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Terrorism: Convictions

Asked by Jim ShannonDemocratic Unionist PartyHome OfficeTabled Answered 23 December 2024UIN 20620

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many people have been convicted of terrorism offences in the last 12 months.

Answered by Dan Jarvis

In the year ending 30 September 2024, there were 72 trials for terrorism offences in England & Wales, 71 of which were convicted and 1 acquitted.

Further information on the use of police powers under terrorism and subsequent legislation can be found in the published quarterly statistics on GOV.UK: Operation of police powers under TACT 2000, to September 2024.

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