Explanatory note

Part 7 of the Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001 makes provision for the security of the pathogens and toxins listed in Schedule 5 to that Act. This Order modifies that Schedule by adding the virus listed in article 2(a). The bacteria and fungi listed in articles 2(b) and (c) are omitted.

A Regulatory Impact Assessment in respect of this Order can be obtained from the Office for Security and Counter-Terrorism, Home Office, 2 Marsham Street, London SW1P 4DF.