Define: Incitement

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Quick Summary of Incitement

Incitement refers to the act of encouraging, provoking, or urging others to commit unlawful or violent actions. It involves intentionally stirring up or inflaming emotions, beliefs, or prejudices to prompt others to engage in illegal or harmful behavior. Incitement can take various forms, including speeches, writings, social media posts, or other forms of communication that advocate or glorify violence, discrimination, hatred, or illegal activities. Incitement is often considered a serious offense, as it can lead to acts of terrorism, hate crimes, riots, or civil unrest, and pose significant threats to public safety and social cohesion. Laws prohibiting incitement aim to protect individuals and communities from harm and preserve public order by holding those who promote or encourage violence or illegal conduct accountable for their actions.

Full Definition Of Incitement

It is an offence to incite a person to commit any offence, whether or not the offence is carried out. This is different from ‘aiding and abetting’ as an Accomplice in that to be convicted as an accomplice the offence actually has to be completed. Section 59 of the Serious Crime Act 2007 abolishes the common law offence of incitement.

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This glossary post was last updated: 29th March, 2024.

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