Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001

120 Weapons training for terroristsU.K.

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(1)In section 54(1) and (2) of the Terrorism Act 2000 (weapons training for terrorists), after paragraph (a) insert—

(aa)radioactive material or weapons designed or adapted for the discharge of any radioactive material,.

(2)In section 55 of that Act (definitions)—

(a)for the definition of “biological weapon” substitute—

biological weapon” means a biological agent or toxin (within the meaning of the Biological Weapons Act 1974) in a form capable of use for hostile purposes or anything to which section 1(1)(b) of that Act applies,;

(b)after the definition of “chemical weapon” insert—

radioactive material” means radioactive material capable of endangering life or causing harm to human health,;

and

(c)the definition of “nuclear weapon” shall cease to have effect.