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Terrorism Flashcards

1
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The definition of terrorism - the use or threat of action is designed to either influence the government, influence an international governmental organisation or intimidate the public or a section of the ??…

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Public.

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There are 3 causes in regards to the use or threat of action, it’s made for the purpose of advancing 3 causes?

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Political cause
Religious cause
Ideological cause

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The definition of terrorism includes both international terrorism and domestic terrorism. True or false?

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True.

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Would contamination of goods or a utility supply be considered terrorism?

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Yes, the definition emcompasses broad actions and threats which may not be overly violent, although will have a serious impact for the community at large.

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the definition of terrorism is broad and could include other offences such as blackmail, threats to kill or contamination offences, true or false?

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True.

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Where the activity involves the use of firearms or explosives - there is no further need to show that the behaviour was designed to either influence the government or… ?

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Intimidate the public.

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Who allocates the status of terrorist organisations ?

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The security of state.

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Glorification includes any form of either?

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Praise or celebration.

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Definition of a statement within terrorism would include any communication either with or without words consisting of… ?

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Sounds, images or both.

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10
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It is an offence to either ______ or ______________ to a proscribed organisation.

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Belong

Profess to belong.

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A defence will be established for ‘arising out of proscribed organisations’ if the defence can prove that both - the organisation was not proscribed on the LAST (OR ONLY) occasion that they either became a member or began to profess to be a member AND they had not taken part in the activities of the organisation at any time whilst……

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It was proscribed.

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Is it an offence to invite support for a proscribed organisation ?

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Yes.

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In regards to a meeting to support a proscribed organisation, its an offence to either arrange/assist/manage a meeting in public or private to support/further the activities or be addressed by a person or encourage support of an organisation. How many people must be at the meeting?

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Three or more.

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In regards to finance based terrorism offences. The main offence includes providing, receiving, possessing, arranging or inviting another to provide money or other property and that the money MAY be used for the purposes of terrorism. Must the defendant intend this?

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Yes, they must intent or have reasonable cause to suspect the money may be used for the purposes of terrorism.

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Would any buisness person such as a shopkeeper have a positive obligation to report any suspected terrorist activity?

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Yes. The suspicion or belief must arise during the course of the persons work.

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Legal advisors are not obliged to disclose info if it was received in privileged circumstances. True or false?

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True.

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In regards to information about acts of terrorism, the info can come from either inside or outside the UK and they know or believe the material could prevent an act of terrorism / secure the conviction INSIDE THE UK and without reasonable excuse they do not disclose the info ASAP to a ???

A

Constable.

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18
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Can a publishing or dissemination offence be committed by electronic means (internet) ?

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Yes.

19
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For attendance at a place used for terrorism training, a person commits an offence if they attend any place inside or outside of the UK. True or false?

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True. At any place, if whilst there they receive or take part in any terrorist training. And they know or believe this is the reason.

20
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Under misuse and damage of facilities, the defendant must use or damage a nuclear facility in a manner which causes a release of radioactive material OR…. ?

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Creates or increases a risk that such material will be released.

21
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Terrorist threats relating to devises, material or facilities, the demand must be made with a threat and it must be reasonable for the person to assume there is a REAL risk that the threat would be carried out if the demand if not met. Does the person need to believe this threat and risk ?

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Yes.

22
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Any terrorism offence under section 1, 6 or 8-11 committed outside the UK by either a non-British or British citizen can be tried in England/Wales as long as authority is provided by who??

A

The DPP

The attorney-general.

23
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Can a PCSO search a person if they are stopped under stop and search in specific locations ?

A

Yes, as long as they are in uniform and in the company and direct souped vision of a constable. Any officer searching must be in uniform.

24
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The stop and search in specific locations can be authorised by a senior police officer where verbal authorisation is given. When must it be confirmed in writing?

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As soon as practicable.

25
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Who may authorise a cordon?

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Superintendent or above. (Must be in their police area).
If URGENT, officer below superintendent may authorise if necessary but they MUST inform a superintendent and make a written record at the time.

26
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The initial designation cannot extend beyond 14 days from the time of the order. A superintendent can extend the designation to an overall limit of how long?

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28 days - beginning the day the order was made.

27
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There are many powers for police to exercise in cordoned areas like ordering a person to leave, arranging the movement of a vehicle etc… must they be in uniform to do this?

A

Yes.

28
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I live in a flat and i BELIEVE the person next door is a wanted terrorist. I am too scared to contact the police. Do i commit an offence?

A

Yes. I MUST disclose this info to a police officer as soon as reasonable practicable as i have info which I KNOW or BELIVE might be of material assistance.

29
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I live in a flat and i SUSPECT the person next door is a wanted terrorist. I am too scared to contact the police. Do i commit an offence?

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No. i must KNOW or BELIEVE.

30
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I live in a flat and i BELIEVE the person next door is a wanted terrorist. I am too scared to contact the police but i tell a PCSO. Offence ?

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Yes. I must disclose this info to a POLICE OFFICER.

In Northern Ireland a disclosure can also be made to a PC or her majesty’s forces

31
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There is going to be a terrorism raid tomorrow afternoon. Can a superintendent preemptively authorise a terrorism cordon?

A

No.

32
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When may the police set up a cordon?

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If it is considered expedient for the purposes of a terrorist investigation.

33
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TPIM (terrorism prevention and investigation measures). What are TPIM’s intended to do ?

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Prevent or disrupt the suspects engagement in terrorist activity.

34
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Who can serve TPIM on an individual ?

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The security of state.

35
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What is the duration of a TPIM?

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Up to 2 years.

36
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Police powers relating to TPIM. Can an officer use reasonable force to detain and carry out a stop and search on an individual ?

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Yes for the purpose of executing their duty.

37
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In regards to offences involving explosive substances, authority to prosecute must be supplied by either ??

A

Attorney general OR solicitor general.

38
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For causing an explosion likely to endanger life or property, does it matter if any injury is actually caused to any person/property??

A

No.

39
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Under the offence of Attempting to cause an explosion or keeping explosions with intent, does an explosion actually have to take place?

A

No. As long as there was INTENT to either endanger life or cause serious injury to property it doesn’t matter if the explosion took place or that any injury was caused.

40
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If ABDUL makes an explosive substance at home because he thinks its cool. Would he be guilty of making an explosive substance under suspicious circumstances?

A

Yes. As long as there was an explosive substance in their possession and they knew the nature and quality of it, there is no need for any criminal intent.

41
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In regards to the offence of giving training for a person to then use these skills for terrorism purposes. Must they KNOW or BELIEVE that the person will use their skills for terrorism purposes?

A

KNOW.

42
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If officers were serving a TPIM, would they need grounds to search the subject?

A

No.

43
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Mohammad is invited to training about bombs.if he attends what do we need to prove ?

A

That he knew or believed that the training was being delivered for the commission or preparation of acts of terrorism OR that he could not reasonably have failed to understand the purpose of the training.

NIE - Serious Crime & Other Offences (13 decks)

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