the use or threat of action is made for the purpose of advancing a political, religious, racial or ideological cause.if the use or threat of action did not involve the use of firearms or explosives then it is necessary to consider whether the use or threat of action was designed to influence the government or an international governmental organisation or to intimidate the public or a section of the public) and that.the use or threat of action also involved the use of firearms or explosives or.there has been an actual or contemplated use or threat of action involving serious violence against a person, endangering a person’s life or creating a serious risk to the health or safety of the public or a section of the public.The following elements of the definition of terrorism need to be proved:.Section 1(4) of the Terrorism Act 2000 provides that the references to action, persons, property, the public and the government apply to the UK or abroad.Terrorism is defined in section 1 of the Terrorism Act 2000 (as amended).

The Attorney General will scrutinise the public interest factors in each individual case when deciding whether to grant his permission.

Where offences are committed for a purpose connected with the affairs of a country other than the United Kingdom (UK) the permission of the Attorney General is required before the prosecutor can give DPP consent to a prosecution.

When considering the public interest stage the prosecution will consider the factors outlined in the Code and any other relevant information. The public interest stage will not be considered until the prosecutor is satisfied that the evidential stage has been met.

Is a prosecution required in the public interest?.

Is there sufficient evidence to provide a realistic prospect of conviction and,.

The test for prosecution is in two stages:.

When considering whether to prosecute the CPS prosecutor applies the test for prosecution outlined in the Code for Crown Prosecutors (the Code).

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