Comment on UK: China academic intimidation claim referred to counter-terrorism police
AwesomeLowlander@sh.itjust.works 3 days agoAn offence is committed if someone behaves in a way that “intends that conduct to materially assist a foreign intelligence service in carrying out UK-related activities,” or in conduct likely to assist that service.
FishFace@piefed.social 3 days ago
Sure. But it’s not actually terrorism, is it? In fact, as worded, completely inoccuous activity seems to fall under the act - the definition of “UK-related activities” in the section includes literally any activity taking place in the UK. So intentionally helping set up a foreign embassy seems like it falls under the act.
Regardless, national security it may be, but terrorism it ain’t.