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Notifying your intention to hold pathogens and toxins

… disease-causing micro-organisms and toxins, you need to inform the Home Office. … and other premises are obliged to notify the appropriate authorities that they intend to hold, keep or use stocks of … under Part 7 of the Anti-Terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001. Schedule 5 to the Act lists the dangerous …
Keywords: CBRN , Threat , Substances , Chemical , Attack Methodology , Pathogens , Toxins , Health & Safety

Security guidance for elections

… need to be made both by those planning and those running for elections. … This guidance provides advice on good security practice for candidates and those in local authorities. Much of this … for local authorities - advice on good cyber security practices to protect systems that support elections Election …
Keywords: Election , Cyber Security , Politics , Venues , Election security

Martyn’s Law overview and what you need to know

… The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, commonly known as Martyn’s Law, received Royal Assent in April 2025. The Act aims to improve organisational preparedness and … security across the UK, requiring that those responsible for certain premises and events take steps to prepare for …
Keywords: Martyn's Law , Parliament , Bill , Legislation , Organisation , Counter Terrorism , Protect

Tactic RB5: Ensure that all staff are briefed on roles and responsibilities during an incident in line with response plans and procedures

… Information and Intention Prior to any briefings, staff should … Events . Incident response deals with the immediate impact of an incident. It is a relatively short-term phase that … external stakeholders including contractors, suppliers, local authorities, the police and other emergency services, …

Tactic RB2: Ensure full adherence to incident response and business continuity planning checklist

… Information and Intention Incident response and business … or power fault. An Incident Response Plan is a plan of action for the efficient deployment and coordination of … in conjunction with all partners, emergency services and local authorities. Managing risk and security planning are …
Keywords: Business Continuity , Crisis Management , Attack , Incident Management , incident response

Tactic IB4: Implement communication links with surrounding premises to pass on information and suspicious activity

… Information and Intention Strong relationships should be … a business, and with external stakeholders including contractors, suppliers, local authorities, the police and other emergency services, … Tactic IB4: Implement communication links with surrounding premises to pass on information and suspicious activity …
Keywords: Crisis Management , Risk Assessment , Awareness , Security , Attack

Tactic SB1: Establish or review a C-UAV/UAS Plan

… Information and Intention There has been a significant growth … site such as an airport, can have a serious impact on operations within the site. The incident at Gatwick … with the appropriate regulators should also be considered. Local organisations whose sites are nearby, or have shared …
Keywords: UAV , Drones , Risk Assessment , Threat

Tactic RB1: Review and communicate incident response and business continuity plans with staff and neighbouring businesses 

… Information and Intention Incident response and business … or power fault. An Incident Response Plan is a plan of action for the efficient deployment and coordination of … in conjunction with all partners, emergency services and local authorities. Managing risk and security planning are …
Keywords: Business Continuity , Crisis Management , incident response , Risk

Countering threats from Uncrewed Aerial Systems (C-UAS)

…     Overseas, terrorists are using UAS in conflict zones for surveillance, propaganda and to deliver improvised … with the appropriate regulators should also be considered. Local organisations whose sites are nearby, or have shared … built on understanding and compromise is key. Your contact may be with either the local police or those …
Keywords: Terrorist threat , Attack Methodology , Protective Security , Response , PALs Guidance , PALs , publicly accessible places , publicly accessible locations

Working with Counter Terrorism Security Advisors (CTSAs)

… within an organisation. ‘A flyer summarising the ACT and SCaN offerings can be downloaded here .’ … Current threat Identifying and responding to suspicious activity Identifying and dealing with suspicious items Bomb … This package has been designed as an interactive workshop aimed at operational supervisors and their …
Keywords: Local Authorities , Threat , National Security , Counter Terrorism Security Advisors , CTSA , Business Engagement , ACT , SCAN , CTSAs