Internal Security Act

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 the Israeli legislation, see 'Administrative detention'.
 * For the Malaysian legislation, see 'Internal Security Act (Malaysia)'.
 * For the Singaporean legislation, see 'Internal Security Act (Singapore)'.
 * For the South African legislation, see 'Internal Security Act (South Africa)'.
 * For United States legislation, see 'McCarran Internal Security Act'.