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Bill · started in the Lords

Terrorist Asset-Freezing etc. Act 2010

To make provision for imposing financial restrictions on, and in relation to, certain persons suspected of involvement in terrorist activities; to amend Schedule 7 to the Counter-Terrorism Act 2008; and for connected purposes.

Now an Act of Parliament

The story so farThe Terrorist Asset-Freezing etc. Bill was introduced in the House of Lords on 15 July 2010 by Lord Sassoon (Conservative). It completed its passage through Parliament and became law as the Terrorist Asset-Freezing etc. Act 2010, receiving Royal Assent on 16 December 2010.

What the bill does

<p>The United Kingdom is required by the UN to freeze the assets of persons who commit terrorist acts. The UK legislation that allowed the Treasury to freeze the assets of those suspected of involvement in terrorism was quashed by the UK Supreme Court in January 2010 but reinstated by temporary legislation immediately afterwards. </p><p>The Terrorist Asset-Freezing (Temporary Provisions) Act 2010 expires on 31 December 2010. This Bill seeks to replace that Act with a permanent legislative framework.</p>

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading Lords 15 Jul 2010
  2. 2nd reading Lords 27 Jul 2010
  3. Committee stage Lords 6 Oct 2010
  4. Report stage Lords 25 Oct 2010
  5. 3rd reading Lords 1 Nov 2010
  6. 1st reading Commons 2 Nov 2010
  7. 2nd reading Commons 15 Nov 2010
  8. Programme motion Commons 15 Nov 2010
  9. Money resolution Commons 15 Nov 2010
  10. Committee stage Commons 23 Nov 2010
  11. Programme motion Commons 14 Dec 2010
  12. Report stage Commons 14 Dec 2010
  13. 3rd reading Commons 14 Dec 2010
  14. Royal Assent Unassigned 16 Dec 2010

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 20 Oct 2011.