Regulatory Alerts2019-01-01
Terrorism Prevention (Amendment) Act, 2019
The Parliament of Jamaica enacted the Terrorism Prevention (Amendment) Act, 2019 to strengthen the legal framework for preventing terrorism and terrorist financing. The legislation expands the definitions of terrorism offences and terrorist activities to include incitement, mandates enhanced due diligence for high-risk territories, and establishes robust supervisory functions for competent authorities. It also introduces specific procedures for the listing and de-listing of entities under United Nations Security Council resolutions and creates exemptions for basic living expenses from asset freezes.
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