Terrorism and Associated Offences Flashcards
If a terrorism act uses explosives or firearms what is there not a need to do
Prove the fact that it was done to influence
In relation to the offence of Membership to a Proscribed Organisation what is the defence
It is a defence to show that you were a member of the organisation before it became proscribed and that you have not taken part in the organisation since it became proscribed.
Disclosure of Information Terrorism offences what is the mindset
Suspects or believes
Information about Acts of Terrorism what is the mindset
This is knows or believes
In relation to the offence if information about Acts of Terrorism where can this offence take place
England and Wales
In relation to defences against the “tipping off” offences under the Terrorism Act what is the burden of proof for the defence
The evidential burden
In order to use stop search powers under the terrorism act what do you have to suspect
That the person is a terrorist
In relation to the terrorism act section 43 b gives powers to stop a vehicle other than …
An aircraft which is airborn
In order to use section 47 search powers under the terrorism act (search as it reasonably suspects a terrorist incident is about to take place) does the officer need to be in uniform
Yes
Who is a senior Police officer for a Section 47 search under the terrorism act
At least ACC
In relation to Cordons (under the Terrorism Act) who can authorise the,
An officer not below the rank of Superintendent for that specific Policing area.
Can a Cordon under the Terrorism Act be made in Northern Ireland
No
Can an officer under the rank of Superintendent place on an Urgent Cordon under the Terrorism Act
Yes
How long can a designated Cordon last under the Terrorism Act
The initial period is 14 days it can be extended to 28 days for the total being 28 days beginning on the date of the order
Who can remove people and vehicles from a Cordon
A Constable in Uniform
Can Powers to remove someone from a Cordon be given to PCSO’s
Yes
Who can request passenger / freight / travel information from a service under the terrorism act
A Supeintendent
What is the time limit on a TPIM
Two years
What are articles that have been held to amount to explosive substances
Shotguns, Eletronic Timers, Gelignite with a fuse and detonator.
In relation to explosives, what must you prove in relation to the intent
That is was carried out maliciously
In relation to making or possessing explosives under suspicious circumstances is it a defence to make an explosive out of curiosity
Yes
