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Possess, record or access information useful for terrorism
s.58 Terrorism Act 2000
Terrorism
Definition
It is an offence to -
Possess, record or access information from the internet
Which is likely to be useful
To a person commiting or preparing for an act of terrorism
Possess, record or access information from the internet
Which is likely to be useful
To a person commiting or preparing for an act of terrorism
Powers & Punishment
Six months imprisonment and/or a fine on summary conviction
Fifteen years imprisonment and/or a fine on indictable conviction
There is no time limit on when prosecutions can be brought for this offence.
Fifteen years imprisonment and/or a fine on indictable conviction
There is no time limit on when prosecutions can be brought for this offence.
Offence Type
Charging Codes
PT00064 - Record information
PT00065 - Possess a record
PT00066 - Possess a document
PT00067 - View or access a document or record on the internet
Crime Recording
PNC Recordable
Crime Report Required