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What is terrorism in simple words?

(terərɪzəm ) uncountable noun. Terrorism is the use of violence, especially murder and bombing, in order to achieve political aims or to force a government to do something. {collinsdictionary.com}

 

Definition of terrorism in Australian law

 

5.5. Terrorism in Commonwealth law is defined as an act or threat that is intended to: advance a political, ideological or religious cause; and. coerce or intimidate an Australian or foreign government or the public (or section of the public ), including foreign public

 

What is the definition of terrorism UK?

Terrorism is defined in United Kingdom law as the use or threat of action, both in and outside of the United Kingdom, designed to influence any international government organisation or to intimidate the public and for the purpose of advancing a political, religious, racial or ideological cause.

 

22-01-22: Russian authorities added jailed Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny and a handful of his allies to an official list of “terrorists and extremists”. So Russian authorities do have a full understanding of the meaning of “Terrorism”

 

The following criteria of violence or threat of violence usually fall outside of the definition of terrorism:

 

Wartime (including a declared war) or peacetime acts of violence committed by a nation state against another nation state regardless of legality or illegality and are carried out by properly uniformed forces or legal combatants of such nation states

Reasonable acts of self-defense, such as the use of force to kill, apprehend, or punish criminals who pose a threat to the lives of humans or property

Legitimate targets in war, such as enemy combatants and strategic infrastructure that form an integral part of the enemy's war effort such as defense industries and ports

Collateral damage, including the infliction of incidental damage to non-combatant targets during an attack on or attempting to attack legitimate targets in war {en.wikipedia.com}

 

Putin, his generals and his super rich mates are way above any “LAW” and won’t get prosecuted! Generally speaking Leaders the world over look after their own kind; they all come out of the same mould: actually “LAWS” and “RELIGIONS” are there to protect them regardless of crimes committed

 

It’s interesting to note that the “Pope” and the “Queen” {Head of The Church of England} have been silent over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine!

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