Member

“In particular, expressions of approval or endorsement of proscribed organisations are especially significant in the light of the growing tendency, mentioned earlier, for terrorist acts to be perpetrated by individuals who have been encouraged or inspired by material they have read or heard. In that context, the expression of opinions or beliefs which are supportive of proscribed organisations can have highly dangerous consequences. It is correspondingly important to address the risk of such encouragement. In the language of the Convention, there is a pressing social need”.