Terrorism Act 2006

Summary

Expanded UK terrorism legislation enacted in the wake of the 7 July 2005 London bombings. Introduced offences of encouraging terrorism (s.1), dissemination of terrorist publications (s.2), and preparation of terrorist acts (s.5). The 'glorification' clause in s.1 captures statements that are construed as indirect encouragement by glorifying past terrorist acts.

Relevance to the diaspora

Tamil diaspora commemorations of Maaveerar Naal (Heroes Day) or speeches praising the LTTE's armed struggle risk prosecution under s.1's glorification clause; social media posts sharing historical LTTE content can engage s.2.

Key provisions

• s.1 — encouragement of terrorism including indirect encouragement (glorification)
• s.2 — dissemination of terrorist publications
• s.5 — preparation of terrorist acts
• s.8 — attendance at a place used for terrorist training

Primary source

Related entries

• → Terrorism Act 2000 (UK)
• → National Security Act 2023 (UK)