The Atomic Energy Authority (Special Constables) Act 1976 (1976 chapter 23) is an Act of Parliament of the United Kingdom.

The effect of the Act was to extend and amend the powers of special constables carrying firearms and the places that they may exercise their powers.

The act was intended to address the potential impact of terrorism at places where nuclear material was stored or used.

[1] The Act received Royal Assent on 10th June 1976.

[2] The Act comprised four sections:[2] The Act was repealed on 1 April 2005 under the provisions of the Energy Act 2004 (c.