House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Updating the Codes of Practice to Schedule 7 to the Terrorism Act 2000 and Schedule 3 to the Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Act 2019
17 March 2025 · Home Office
Proposed by Dan Jarvis Lab Barnsley North
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At a glance
Key points
- The Government has launched a six-week consultation to revise the Codes of Practice for Schedule 7 of the Terrorism Act 2000 and Schedule 3 of the Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Act 2019.
- The proposed changes aim to clarify the use of powers, individual rights, and impose additional safeguards.
- Responses to the consultation are requested by 27 April 2025, after which the Government will publish its response and amend the Codes through secondary legislation.
Issue summary
The statement addresses a consultation launched by the Government to revise the Codes of Practice for Schedule 7 of the Terrorism Act 2000 and Schedule 3 of the Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Act 2019.
Action requested
The Government is launching a six-week consultation ending on 27 April 2025, seeking responses to proposed changes in the Codes of Practice. These changes aim to clarify the use of powers, individual rights, and impose additional safeguards. The Government will publish its response after the consultation period and amend the Codes through secondary legislation.
Key facts
- Consultation runs until 27 April 2025.
- Changes include clarifying power usage, protecting individuals' rights, and adding safeguards.
- Amendments to be made through secondary legislation.