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On 30 September 2025 Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) launched ACT for Local Authorities.
You will be aware of the tragic terrorist attack at Heaton Park Synagogue in Crumpsall, Manchester on 2 October 2025. The thoughts of everyone in policing go out to the victims, the affected families and communities, particularly Jewish communities, at this difficult time.
On Tuesday 2nd May, the Home Office published a draft Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill. The new draft law will ensure that the UK will be better prepared for, and protected from, terrorist attacks.
The Department for Transport has launched the Road Transport Security Standards.
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.
Premises and events will be better prepared to respond to attacks as landmark legislation known as Martyn’s Law gained Royal Assent and became law today (Thursday 3 April).
The Home Office has now published the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 section 27 statutory guidance.
A new Ofqual regulated qualification, the SFJ Level 3 Award in Counter Terrorism Protective Security and Preparedness has officially launched.