No, from what I've observed, such laws most directly constrain those who fund research as well as those who solicit/promote it. Often they accompany other crim

No, from what I've observed, such laws most directly constrain those who fund research as well as those who solicit/promote it. Often they accompany other criminal charges rather than motivate prosecution as a primary charge. Security and espionage laws are often not directly enforceable. Their value is to "pile on", adding severity to related matters, such as charges committing or aiding past terrorist acts or planning therefor. Ideally the threat of direct prosecution for a crime would deter possible perpetrators, but making penalties more severe and extending incarceration are useful roles for laws too.