New offence needed
Terrorism reviewer recommends law to catch loners planning mass killings
The independent reviewer of terrorism legislation has recommended the creation of a new offence of preparing to carry out multiple killings. It would allow a lone plotter to receive life imprisonment. But Jonathan Hall KC has advised the home secretary that the definition of terrorism is already wide enough and should not be extended.
His recommendations…
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