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Amendments to the Anti-Terrorism Crime and Security Act 2001 – a consultation
The purpose of this consultation paper is to seek views on amending the list of Schedule 5 pathogens that fall under Part 7 of the Anti-Terrorism Crime and Security Act 2001 (ATCSA). It sets out the existing list and controls and what is known about the threat of terrorist use of pathogens and toxins within the UK. The main paper discusses options for amendments to the list and seeks views on the best way forward.
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This consultation is being conducted in line with the Government’s Code of Practice on Consultation, the criteria for which are set out in annex A of the paper. An impact assessment is included at annex B.
The Government welcomes informed views from any quarter and therefore invites responses from any interested parties. The consultation period will end on 15 July 2010. We expect to publish a summary of responses before or alongside any further action, and this will be made available on the Home Office website. Deadline date: 15 July 2010.
