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<p>Schedule 3 to the Counter-Terrorism and Border Security introduced new powers that
would allow ports and border officers to stop, question, search and detain persons
at UK ports to determine whether they are or have been engaged in hostile activity.</p><p>The
Bill completed its parliamentary passage on Tuesday 22 January but has not yet received
Royal Assent. Following Royal Assent, the Schedule 3 powers will not come into force
until the associated statutory guidance has been subject to public consultation, debated
by both Houses of Parliament and subsequently commenced by regulations.</p><p>These
powers were identified as a key gap in the capability of UK law enforcement to tackle
the threat from hostile activity and the Government is pleased that Parliament has
supported their passage in the Bill.</p><p>Once in force, the powers will be subject
to the scrutiny and oversight of the Investigatory Powers Commissioner who will report
annually on their exercise.</p>
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