Membership in a Terrorist Organization: Legal Implications and National Security Concerns

To join a Terrorist Organization. As a matter of legislation, membership in a terrorist group is considered a key national security concern. An individual who is suspected of joining, attempting to join, supporting or facilitating the activities of prohibited organizations. Modern inquiries focus on communications logs, financial transactions, computer activity, recruiting activity, and other factors that could lead to involvement with any prohibited groups. Official lists of entities banned under the relevant law are also kept by government agencies. Common Areas of Investigation Association with banned organizations Ongoing recruitment and radicalising activities Taking part in illegal activities, helping others engage in illegal activities Terror financing and fundraising. The use of electronic communication and coordination. Possession of materials that are banned in groups Why These Cases Are Important The need for investigating membership related offences is due to as terrorist organisation activities can seriously hampered public safety, national security and social stability. Consequently, law enforcement agencies then watch activities which may be contributing to or enabling growth and operation of such groups.