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Section 12
Coverage of Section 12 in the Nexus archive.
Powers, Immunities and Privileges Act, 2026topic1Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assemblyplace1MPAs (Members of Provincial Assembly)organization1Section 4topic1Section 5topic1Section 8topic1Section 13topic1Category B securitytopic1Defend Our Juriesorganization1Palestine Actionorganization1Metropolitan Policeorganization1Reverend Sue Parfittperson1Elbit Systemsorganization1Terrorism Acttopic1
- Eternal quest for privileges
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly passed the Powers, Immunities and Privileges Act, 2026, raising concerns over transparency and granting MPAs privileges like court exemptions, mandatory officer attendance at meetings, and security upgrades. Critics highlight issues such as delayed public access to the law, potential judicial inefficiency, and financial burdens from extended security and travel allowances.
- Police arrest 14 activists at London protest marking Palestine Action ban
Police arrested 14 activists in London after they staged a protest outside New Scotland Yard, urging officers to join the proscribed group Palestine Action. The arrests occurred under Section 12 of the Terrorism Act, which criminalizes inviting support for banned organizations.