The LTTE's overt organizations support Tamil separatism by lobbying foreign governments and the United Nations. The group also uses its international contacts to procure weapons, communications, and bombmaking equipment. The LTTE exploits large Tamil communities in North America, Europe, and Asia to obtain funds and supplies for its fighters in Sri Lanka. Information obtained since the mid-1980s indicates that some Tamil communities in Europe also are involved in narcotics smuggling. Only the record of the LTTE and the provisions of the Terrorism Act are relevant.
Political considerations are wholly irrelevant.
The compelling character of the new law is such that if the Home Secretary fails to add the LTTE to the list of prohibited organizations it should be possible to move the courts to compel him to perform what clearly is his statutory duty.