Prevention of Terrorism Act 1974

Key term for OCR GCSE History A, used in War and British Society c.790–2010.

Definition

Emergency legislation rushed through Parliament following the Birmingham Pub Bombings, allowing for the banning of the IRA and extended detention of suspects.

Exam Context

Prevention of Terrorism Act 1974 appears in OCR GCSE History A revision content for British Thematic Studies, especially War and British Society c.790–2010 and War c.1750–c.2010.

British Thematic Studies War and British Society c.790–2010 War c.1750–c.2010

Found in Revision Notes

British Thematic Studies

Modern Conflicts: Post-1945 to 2010

War and British Society c.790–2010 • War c.1750–c.2010

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