The Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act 1989 (c. 4) was an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. The act was one of the Prevention of Terrorism Acts related to The Troubles in Northern Ireland.
Provisions
The act had seven parts:
The remaining parts of the act (Information, Proceedings and Interpretation, Further Provisions for Northern Ireland, and Supplementary) are largely technical, although the Northern Ireland provisions extend the right to search property, restricts remission for those convicted of statutory offences, and tightens control over the granting of licenses under the Explosives Act 1875 (38 & 39 Vict. c. 17) (new explosives factories and magazines).