Application

Advice and guidance around when this offence could apply, and when it shouldn't apply.

Applies When

A person wears articles of clothing bearing symbols or icons of a proscribed organisation, but not necessarily the uniform of that proscribed organisation.
Symbols or icons worn by a person may not accurately represent those of a proscribed organisation, but they would lead a reasonable person to believe that they are.
A person hands out leaflets, newsletters or erects posters that promote or recruit for a proscribed organisation.
A person verbally promotes a proscribed organisation.

A person's clothing is similar in appearance to the uniform of members of a proscribed organisation, but is not in fact the uniform.
A person accepts literature promoting, or listens to verbal promotion of, a proscribed organisation.

Suggested sentences for those who have been convicted of this offence, and advice on the applicable conviction processes.

Sentences: Where there are multiple suggested sentences, select the sentence that is most appropriate given the offences circumstances.
Process: Where there are multiple options for the due process, consider the process that best matches the circumstances of the offence, i.e. for more serious circumstances, consider the higher option.

Indictable Offence: A trial in the Crown Court, or a senior supervisor review is required in order for the suspect to be lawfully convicted and sentenced.

Supporting a criminal organisation is a very serious offence. The sentence should reflect the severity of crime that the criminal organisation represents.