Terrorism is the act of terrorizing and intimidating by means of violence. There are various forms of terrorism. An act of terrorism has three qualities - violence, whether it is actual or threatened, a political motive, and an intended audience.

The International Humanitarian Law and United Nations are two governing bodies for dealing with international terrorism. The IHL deals with any armed conflict and other humanitarian issues. The United Nations is an international organization that deals with humanitarian affairs and human rights. The Commonwealth of Australia has recently introduced anti-terrorism legislation.

There are many legal aspects involved in combating terrorism. If someone is convicted or charged for committing a terrorist act, the sentence they face will vary on the circumstances of the crime. All aspects must be analyzed before a sentence is made. These aspects include the motive and the severity of terrorism. There are many situations that...