Section 7: Jurisdiction to try offences

7. Jurisdiction to try offences The Judge without a jury shall have jurisdiction to try an act of terrorism or an offence under this Act if the said act or omission constituting the offence is committed— (a) in the territory of Mauritius, on board a ship flying the flag of Mauritius or an aircraft registered in Mauritius at the time the offence is committed or against or on board a fixed platform while it is located on the continental shelf of Mauritius; (b) by or against a Mauritian citizen; (c) by a stateless person having his habitual residence in Mauritius; (d) against an internationally protected person; (e) against a State or governmental facility of Mauritius, including an embassy or other diplomatic or consular premises of Mauritius; or (f) in an attempt to compel the Government of Mauritius to do or abstain from doing an act.