THE public consultation on anti-terror legislation for the Isle of Man has concluded.
The Department of Home Affairs received 11 responses to the draft Anti-Terrorism and Crime (Amendment) Bill 2010.
As a result the Department will amend two clauses in the Bill as well as making minor changes and corrections.
The offence of encouraging susceptible people to join or support terrorism has been changed. The offence is now incitement of terrorism - which provides for the protection of freedom of speech.
The other amendment relates to trespass on a designated site - which the Department has decided to withdraw from the Bill.
Home Affairs Minister Adrian Earnshaw MHK said: "I am very grateful for the responses we received.
"The consultation enables us to review aspects of the Bill that people have concerns about and assists us in ensuring new legislation meets our international obligations while remaining appropriate and proportionate for the Isle of Man.
"The small number of responses received would suggest the majority of people are content with the Bill's proposals. However comments made by those who did respond were pertinent and have assisted us in revising certain clauses."
The purpose of the Bill is to keep the Island's legislation up to date with developments in terrorism legislation elsewhere.
It will also enable the Island to comply with international conventions in relation to terrorism.
It is intended that the Anti-Terrorism and Crime (Amendment) Bill 2010 will go before the House of Keys for its first reading on November 23.
The public consultation was held from August 2 to September 20. Responses can be viewed here.
