Aligning anti-terrorism laws with commercial security practice
The United Kingdom has seen significant developments in its anti-terrorism legislation over the last two decades, reflecting the evolving nature of threats and the need for enhanced security measures. These legislative changes have had a considerable impact on the commercial physical security sector, influencing operational practices, technology deployment, and strategic planning. The 2019 Counter-Terrorism and […]
Dstl event showcases next-gen crime-fighting tech
The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has hosted an event to encourage free thinking by showcasing new science and technology that could help fight crime and terrorism. Among the science displayed to senior officials from the National Police Chiefs’ Council and the Home Office was Gravity, a human jet suit system. The pilot swooped in, […]
Places of worship receive security funding boost
The government has boosted funding for next year’s places of worship protective security to £1.6 million. It says the move is to reassure communities and safeguard mosques and other places of worship, particularly in light of recent terror incidents. The figure is double the amount awarded last year. In addition a new £5 million fund […]
Rudd ‘using Westminster attack to justify spying on WhatsApp’, says ex-cyber chief
Home Secretary Amber Rudd has been accused of trying to use last month’s Westminster terror attack to give the government greater means of electronic surveillance powers. In an interview with the BBC Radio 4’s Today programme Major General Jonathan Shaw, the former chief of cyber security at the Ministry of Defence (MoD), said that the […]
Victims traumatised after terrorism falling through support system gaps…
A new study carried out by Victim Support (VS) has found that the lack of a widely recognised definition of a ‘victim’ of terrorism is putting at risk survivors receiving the practical and emotional help they need after being caught up in an attack. The ‘Meeting the needs of survivors and families bereaved through terrorism’ report found that survivors can struggle to […]
Industry Spotlight – Basu: Sports fans and festival goers could become the next targets of terrorism…
Revellers at major sporting events and festivals this summer could potentially become targets for terrorism, according to the Metropolitan Police deputy assistant commissioner, Neil Basu, who said in a recent anti-terrorism briefing held at Wembley Stadium that sport and music venues are vulnerable due to the higher populations of people. With festival organisers and football club executives in attendance, Basu urged bosses to step up all security solutions […]
