Legislation for Explosives

Question 1

1974 prevention of terrorism act

Answer 1

• detention without charge introduced (48hrs)
• bans memberships to IRA

Question 2

2000 terrorist act / 2005 prevention of terrorism

Answer 2

• membership ban extended to organisations outside of ireland
• includes the possession of documents

Question 3

2006/2008 legislation

Answer 3

• detention without charge now 28 days
• includes disseminating terrorist publications

Question 4

what are the improvements since the 1974 Birmingham pub bombings

Answer 4

• sensitivity and selectivity of tests
• clean rooms
• multiple and validating tests