Measures to counter state threats (Parts 1 and 2) Amendment to the Serious Crime Act 2007
Part 2, sections 44 to 46 of the Serious Crime Act 2007 contain three offences of encouraging or assisting another person to commit an offence or offences. Section 47 contains provisions for proving the offences under Part 2, including the mens rea requirements in relation to the principal offence. Section 50 contains a defence of acting reasonably. Section 52(1) and schedule 4 provide for broad territorial application of the offences.