The UK's terror watchdog, Jonathan Hall KC, determined that the decision not to classify Axel Rudakubana as a terrorist was appropriate, arguing that broadening the definition of terrorism risks misuse and infringement on free expression. Hall emphasized that terrorism should specifically relate to violence driven by political or ideological motives, rather than merely extreme violence. He suggested that efforts should focus on adapting policing strategies to handle threats from individuals motivated by personal grievances, rather than reclassifying violent offenders under the terrorism umbrella.
"Expanding the definition of terrorism would increase the possibility of inaccurate use and, in theory, abuse,... terrorism must only refer to violence committed to advance a political, religious, racial or ideological cause."
"The review was commissioned... to examine terror legislation in light of modern threats we face... to update legislation to address the new threat Britain faces from extreme violence."
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