The theme for Wednesday 26th November is “Preventing Violent Extremism”. Points to remember: Experience tells us that the terrorist threat comes not just from foreign nationals but also from terrorists born and bred in Britain. Terrorist groups who pose a threat to us seek to recruit people to their cause. However, the percentage of people […]
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National Counter Terrorism Awareness Week – Transport Hubs
The theme for Tuesday 25th November is “Transport Hubs”. Terrorists have targeted transport and transport hubs for violent attacks. Security at train stations and other transport hubs has been increased but the police want people to be vigilant and report potential threats. For counter terrorism information regarding the railway network: […]
National Counter Terrorism Awareness Week – Crowded Places
The theme for Monday 24th November is “Crowded Places”. Crowded Places, which can include bars, restaurants and nightclubs, may be vulnerable to a range of criminality including terrorism. The link below provides counter terrorism security advice to those who own, operate, manage or work in bars, pubs and nightclubs. To keep people safe, business secure […]
National Counter Terrorism Awareness Week
From Monday 24th November a national counter terrorism awareness week is being launched to encourage people to be vigilant and tell them about simple measures they can take to make it harder for terrorists to attack the UK. Following the increase of the international terrorism threat to severe, there is a heightened need to […]
United Kingdom Defamation Act Now in Force
The Defamation Act 2013, in force since 1 January 2014, reforms the law of defamation in the UK. The Act aims to balance the right to freedom of expression and people’s ability to protect their reputation. It introduces a new serious harm threshold, which is meant to discourage trivial claims that harm freedom of speech. […]