Prevention of Terrorism Bill : House of Commons Bills 2004-05, 61

The purpose of this Bill is to give the Home Secretary the power to place 'control orders' on individuals suspected of involvement in terrorism-related activity, irrespective of nationality or terrorist cause.

Each order would be tailored to the particular risk posed by the individual concerned, and the range of obligations which may be imposed include deprivation of liberty and requirements as to place of abode, restrictions on movement to or within certain areas, restrictions on communications and associations, and prohibiting the use of phones and the internet.

Breach of a control order without reasonable excuse would be a criminal offence, with the possibility of a prison sentence of up to five years or a fine.

The proposed scheme would include provision for judicial scrutiny by the High Court (or the Court of Session in Scotland).