Regulatory Alerts2021-07-22
Counter-Terrorism Act, 2021
The Legislature of the Virgin Islands enacted the Counter-Terrorism Act, 2021 to criminalize terrorism and the financing of terrorism while establishing frameworks for detection, prevention, and prosecution. The legislation empowers the Governor to designate terrorist entities and imposes strict prohibitions on dealing with their property, alongside mandatory reporting requirements for suspicious activities. It further grants police extensive investigative and counter-terrorist powers, including arrest without warrant and search authorities, to ensure compliance with international counter-terrorism conventions.
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