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New Legislation Aims to Combat Terrorism and Unmarked Explosives

The Solomon Islands Government has introduced new legislation aimed at combating terrorism and preventing the misuse of unmarked plastic explosives.

Key Provisions

The new law includes several key provisions, including:

  • Exempting certain premises and places from restrictions on unmarked explosive materials
  • Making it an offense to manufacture, possess, transport, sell, import, or export unmarked plastic explosives without a valid approval
  • Declaring certain entities as terrorist organizations if they have committed or facilitated terrorist acts
  • Providing a process for entities declared as terrorist organizations to apply for revocation of their designation

Penalties

Those who violate the new law may face severe penalties, including:

  • Up to 10 years imprisonment for the manufacture, possession, transport, sale, import, or export of unmarked plastic explosives without a valid approval

Exemptions and Approvals

The legislation also provides exemptions and approvals for specific purposes such as research, testing, or forensic science. The Minister has the discretion to grant approvals for these purposes.

Identification and Revocation of Terrorist Organizations

The law declares certain entities to be terrorist organizations if they have committed or facilitated terrorist acts. These entities can be identified through recommendations from the Commissioner of Police and decisions made by the United Nations Security Council. Entities declared as terrorist organizations may apply for revocation of their designation, which must be approved by the Minister.

Effectiveness of the Legislation

The new legislation aims to strengthen national security and prevent the misuse of explosive materials that could be used in terrorist activities. The law comes into effect immediately and is expected to enhance national security in the Solomon Islands.

Key Takeaways:

  • New legislation aims to combat terrorism and prevent the misuse of unmarked plastic explosives
  • Key provisions include exemptions, penalties, and a process for identifying and revoking terrorist organizations
  • Law comes into effect immediately and is expected to enhance national security