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Martyn’s Law Update - Government publish legislation draft

… On Tuesday 2nd May, the Home Office published a draft Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill. The new draft law … The draft Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill sets out the …   Security Minister Tom Tugendhat said: “The threat from terrorism is enduring. In recent years, we have seen …
Keywords: Protect Duty , Martyn's Law , Legislation , Law , Protective Security , Home Office , Parliament , Government , Counter Terrorism , Martyn Hett , Homeland Security Group

The relevance of EVIL DONE to the current UK threat landscape

… within a UK context. Targets and their vulnerabilities to terrorism are continuously changing, making it necessary to … on crime theories to establish new ways of understanding terrorism prevention and mitigation. This has included … a systematic approach for reducing opportunities for terrorism. Using established SCP techniques, the authors …
Keywords: Evidence-based policing , Research , Evidence , Protective security , Venues and Public Spaces , Preparedness , EVIL DONE , Situational Crime Prevention , Academia , Terrorist targeting

Introducing The Roadmap: Support for your security journey

… to support organisations in strengthening their counter terrorism security in a clear, structured, and practical way. … regardless of whether they fall within scope of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 (Martyn’s Law). … across the board. If your setting is subject to the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, you should …

National Risk Register 2023 is published

… Register 2023 (NRR) covers a number of threats, including terrorism. Alongside the guidance and tools available on … critical systems at a national level. These threats include terrorism, cyber attacks, state threats, pandemics, … throughout our platform to mitigate the risks from terrorism. …
Keywords: Risk , National Risk Register , Cabinet Office , Government , Risk Register , National Threat Level , Threat , NRR

Review your protective security plans in response to the increase in the national threat level

… On 30th April 2026 the Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre (JTAC) raised the UK National … statement was provided yesterday by Head of Counter Terrorism Policing, Assistant Commissioner Laurence Taylor where he reflects on the terrorism threat level change. Read Statement on threat …
Keywords: National Threat Level , Threat , Severe , Counter Terrorism Policing , Stakeholders

NaCTSO at Security and Policing Conference 2026

… The National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO) has confirmed its … in the Workplace (CPIW) qualification  and the Counter Terrorism Security Specialists Register (CTSSR) NaCTSO … Team, which is a specialist intelligence-led, counter terrorism capability, providing protective security …
Keywords: Security & Policing , Security , Counter Terrorism Policing , Security and Policing Conference , NaCTSO , NaCTSO Competent Person Scheme , Action Counters Terrorism , Counter Terrorism , JSaRC , NVTMU , VAW , Home Office

Purple Guide for the Events industry

… The National Counter Terrorism Security Office has worked closely with The Events … and advice that event staff can take to counter terrorism. … practitioners to get a further understanding of counter terrorism, and includes topics such as understanding the … of NaCTSO, Adam Thomson said:  “At the National Counter Terrorism Security Office we are focused on keeping people …
Keywords: The Purple Guide , Security , Advice , Threat , Risk

The Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Consort

… of a bomb threat on ProtectUK. Communities can help defeat terrorism by reporting any suspicious behaviour or activity. … if you see or hear something that could be related to terrorism, trust your instincts and report it. For more information on how to report, go to Action Counters Terrorism (ACT): Report suspicious activity.  For advice and …
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

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 … online reporting tool , or you can call the Anti-Terrorism Hotline on 0800 789 321. In an emergency, dial … reporting mechanism: Report online material promoting terrorism or extremism - GOV.UK .   …

4 easy ways to reassure your customers that safety is a top priority

… safer whilst onsite 3 . Polling conducted by Counter Terrorism Policing found that exposure to security campaign … In addition, research commissioned by the National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO) to investigate the … fear or desensitisation as a result of the counter terrorism messaging 4 .     3. Take advantage of free …
Keywords: Protective Security , Protective measures , Business , Small business , Vigilance messaging , Security mindedness