Terrorism Powers Act

Question 0

What is section 5 terrorism powers Act

Answer 0

To prevent a terrorist event. Gives police the power to create a target authorisation in an area, 5-7 days, can be extended to 5-14 days.

Question 1

What is the legislation in relation to the terrorism powers act

Answer 1

Terrorism police powers Act 2002 sect 7 part 2 Division 2

Question 2

What is section 6 terrorism powers act

Answer 2

This allows police to create target authorisation after terrorist event. 6-24 hrs can be extended out to 48hrs

Question 3

What is section 8 terrorism powers Act

Answer 3

COP/ DCOP and rank above supt can give authorisation if they can’t be found.

Question 4

What is section 9 terrorism powers

Answer 4

Police minister must concur with authorisation with 48 hrs if he can’t be contacted. Minister can cancel if he does not agree.

Officer of higher rank can’t cancel.

Question 5

What is the definition of terrorism

Answer 5

An act done to influence a government with the intent to advance a political, religious or ideological cause by creating fear, intimidation, death or injury to the public, including electronic systems such as stock exchange electrical grid.

Question 6

What is section 16 terrorism Act

Answer 6

Gives police power to demand ID from persons in target area

Question 7

What is sect 17 terrorism powers act

Answer 7

Gives police authority to stop search and detain persons subject of authority

Question 8

What is section 18 terrorism powers Act

Answer 8

Give police the power to stop and search vehicles in target authority area.

Question 9

What is section 19 terrorism powers Act

Answer 9

Powers to enter and search residence in target area.

Question 10

General requirements for terrorism powers Act

Answer 10

Must be in the target area
Reasonable cause
Target of the authority
Can include area outside of the authority if coming or going into the area.