Internal Security Act
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The term 'Internal Security Act' is often given to a piece of legislation laying down regulations that enable the executive government of a jurisdiction to preserve the internal security of the nation. In some jurisdictions, it authorizes the government to arrest and detain individuals without trial.
- For Israeli legislation, see 'Administrative detention'.
- For Malaysian legislation, see 'Internal Security Act (Malaysia)'.
- For Singapore legislation, see 'Internal Security Act (Singapore)'.
- For United States legislation, see 'McCarran Internal Security Act'.