Terrorism Act 2025

Article 1– Terrorism

Section 1– Establishment

1. An act is an act of terrorism if it is done with the intention of–
   1. Causing serious harm to persons or property [or]
   2. Creating widespread fear or intimidation within the public [or]
   3. Coercing or influencing the Government, any public body or foreign power [or]
   4. Advancing a political, religious or ideological cause
2. Acts of terrorism include but are not limited to–
   1. The use or threat of violence [or]
   2. Sabotage of infrastructure [or]
   3. Cyberattacks with intent to disrupt or cause harm [or]
   4. Taking hostages or unlawful detention for ideological purposes
3. Acts of terrorism do not include–
   1. Lawful protest or peaceful dissent which does not involve violence or unlawful conduct

Article 2– Proscribed organisations

Section 1– Designation

1. The Government may designate an organisation as a Proscribed Organisation if it–
   1. Commits or participates in acts of terrorism [or]
   2. Prepares for terrorism [or]
   3. Promotes or encourages terrorism [or]
   4. Is otherwise concerned in terrorism
2. Designation must be made by formal declaration of the Cabinet and recorded in the Register of Proscribed Organisations

Section 2– Consequences of proscription

1. An individual commits an offence if they–
   1. Belong to a Proscribed Organisation [or]
   2. Recruit for a Proscribed Organisation [or]
   3. Publicly promote, endorse, or express support for a Proscribed Organisation [or]
   4. Provide material or financial assistance to a Proscribed Organisation
2. The Government may impose travel restrictions, monitoring, or other measures in accordance with national security law on individuals linked to Proscribed Organisations

Section 3– Appeal and review

1. An organisation may submit a request to the Cabinet for review of its designation
2. The Government must review the status of all proscribed organisations at least once every 5 years

Article 3– Terror-related offences

Section 1– Principal offences

1. An individual commits the offence of terrorism if they engage in any act, with the intention of–
   1. Causing terror, fear or serious harm to the public [or]
   2. Advancing an ideological cause through violence [or]
   3. Damaging critical parts or public infrastructure in furtherance of ideological goals
2. The penalty for terrorism shall be–
   1. Life imprisonment, if applicable and if deemed appropriate [or]
   2. Imprisonment for a lesser term, not less than 20 years

Section 2– Related offences

1. An individual commits a related terrorism offence if they engage in any act, with the intention of–
   1. Possessing materials for use in terrorism [or]
   2. Receiving or giving terrorist training [or]
   3. Withholding information about terrorist activities
2. The penalty for a related terrorism offence shall be–
   1. Imprisonment for 10 years, if applicable and if deemed appropriate, or a lesser term

Article 4– Investigations and enforcement

Section 1– Derivation of powers

1. The Government shall carry out all investigations and enforcement actions under this Act in accordance with powers established in the National Security Act
2. Surveillance, arrest, interrogation and evidence handling shall follow the processes and safeguards set out in the National Security Act

Section 2– Preventative measures

1. The Government may apply temporary measures to prevent acts of terrorism where credible intelligence indicates a threat, including–
   1. Temporary movement or travel restrictions [and]
   2. Monitoring of communications and financial activity
2. All preventative measures must be authorised and reviewed in line with national security law

Article 5– Oversight and reporting

Section 1– Oversight by the National Security Oversight Board

1. The National Security Oversight Board shall review and report on–
   1. The use of powers under this Act [and]
   2. Compliance with legal safeguards [and]
   3. Complaints and concerns raised by the public or legislative councillors
2. The Board may request reports, conduct hearings, and issue findings to the Legislative Council