• Consti@lemmy.world
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    2 months ago

    Fbi definition:

    Domestic terrorism: Violent, criminal acts committed by individuals and/or groups to further ideological goals stemming from domestic influences, such as those of a political, religious, social, racial, or environmental nature

    I’d say, anyone storming parliament has plenty political goals

    • ILikeBoobies@lemmy.ca
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      2 months ago

      As if what the US says matters at all.

      Also it has to be part of a group.

      Terrorism is a non-government organization using violence to achieve political goals.

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        2 months ago

        Part 1 of the ATA amended the Criminal Code to create a new chapter dealing specifically with terrorism. A core provision in this chapter is the definition of “terrorist activity”, which has two components and applies to activities inside or outside Canada. Satisfying either component constitutes a “terrorist activity”.

        The first component of the definition is defined in part as an act or omission committed in or outside Canada that would be an offence under the major international treaties that apply to terrorist activities, like hijacking and terrorist bombing.

        The second part defines “terrorist activity” as an act or omission undertaken, inside or outside Canada, for a political, religious or ideological purpose that is intended to intimidate the public with respect to its security, including its economic security, or to compel a person, government or organization (whether inside or outside Canada) from doing or refraining to do any act, and that intentionally causes one of a number of specified forms of serious harm.