Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing Act 2021

Key Points

• Tougher penalties for terrorism-related offences.
• Broader range of offences and powers linked to counter-terrorism enforcement.
• Changes to sentencing, monitoring and post-conviction supervision for offenders.
• The measure has completed its passage and became law after Royal Assent.

Progress

The bill has completed Parliament's passage and received Royal Assent, becoming law. It originated in the Commons and is now in force as an Act.

Voting

In the Report Stage amendment 30 vote on 2020-07-21, 189 Aye and 335 No were recorded. Labour, Liberal Democrats, Independents, Plaid Cymru and several smaller groups supported the amendment, while Conservative MPs, Reform UK and DUP MPs opposed; Sinn Féin and SNP positions were mixed.