NaCTSO at Security and Policing Conference 2026

The National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO) has confirmed its attendance once again at this year’s Security & Policing Conference, taking place from 10-12 March at Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre.
Keywords: Security & Policing , Security , Counter Terrorism Policing , Security and Policing Conference , NaCTSO , NaCTSO Competent Person Scheme , Action Counters Terrorism , Counter Terrorism , JSaRC , NVTMU , VAW , Home Office

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Counter Terrorism Policing launches ACT for Local Authorities at International Security Expo

On 30 September 2025 Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) launched ACT for Local Authorities.
Keywords: ACT for Local Authorities

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Download the new Martyn's Law Myth Buster

The Home Office is pleased to share additional material about the Act including a one page leaflet and a myth buster.

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Cinema business leaders unite to champion terrorism preparedness

Leaders from across the cinema sector gathered on 3 July 2025 for a high-profile industry event aimed at raising awareness about the critical importance of terrorism preparedness for cinema businesses.
Keywords: Business , Risk Management , ACT Awareness , Counter Terrorism , Protect , Preparedness , Training , Action Counters Terrorism , Awareness , Event Management , Event Security

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Palestine Action proscribed

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.

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Counter Terrorism Policing launches campaign to keep the public safe this summer

Keywords: Summer Campaign , Digital assets , Counter Terrorism , Toolkit , Public events , Event safety

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Competent Person in the Workplace awarding Organisation partner announced

Businesses looking for NaCTSO-endorsed, CT-specific protective security and preparedness training will be able to enrol employees on a Level 3, Ofqual-regulated qualification.
Keywords: Competent Person in the Workplace , NaCTSO Competent Person Scheme , Competent Person Scheme , CPIW

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Landmark anti-terror legislation gains Royal Assent

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).

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Security professionals urged to tackle threat from state actors

Security professionals are urged to remain vigilant and question who their clients are to ensure they are not carrying out damaging activity against the UK.
Keywords: Vigilance , Foreign actors , Security Professional , State actors

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4 easy ways to reassure your customers that safety is a top priority

Communicating protective security measures can act as a free and highly effective layer of security, but will it scare or reassure your customers? Evidence suggests that it can provoke positive emotional and behavioural responses and deter potential hostiles. 
Keywords: Protective Security , Protective measures , Business , Small business , Vigilance messaging , Security mindedness

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