The Definition of Terrorism CM 7052 - Official Documents

Country
Luxembourg
Macedonia
Malta
Monaco
Netherlands
Norway
Poland
Romania
Russia
Serbia/Montenegro
General description
Very broad in terms of acts,
but narrow intention focused
on harming the State or
international organizations.
Broad definition of acts,
including creation of a sense
of insecurity among the
citizens; must be aimed at
the State or its organs or
senior representatives and
officials.
No separate national
definition
No separate national
definition
Criminal acts effectively
defined by reference to
international treaties.
Dualist system, requiring
domestic legislation to
incorporate international
treaty obligations
Narrow definition focused
on attacks on States and their
official representatives;
otherwise subject to
ordinary criminal law.
Broad definition, similar to
UK in effect
Broad in terms of actions,
with intention to undermine
public security, terrorise the
population or pressurise the
authorities to take decisions.
Broad, with close connection
with the consequence of
causing the feeling of
insecurity among the
citizens. Specific reference to
international treaty
obligations for broader
notion of international
terrorism.
Comments
Broad definition of criminal
association
Effect similar to UK, though
by a different legislative
route.
Broad definition of actions
and effect is qualified by
requirement that there
should be the intention of
endangering the
constitutional order or
security of the Republic.
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