Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Act 2019

This page provides an overview of the Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Act 2019 for police officers, helping them understand key sections of the law and how it applies in their duties.

Overview

The Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Act 2019 strengthens police powers in preventing and investigating terrorism-related offenses. It includes provisions for border security, the criminalization of travel to designated areas, and new powers for digital surveillance.

Key Powers under the Law

Officers can arrest individuals suspected of terrorism, prevent people from traveling to areas designated as terrorist hotspots, and use enhanced border checks to stop terrorism-related activities.

Important Sections for Police Officers

• Section 1: Criminalizes travel to designated areas abroad that are associated with terrorism.
• Section 3: Provides powers for police officers at the border to question individuals suspected of terrorist activities.
• Section 7: Expands police powers for monitoring and handling online terrorist content.

What You Can Do Under This Law

Police can arrest individuals attempting to travel to terrorist-controlled areas, perform enhanced checks at borders to prevent terrorism, and monitor online content for radicalization or terrorism-related activities.

How to Request or Apply

Officers should:

• Step 1: Gather intelligence on individuals or groups suspected of involvement in terrorism-related activities.
• Step 2: Work with border agencies to implement additional checks or prevent suspect travel to designated areas.