Terrorism
This page highlights some of the current parliamentary material available on terrorism. This includes select committee reports, briefing papers on current legislation and other subjects produced by the parliamentary research services, and the latest Early Day Motions put down by MPs.
Standard Notes
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 11.06.2013 | In brief: Mali - political and security developments |
| Mali is scheduled to hold presidential elections on 28 July 2013. Malian soldiers recently launched military operations to establish some semblance of state authority over Kidal in the north ahead of the elections, so that they can argue that they are fair and credible. Negotiations with the Tuareg nationalist MNLA and other stakeholders are under way in Burkina Faso and there are hopeful signs that a peaceful resolution can be agreed. The key issue is whether the MNLA will agree to be disarmed and, if so, on what basis. | |
| 22.05.2013 | The Anti-social Behaviour Crime and Policing Bill [Bill 7 of 2013-14] |
| The Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Bill (Bill 7 of 2013-14) was introduced in the Commons on 9 May 2013. This standard note gives a brief outline of the main areas of the Bill together with sources for further reading. | |
| 25.04.2013 | Select bibliography of terrorism resources |
| A selective bibliography of terrorism resources. This includes reports on terrorism legislation by the Independent reviewer and government policy. | |
| 13.03.2013 | Preventing violent extremism |
| This note gives information on the Government's review of the Prevent strategy, a collection of initiatives aimed at tackling religious extremism, which was inherited from the previous Government. It outlines the new strategy and includes information on the integration work led by the Department for Communities and Local Government. | |
| 28.02.2013 | The Special Immigration Appeals Commission |
| The Special Immigration Appeals Commission Tribunal (SIAC) deals with appeals against some immigration, citizenship and asylum decisions that are made on national security, diplomatic, or other public interest grounds. |
Research Papers
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 14.12.2012 | Justice and Security Bill |
| This paper has been prepared for the Second Reading of the Justice and Security Bill in the House of Commons, which is due to take place on 18 December 2012. The Bill, which has proved contentious, was originally introduced in the House of Lords on 28 May 2012. It is aimed at modernising and strengthening the oversight of the intelligence and security services and would allow the civil courts to use closed material procedures to hear sensitive evidence in cases that raised national security concerns. It would also preclude the courts from ordering the disclosure of sensitive information in certain circumstances. The Bill was revised significantly in the Lords and was introduced in the House of Commons on 28 November 2012. | |
| 06.12.2012 | Pakistan in 2013 |
| 2013 will be another important year for Pakistan. Federal and provincial elections will be held during the first half of the year. If, as seems increasingly likely, the Pakistan People's Party-led Government sees out its full term in office and hands over to a civilian successor, it will be the first time in Pakistan's history that this has happened. But the political and economic situation remains highly volatile and unpredictable. | |
| 14.12.2011 | Southeast Asia: A political and economic introduction |
| This paper provides a broad introduction to Southeast Asia. It offers key facts and figures about the region, followed by country studies of Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. It then looks more analytically at two key issues for the region: democratisation and Islamist terrorism. It ends with a select bibliography. | |
| 15.11.2011 | The Arab Uprisings |
| Since December 2010, the most profound process of change has affected the countries of the Arab world. The change spread quickly between the countries of the region, underlining the many common factors that provoked unrest. How the region's revolutions progress, however, depends on the individual characteristics of each country, which are very different. This paper looks at these similarities and differences and considers the possible outcomes in each case. The legitimacy of ruling regimes, the effect of societies' divisions along confessional lines and the role of the region's militaries are considered. | |
| 24.08.2011 | Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures Bill: Committee Stage Report |
| This is a report on the House of Commons Committee Stage of the Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures Bill. It complements Research Paper 11/46 prepared for the Commons Second Reading. Report Stage and Third Reading are scheduled for 5 September 2011. |
Select Committee Reports
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 14.11.2011 | Draft Detention of Terrorist Suspects (Temporary Extension) Bills. |
| Government response. Home Office report [Commons and Lords] | |
| 01.10.2011 | Legislative scrutiny: Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures Bill - government response to the... |
| Government response. Home Office report [Commons] | |
| 14.09.2011 | Constitution Select Committee (HL) nineteenth report on the Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures... |
| Constitution Select Committee (HL) report [Lords] | |
| 06.09.2011 | Terrorism Act 2000 (Remedial) Order 2011: stop and search without reasonable suspicion (second report).... |
| Human Rights Joint Select Committee report [Commons and Lords] | |
| 07.06.2011 | Terrorism Act 2000 (Remedial) Order 2011: Stop and Search without Reasonable Suspicion. |
| Human Rights Joint Select Committee report [Commons and Lords] |
Early Day Motions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 07.11.2011 | GUNPOWDER PLOT |
| That this House believes that the foiling of the Gunpowder Plot should be properly commemorated and that the significance of 5 November should be remembered; recognises the importance ... | |
| 12.10.2011 | ENDING COMPENSATION FOR THOSE CONVICTED OF INVOLVEMENT IN TERRORIST ACTIVITY |
| That this House notes with great concern the recent High Court judgement in Belfast where compensation was awarded to a man convicted of involvement in terrorist activities; and urgently ... | |
| 07.09.2011 | NEW DELHI BOMBING |
| That this House condemns the perpetrators of the bomb blast in New Delhi on 7 September 2011; sends its condolences to the families of the 11 people that were killed and the many others ... | |
| 13.07.2011 | BOMBINGS IN MUMBAI |
| That this House expresses its shock andrevulsion at the terrorist attacks on the Zaveri Bazaar, Dadar and the Opera House in Mumbai; is deeply saddened by the loss of life and suffering ... | |
| 14.06.2011 | COMPENSATION FOR UK VICTIMS OF OVERSEAS TERRORISM |
| That this House notes the continuing risks to British citizens abroad from terrorist attacks; further notes that the Government currently pays compensation to those affected by terrorism ... |
Lords Library Notes
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 11.03.2013 | Debate on 14 March: Afghanistan's Regional Relationships |
| Afghanistan lies at the heart of Central Asia. Since the invasion by Western-led forces in 2001, its relationships with its regional neighbours have been mixed: at times characterised by co-operation, at others by competing national interests. This Note explores those relationships in the context of Afghanistan's current security, political and economic situation, focusing particularly on key actors such as Pakistan and efforts to encourage dialogue and co-operation, and examines the potential impact of these regional dynamics on Afghanistan's future stability and prosperity. | |
| 14.06.2012 | Justice and Security Bill [HL] (HL Bill 27 of 2012-13) |
| This Library Note provides background reading in advance of the second reading in the House of Lords of the Justice and Security Bill on 19 June 2012. | |
| 03.11.2011 | Protection of Freedoms Bill (HL Bill 99 of 2010-12) |
| This Library Note provides background information in advance of the Protection of Freedoms Bill's second reading in the House of Lords. | |
| 19.09.2011 | Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures Bill (HL Bill 91 of 2010-12) |
| The Bill would replace the existing control orders regime with Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures, to restrict the activities of individuals suspected of involvement in terrorism. This Library Note provides background information in advance of the Bill's second reading in the House of Lords. |
POST Papers
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 22.09.2011 | Cyber Security in the UK |
| Cyber security refers to defences against electronic attacks launched via computer systems. This POSTnote looks at approaches to cyber security in the context of large-scale attacks, with a focus on national infrastructure. | |
| 01.07.2009 | The dual-use dilemma, July 2009 |
| This note examines three scientific areas posing a significant risk of misuse and considers how to tackle dual-use dilemmas in these and other areas. |
