Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9)

Part 4 U.K. Counter-terrorism powers

Pre-charge detention of terrorist suspects U.K.

57 Maximum detention period of 14 days U.K.

(1) In paragraph 36(3)(b)(ii) of Schedule 8 to the Terrorism Act 2000 (maximum period of pre-charge detention for terrorist suspects) for “28 days” substitute “ 14 days ”.

(2) Omit section 25 of the Terrorism Act 2006 (which provides for the 28 day limit in paragraph 36(3)(b)(ii) of Schedule 8 to the Act of 2000 to be 14 days subject to a power to raise it to 28 days).

Commencement Information

I1 S. 57 in force at 10.7.2012 by S.I. 2012/1205, art. 4(a)