Terrorism and Organized Crime: New Definitions Revealed
In an effort to strengthen laws against terrorism and organized crime, the government has introduced new definitions that will take effect immediately.
Clarifying Terrorism and Property Definitions
The new definitions aim to clarify what constitutes terrorist activities and property, as well as the acts of people smuggling and trafficking. According to the new definitions:
- A “substance containing nuclear material” is now explicitly included in the scope of terrorism.
- The definition of an “operator” has been expanded to include not only the owner or person in charge of a craft, but also pilots and law enforcement officers acting in the course of their duties.
Defining Organized Criminal Groups
A new term, “organised criminal group”, has been introduced to describe groups of individuals who act together with the objective of obtaining material benefits from committing serious crimes. This definition is expected to help authorities better track and disrupt organized crime networks.
Key Definitions
Other key definitions introduced in the amendments include:
- Property: now includes currency, assets of any kind, legal documents, and digital instruments.
- Terrorist property: includes property used to commit terrorist acts or owned by terrorist groups.
- Terrorist group: defined as an entity that commits or facilitates the commission of a terrorist act.
Clarifying People Smuggling and Trafficking
The amendments also introduce a new concept of “receiving country” in the context of people smuggling and trafficking, clarifying that this term refers to the country into which an unauthorized person’s entry is arranged or where a trafficked person is brought as part of an act of trafficking.
Strengthening Efforts Against Terrorism and Organized Crime
The new definitions are expected to strengthen the government’s efforts to combat terrorism and organized crime, and will be closely monitored by law enforcement agencies and international organizations.
Launch of Nationwide Awareness Campaign
In related news, authorities have announced plans to launch a nationwide awareness campaign aimed at educating the public about the dangers of terrorism and organized crime. The campaign is expected to include:
- Public service announcements
- Community outreach programs
- Other initiatives designed to promote vigilance and cooperation with law enforcement agencies