Man jailed after witness reports bomb making manuals found on laptops

On 12th June 2023 Asad Bhatti from Redhill was sentenced to eight years in jail. This follows an investigation by Counter Terrorism Policing South East (CTPSE) prompted by a report from a local business.
Keywords: Vigilance , ACT , ACT Awareness

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Martyn’s Law Update - Government publish legislation draft

… Office published a draft Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill. The new draft law will ensure that the UK will be … attacks. … The draft Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill sets out the requirements that, under Martyn’s Law, … in the Manchester Arena terrorist attack in 2017. The draft bill will be subject to pre-legislative scrutiny by the Home …
Keywords: Protect Duty , Martyn's Law , Legislation , Law , Protective Security , Home Office , Parliament , Government , Counter Terrorism , Martyn Hett , Homeland Security Group

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The Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Consort

King Charles III's coronation will take place on Saturday 6th May 2023 at Westminster Abbey in London. During the ceremony, the King will be crowned alongside Camilla, the Queen Consort.
Keywords: Coronation , King Charles III , King Charles III Coronation , London , Public events , Buckingham Palace , Events , Event Security , Hostile Vehicle Mitigation , King and The Queen Consort

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Emergency Alert System on Sunday 23rd April 2023 at 3pm

The Government Emergency Alert system will be tested this weekend. This is a system test and no action will be required as a result to this particular alert.
Keywords: Emergency Planning , Government , Emergency Alert System , Emergency , ALERT , SYSTEM , ALERT SYSTEM , MORE INFORMATION

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Competent Persons Scheme - NaCTSO's Spring 2023 Update

Update from the NaCTSO Competent Persons Scheme. What is next?
Keywords: NaCTSO Competent Person Scheme , NaCTSO CPS , Competent Person Scheme , Government , Martyn's Law , Qualification , Course , Business , Security , Preparedness

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Always trust your instincts: Report suspicious behaviour and save lives

You may have seen reports in the media this week about a man from Surrey, who was reported to Counter Terrorism Policing after IT repair men noticed suspicious content on his laptop. It’s a timely reminder of the important part business can play in stopping terrorist activity early.
Keywords: Report , Suspicious Behaviour , ACT , Trust your instincts

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The Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure (CPNI) has evolved to become the National Protective Security Authority (NPSA)

A new body has been created to help the UK combat national security threats.
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Manchester Arena Inquiry Volume Three report published – Radicalisation and Preventability

The third volume of the Manchester Arena Inquiry report has been published.
Keywords: Manchester Arena , Manchester , Inquiry

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Security reminder following Leeds hospital incident

You will likely be aware that a man has been charged following an arrest at St James’s Hospital in Leeds last Friday 20th January.
Keywords: St James’s Hospital , Leeds , incident update , News , Security advice , Arrest

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Incident update - St James’s Hospital, Leeds

A man has been charged following the arrest at St James’s Hospital in Leeds last Friday.
Keywords: St James’s Hospital , Attack , incident update , News , Counter Terrorism Policing North East , North East , West Yorkshire Police , Suspicious Item , Action Counters Terrorism

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