RAF Terrorism in Iraq - Section 56 offences by David Cameron MP and Michael Fallon MP reported to West Midlands Police

A little time ago I reported by letter to West Midlands Police suspected criminal offences by David Cameron MP and Michael Fallon MP, contrary to Section 56 of the Terrorism Act 2000.

The letter to West Midlands Police relates to acts of terrorism (as defined in Section 1 of the Terrorism Act 2000).

The letter was sent by email. The text of the letter follows here:

1^st  October 2014

To:

Chief Constable Chris Sims, West Midlands Police

ACC Marcus Beale, West Midlands Police

Gentlemen,

RAF air strikes in Iraq are “terrorism” in the meaning of Section 1 of the Terrorism Act 2000

Offences contrary to Section 56 of the Terrorism Act 2000

1. David Cameron MP
2. Michael Fallon MP

I write to report to each of you as constables suspected offences contrary to Section 56 of the Terrorism Act 2000 by David Cameron MP and Michael Fallon MP.

The air strikes are terrorism – Section 1 Terrorism Act 2000

The air strikes in Iraq are, in my view, visibly terrorism in the meaning of Section 1 of the Terrorism Act 2000.

Here is my reasoning.

Subsection 1(3) indicates that where explosives are used (as they must be in air strikes) then only two further criteria require to be satisfied for terrorism to exist.

The two necessary criteria are expressed in Subsections 1(1)(a)and 1(1)(c).

The criteria expressed in Subsection 1(1)(a) are satisfied since air strikes inevitably involve serious injory to one or more individuals and/or serious damage to property. Ministry of Defence media releases confirm destruction of property.

The criteria expressed in Subsection 1(1)(c) are satisfied since the air strikes are being conducted for a political cause – the degrading and/or destruction of ISIS.

The characteristics of the air strikes demonstrate that Mr. Cameron has initiated acts of terrorism in Iraq by the Royal Air Force.

Section 56 offences

Section 56 of the Terrorism Act 2000 indicates that a person who directs at any level an organisation carrying out acts of terrorism commits an offence.

It seems to me that Mr. Cameron, as Prime Minister, and Mr. Fallon, as Secretary of State for Defence, each play a role in directing the UK Armed Forces in committing acts of terrorism in Iraq.

Offences committed by others

It is evident that Mr. Cameron and Mr. Fallon are not acting alone in committing acts of terrorism with respect to the air strikes in Iraq.

With regard to these acts of terorism in Iraq you will, if you are honest Police officers, seek to ensure that all who have committed offences contrary to the provisions of the Terrorism Act 2000 and other related legislation will be fully investigated.

Jurisdiction

The Terrorism Act 2000 provides that West Midlands Police has jurisdiction with respect to the suspected offences.

Prevention of additional acts of terrorism

I understand that, as Police officers, you have a duty to prevent crime.

I ask that you ensure that you take all necessary steps to ensure that RAF terrorism in Iraq is brought to an end forthwith.

Actions requested of you

I ask that you record and fully investigate the suspected Section 56 offences, as required by Law.

I ask that you ensure that additional acts of terrorism are stopped forthwith.

I very much hope that West Midlands Police will demonstrate that it, unlike at least one other Police force, does not operate a policy of targetting Moslems with respect to investigating acts of terrorism.

Distribution

For the avoidance of doubt this letter is a public document.

I look forward to your early reply.

Yours sincerely

(Dr) Andrew Watt