Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001
2001 CHAPTER 24
Commentary on Sections
Part 13: Miscellaneous
Third Pillar of the European Union
Dangerous Substances
Section 113 Use of noxious substances to cause harm
297.Under this section it will become an offence for a person to use or threaten to use a biological, chemical, radioactive or other noxious substance to cause various kinds of serious harm in a manner designed to influence the government or to intimidate the public. Offences under this section carry a sentence of up to 14 years and a fine.
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