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HVM considerations for temporary Vehicle Security Barriers

NaCTSO and the NPSA have released guidance to support local authorities, event organisers, and similar end-user groups in using temporary Vehicle Security Barriers (VSBs) as part of a Hostile Vehicle Mitigation scheme.
Keywords: Hostile Vehicle Mitigation , HOSTILE VEHICLE , NPSA , Counter Terrorism Policing , Mitigation , vehicle security barriers , NaCTSO

Martyn’s Law Update - Government publish legislation draft

… available at Martyn’s Law Factsheet  - Home Office in the media Draft legislation – Terrorism (Protection of Premises) …
Keywords: Protect Duty , Martyn's Law , Legislation , Law , Protective Security , Home Office , Parliament , Government , Counter Terrorism , Martyn Hett , Homeland Security Group

The Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Consort

King Charles III's coronation took place on Saturday 6 May 2023 at Westminster Abbey in London. During the ceremony, the King was crowned alongside Camilla, the Queen Consort.
Keywords: Coronation , King Charles III , King Charles III Coronation , London , Public events , Buckingham Palace , Events , Event Security , Hostile Vehicle Mitigation , King and The Queen Consort

Coventry University provide an evaluation on the Zones North East Pilot

Counter Terrorism Policing Teams have been testing new protective security and preparedness ways of working with over 30 Local Authorities and public bodies in the North East.
Keywords: Counter Terrorism Support , National Counter Terrorism Security Office , Coventry University , Institute for Peace and Security , Protective Security , Preparedness , Secure societies , Resilient societies , Pilot program , NaCTSO update , North East Pilot , NE Pilot , Zones North East Pilot

Palestine Action proscribed

Palestine Action has been proscribed under Section 3 of the Terrorism Act 2000.
This makes it a criminal offence to be a member of this group or to invite or recklessly express support for them.

The legislation came into force at 0001hrs on Saturday 5 July 2025.

Public Safety Advice

… be the first port of call especially if people have any immediate concerns. It is stressed, there is no intelligence …

The National Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear Centre (NCBRNC) Testing and Exercising

The National Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear Centre (NCBRNC) shares an insight into two European commissioned testing and exercising projects.
Keywords: Threat , Chemical , Biological , Radiological , Nuclear , Exercise , Germany , Dortmund

Cinema business leaders unite to champion terrorism preparedness

Leaders from across the cinema sector gathered on 3 July 2025 for a high-profile industry event aimed at raising awareness about the critical importance of terrorism preparedness for cinema businesses.
Keywords: Business , Risk Management , ACT Awareness , Counter Terrorism , Protect , Preparedness , Training , Action Counters Terrorism , Awareness , Event Management , Event Security

Notice: ProtectUK app to close in December

As part of its work to improve access to the most reliable and current counter terrorism protective security advice, the National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO) has been reviewing how people use ProtectUK.