The legislative framework for preventing, protecting and pursuing terrorists and those who support terrorist organisations is complex. The UK has one of the most robust sets of anti-terrorism legislation in the western world. The legislation is continually under review. The balance between security and individual freedoms and rights is continually debated. View the current UK terrorism legislation:

• Proposed new anti-terrorism legislation
  
• Counter Terrorism Bill 2008
  
• The Terrorism Act 2006
  
• Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005
  
• The Anti-Terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001 (ATCSA)
  
• The Terrorism Act 2000 (TACT)