 (directing terrorism, possessing things and collecting information for the purposes of terrorism and inciting terrorism outside the United Kingdom);
(b)
an offence in respect of which there is jurisdiction by virtue of any of sections 62 to 63D of that Act (extra-territorial jurisdiction in respect of certain offences committed outside the United Kingdom for the purposes of terrorism etc);
(c)
an offence under section 113 of the Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001 (c. 24) (use of noxious substances or things);
(d)
an offence under any of the following provisions of Part 1 of the Terrorism Act 2006 (c. 11)—
sections 1 and 2 (encouragement of terrorism),
sections 5, 6 and 8 (preparation and training for terrorism),
sections 9, 10 and 11 (offences relating to radioactive devices and material and nuclear facilities);
(e)
an offence in respect of which there is jurisdiction by virtue of section 17 of that Act (extra-territorial jurisdiction in respect of certain offences committed outside the United Kingdom for the purposes of terrorism etc).
(2)
This Part also applies to any ancillary offence in relation to an offence listed in subsection (1).
(3)
The Secretary of State may by order amend subsection (1).
(4)
Any such order is subject to affirmative resolution procedure.
(5)
An order adding an offence applies only in relation to offences dealt with after the order comes into force.
(6)
An order removing an offence has effect in relation to offences whenever dealt with, whether before or after the order comes into force.
(7)
Where an offence is removed from the list, a person subject to the notification requirements by reason of that offence being listed (and who is not otherwise subject to those requirements) ceases to be subject to them when the order comes into force.
42Offences to which this Part applies: offences having a terrorist connection
(1)
This Part applies to—
(a)
an offence as to which a court has determined under section 30 (sentences for offences with a terrorist connection: England and Wales) that the offence has a terrorist connection, and
(b)
an offence in relation to which section 31 applies (sentences for offences with terrorist connection: Scotland).
(2)
A person to whom the notification requirements apply by virtue of such a determination as is mentioned in subsection (1)(a) may appeal against it to the same court, and subject to the same conditions, as an appeal against sentence.
(3)
If the determination is set aside on appeal, the notification requirements are treated as never having applied to that person in respect of the offence.
(4)
Where an order is made under section 33 removing an offence from the list in Schedule 2, a person subject to the notification requirements by reason of that offence being so listed (and who is not otherwise subject to those requirements) ceases to be subject to them when the order comes into force.
43Offences dealt with before commencement
(1)
This Part applies to a person dealt with for an offence before the commencement of this Part only if—
(a)
the offence is on the commencement of this Part within section 41(1) or (2) (offences to which this Part applies: terrorism offences), and
(b)
immediately before the commencement of this Part the person—
(i)
is imprisoned or detained in pursuance of the sentence passed or order made in respect of the offence,
(ii)
would be so imprisoned or detained but for being unlawfully at large, absent without leave, on temporary leave or leave of absence, or on bail pending an appeal, or
(iii)
is on licence, having served the custodial part of a sentence of imprisonment in respect of the offence.
(2)
In relation to a person dealt with for an offence before the commencement of this Part—
(a)
any reference in this Part to a sentence or order under a specified statutory provision includes a sentence or order under any corresponding earlier statutory provision;
(b)
any reference in this Part to a person being or having been found to be under a disability and to have done the act charged against them in respect of an offence includes a reference to their being or having been found—
(i)
unfit to be tried for the offence,
(ii)
insane so that their trial for the offence cannot or could not proceed, or
(iii)
unfit to be tried and to have done the act charged against them in respect of the offence.
Persons to whom the notification requirements apply
44Persons to whom the notification requirements apply
The notification requirements apply to a person who—
(a)
is aged 16 or over at the time of being dealt with for an offence to which this Part applies, and
(b)
is made subject in respect of the offence to a sentence or order within section 45 (sentences or orders triggering notification requirements).
45Sentences or orders triggering notification requirements
(1)
The notification requirements apply to a person who in England and Wales—
(a)
has been convicted of an offence to which this Part applies and sentenced in respect of the offence to—
(i)
imprisonment or custody for life,
(ii)
imprisonment or detention in a young offender institution for a term of 12 months or more,
(iii)
imprisonment or detention in a young offender institution for public protection under section 225 of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44),
(iv)
detention for life or for a period of 12 months or more under section 91 of the Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act 2000 (c. 6) (offenders under 18 convicted of certain serious offences),
(v)
a detention and training order for a term of 12 months or more under section 100 of that Act (offenders under age of 18),
(vi)
detention for public protection under section 226 of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 (serious offences committed by persons under 18), or
(vii)
detention during Her Majesty’s pleasure; or
(b)
has been—
(i)
convicted of an offence to which this Part applies carrying a maximum term of imprisonment of 12 months or more,
(ii)
found not guilty by reason of insanity of such an offence, or
(iii)
found to be under a disability and to have done the act charged against them in respect of such an offence,
and made subject in respect of the offence to a hospital order.
(2)
The notification requirements apply to a person who in Scotland—
(a)
has been convicted of an offence to which this Part applies and sentenced in respect of the offence to—
(i)
imprisonment or detention in a young offenders institution for life,
(ii)
imprisonment or detention in a young offenders institution for a term of 12 months or more,
(iii)
an order for lifelong restriction under section 210F of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 (c. 46),
(iv)
detention without limit of time under section 205(2) of that Act (punishment for murder for offenders under 18), or
(v)
detention for a period of 12 months or more under section 208 of that Act (detention of children convicted on indictment); or
(b)
has been—
(i)
convicted of an offence to which this Part applies carrying a maximum term of imprisonment of 12 months or more,
(ii)
acquitted of such an offence on grounds of insanity at the time of the act or omission constituting the offence, or
(iii)
found, following an examination of facts under section 55 of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 (insanity in bar of trial: examination of facts) in relation to such an offence, to have done the act or omission constituting the offence,
and made subject in respect of the offence to a hospital order.
(3)
The notification requirements apply to a person who in Northern Ireland—
(a)
has been convicted of an offence to which this Part applies and sentenced in respect of the offence to—
(i)
imprisonment for life,
(ii)
imprisonment or detention in a young offenders centre for a term of 12 months or more,
(iii)
an indeterminate custodial sentence under Article 13 of the Criminal Justice (Northern Ireland) Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/1216 (N.I. 1)),
(iv)
an extended custodial sentence under Article 14(5) of that Order (offenders under 21 convicted of certain offences),
(v)
a juvenile justice centre order under Article 39 of the Criminal Justice (Children) (Northern Ireland) Order 1998 (S.I. 1998/1504 (N.I. 9)) for a period of 12 months or more,
(vi)
detention during the pleasure of the Secretary of State under Article 45(1) of that Order (punishment of certain grave crimes committed by a child), or
(vii)
detention under Article 45(2) of that Order for a period of 12 months or more (other serious offences committed by a child); or
(b)
has been—
(i)
convicted of an offence to which this Part applies carrying a maximum term of imprisonment of 12 months or more,
(ii)
found not guilty by reason of insanity of such an offence, or
(iii)
found to be unfit to be tried and to have done the act charged against them in respect of such an offence,
and made subject in respect of the offence to a hospital order.
(4)
The references in this section to an offence carrying a maximum term of imprisonment of 12 months or more—
(a)
are to an offence carrying such a maximum term in the case of a person who has attained the age of 21 (18 in relation to England and Wales), and
(b)
include an offence carrying in the case of such a person a maximum term of life imprisonment and an offence for which in the case of such a person the sentence is fixed by law as life imprisonment.
(5)
In relation to any time before the coming into force of section 61 of the Criminal Justice and Court Services Act 2000 (c. 43) subsection (4)(a) above has effect with the omission of the words “(18 in relation to England and Wales)”.
46Power to amend specified terms or periods of imprisonment or detention
(1)
The Secretary of State may by order amend the provisions of section 45 referring to a specified term or period of imprisonment or detention.
(2)
An order reducing a specified term or period has effect only in relation to persons dealt with after the order comes into force.
(3)
Where an order increases a specified term or period—
(a)
it has effect in relation to persons dealt with at any time, whether before or after the order comes into force, and
(b)
a person who would not have been subject to the notification requirements if the order had been in force when the offence was dealt with (and who is not otherwise subject to those requirements) ceases to be subject to the requirements when the order comes into force.
(4)
An order under this section is subject to affirmative resolution procedure.
Notification requirements
47Initial notification
(1)
A person to whom the notification requirements apply must notify the following information to the police within the period of three days beginning with the day on which the person is dealt with in respect of the offence in question.
(2)
The information required is—
(a)
date of birth;
(b)
national insurance number;
(c)
name on the date on which the person was dealt with in respect of the offence (where the person used one or more other names on that date, each of those names);
(d)
home address on that date;
(e)
name on the date on which notification is made (where the person uses one or more other names on that date, each of those names);
(f)
home address on the date on which notification is made;
(g)
address of any other premises in the United Kingdom at which, at the time the notification is made, the person regularly resides or stays;
(h)
any prescribed information.
(3)
In subsection (2) “prescribed” means prescribed by regulations made by the Secretary of State.
Such regulations are subject to affirmative resolution procedure.
(4)
In determining the period within which notification is to be made under this section, there shall be disregarded any time when the person is—
(a)
remanded in or committed to custody by an order of a court,
(b)
serving a sentence of imprisonment or detention,
(c)
detained in a hospital, or
(d)
detained under the Immigration Acts.
(5)
This section does not apply to a person who—
(a)
is subject to the notification requirements in respect of another offence (and does not cease to be so subject before the end of the period within which notification is to be made), and
(b)
has complied with this section in respect of that offence.
(6)
In the application of this section to a person dealt with for an offence before the commencement of this Part who, immediately before commencement—
(a)
would be imprisoned or detained in respect of the offence but for being unlawfully at large, absent without leave, on temporary leave or leave of absence, or on bail pending an appeal, or
(b)
is on licence, having served the custodial part of a sentence of imprisonment in respect of the offence,
the reference in subsection (1) to the day on which the person is dealt with in respect of the offence shall be read as a reference to the commencement of this Part.
48Notification of changes
(1)
A person to whom the notification requirements apply who uses a name that has not previously been notified to the police must notify the police of that name.
(2)
If there is a change of the home address of a person to whom the notification requirements apply, the person must notify the police of the new home address.
(3)
A person to whom the notification requirements apply who resides or stays at premises in the United Kingdom the address of which has previously not been notified to the police—
(a)
for a period of 7 days, or
(b)
for two or more periods, in any period of 12 months, that taken together amount to 7 days,
must notify the police of the address of those premises.
(4)
A person to whom the notification requirements apply who is released—
(a)
from custody pursuant to an order of a court,
(b)
from imprisonment or detention pursuant to a sentence of a court,
(c)
from detention in a hospital, or
(d)
from detention under the Immigration Acts,
must notify the police of that fact.
This does not apply if the person is at the same time required to notify the police under section 47 (initial notification).
(5)
A person who is required to notify information within section 47(2)(h) (prescribed information) must notify the police of the prescribed details of any prescribed changes in that information.
(6)
In subsection (5) “prescribed” means prescribed by regulations made by the Secretary of State.
Such regulations are subject to affirmative resolution procedure.
(7)
Notification under this section must be made before the end of the period of three days beginning with the day on which the event in question occurs.
Where subsection (3) applies that is the day with which the period referred to in paragraph (a) or (b) (as the case may be) ends.
(8)
In determining the period within which notification is to be made under this section, there shall be disregarded any time when the person is—
(a)
remanded in or committed to custody by an order of a court,
(b)
serving a sentence of imprisonment or detention,
(c)
detained in a hospital, or
(d)
detained under the Immigration Acts.
(9)
References in this section to previous notification are to previous notification by the person under section 47 (initial notification), this section, section 49 (periodic re-notification) or section 56 (notification on return after absence from UK).
(10)
Notification under this section must be accompanied by re-notification of the other information mentioned in section 47(2).
49Periodic re-notification
(1)
A person to whom the notification requirements apply must, within the period of one year after last notifying the police in accordance with—
(a)
section 47 (initial notification),
(b)
section 48 (notification of change),
(c)
this section, or
(d)
section 56 (notification on return after absence from UK),
re-notify to the police the information mentioned in section 47(2).
(2)
Subsection (1) does not apply if the period referred to in that subsection ends at a time when the person is—
(a)
remanded in or committed to custody by an order of a court,
(b)
serving a sentence of imprisonment or detention,
(c)
detained in a hospital, or
(d)
detained under the Immigration Acts.
(3)
In that case section 48(4) and (10) (duty to notify of release and to re-notify other information) apply when the person is released.
50Method of notification and related matters
(1)
This section applies to notification under—
(a)
section 47 (initial notification),
(b)
section 48 (notification of change),
(c)
section 49 (periodic re-notification), or
(d)
section 56 (notification on return after absence from UK).
(2)
Notification must be made by the person—
(a)
attending at a police station in the person’s local police area, and
(b)
making an oral notification to a police officer or to a person authorised for the purpose by the officer in charge of the station.
(3)
A person making a notification under section 48 (notification of change) in relation to premises referred to in subsection (3) of that section may make the notification at a police station that would fall within subsection (2)(a) above if the address of those premises were the person’s home address.
(4)
The notification must be acknowledged.
(5)
The acknowledgement must be in writing, and in such form as the Secretary of State may direct.
(6)
The person making the notification must, if requested to do so by the police officer or person to whom the notification is made, allow the officer or person to—
(a)
take the person’s fingerprints,
(b)
photograph any part of the person, or
(c)
do both these things,
for the purpose of verifying the person’s identity.
(7)
In the application of this section to Scotland, references to a police officer are to be read as references to a constable.
51Meaning of “local police area”
(1)
For the purposes of section 50(2) (method of notification) a person’s “local police area” means—
(a)
the police area in which the person’s home address is situated;
(b)
in the absence of a home address, the police area in which the home address last notified is situated;
(c)
in the absence of a home address and of any such notification, the police area in which the court of trial was situated.
(2)
In subsection (1)(c) “the court of trial” means—
(a)
the court by or before which the conviction or finding was made by virtue of which the notification requirements apply to the person, or
(b)
if that conviction or finding was one substituted on an appeal or reference, the court by or before which the proceedings were taken from which the appeal or reference was brought.
(3)
This section and section 50(2) apply in relation to Northern Ireland as if Northern Ireland were a police area.
52Travel outside the United Kingdom
(1)
The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision requiring a person to whom the notification requirements apply who leaves the United Kingdom—
(a)
to notify the police of their departure before they leave, and
(b)
to notify the police of their return if they subsequently return to the United Kingdom.
(2)
Notification of departure must disclose—
(a)
the date on which the person intends to leave the United Kingdom;
(b)
the country (or, if there is more than one, the first country) to which the person will travel;
(c)
the person’s point of arrival (determined in accordance with the regulations) in that country;
(d)
any other information required by the regulations.
(3)
Notification of return must disclose such information as is required by the regulations about the person’s return to the United Kingdom.
(4)
Notification under this section must be given in accordance with the regulations.
(5)
Regulations under this section are subject to affirmative resolution procedure.
Period for which notification requirements apply
53Period for which notification requirements apply
(1)
The period for which the notification requirements apply is—
(a)
30 years in the case of a person who—
(i)
is aged 18 or over at the time of conviction for the offence, and
(ii)
receives in respect of the offence a sentence within subsection (2);
(b)
15 years in the case of a person who—
(i)
is aged 18 or over at the time of conviction for the offence, and
(ii)
receives in respect of the offence a sentence within subsection (3);
(c)
10 years in any other case.
(2)
The sentences in respect of which a 30 year period applies are—
(a)
in England and Wales—
(i)
imprisonment or custody for life,
(ii)
imprisonment or detention in a young offender institution for a term of 10 years or more,
(iii)
imprisonment or detention in a young offender institution for public protection under section 225 of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44),
(iv)
detention during Her Majesty’s pleasure;
(b)
in Scotland—
(i)
imprisonment or detention in a young offenders institution for life,
(ii)
imprisonment or detention in a young offenders institution for a term of 10 years or more,
(iii)
an order for lifelong restriction under section 210F of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 (c. 46);
(c)
in Northern Ireland—
(i)
imprisonment for life,
(ii)
imprisonment for a term of 10 years or more,
(iii)
an indeterminate custodial sentence under Article 13 of the Criminal Justice (Northern Ireland) Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/1216 (N.I. 1)),
(iv)
an extended custodial sentence for a term of 10 years or more under Article 14(5) of that Order (offenders under 21 convicted of certain offences),
(v)
detention during the pleasure of the Secretary of State under Article 45(1) of the Criminal Justice (Children) (Northern Ireland) Order 1998 (S.I. 1998/1504 (N.I. 9)).
(3)
The sentences in respect of which a 15 year period applies are—
(a)
in England and Wales, imprisonment or detention in a young offender institution for a term of 5 years or more but less than 10 years;
(b)
in Scotland, imprisonment or detention in a young offenders institution for a term of 5 years or more but less than 10 years;
(c)
in Northern Ireland—
(i)
imprisonment for a term of 5 years or more but less than 10 years,
(ii)
an extended custodial sentence for a term of 5 years or more but less than 10 years under Article 14(5) of the Criminal Justice (Northern Ireland) Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/1216 (N.I. 1)) (offenders under 21 convicted of certain offences).
(4)
The period begins with the day on which the person is dealt with for the offence.
(5)
If a person who is the subject of a finding within section 45(1)(b)(iii), (2)(b)(iii) or (3)(b)(iii) (finding of disability, etc) is subsequently tried for the offence, the period resulting from that finding ends—
(a)
if the person is acquitted, at the conclusion of the trial;
(b)
if the person is convicted, when the person is again dealt with in respect of the offence.
(6)
For the purposes of determining the length of the period—
(a)
a person who has been sentenced in respect of two or more offences to which this Part applies to consecutive terms of imprisonment is treated as if sentenced, in respect of each of the offences, to a term of imprisonment equal to the aggregate of the terms; and
(b)
a person who has been sentenced in respect of two or more such offences to concurrent terms of imprisonment (X and Y) that overlap for a period (Z) is treated as if sentenced, in respect of each of the offences, to a term of imprisonment equal to X plus Y minus Z.
(7)
In determining whether the period has expired, there shall be disregarded any period when the person was—
(a)
remanded in or committed to custody by an order of a court,
(b)
serving a sentence of imprisonment or detention,
(c)
detained in a hospital, or
(d)
detained under the Immigration Acts.
Offences in relation to notification
54Offences relating to notification
(1)
A person commits an offence who—
(a)
fails without reasonable excuse to comply with—
section 47 (initial notification),
section 48 (notification of changes),
section 49 (periodic re-notification),
section 50(6) (taking of fingerprints or photographs),
any regulations made under section 52(1) (travel outside United Kingdom), or
section 56 (notification on return after absence from UK); or
(b)
notifies to the police in purported compliance with—
section 47 (initial notification),
section 48 (notification of changes),
section 49 (periodic re-notification),
any regulations made under section 52(1) (travel outside United Kingdom), or
section 56 (notification on return after absence from UK),
any information that the person knows to be false.
(2)
A person guilty of an offence under this section is liable—
(a)
on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum or both;
(b)
on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 5 years or a fine or both.
(3)
In the application of subsection (2)(a)—
(a)
in England and Wales, in relation to an offence committed before the commencement of section 154(1) of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44), or
(b)
in Northern Ireland,
for “12 months” substitute “6 months”.
(4)
A person—
(a)
commits an offence under subsection (1)(a) above on the day on which the person first fails without reasonable excuse to comply with—
section 47 (initial notification),
section 48 (notification of changes),
section 49 (periodic re-notification),
any regulations made under section 52(1) (travel outside United Kingdom), or
section 56 (notification on return after absence from UK), and
(b)
continues to commit it throughout any period during which the failure continues.
But a person must not be prosecuted under subsection (1) more than once in respect of the same failure.
(5)
Proceedings for an offence under this section may be commenced in any court having jurisdiction in any place where the person charged with the offence resides or is found.
55Effect of absence abroad
(1)
If a person to whom the notification requirements apply is absent from the United Kingdom for any period the following provisions apply.
(2)
During the period of absence the period for which the notification requirements apply continues to run.
(3)
The period of absence does not affect the obligation under section 47 (initial notification).
This is subject to subsection (4).
(4)
Section 47 does not apply if—
(a)
the period of absence begins before the end of the period within which notification must be made under that section, and
(b)
the person’s absence results from the person’s removal from the United Kingdom.
(5)
Section 48 (notification of changes)—
(a)
applies in relation to an event that occurs before the period of absence, but
(b)
does not apply in relation to an event that occurs during the period of absence.
Paragraph (a) is subject to subsection (6).
(6)
Section 48 does not apply in relation to an event that occurs before the period of absence if—
(a)
the period of absence begins before the end of the period within which notification must be made under that section, and
(b)
the person’s absence results from the person’s removal from the United Kingdom.
(7)
Section 49 (periodic re-notification) does not apply if the period referred to in subsection (1) of that section ends during the period of absence.
(8)
Section 53(7) (disregard of period of custody etc) applies in relation to the period of absence as if it referred to any period when the person was—
(a)
remanded in or committed to custody by an order of a court outside the United Kingdom,
(b)
serving a sentence of imprisonment or detention imposed by such a court,
(c)
detained in a hospital pursuant to an order of such a court that is equivalent to a hospital order, or
(d)
subject to a form of detention outside the United Kingdom that is equivalent to detention under the Immigration Acts.
(9)
References in this section and section 56 to a person’s removal from the United Kingdom include—
(a)
the person’s removal from the United Kingdom in accordance with the Immigration Acts,
(b)
the person’s extradition from the United Kingdom, or
(c)
the person’s transfer from the United Kingdom to another country pursuant to a warrant under section 1 of the Repatriation of Prisoners Act 1984 (c. 47).
56Notification on return after absence from UK
(1)
This section applies if, before the end of the period for which the notification requirements apply, a person to whom the requirements apply returns to the United Kingdom after a period of absence and—
(a)
the person was not required to make a notification under section 47 (initial notification),
(b)
there has been a change to any of the information last notified to the police in accordance with—
(i)
section 47,
(ii)
section 48 (notification of changes),
(iii)
section 49 (periodic re-notification), or
(iv)
this section, or
(c)
the period referred to in section 49(1) (period after which re-notification required) ended during the period of absence.
(2)
The person must notify or (as the case may be) re-notify to the police the information mentioned in section 47(2) within the period of three days beginning with the day of return.
(3)
In determining the period within which notification is to be made under this section, there shall be disregarded any time when the person is—
(a)
remanded in or committed to custody by an order of a court,
(b)
serving a sentence of imprisonment or detention,
(c)
detained in a hospital, or
(d)
detained under the Immigration Acts.
(4)
This section does not apply if—
(a)
the person subsequently leaves the United Kingdom,
(b)
the period of absence begins before the end of the period within which notification must be made under this section, and
(c)
the person’s absence results from the person’s removal from the United Kingdom.
(5)
The obligation under this section does not affect any obligation to notify information under section 52(3) (regulations requiring notification of return etc).
Supplementary provisions
57Notification orders
Schedule 4 makes provision for notification orders applying the notification requirements of this Part to persons who have been dealt with outside the United Kingdom in respect of a corresponding foreign offence.
58Foreign travel restriction orders
Schedule 5 makes provision for foreign travel restriction orders prohibiting persons to whom the notification requirements apply from—
(a)
travelling to a country outside the United Kingdom named or described in the order,
(b)
travelling to any country outside the United Kingdom other than a country named or described in the order, or
(c)
travelling to any country outside the United Kingdom.
59Application of Part to service offences and related matters
Schedule 6 makes provision for the application of this Part to service offences and related matters.
60Minor definitions for Part 4
In this Part—
“country” includes a territory;
“detained in a hospital” means detained in a hospital under—
(a)
Part 3 of the Mental Health Act 1983 (c. 20),
(b)
Part 6 of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 (c. 46) or the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 13), or
(c)
Part 3 of the Mental Health (Northern Ireland) Order (S.I. 1986/595 (N.I. 4));
“home address” means, in relation to a person—
(a)
the address of the person’s sole or main residence in the United Kingdom, or
(b)
where the person has no such residence, the address or location of a place in the United Kingdom where the person can regularly be found and, if there is more than one such place, such one of those places as the person may select;
“hospital order” means—
(a)
a hospital order within the meaning of the Mental Health Act 1983,
(b)
an order under Part 6 of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995, or
(c)
a hospital order within the meaning of the Mental Health (Northern Ireland) Order 1986 (S.I. 1986/595 (N.I. 4));
“passport” means—
(a)
a United Kingdom passport within the meaning of the Immigration Act 1971 (c. 77), or
(b)
a passport issued by or on behalf of the authorities of a country outside the United Kingdom or by or on behalf of an international organisation,
and includes any document that can be used (in some or all circumstances) instead of a passport;
“photograph” includes any process by means of which an image may be produced;
“release” from imprisonment or detention includes release on licence but not temporary release.
61References to a person being “dealt with” for an offence
(1)
References in this Part to a person being dealt with for or in respect of an offence are to their being sentenced, or made subject to a hospital order, in respect of the offence.
References in this Part to an offence being dealt with are to a person being dealt with in respect of the offence.
(2)
Subject to the following provisions of this section, references in this Part to the time at which a person is dealt with for an offence are to the time at which they are first dealt with—
(a)
in England and Wales, by a magistrates' court or the Crown Court;
(b)
in Scotland, by a sheriff or by the High Court of Justiciary;
(c)
in Northern Ireland, by the county court.
This is referred to below as “the original decision”.
(3)
Where the original decision is varied (on appeal or otherwise), then—
(a)
if the result is that the conditions for application of the notification requirements to a person in respect of an offence cease to be met (and paragraph (c) below does not apply), the notification requirements are treated as never having applied to that person in respect of that offence;
(b)
if the result is that the conditions for application of the notification requirements to a person in respect of an offence are met where they were not previously met (and paragraph (c) below does not apply)—
(i)
the person is treated as dealt with for the offence when the variation takes place, and
(ii)
the notification requirements apply accordingly;
(c)
if—
(i)
a conviction of, or finding in relation to, a different offence is substituted, and
(ii)
the conditions for application of the notification requirements were met in respect of the original offence and are also met in respect of the substituted offence,
the person is treated as if they had been dealt with for the substituted offence at the time of the original decision;
(d)
if the sentence is varied so as to become one by virtue of which the notification requirements would apply for a different period, the period for which those requirements apply shall be determined as if the sentence as varied had been imposed at the time of the original decision;
(e)
in any other case, the variation is disregarded.
(4)
For the purposes of—
(a)
section 41(5) (effect of order adding offence to list of terrorism offences),
(b)
section 44(a) or paragraph 4(a) of Schedule 6 (persons subject to notification requirements: age when dealt with for offence),
(c)
section 46(2) or paragraph 6(2) of Schedule 6 (effect of order reducing term or period triggering notification requirements),
(d)
section 53(5)(b) or paragraph 7(5)(b) of Schedule 6 (period for which notification requirements apply: ending of period resulting from finding of disability etc where person subsequently tried), and
(e)
paragraph 2(3) of Schedule 5 (conditions for making foreign travel restriction order: behaviour since offence dealt with),
a person is treated as dealt with at the time of the original decision and any subsequent variation of the decision is disregarded.
(5)
For the purposes of—
(a)
section 43(1) and (2) or paragraph 3(1) and (2) of Schedule 6 (application of Part to offences dealt with before commencement), and
(b)
paragraph 2(4) of Schedule 5 (conditions for making foreign travel restriction order where offence dealt with before commencement),
a person is dealt with for an offence before the commencement of this Part if the time of the original decision falls before the commencement of this Part.
Where in such a case subsection (3) above applies for the purposes of any provision of this Part, that subsection has effect as if the provisions of this Part had been in force at all material times.
(6)
In section 47(6) (adaptation of initial notification requirements in case of offence dealt with before commencement)—
(a)
the reference in the opening words to an offence dealt with before the commencement of this Part is to an offence where the time of the original decision falls before the commencement of this Part, and
(b)
the reference in the closing words to when the offence is dealt with has the same meaning as in subsection (1) of that section.
(7)
References in this section to the variation of a decision include any proceedings by which the decision is altered, set aside or quashed, or in which a further decision is come to following the setting aside or quashing of the decision.
Part 5Terrorist financing and money laundering
62Terrorist financing and money laundering
Schedule 7 makes provision conferring powers on the Treasury to act against terrorist financing, money laundering and certain other activities.
Part 6Financial restrictions proceedings
Chapter 1Application to set aside financial restrictions decision
63Application to set aside financial restrictions decision
(1)
This section applies to any decision of the Treasury in connection with the exercise of any of their functions under—
(a)
the UN terrorism orders,
(b)
Part 2 of the Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001 (c. 24) (freezing orders), or
(c)
Schedule 7 to this Act (terrorist financing, money laundering and certain other activities: financial restrictions).
(2)
Any person affected by the decision may apply to the High Court or, in Scotland, the Court of Session to set aside the decision.
(3)
In determining whether the decision should be set aside the court shall apply the principles applicable on an application for judicial review.
(4)
If the court decides that a decision should be set aside it may make any such order, or give any such relief, as may be made or given in proceedings for judicial review.
(5)
Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (4), if the court sets aside a decision of the Treasury—
(a)
to give a direction under any of the UN terrorism orders,
(b)
to make a freezing order under Part 2 of the Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001 (c. 24), or
(c)
to give a direction or make an order under Schedule 7 to this Act,
the court must quash the relevant direction or order.
(6)
This section applies whether the decision of the Treasury was made before or after the commencement of this section.
(7)
After the commencement of this section an application to set aside a decision of the Treasury to which this section applies must be made under this section.
(8)
This section does not apply to any decision of the Treasury to make an order under paragraph 8 or 28(6) of Schedule 7 to this Act.
64UN terrorism orders
(1)
For the purposes of section 63 the UN terrorism orders are—
(a)
the Terrorism (United Nations Measures) Order 2001 (S.I. 2001/3365);
(b)
the Al-Qa'ida and Taliban (United Nations Measures) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/111);
(c)
the Terrorism (United Nations Measures) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2657);
(d)
the Al-Qaida and Taliban (United Nations Measures) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2952).
(2)
The Treasury may by order amend subsection (1) by—
(a)
adding other Orders in Council made under section 1 of the United Nations Act 1946 (c. 45),
(b)
providing that a reference to a specified Order in Council is to that order as amended by a further Order in Council (made after the passing of this Act), or
(c)
removing an Order in Council.
(3)
An order under subsection (2) is subject to negative resolution procedure.
Chapter 2Financial restrictions proceedings
Introductory
65Financial restrictions proceedings
In this Chapter “financial restrictions proceedings” means proceedings in the High Court or the Court of Session on an application under section 63 or on a claim arising from any matter to which such an application relates.
Supplementary provisions
71Allocation of proceedings to Queen’s Bench Division
“(bb)
all financial restrictions proceedings within the meaning of Chapter 2 of Part 6 of the Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 (see section 65 of that Act);”.
72Initial exercise of powers by Lord Chancellor
(1)
The first time after the passing of this Act that rules of court are made in exercise of the powers conferred by this Chapter—
(a)
in relation to proceedings in England and Wales, or
(b)
in relation to proceedings in Northern Ireland,
they may be made by the Lord Chancellor instead of by the person who would otherwise make them.
(2)
Before making rules of court under this section, the Lord Chancellor must consult—
(a)
in relation to rules applicable to proceedings in England and Wales, the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales;
(b)
in relation to rules applicable to proceedings in Northern Ireland, the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland.
The Lord Chancellor is not required to undertake any other consultation before making the rules.
(3)
The requirements of subsection (2)(a) and (b) may be satisfied by consultation that took place wholly or partly before the passing of this Act.
(4)
Rules of court made by the Lord Chancellor under this section—
(a)
must be laid before Parliament, and
(b)
if not approved by a resolution of each House before the end of 40 days beginning with the day on which they were made, cease to have effect at the end of that period.
In reckoning the period of 40 days no account shall be taken of any time during which Parliament is dissolved or prorogued or during which both Houses are adjourned for more than four days.
(5)
If rules cease to have effect in accordance with subsection (4)—
(a)
that does not affect anything previously done in reliance on the rules; and
(b)
subsection (1) applies as if the rules had not been made.
(6)
The following provisions do not apply to rules of court made by the Lord Chancellor under this section—
(a)
section 3(6) of the Civil Procedure Act 1997 (c. 12) (Parliamentary procedure for civil procedure rules);
(b)
section 56 of the Judicature (Northern Ireland) Act 1978 (c. 23) (statutory rules procedure).
Until section 85 of the Courts Act 2003 (c. 39) (process for making civil procedure rules) comes into force, in paragraph (a) above for “section 3(6)” substitute “section 3(2)”.
73Interpretation
In this Chapter—
“financial restrictions proceedings” has the meaning given by section 65;
“rules of court” means rules for regulating the practice and procedure to be followed in the High Court or the Court of Appeal or in the Court of Session;
“special advocate” means a person appointed under section 68.
Part 7Miscellaneous
Inquiries
74Inquiries: intercept evidence
(1)
“(c)
a disclosure to the panel of an inquiry held under the Inquiries Act 2005 or to a person appointed as counsel to such an inquiry where, in the course of the inquiry, the panel has ordered the disclosure to be made to the panel alone or (as the case may be) to the panel and the person appointed as counsel to the inquiry; or”.
(2)
This section has effect in relation to inquiries under the Inquiries Act 2005 (c. 12) that have begun, but have not come to an end, before the day on which it comes into force as well as to such inquiries beginning or on after that day.
(3)
Section 14 of the Inquiries Act 2005 (end of inquiry) has effect for determining when an inquiry under that Act comes to an end for those purposes.
Amendment of definition of “terrorism” etc
75Amendment of definition of “terrorism” etc
(1)
In the provisions listed below (which define “terrorism”, or make similar provision, and require that the use or threat of action is made for the purpose of advancing a political, religious or ideological cause), after “religious” insert “, racial”.
(2)
The provisions are—
(a)
section 1(1)(c) of the Terrorism Act 2000 (c. 11),
(b)
section 113A(2) of the Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001 (c. 24),
(c)
paragraph 4(2)(c) of Schedule 21 to the Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44),
(d)
Article 2(3)(c) of the Terrorism (United Nations Measures) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2657),
(e)
Article 4(1)(c) of the Anti-terrorism (Financial and Other Measures) (Overseas Territories) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/1822),
(f)
Article 2(1)(a)(iii) of the Terrorism (United Nations Measures) (Overseas Territories) Order 2001 (S.I. 2001/3366),
(g)
Article 3(1) of the Terrorism (United Nations Measures) (Isle of Man) Order 2001 (S.I. 2001/3364),
(h)
Article 3(1) of the Terrorism (United Nations Measures) (Channel Islands) Order 2001 (S.I. 2001/3363).
Terrorist offences
76Offences relating to information about members of armed forces etc
(1)
“58AEliciting, publishing or communicating information about members of armed forces etc
(1)
A person commits an offence who—
(a)
elicits or attempts to elicit information about an individual who is or has been—
(i)
a member of Her Majesty’s forces,
(ii)
a member of any of the intelligence services, or
(iii)
a constable,
which is of a kind likely to be useful to a person committing or preparing an act of terrorism, or
(b)
publishes or communicates any such information.
(2)
It is a defence for a person charged with an offence under this section to prove that they had a reasonable excuse for their action.
(3)
A person guilty of an offence under this section is liable—
(a)
on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 10 years or to a fine, or to both;
(b)
on summary conviction—
(i)
in England and Wales or Scotland, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum, or to both;
(ii)
in Northern Ireland, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum, or to both.
(4)
In this section “the intelligence services” means the Security Service, the Secret Intelligence Service and GCHQ (within the meaning of section 3 of the Intelligence Services Act 1994 (c. 13)).
(5)
Schedule 8A to this Act contains supplementary provisions relating to the offence under this section.”.
(2)
In the application of section 58A in England and Wales in relation to an offence committed before the commencement of section 154(1) of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44) the reference in subsection (3)(b)(i) to 12 months is to be read as a reference to 6 months.
(3)
In section 118 of the Terrorism Act 2000 (c. 11) (defences), in subsection (5)(a) after “58,” insert “58A,”.
(4)
After Schedule 8 to the Terrorism Act 2000 insert the Schedule set out in Schedule 8 to this Act.
77Terrorist property: disclosure of information about possible offences
(1)
Part 3 of the Terrorism Act 2000 (terrorist property) is amended as follows.
(2)
“comes to his attention—
(i)
in the course of a trade, profession or business, or
(ii)
in the course of his employment (whether or not in the course of a trade, profession or business).”.
(3)
“22AMeaning of “employment”
In sections 19 to 21B—
(a)
“employment” means any employment (whether paid or unpaid) and includes—
(i)
work under a contract for services or as an office-holder,
(ii)
work experience provided pursuant to a training course or programme or in the course of training for employment, and
(iii)
voluntary work;
(b)
“employer” has a corresponding meaning.”.
(4)
So far as the amendment in subsection (3) above extends any provision of sections 19 to 21B of the Terrorism Act 2000 involving belief or suspicion to cases to which that provision did not previously apply, that provision applies where the belief or suspicion is held after subsection (3) above comes into force even if based on information that came to the person’s attention before that subsection was in force.
In any such case sections 19(2), 21(3) and 21A(4) of that Act (duty to make disclosure as soon as is reasonably practicable) are to be read as requiring the person to act as soon as is reasonably practicable after subsection (3) above comes into force.
Control orders
78Control orders: powers of entry and search
(1)
“7APowers of entry and search: absconding
(1)
If a constable reasonably suspects that the controlled person has absconded, the constable may enter (if necessary by force) and search premises to which this section applies—
(a)
for the purpose of determining whether the person has absconded;
(b)
if it appears that the person has absconded, for material that may assist in the pursuit and arrest of the controlled person.
(2)
The premises to which this section applies are—
(a)
the controlled person’s place of residence;
(b)
other premises to which the controlled person is required to grant access in accordance with an obligation imposed by or under the control order;
(c)
any premises—
(i)
to which the controlled person has previously been required to grant access in accordance with an obligation imposed by or under a control order, and
(ii)
with which there is reason to believe that the controlled person is or was recently connected.
7BPowers of entry and search: failure to grant access to premises
(1)
This section applies where a constable reasonably suspects that the controlled person is not granting access to premises, as required by an obligation imposed by or under the control order, at a time when the controlled person is required, by an obligation so imposed, to be at those premises.
(2)
The constable may enter (if necessary by force) and search the premises—
(a)
for the purpose of determining whether any of the obligations imposed by or under the control order have been contravened;
(b)
if it appears that an obligation has been contravened, for material that may assist in the investigation of the contravention.
7CPowers of entry and search: monitoring compliance with order
(1)
A constable may apply for the issue of a warrant under this section for the purposes of determining whether the controlled person is complying with the obligations imposed by or under a control order.
(2)
The application must be made—
(a)
in England and Wales, to a justice of the peace;
(b)
in Scotland, to the sheriff;
(c)
in Northern Ireland, to a lay magistrate.
(3)
A warrant under this section shall authorise any constable to enter (if necessary by force) and search premises to which this section applies that are specified in the warrant.
(4)
The premises to which this section applies are—
(a)
the controlled person’s place of residence;
(b)
other premises to which the controlled person is required to grant access in accordance with an obligation imposed by or under the control order;
(c)
any premises—
(i)
to which the controlled person has previously been required to grant access in accordance with an obligation imposed by or under a control order, and
(ii)
with which there is reason to believe that the controlled person is or was recently connected.
(5)
An application under this section may only be granted if the justice of the peace, the sheriff or the lay magistrate is satisfied that the issue of the warrant is necessary for the purposes of determining whether the controlled person is complying with the obligations imposed by or under the control order.”.
(2)
In section 9 of that Act (offences)—
(a)
“(3A)
A person who intentionally obstructs the exercise by a constable of a power conferred by section 7A or 7B or by a warrant under section 7C commits an offence.”;
(b)
in subsection (7) after “subsection (3)” insert “or (3A)”.
(3)
These amendments have effect as from the commencement of this section and apply regardless of when the control order was made.
79Control orders: meaning of involvement in terrorism-related activity
(1)
In section 1(9) of the Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005 (c. 2) (meaning of involvement in terrorism-related activity), in paragraph (d), for “to be involved in terrorism-related activity” substitute “by the individual concerned to be involved in conduct falling within paragraphs (a) to (c)”.
(2)
This amendment shall be deemed always to have had effect.
80Time allowed for representations by controlled person
(1)
Section 3 of the Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005 (supervision by court of making of non-derogating control orders) is amended as follows.
(2)
In subsection (7) (opportunity for individual to make representations about directions given by the court), omit “within 7 days of the court’s giving permission or (as the case may be) making its determination on the reference”.
(3)
“(7A)
The individual must be given the opportunity to make those representations—
(a)
in the case of directions under subsection (2)(c), within 7 days of notice of the terms of the control order being delivered to the individual in accordance with section 7(8);
(b)
in the case of directions given under subsection (6)(b) or (c), within 7 days of the court making its determination on the reference.”.
(4)
These amendments apply in relation to control orders made after this section comes into force.
81Application for anonymity for controlled person
(1)
In the Schedule to the Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005 (c. 2) (control order proceedings etc), paragraph 5 (application for anonymity for controlled person) is amended as follows.
(2)
In sub-paragraph (1)(a) omit “, at any time after a control order has been made,”.
(3)
“(4)
In relation to a time before the control order has been made references in this paragraph to “the controlled person” shall be read as references to the person in respect of whom the Secretary of State has made an application to the court for (as the case may be)—
(a)
permission to make a non-derogating control order under section 3(1)(a), or
(b)
the making of a derogating control order under section 4(1).”.
(4)
These amendments shall be deemed always to have had effect.
Pre-charge detention of terrorist suspects
82Pre-charge detention: minor amendments
(1)
“(3)
A direction under this paragraph may be given only if the officer giving it has reasonable grounds for believing—
(a)
that, unless the direction is given, the exercise of the right by the detained person will have any of the consequences specified in paragraph 8(4), or
(b)
that the detained person has benefited from his criminal conduct and that, unless the direction is given, the exercise of the right by the detained person will hinder the recovery of the value of the property constituting the benefit.”.
(2)
In paragraph 29(4) of that Schedule (meaning of “judicial authority”), in paragraphs (a) and (c) omit “after consulting the Lord Chancellor”.
Forfeiture of terrorist cash
83Forfeiture of terrorist cash: determination of period for which cash may be detained
(1)
Schedule 1 to the Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001 (c. 24) (forfeiture of terrorist cash) is amended as follows.
(2)
“(1A)
In determining the period of 48 hours specified in sub-paragraph (1) there shall be disregarded—
(a)
any Saturday or Sunday;
(b)
Christmas Day;
(c)
Good Friday;
(d)
any day that is a bank holiday under the Banking and Financial Dealings Act 1971 in the part of the United Kingdom in which the cash is seized;
(e)
any day prescribed under section 8(2) of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 as a court holiday in the sheriff court district in which the cash is seized.”.
(3)
In paragraphs 4(1) and 10(2) (which refer to the period specified in paragraph 3(1)), after “48 hours” insert “(determined in accordance with paragraph 3(1A))”.
(4)
The amendments in this section apply in relation to cash seized after this section comes into force.
84Forfeiture of terrorist cash: appeal against decision in forfeiture proceedings
(1)
“Appeal against decision in forfeiture proceedings
7
(1)
A party to proceedings for an order under paragraph 6 (“a forfeiture order”) who is aggrieved by a forfeiture order made in the proceedings or by the decision of the court or sheriff not to make a forfeiture order may appeal—
(a)
in England and Wales, to the Crown Court;
(b)
in Scotland, to the sheriff principal;
(c)
in Northern Ireland, to a county court.
(2)
The appeal must be brought before the end of the period of 30 days beginning with the date on which the order is made or, as the case may be, the decision is given.
This is subject to paragraph 7A (extended time for appealing in certain cases of deproscription).
(3)
The court or sheriff principal hearing the appeal may make any order that appears to the court or sheriff principal to be appropriate.
(4)
If an appeal against a forfeiture order is upheld, the court or sheriff principal may order the release of the cash.
Extended time for appealing in certain cases where deproscription order made
7A
(1)
This paragraph applies where—
(a)
a successful application for a forfeiture order relies (wholly or partly) on the fact that an organisation is proscribed,
(b)
an application under section 4 of the Terrorism Act 2000 for a deproscription order in respect of the organisation is refused by the Secretary of State,
(c)
the forfeited cash is seized under this Schedule on or after the date of the refusal of that application,
(d)
an appeal against that refusal is allowed under section 5 of that Act,
(e)
a deproscription order is made accordingly, and
(f)
if the order is made in reliance on section 123(5) of that Act, a resolution is passed by each House of Parliament under section 123(5)(b).
(2)
Where this paragraph applies, an appeal under paragraph 7 above against the forfeiture order may be brought at any time before the end of the period of 30 days beginning with the date on which the deproscription order comes into force.
(3)
In this paragraph a “deproscription order” means an order under section 3(3)(b) or (8) of the Terrorism Act 2000.”.
(2)
This amendment applies where the order or decision of the court or sheriff against which the appeal is brought is made or given after this section comes into force.
Costs of policing at gas facilities
85Costs of policing at gas facilities: England and Wales
(1)
This section applies where the Secretary of State considers—
(a)
that the provision of extra police services at a gas facility in England or Wales is necessary because of a risk of loss of or disruption to the supply of gas connected with it, and
(b)
that the loss or disruption would have a serious impact on the United Kingdom or any part of it.
(2)
In this section “extra police services” means—
(a)
the services of the Ministry of Defence Police provided under an agreement with the Secretary of State for Defence under section 2(2)(e) of the Ministry of Defence Police Act 1987 (c. 4), or
(b)
special police services provided under section 25(1) of the Police Act 1996 (c. 16) at the Secretary of State’s request.
(3)
The Secretary of State may require a designated gas transporter who has an interest in the gas facility to pay all or part of the costs incurred by the Secretary of State in respect of the provision of extra police services in or around the facility.
(4)
In this section “gas facility” means a facility used for the purposes of, or for purposes connected with, the transportation of gas from a gas shipper to a gas transporter or gas supplier.
(5)
The reference in subsection (3) to a designated gas transporter having an interest in a gas facility includes the facility being used for, or for purposes connected with, the supply of gas to the transporter.
86Costs of policing at gas facilities: Scotland
(1)
This section applies where the Secretary of State considers—
(a)
that the provision of extra police services at a gas facility in Scotland is necessary because of a risk of loss of or disruption to the supply of gas connected with it, and
(b)
that the loss or disruption would have a serious impact on the United Kingdom or any part of it.
(2)
In this section “extra police services” means—
(a)
the services of the Ministry of Defence Police provided under an agreement with the Secretary of State for Defence under section 2(2)(e) of the Ministry of Defence Police Act 1987 (c. 4), or
(b)
police services provided under an agreement under section 13 of the Police (Scotland) Act 1967 (c. 77) for the guarding, patrolling and watching of the gas facility entered into at the request of the Secretary of State by—
(i)
the occupier of, or of part of, the facility, and
(ii)
the police authority, chief constable of the police force or joint police board for the police area in which it is situated.
(3)
The Secretary of State may require a designated gas transporter who has an interest in the gas facility to pay all or part of the costs incurred by the Secretary of State in respect of the provision of extra police services within subsection (2)(a) in or around the facility.
(4)
The Secretary of State, if so requested by the occupier, must require a designated gas transporter who has an interest in the gas facility to pay the reasonable costs incurred by the occupier under any such agreement as is mentioned in subsection (2)(b).
(5)
In this section “gas facility” means a facility used for the purposes of, or for purposes connected with, the transportation of gas from a gas shipper to a gas transporter or gas supplier.
(6)
References in this section to a designated gas transporter having an interest in a gas facility include the facility being used for, or for purposes connected with, the supply of gas to the transporter.
87Designated gas transporters
(1)
The Secretary of State may by order designate a person who is the holder of a licence under section 7 of the Gas Act 1986 (c. 44) (licensing of gas transporters) as a designated gas transporter for the purposes of sections 85 to 90.
(2)
The order may provide for a person to be designated only in such capacity as may be specified in the order.
(3)
An order under this section is subject to negative resolution procedure.
88Costs of policing at gas facilities: recovery of costs
(1)
The Secretary of State may determine—
(a)
the amount of the costs to be paid by a designated gas transporter under section 85 or 86,
(b)
the manner in which and the times at which those costs are to be paid, and
(c)
the person or persons to whom they are to be paid.
(2)
An occupier who incurs costs under an agreement under section 13 of the Police (Scotland) Act 1967 (c. 77) that are required to be paid by a designated gas transporter under section 86 may recover them directly from the designated gas transporter.
(3)
A designated gas transporter may, in determining its charges for conveying gas through pipes, take into account—
(a)
any payments made by the designated gas transporter under section 85 or 86, and
(b)
the reasonable costs incurred by it as party to an agreement under section 13 of the Police (Scotland) Act 1967 entered into at the Secretary of State’s request.
This applies despite anything in the conditions of the designated gas transporter’s licence under section 7 of the Gas Act 1986 (c. 44) that prevents the transporter from recovering such payments or costs.
(4)
The Secretary of State may direct the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority (“the Authority”)—
(a)
to treat the payments or costs as costs of a kind specified by the Secretary of State for the purposes of the determination by the designated gas transporter of the transporter’s charges, or
(b)
to allow the designated gas transporter to take into account payments made or costs incurred in or in relation to a period so specified in determining the transporter’s charges for a period so specified.
(5)
The Secretary of State must consult the designated gas transporter and the Authority before giving a direction under this section.
89Costs of policing at gas facilities: supplementary provisions
(1)
The Secretary of State must consult a designated gas transporter and the Authority—
(a)
before the first time the Secretary of State requires the designated gas transporter to pay any costs under section 85 or 86,
(b)
before the first time the Secretary of State requires the designated gas transporter to pay such costs in respect of a particular gas facility, and
(c)
where extra police services were previously provided at a particular gas facility, before the first time the Secretary of State requires the designated gas transporter to pay such costs as the result of such services being provided on a subsequent occasion.
(2)
The Secretary of State is not required—
(a)
to take into account representations made after the end of the period of 28 days beginning with the day on which the person making the representations was consulted under subsection (1);
(b)
to consult anyone else before requiring a designated gas transporter to pay costs under section 85 or 86.
(3)
Sections 4AA to 4A of the Gas Act 1986 (c. 44) (principal objective and general duties of the Secretary of State and the Authority) do not apply in relation to anything done or omitted by the Secretary of State or the Authority in the exercise of functions under sections 85 to 89.
(4)
Expressions used in those sections that are defined in Part 1 of the Gas Act 1986 have the same meaning as in that Part.
90Application of provisions to costs incurred before commencement
Sections 85 to 89 apply in relation to costs incurred in the period—
(a)
beginning with 16th January 2007, and
(b)
ending with the day before those sections come into force,
as they apply in relation to costs incurred on or after that day.
Appointment of special advocates in Northern Ireland
91Appointment of special advocates in Northern Ireland
(1)
In the following provisions for “Attorney General for Northern Ireland”, wherever occurring, substitute “Advocate General for Northern Ireland”.
(2)
The provisions are—
section 6(2)(c) of the Special Immigration Appeals Commission Act 1997 (c. 68) (appointment of special advocate in proceedings before the Special Immigration Appeals Commission);
rule 9(1) of the Northern Ireland Act Tribunal (Procedure) Rules 1999 (S.I. 1999/2131) (appointment of special advocate in proceedings before the tribunal appointed under section 91 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998 (c. 47));
paragraph 7(2)(c) of Schedule 3 to the Terrorism Act 2000 (c. 11) (appointment of special advocate in proceedings before the Proscribed Organisations Appeal Commission);
paragraph 6(2)(c) of Schedule 6 to the Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001 (c. 24) (appointment of special advocate in proceedings before the Pathogens Access Appeal Commission).
(3)
These amendments come into force when section 27 of the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002 (c. 26) comes into force.
Part 8Supplementary provisions
General definitions
92Meaning of “terrorism”
In this Act “terrorism” has the same meaning as in the Terrorism Act 2000 (c. 11) (see section 1 of that Act).
93Meaning of offence having a “terrorist connection”
For the purposes of this Act an offence has a terrorist connection if the offence—
(a)
is, or takes place in the course of, an act of terrorism, or
(b)
is committed for the purposes of terrorism.
94Meaning of “ancillary offence”
(1)
In this Act “ancillary offence”, in relation to an offence, means any of the following—
(a)
aiding, abetting, counselling or procuring the commission of the offence (or, in Scotland, being art and part in the commission of the offence);
(b)
an offence under Part 2 of the Serious Crime Act 2007 (c. 27) (encouraging or assisting crime) in relation to the offence (or, in Scotland, inciting a person to commit the offence);
(c)
attempting or conspiring to commit the offence.
(2)
In subsection (1)(b) the reference to an offence under Part 2 of the Serious Crime Act 2007 includes, in relation to times before the commencement of that Part, an offence of incitement under the law of England and Wales or Northern Ireland.
95Meaning of “service court” and “service offence”
(1)
In this Act “service court” means the Court Martial, the Service Civilian Court or the Court Martial Appeal Court.
(2)
“(1)
In this Act “service court” means—
(a)
a court-martial constituted under the Army Act 1955 (3 & 4 Eliz. 2 c. 18), the Air Force Act 1955 (3 & 4 Eliz. 2 c. 19) or the Naval Discipline Act 1957 (c. 53);
(b)
the Courts-Martial Appeal Court; or
(c)
a Standing Civilian Court.”.
(3)
In this Act “service offence” means an offence under—
(a)
section 42 of the Armed Forces Act 2006,
(b)
section 70 of the Army Act 1955 or the Air Force Act 1955, or
(c)
section 42 of the Naval Discipline Act 1957.
(4)
References in this Act to the “corresponding civil offence” in relation to a service offence are—
(a)
in relation to an offence under section 42 of the Armed Forces Act 2006, to the corresponding offence under the law of England and Wales within the meaning of that section;
(b)
in relation to an offence under section 70 of the Army Act 1955 or the Air Force Act 1955, to the corresponding civil offence within the meaning of that Act;
(c)
in relation to an offence under section 42 of the Naval Discipline Act 1957, to the civil offence within the meaning of that section.
(5)
Section 48 of the Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52) (supplementary provisions relating to ancillary service offences) applies for the purposes of subsection (4)(a) above as it applies for the purposes of the provisions of that Act referred to in subsection (3)(b) of that section.
Orders and regulations
96Orders and regulations
(1)
Orders and regulations under this Act must be made by statutory instrument.
(2)
Orders or regulations under this Act may—
(a)
make different provision for different cases or circumstances,
(b)
include supplementary, incidental and consequential provision, and
(c)
make transitional provision and savings.
(3)
Any provision that may be made by regulations under this Act may be made by order; and any provision that may be made by order under this Act may be made by regulations.
97Orders and regulations: affirmative and negative resolution procedure
(1)
Where orders or regulations under this Act are subject to “affirmative resolution procedure” the order or regulations must not be made unless a draft of the statutory instrument containing them has been laid before Parliament and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.
(2)
Where orders or regulations under this Act are subject to “negative resolution procedure” the statutory instrument containing the order or regulations shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.
(3)
Provision that may be made by order or regulations under this Act for which no Parliamentary procedure is prescribed may be included in an instrument subject to negative or affirmative resolution procedure.
(4)
Provision that may be made by order or regulations under this Act subject to negative resolution procedure may be included in an instrument subject to affirmative resolution procedure.
Financial provisions
98Financial provisions
(1)
There shall be paid out of money provided by Parliament—
(a)
any expenses of the Secretary of State under this Act, and
(b)
any increase attributable to this Act in the sums payable out of money so provided under any other Act.
(2)
There shall be paid into the Consolidated Fund—
(a)
any sums received by the Secretary of State under this Act, and
(b)
any increase attributable to this Act in the sums payable into that Fund under any other Act.
Repeals and revocations
99Repeals and revocations
The enactments specified in Schedule 9, which include enactments that are spent, are repealed or revoked to the extent specified.
Final provisions
100Commencement
(1)
The provisions of this Part, except section 99 and Schedule 9 (repeals and revocations), come into force on the day this Act is passed.
(2)
Part 5 (terrorist financing and money laundering) and Part 6 (financial restrictions proceedings) come into force on the day after the day on which this Act is passed.
(3)
Sections 85 to 90 (costs of policing at gas facilities) come into force at the end of the period of two months beginning with the day on which this Act is passed.
(4)
Section 91 (appointment of special advocates in Northern Ireland) comes into force in accordance with subsection (3) of that section.
(5)
The other provisions of this Act come into force on such day as may be appointed by order of the Secretary of State.
(6)
The Secretary of State may by order make such transitional provision and savings as appears necessary or expedient in connection with the commencement of any provision of this Act.
101Extent
(1)
Except as otherwise provided—
(a)
an amendment or repeal by this Act has the same extent as the enactment amended or repealed; and
(b)
any other provisions of this Act—
(i)
extend to the whole of the United Kingdom, and
(ii)
do not extend to any country or territory outside the United Kingdom.
(2)
Nothing in this section shall be read as restricting the application of any provision of this Act in relation to service courts or service offences.
102Short title
The short title of this Act is the Counter-Terrorism Act 2008.