Terrorism is a criminal act in nearly all national and international legal codes.
The declaration stresses that terrorism is a great challenge for all societies. Terrorism deserves absolute condemnation regardless of the perpetrator or the motive. Terrorism is a horrible crime and so there must be no justification for it or exceptions to bringing its perpetrators to justice. The declaration emphasizes the determination of all countries to fight against terrorism through all legal means. The Group of Seven consider the fight against terrorism an absolute priority and are therefore applying all possible measures to strengthen the capacity of the international community to defeat terrorism.