Q645: Please can you tell me what the definitions of terrorism and terrorist are?
These definitions are provided by the Terrorism Act 2000.
Terrorist is a person who,
- has committed certain offences under the Terrorism Act 2000, (for example, is linked to a proscribed organisation, provides money/property he suspects will be used for purposes of terrorism, uses money/property for purposes of terrorism) or
- is or has been concerned in the commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism.
Terrorism means the use or threat of action where
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involves serious violence against a person,
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involves serious damage to property,
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endangers a person's life, other than that of the person committing the action,
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creates a serious risk to the health or safety of the public or a section of the public, or
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is designed seriously to interfere with or seriously to disrupt an electronic system or,
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If you have any information about anyone you believe to be involved in terrorism activity then contact your local police force or the Anti Terrorist Hotline on 0800 789 321.