Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures Act 2011 (TPIMs)

Summary

Replaced the controversial Control Orders regime with Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures (TPIMs). TPIMs can restrict movement, association, travel, and communication of individuals suspected of involvement in terrorism-related activity below the threshold of criminal prosecution. Subject to judicial oversight (Secretary of State must apply to court). Maximum initial duration two years.

Relevance to the diaspora

TPIMs impose severe restrictions on freedom of movement and association; Tamil diaspora individuals under terrorism suspicion could be subject to TPIMs, restricting their ability to attend community events, travel internationally, or use communications equipment.

Key provisions

• s.2 — power to impose TPIM notice
• Schedule 1 — permitted TPIM measures (overnight residence, movement, travel, communications, financial, work/study)
• s.6 — judicial supervision
• s.5(3) — reasonable grounds to believe involvement in terrorism-related activity

Primary source

Related entries

• → Terrorism Act 2000 (UK)
• → National Security Act 2023 (UK)