ECSH22500 - Anti-Terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001
The Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001 (ATCSA) made several significant amendments to the Terrorism Act (TA 2000), notably in relation to-
The security of dangerous substances
Freezing orders
Asset seizures
This Act is to ensure the security of dangerous substances that may be targeted or used by terrorist groups and allows for freezing orders to be made against national security threats and the civil asset seizure regime for terrorism.