Terrorism Act 2006 is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that received Royal assent on 30 March 2006 , after being introduced on 12 October 2005 . The Act creates new offences related to terrorism , and amends existing ones . The Act was drafted in the aftermath of the 7 July 2005 London bombings , and some of its terms have proven to be highly controversial . The government considered the act a necessary response to an unparalleled terrorist threat ; it has encountered opposition from those who feel that it is an undue imposition on civil liberties , and could increase the terrorism risk
7 July 2005 London bombings
7 July 2005 London bombings
Terrorism Act 2006