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We act for Terrorism suspects at the Police Station 24 hours a day. Have you been accused of circulating terrorist publications at the Police Station? Have you been linked to terrorist training or possessing terrorist information? If you want representation from experienced terrorism lawyers, you need to speak to us about allegations of Terrorism from the Police Station. We have acted in the most serious UK Terrorist plots at the Police Station. 

This is your Guide To Terrorism Law Offences from our experienced Specialist Solicitors firm with over 45 years of experience. Our team have been involved in the defence of the most serious Terrorism allegations lasting several days at the Police Station. We have extensive experience of dealing with Police Station interviews for Terrorism allegations and charges. 

We can advise on Terrorism charges for Free under Legal Aid at the Police Station 24/7. We have experienced solicitors who attend any Police Station at Short notice for serious cases including Terrorism Charges and allegations. 

You are entitled to full legal advice at the police station for Terrorism related charges unless certain exceptions apply. 

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If you are being held by the police under terrorism offences, you are entitled to free independent legal advice and representation by a qualified police station representative, no matter what the time of day. This Guide To Terrorism Law Offences sets out the potential offences.

Who are the Terrorism Law Solicitors in the U.K

We have the best experience of PoliceTerrorism investigations in UK history. We have worked with the best Terrorism Law Barristers in the UK. We are known as one of the leading Terrorism law defence solicitors. We have worked with the best Barristers undertaking Terrorism Law such as 25 Bedford Row Chambers. We have dealt with alleged Far right suspects and Muslim suspects. We advise on passengers stopped at Air & Sea ports questioned under Schedule 7 of The Terrorism act. We can advise on TIPM (Control Orders).

Whether you have been accused of a terrorism offence, been arrested, charged or released on bail, or are just worried about a family or friend in this situation, you must get in touch with one of our specialist terrorism lawyers to deal with Police Station allegations of Terrorism. 

For a free initial consultation on your legal position For Terrorism Offences and the available options, contact our local offices in LondonBirmingham or Manchester.

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Our expert terrorism solicitors at JD Spicer Zeb in London, Birmingham and Manchester are ready and waiting to help you, when you need us most. With our expertise and knowledge of terrorism law, the Terrorism Act and Human Rights Act, we are the experts you need on your side to defend you and your rights.

Are you looking for an experienced terrorism solicitor?

The Courts take terrorism charges very seriously. If you have been charged with a terrorism offence your liberty is at risk and, if convicted, you could receive a lengthy custodial sentence. Therefore choosing quality legal representation is vital to the positive direction and successful outcome of your case.

JD Spicer Zeb terrorism lawyers have wide experience and specialist expertise in dealing with terrorism cases at the police station and up to the Crown Court.


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We always work with the most experienced and best leading UK barristers, KCs (Kings Counsel). We cover all criminal cases 24/7 at the police station and court. Offices in London, Birmingham, and Manchester cover cases across England and Wales. We can offer Legal Aid and affordable Private fee agreements. We can see you the same day, including virtually. Our Senior Partners supervise all of our cases.

How quickly do you respond?

We respond quickly even during out of hours. We do not get our work by paying for online adverts but based on the fact that few criminal law firms can match our 45 years of experience. Most of our cases are still from word-of-mouth recommendations from satisfied clients. We are called daily by dissatisfied clients from firms with less experience than us. We respond very quickly to new enquiries. We know what clients seek and so we update clients rapidly.

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We always keep you updated and give straightforward advice. We will get cases dropped early where the case is weak or should not be prosecuted. We will be upfront with you about where you can benefit from a good result with an early guilty plea, such as a discount on your sentence. As we work on cases across all levels with clients from all walks of life, we are excellent at giving clear, spot-on advice. As an established firm, we can allocate a whole team to your case often at short notice to secure evidence to minimise the damage to you. 

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Where it is possible, we aim to provide an initial consultation to you. If we can speak to you, we can if required inform you about  –

  • Whether we can take the case on and our relevant experience.
  • Public and private funding benefits.
  • Assistance in applying for legal aid where we are likely to accept instructions.
  • An outline of options in police interview only. We will not advise you on which option to adopt.
  • Providing our free written guide explaining the police station process.
  • The gravity of routine and day-to-day offences you face.
  • Consequences of not attending the court or police station.
  • Consequences of interfering with any witnesses.
  • Retaining any evidence in support of your case.
  • If possible an outline of the elements of the offence that the police or CPS must prove.
  • This consultation will normally be by telephone or email and will only be for as long as we deem necessary to establish if we can act for you. If we cannot usefully give you any advice in this manner then we will not continue with the consultation. We will not discuss the case in depth for you to be able to decide on your plea or any significant aspect of the case, as this cannot be undertaken informally.
  • Referring you, if possible, to other firms for matters out of our specialism or if we cannot help.

Consultations do not apply to the following cases –

  • If we do not intend to take the case on.
  • Road Traffic cases, drink driving, drug driving, driving bans, speeding, no insurance, mobile phone use, points etc.
  • In all cases where we do not have the capacity to take your case or the availability of suitably qualified staff to provide an initial free consultation. This is applicable in all cases but especially where a more senior lawyer is required because of your personal needs or the complexity of the case.
  • Harassment/stalking/ coercive behaviour/malicious communications or road traffic cases and most sensitive cases. These cases are often too complicated to assess in short consultations.
  • The locations concerned may be too distant to represent you adequately or it may not be cost-effective for you or us.
  • The case is too complicated to assess or raises various charges or facts, complexity, or history to be considered informally or in a short consultation.
  • In most Legal aid transfers where legal aid is granted to another firm except in very grave cases, we may assess the case and merits for a transfer.
  • If your relationship has broken down with your existing solicitor or several solicitors.
  • If you have been released under investigation and have already had a police station attendance. 
  • If you hold legal aid with another firm and seek a second opinion.
  • If you are calling on behalf of the client as a friend or family member unless you have full authority and full facts.
  • To businesses.
  • Advising whether you were given good advice by your other solicitor.
  • Whether to decide to plead guilty or not guilty.
  • Whether you have an arguable defence in law or factually complicated defences.
  • Any advice you have had after your first court appearance.
  • Any advice on appeal on conviction or sentence.
  • If we feel we are unable to communicate with you.
  • If we are likely to be conflicted or breach our professional rules.

We were also involved in the following notable cases:

  • The RicinTerrorism Plot
  • The Forrest Gate Two
  • Transatlantic Terrorism plot

Our specialist team have wide experience and detailed knowledge of:

  • Human Rights Act 1998
  • The Terrorism Act 2000
  • The Anti-Terrorism Crime and Security Act 2001
  • The Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005
  • The Terrorism Act 2006
  • The Counter-Terrorism Act 2008

Why choose JD Spicer Zeb’s terrorism solicitors?

At JD Spicer Zeb, we only employ experienced and dedicated lawyers in this complex and specialised area of  Terrorism law defence.

If you are facing charges under the Terrorism Act, we know that this will be a very stressful and worrying time for you and your family.  You will want to ensure that you are being represented by a solicitor and team that has proven capabilities in terrorism law, genuine experience and an excellent track record of success in delivering the best results in the circumstances.

We also have close contact with barristers and KCs who specialise in this area and who can assist in your defence.

What type of cases do JD Spicer Zeb’s terrorism lawyers take on?

Our terrorism lawyers can represent at the Police Station and court for all types of terrorism cases and offences, including but not limited to:

Act preparatory to terrorism

Section 5 of the Terrorism Act 2006 outlines that someone can be charged with ‘preparation of a terrorist act’. This is where someone is deemed to have had the intention of committing an act of terrorism or intend to assist someone else to commit an act of terrorism.

Acts which may be considered as an act of terrorism include, but are not limited to:

  • Possessing, manufacturing or selling a firearm;
  • Possessing a bomb or bomb making equipment ; or
  • Training or instructing others in preparation of a terrorism act

This also includes preparation at an early stage, including internet research.

Encouragement of terrorism

 Section 1 of the Terrorism Act 2006 outlines that ‘encouragement of terrorism’ will involve any published statements (or steps to encourage another person to publish statements) which encourage others to commit, prepare or instigate acts of terrorism.

The statement could also be considered reckless as to whether someone else may be induced into committing acts of terrorism.

Dissemination of terrorist publications

Under Section 2 of the Terrorism Act 2006, someone may be charged with dissemination of terrorist publications if they::

  • Distribute or circulate a terrorist publication;
  • Give, sell or lend a terrorist publication;
  • Offer a terrorist publication for sale or loan;
  • Provide a service to others which enables another to obtain, read, listen or look at terrorist publications or acquire them by means of a gift, sale or loan;
  • Transmit the content of terrorist publications electronically; or
  • Have a terrorist publication in their possession with a view to becoming the subject of any of the above.

Terrorist training offences

Under Section 6 of the Terrorism Act, charges for training for terrorism can be brought where there is evidence of any instruction or training in the skills that can be used to commit an act of terrorism. It also must be shown that, at the time, the person know that their instructions or training would assist in the commission of terrorist acts.

Skills which could be used to commit an act of terrorism include:

  • Making, handling or using a noxious substance;
  • Making or using firearms, radioactive material, or weapons designed or adapted for the discharge of any radioactive material or explosives; or
  • Making or using chemical, biological or nuclear weapons.

It does not matter how many people were instructed or trained or whether the training refers to a skill or multiple skills.

Funding terrorism

Under Section 15 of the Terrorism Act 2000, if a person invites, receives money or other property, and has reasonable belief that this will be used for the purpose of terrorism, this can lead to a charge of ‘fundraising terrorism’.

This can be further separated into the following:

Section 16 Terrorism Act 2000 - Use and possession

A person may be charged with ‘use and possession’ for the purpose of terrorism if they use money or property for the purpose of terrorism or if they possess money or property and intend for it to be used for the purpose of terrorism.

Section 17 Terrorism Act - Funding arrangements

A person may be charged with ‘funding arrangements’ of terrorism if they enter or become concerned in an arrangement whereby money or other property made available for the purposes of terrorism.

Section 18 Terrorism Act - Money laundering

A person may be charged with ‘money laundering’ if they enter or become concerned in an arrangement which facilitates the retention or control of terrorist property by concealment, removal from the jurisdiction, by transfer to nominees or in any other way.

Possessing information for terrorist purposes

Under Section 57 of the Terrorism Act 2000, a person may be charged for possessing an article which gives rise to reasonable suspicion that said possession is for a purpose which is connected to the commission, preparation or instigation is an act of terrorism.

Conspiracy to murder

Offences which are not included in terrorism law in the UK can also be classed as having a terrorist connection, including conspiracy to murder, or causing an explosion. Any cases with terrorist connections, including conspiracy to murder, are likely to attract a higher sentence on conviction.

Failing to disclose information that may be of use to authorities in preventing terrorism

Under Section 38B of the Terrorism Act 2000, a person may be charged with ‘failure to disclose information about acts of terrorism’ if they have information which they know or believe might be of material assistance in preventing the commission of an act of terrorism or in securing the apprehension, prosecution or conviction of a person involved in the commission, preparation or instigation of an act of terrorism.

Being a member of a terrorist organisation

Under Section 11 of the Terrorism Act 2000, a person may be charged with ‘being a member of a terrorist organisation; if they belong or profess to belong to a proscribed organisation. 

Support of a terrorist organisation

Under Section 12 of the Terrorism Act 2000, a person may be charged with supporting a terrorist organisation f they invite support, express  an opinion or belief, arrange or manage meetings or address a meeting which is supportive of a proscribed organisation.

A proscribed organisation is an organisation that the Home Secretary believes commits or permits acts of terrorism, prepares for terrorism, promotes or encourages terrorism or is otherwise concerned in terrorism.

Collecting of information

Under Section 58 of the Terrorism Act 2000, a person commits a terrorism offence if they:

  1. Collect or make a record of information of a kind likely to be useful to a person committing or preparing an act of terrorism (includes downloading); or
  2. Possess a document or record containing information of that kind; or
  3. View, or otherwise access, by means of the internet a document or record containing information of that kind.

A record could be photographic or an electronic record.

Our terrorism law solicitors can advise you at any of our offices or at any location in the United Kingdom including in prison.

What does the Terrorism Act 2000 do?

The Terrorism Act 2000 is the one of the primary legislations for terrorism law in the UK.

It provides provisions for terrorism charges to be brought for various offences, including fundraising for, and the financing and support of, terrorist activities, possession for terrorist purposes, failing to disclose information about acts of terrorism and being a member of a terrorist organisation.

The Terrorism Act 2000 also allows a constable to stop and search a person who they reasonably suspect to be involved in terrorist activity. This excludes ‘vehicle only’ stop and searches.

Since the passing of the Act, it has been heavily amended by subsequent Acts, including the Terrorism Act 2006.

The Terrorism Act 2006 included number of new terrorism charges, including preparation of a terrorist act, encouragement of terrorism, dissemination of terrorist publications and training for terrorism.

What is the United Kingdom's policy toward the financing of terrorism?

The UK has various legislative frameworks in place to criminalise any type of financing of terrorist activity.

The offences of fund-raising for terrorism, use and possession, funding arrangements of terrorism and money laundering can all lead to serious sentences for anyone convicted.

In addition, financial sanctions, such as asset freezes, may be imposed to disrupt terrorist financing. The Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 (SAMLA) provides the legal framework for the UK to impose, update and lift sanctions.

What is the penalty for terrorism?

The exact penalty  for a terrorism-related offence will depend on a multitude of factors, including the specific offence, the perceived level of culpability, and the harm caused.

As can be expected, the potential sentences for terrorism offences are serious. Life imprisonment can be handed for certain offences, while the minimum sentence you could receive involve high-level community orders. Terrorism offences will typically be triable either way, meaning they can be heard at the Magistrates’ or Crown Court; however some are indictable only which means they can only be heard in the Crown Court.

Section 282A-282C of the Sentencing Act 2020 deal with the serious terrorism sentence of imprisonment.  This means that a person will receive a custodial sentence for the offence as well as a further period (the extension period) which the person will serve on licence.

Detailed information on the potential sentences for specific terrorism offences have been published by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) and can be found here.

How long can you be held under the Terrorism Act?

Under normal circumstances, the police would only be able to hold you for up to 24 hours before charging or releasing you. However, under Section 23 of the Terrorism Act 2006, you can be held for up to 28 days without charge.

Contact our terrorism solicitors today

For urgent specialist advice, immediate representation or to speak to us confidentially about allegations of a terrorism offence, please do not hesitate to contact our dedicated team of serious fraud lawyers in London, Birmingham or Manchester on telephone:

Or email: solicitors@jdspicer.co.uk

Alternatively, you can fill out our quick online enquiry form and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Private Consultation

For a private and confidential consultation, please contact a senior partner on 020 7624 7771 or email heads of crime department 

 Lisa Nicol or Umar Zeb.

In Urgent Cases

For immediate representation and advice from our terrorism lawyers, you can contact our Emergency Number: 07836 577 556 and we will provide you with the urgent assistance you need.


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