New terrorism offence over planned attacks recommended

The UK's terror watchdog has recommended that a new offence to prevent mass casualty attacks before they happen, should be considered in light of the Southport murders.

But the review commission by the Home Secretary following the attacks in July, also concluded that the terrorism definition should not be changed.

Jonathan Hall KC said the legal definition is “already wide” and expanding the threshold would “increase the possibility of inaccurate use and, in theory, abuse”.
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