Article 5 - Police And Terrorism A01

Question 1

Statute

Answer 1

Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures Act 2012 (TPIMA)

Question 2

What does the TPIMA give police powers to do

Answer 2

Gives the police and Home Secretary additional powers to deal with those suspected of being involved in terrorism but who have not been convicted of an offence

Question 3

What does a ‘TPIM Notice’ grant?

Answer 3

gives the police powers:

• to electronically tag a suspect
• specify a place of residence
• restrict their movements
• restrict their associations with others
• ban travel for up to 2 years