Internal Security Act 1960 · 2020 Revised Edition · Part 3 · Special Provisions Relating to Security Areas
61. Failure to report offences or to give information
Feedback & supportAny person who, whether within or outside a security area, while any proclamation under section 48 is in force —
security area
“security area” means any area in respect of which a proclamation under section 48 is for the time being in force;
knowing or having reasonable cause to believe that another person has committed an offence under this Part fails to report that offence to a police officer; or
police officer
“police officer” includes an auxiliary police officer and a special police officer appointed in accordance with any written law for the time being in force;
having in his possession any information as to the present or intended movements or whereabouts of any person whom he knows or has reasonable cause to believe to be a terrorist fails to report the same to a police officer,shall be guilty of an offence under this Part and shall be liable on conviction to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 10 years:Provided that no person shall be convicted of any offence under this section if he proves that prior to being charged with or accused of such offence by a police officer or a person in authority, he voluntarily gave full information of such other offence or of such movements or whereabouts to a police officer.
terrorist
“terrorist” means any person who —(a)by the use of any firearm, explosive or ammunition acts in a manner prejudicial to the public safety or to the maintenance of public order or incites to violence or counsels disobedience to the law or to any lawful order;(b)carries or has in his possession or under his control any firearm, ammunition or explosive without lawful authority; or(c)demands, collects or receives any supplies for the use of any person who intends or is about to act, or has recently acted, in a manner prejudicial to public safety or the maintenance of public order.