Terrorism Flashcards
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 ??…
Public.
There are 3 causes in regards to the use or threat of action, it’s made for the purpose of advancing 3 causes?
Political cause
Religious cause
Ideological cause
The definition of terrorism includes both international terrorism and domestic terrorism. True or false?
True.
Would contamination of goods or a utility supply be considered terrorism?
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.
the definition of terrorism is broad and could include other offences such as blackmail, threats to kill or contamination offences, true or false?
True.
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… ?
Intimidate the public.
Who allocates the status of terrorist organisations ?
The security of state.
Glorification includes any form of either?
Praise or celebration.
Definition of a statement within terrorism would include any communication either with or without words consisting of… ?
Sounds, images or both.
It is an offence to either ______ or ______________ to a proscribed organisation.
Belong
Profess to belong.
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……
It was proscribed.
Is it an offence to invite support for a proscribed organisation ?
Yes.
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?
Three or more.
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?
Yes, they must intent or have reasonable cause to suspect the money may be used for the purposes of terrorism.
Would any buisness person such as a shopkeeper have a positive obligation to report any suspected terrorist activity?
Yes. The suspicion or belief must arise during the course of the persons work.
Legal advisors are not obliged to disclose info if it was received in privileged circumstances. True or false?
True.
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 ???
Constable.
Can a publishing or dissemination offence be committed by electronic means (internet) ?
Yes.
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?
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.
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…. ?
Creates or increases a risk that such material will be released.
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 ?
Yes.
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??
The DPP
The attorney-general.
Can a PCSO search a person if they are stopped under stop and search in specific locations ?
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.
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?
As soon as practicable.
