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Minister Moves to Appeal Court on Anti-Terrorism Act

The Minister of [Country] has appealed to the Court of Appeal regarding a matter related to designated terrorist groups, as per the provisions of the Anti-Terrorism Act (CAP. 4.02).

Background

The Anti-Terrorism Act aims to prevent and suppress acts of terrorism within the Federation. Under section 7 of the Act, where an appeal is allowed in respect of a designated terrorist group, certain provisions apply regarding convictions related to those groups.

Appeal Process

According to section 6 of the Act, the Minister may bring an appeal to the Court of Appeal on a question of law, following a determination by the High Court. The order must be gazetted in the Official Gazette before the appeal is made.

Provisions and Penalties

• A person convicted of an offence in relation to a designated terrorist group may appeal against their conviction to the Court of Appeal or High Court, depending on the court in which they were initially tried.
• The appeal must be made within a specified timeframe and will be heard on its own merits by the relevant court.

The Act also prohibits certain evidence from being admissible in proceedings for offences related to terrorism. Specifically:

• Evidence of anything done in relation to applications or proceedings under sections 4-6 is not permitted.

Furthermore, section 9 of the Act criminalizes belonging to a designated terrorist group, with penalties ranging from imprisonment to fines.

Next Steps

The Minister’s appeal to the Court of Appeal is expected to be gazetted shortly, paving the way for further action on this matter. The public will be updated as more information becomes available.