3.The purpose of this Act is to build on legislation in a number of areas to ensure that the Government, in the light of the new situation arising from the September 11 terrorist attacks on New York and Washington, have the necessary powers to counter the threat to the UK. The measures are intended to:
Cut off terrorist funding
Ensure that government departments and agencies can collect and share information required for countering the terrorist threat
Streamline relevant immigration procedures
Ensure the security of the nuclear and aviation industries
Improve the security of dangerous substances that may be targeted or used by terrorists
Extend police powers available to relevant forces
Ensure that we can meet our European obligations in the area of police and judicial co-operation and our international obligations to counter bribery and corruption
Update parts of the UK’s anti-terrorist powers