Section 8Part 2 — Terrorist Offences and Weapons of Mass Destruction
Exceptions
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Nothing in section 4, 5, 6 or 7 applies —
to an act which is authorised under subsection (2); or
to an act done in the course of an armed conflict in the defence of the Islands or for the purpose of preserving law and order in the Islands.
The Governor may —
authorise any act which would otherwise contravene section 4, 5, 6 or 7 in such manner and on such terms as he thinks fit; and
withdraw or vary any authorisation given under this subsection.
Any question arising in proceedings for an offence under section 4, 5, 6 or 7 as to whether anything was done in the course of an armed conflict shall be determined by the Governor.
A certificate purporting to set out any such determination and to be signed by the Governor shall be received in evidence in any such proceedings and shall be presumed to be so signed unless the contrary is shown.
Cross References
- Section 4 of Terrorism Act
Weapons training
- Section 5 of Terrorism Act
Biological weapons
- Section 6 of Terrorism Act
Nuclear weapons
- Section 7 of Terrorism Act
Chemical weapons
Referenced By
- Section 4 — Weapons training
Exceptions
- Section 6 — Use of nuclear weapons
Exceptions