Measures to counter state threats (Parts 1 and 2) Part 1 – Police Powers etc
The police powers sections in Part 1 and related Schedules as referred to in paragraph 16(i) above are in part based on, and informed by, corresponding legislative provisions that give powers in respect of terrorism and in some cases proceeds of crime investigations. These include:
Arrest powers - Section 41 Terrorism Act 2000 (arrest without warrant).
Search and seizure powers - Schedule 5 Terrorism Act 2000 (terrorism investigations – information). The provisions in this Act replace the effect of the powers previously conferred by section 9 of the Official Secrets Act 1911, extended to a wider set of harmful activity.
Detention powers - Schedule 8 Terrorism Act 2000 (Detention).
Disclosure orders – Schedule 5A Terrorism Act 2000 & sections 357-362 Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.
Customer information orders – Schedule 6 Terrorism Act 2000 & sections 397-403 Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.
Account monitoring orders – Schedule 6A Terrorism Act 2000 & sections 370-375b Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.