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120. Weapons training for terrorists

(1) In section 54(1) and (2) of the Terrorism Act 2000 (weapons training for terrorists), after paragraph (a) insert-

"(aa) radioactive material or weapons designed or adapted for the discharge of any radioactive material,".

(2) In section 55 of that Act (definitions) -

(a) for the definition of "biological weapon" substitute-

""biological weapon" means a biological agent or toxin (within the meaning of the Biological Weapons Act 1974) in a form capable of use for hostile purposes or anything to which section 1(1)(b) of that Act applies,";

(b) after the definition of "chemical weapon" insert-

""radioactive material" means radioactive material capable of endangering life or causing harm to human health,"; and

(c) the definition of "nuclear weapon" shall cease to have effect.

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