# The Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 (Code of Practice for the Video Recording with Sound of Post-Charge Questioning) Order 2012, Introduction: Introductory text


Prevention And Suppression Of Terrorism
Made 9th July 2012
Coming into force 10th July 2012
This Order is made in exercise of the powers conferred on the Secretary of State by section 26(4) of the Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 (“the Act”).
The Secretary of State:
(a) has, in accordance with section 26(2) of the Act published a draft code of practice relating to the video recording with sound of the post-charge questioning of terrorist suspects by a constable authorised under sections 22 and 23 of the Act; has considered representations made about the draft and, as thought appropriate, has modified the draft accordingly;
(b) has, in accordance with section 26(3) of the Act, laid a draft of the code of practice before Parliament.
In accordance with sections 26(5) and 97(1) of the Act, a draft of this Order has been approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.
Accordingly, the Secretary of State makes the following Order.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/1793/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/counter-terrorism-act-2008-code-of-practice-for-the-video-recording-with-sound-of-post-charge-questioning-order-2012/introduction
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