2000

Terrorism Act extends police rights to stop and search suspects

Race Relations Act requires public authorities to promote equality

Jeremy Deller and Alan Kane begin accumulating material for Folk Archive

2001

Terrorist attacks in the US, two hijacked passenger planes crash into the World Trade Centre, New York, a third hits the Pentagon, Virginia; Al Qaeda claim responsibility

Jeremy Deller restages the Battle of Orgreave on 17 June

2003

Iraq War, a coalition of multi-national forces led by the US and the UK invade Iraq and depose Saddam Hussein

The UK’s biggest ever demonstration, against the Iraq War, takes place on 17 February in London

Langlands & Bell’s The House of Osama bin Laden short-listed for the Turner Prize

2005

The IRA announces an end to its armed campaign and puts its weapons beyond use

Islamic suicide bombers strike on London’s public transport during the rush-hour; 52 people killed, around 700 are injured

Controversial Anti-Terrorism Law extends police powers to hold suspects without charge for 90 days

Channel 4 British Documentary Film Foundation formed