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Road Transport Security Standards launched

… These criminals include organised crime groups and terrorists, both of which pose an increasing threat to the … and personnel from theft, hijacking or being targeted for terrorist purposes. In recent years, vehicles have been used by terrorists to conduct attacks on crowded places, including …

Threat levels

… designed to give a broad indication of the likelihood of a terrorist attack. … SUBSTANTIAL  – An attack is likely    … designed to give a broad indication of the likelihood of a terrorist attack. How are threat levels decided? The … fragmentary, including the level and nature of current terrorist activity, comparison with events in other …
Keywords: Threat Level , Threat , National , National Security , Terrorist threat , Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre , JTAC , UK Threat Level , Security Services , Intelligence

Martyn’s Law Update - Government publish legislation draft

… the UK will be better prepared for, and protected from, terrorist attacks. … The draft Terrorism (Protection of … who was killed alongside 21 others in the Manchester Arena terrorist attack in 2017. The draft bill will be subject to … from terrorism is enduring. In recent years, we have seen terrorists target the public at a broad range of locations, …
Keywords: Protect Duty , Martyn's Law , Legislation , Law , Protective Security , Home Office , Parliament , Government , Counter Terrorism , Martyn Hett , Homeland Security Group

Proscription of the Terrorgram collective

… the Terrorgram collective has now been proscribed as a terrorist organisation, making it a criminal offence to … Terrorgram collective is an online network of neo-fascist terrorists who produce and disseminate violent propaganda to encourage those who consume its content to engage in terrorist activity. The UK is the first country to proscribe …

Threat from Drones in the UK

… and used to mount successful attacks. It is likely that terrorists will seek to learn from these developments.   While terrorist groups have made extensive use of drones in overseas conflicts, the use of a weaponised UAV in a terrorist attack in the UK is unlikely in the next 12 …
Keywords: Drones , Threat analysis , Threat , UAV , Weapon

Standards for Public Access Trauma (PAcT) First aid kits – equipment

… preparedness of venues and public spaces in the event of a terrorist attack.  St John Ambulance – Accredited first aid …
Keywords: First Aid , Attack , Risk , PAcT , publicly accessible places

Palestine Action proscribed

… force in the first instance. You can report extremist or terrorist online content through the GOV.UK online reporting …

Outdoor Learning and Educational visits in England and Wales

… planning any visit, you should consider the likelihood of a terrorist attack. It is sensible to: • Be aware of the … Guidance for Leaders” ; • Know what to do in the event of a terrorist attack, including specific situations such as marauding terrorist attacks or incidents involving hazardous …
Keywords: Outdoor Education Advisers’ Panel , OEAP , Guidance , Advice , Training , Outdoor learning and educational visits , England and Wales

Always trust your instincts: Report suspicious behaviour and save lives

… of the important part business can play in stopping terrorist activity early. … Asad Bhatti appeared to be a …
Keywords: Report , Suspicious Behaviour , ACT , Trust your instincts

Election security for polling stations and counting venues

… supporting guidance publications including ‘Recognising the Terrorist Threat’  are available on ProtectUK  and the … occur anywhere and potentially with little or no warning. Terrorists are likely to favour ‘soft’ targets or venues and …
Keywords: Election , Attack , publicly accessible places , Polling Stations , Venues