2AMeaning of "act of terrorism"

2A Meaning of "act of terrorism"

[Section 2A Inserted by No. 61 of 2002, s. 5, Applied:19 Dec 2002]

(1)  For the purposes of this Act, an "act of terrorism" is an act done, or threat made, by a person –

(a) for an ethnic, ideological, political, religious or similar purpose; and

(b) with the intention to –

(i) cause personal injury or damage to property; and

(ii) influence a government or put the public, or a section of the public, in fear.

(2)  In determining whether an act or threat is an act of terrorism, it does not matter whether the person is acting alone or with others or in connection with an organisation or government.

(3)  In determining whether an act is done or a threat is made for a purpose, or with an intention, referred to in subsection (1) , regard may be had to the nature of the act or threat and the context in which the act was done or the threat was made.