The Terrorist Bombings Convention
The International Convention for the Suppression of Terrorist Bombings is designed to encourage cooperative efforts between states to prevent acts of terrorism and punish individuals who commit them. The Convention defines terrorism as an act where a ‘person unlawfully and intentionally delivers, places, discharges or detonates an explosive or other lethal device in, into or against a place of public use, a State or government facility, a public transportation system or an infrastructure facility.’ This is particularly the case when such an act is designed to cause death, serious injuries, or significant economic damage. Currently, 169 states are party to the Convention, all of which are obliged to ensure that they have sufficient legislation in place within their domestic legal frameworks to prosecute those who commit acts of terrorism. State Parties must also maintain sufficient investigative and administrative capabilities to deal with any acts of terrorism which relate to the Convention.