Atomic Energy Authority (Special Constables) Act 1976

Atomic Energy Authority (Special Constables) Act 1976

Act of Parliament
Long title	An Act to extend the powers relating to firearms of special constables appointed on the nomination of the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority; to extend the property in respect of which, and the places where, they may exercise those and their other powers; to make certain minor amendments about their powers; and for connected purposes.
Introduced by	The Secretary of State for Energy (Mr. Anthony Wedgwood Benn) Second Reading 26 February 1976 (Commons)
Dates
Royal assent	10 June 1976
Status: Repealed

The Atomic Energy Authority (Special Constables) Act 1976 (1976 chapter 23) is an Act of Parliament of the United Kingdom. The effect of the Act was to extend and amend the powers of special constables carrying firearms and the places that they may exercise their powers.

Rationale

The act was intended to address the potential impact of terrorism at places where nuclear material was stored or used.

The Act received Royal Assent on 10th June 1976.

Provisions

The Act comprised four sections:

• Section 1. Extension of powers of special constables as regards firearms.
• Section 2. Extension of property in respect of which special constables may exercise their powers.
• Section 3. Extension of places where special constables may exercise their powers.
• Section 4. Citation, interpretation, minor amendments and extent.

Repeal

The Act was repealed on 1 April 2005 under the provisions of the Energy Act 2004 (c. 20).

See also

• United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority Constabulary
• United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority
• Atomic Energy Authority Act
• Atomic Energy Research Establishment
• Atomic Weapons Research Establishment
• Nuclear weapons and the United Kingdom