The United Kingdom S Strategy For Countering International Terrorism

Author : Home Office
Publisher : The Stationery Office
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0101754728

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The United Kingdom's Strategy for Countering International Terrorism by Home Office Pdf

This document sets out the United Kingdom's strategy, known as CONTEST, for countering the threat from international terrorism. The aim of CONTEST is to reduce the risk to the United Kingdom (UK) and its interests overseas from international terrorism, so that people can go about their lives freely and with confidence. This is a revised and more detailed version of the strategy contained in "The national security strategy of the United Kingdom" (Cm. 7291, 2008, ISBN 9780101729123). The first part sets the context with a brief history of the changing threat to the United Kingdom and to UK interests overseas from international terrorism, examines the present threat, the factors which are shaping it and the assumptions about how it may develop. The second part sets out the principles which will govern the strategy, including a commitment to human rights and the rule of law, recognition of the need to address the causes as well as the symptoms of terrorism and the need to co-operate with other countries. The four main streams of the CONTEST strategy are: (1) pursue - to stop terrorist attacks; (2) prevent - to stop people becoming terrorists or supporting violent extremism; (3) protect - to strengthen our protection against terrorist attack; (4) prepare - where an attack cannot be stopped, to mitigate its impact. The third part of the document outlines who will deliver the strategy and how its impact will be measured. The document concludes with a section explaining the importance of communications as a part of the counter-terrorism strategy.

Author : Great Britain. Prime Minister,Great Britain: Cabinet Office,Great Britain. Home Office
Publisher : Stationery Office/Tso
Page : 33 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Law
ISBN : 0101688822

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Countering International Terrorism by Great Britain. Prime Minister,Great Britain: Cabinet Office,Great Britain. Home Office Pdf

Since 2003 the United Kingdom has had a long-term strategy for countering international terrorism. It is divided into four strands: prevent; pursue; protect and prepare. Prevent - means tackling factors that might radicalise individuals, deterring those who facilitate terrorism and engaging in the battle of idea. Pursue - involves the gathering of intelligence, disruption of terrorist activities and international cooperation. Protect - includes strengthening border security and protecting key utilities. Prepare - means identifying potential risks and building the capability to respond to attacks. This publication describes the strategy and what has been done to implement it. It also contains an insert that describes the system to assess the threat level from international terrorism.

Author : Great Britain: Home Office
Publisher : The Stationery Office
Page : 38 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2013-03-26
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0101858329

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CONTEST by Great Britain: Home Office Pdf

In 2011 the Government committed to produce an annual report on CONTEST. This report (prepared by the Office for Security and Counter Terrorism in the Home Office, responsible for co-ordinating CONTEST) covers the period from July 2011 to December 2012, to enable inclusion of security work for the Olympic Games. This report does not cover domestic terrorism in Northern Ireland, responsibility for which lies with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland. After a very rapid increase between 2003 and 2008, the number of terrorist attacks around the world has levelled off, and casualties from terrorism have marginally declined. But the global threat from terrorism remains high. In 2011 (the latest year for which statistics are available), over 10,000 terrorist attacks occurred in some 70 countries, causing almost 45,000 casualties and over 12,500 fatalities. About three quarters of those attacks occurred in the Near East and South Asia; attacks in Africa and the Western Hemisphere were at a five-year high. Since the publication of CONTEST in July 2011, the threat to the UK from international terrorism (which is set by theJoint Terrorism Analysis Centre) has remained at 'SUBSTANTIAL', meaning that the threat of a terrorist attack remains a strong possibility and may occur without warning. In the twelve months to 30 September 2012, there were 245 terrorism-related arrests in Great Britain: 45 people were charged with terrorism-related offences and 18 convicted; a further 25 people were awaiting trial as at 18 January 2013.

Author : Great Britain: Home Office
Publisher : The Stationery Office
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2010-03-22
Category : Law
ISBN : 0101783329

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The United Kingdom's strategy for countering international terrorism annual report March 2010 by Great Britain: Home Office Pdf

This document presents the first annual report on the work done in 2009-10 by Government departments and agencies under the United Kingdom's strategy, known as CONTEST, for countering the threat from international terrorism. The aim of CONTEST is to reduce the risk to the United Kingdom and its interests overseas from international terrorism, so that people can go about their lives freely and with confidence. The report sets out the strategic context and details the response under the pursue, prevent, protect and prepare headings, and with a separate section on Afghanistan and Pakistan. Cross-cutting issues covered include: chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear weapons and explosives; Olympic safety and security programme; communications.

Author : Great Britain: Home Office
Publisher : The Stationery Office
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2011-07-12
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0101812329

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CONTEST by Great Britain: Home Office Pdf

This is the third published version of the United Kingdom's counter-terrorism strategy, CONTEST. This new strategy reflects the changing terrorist threat and incorporates new Government policies on counter-terrorism. The strategy, though, will continue to be organised around four workstreams, each comprising a number of key objectives: pursue - stop terrorist attacks; prevent - to stop people becoming terrorists or supporting terrorism; protect - to strengthen our protection against a terrorist attack; and prepare - to mitigate the impact of a terrorist attack. International counter-terrorism work since 9/11 has made considerable progress in reducing the threats we face. Al Qai'da is now significantly weaker than it has been for ten years. But it is recognised that the overall terrorist threat we face continues to be significant and that is reflected in this strategy. Whilst the Government is determined to maintain the capabilities to meet the aim of reducing the risk to the UK and its interests overseas it is also determined to have a strategy that is not only more effective but more proportionate, focused and more precise

Author : Secretary of State for the Home Department
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2011-08-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1466212055

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Countering International Terrorism by Secretary of State for the Home Department Pdf

Terrorism is a difficult and complex problem and our response to it is wide-ranging and comprehensive. To help the public understand this issue better, we are setting out in this paper an explanation both of the threat that we face and what we are doing to deal with it. In doing so, we will look at the action being taken to prevent the radicalisation which can lead to terrorism, action to pursue terrorists and those who sponsor them, as well as what is being done to protect the public and deal with terrorist incidents. At intervals there are boxes of text giving more information about specific issues or examples of specific actions that have been taken in order to deliver our counter-terrorism strategy. (These actions are a selection from the full range of current counter-terrorist activities, not all of which could be included here.) The paper also looks at the issues of risk, the likelihood that a terrorist incident will happen and the potential severity of its impact, and of vulnerability, the susceptibility to a particular type of attack. Our strategy for dealing with terrorism has evolved over many years in the light of experience. For example, it incorporates the lessons from dealing with Irish terrorism over some 30 years. It was renewed following the 9/11 attacks in the USA, when the aim and framework described below were developed and increased resources for countering terrorism were agreed, and it was looked at again following the 7 July 2005 attacks. The range of policies, plans, and programmes described below will continue to be developed as necessary in future. Terrorism is an international phenomenon which takes many forms. The Government's strategy is informed by, and has informed, the counter-terrorism strategies of a number of other countries, with whom the UK has close links and a wide range of co-operation. Our strategy comprises both open elements, which can be freely publicised and discussed, and classified elements, which are kept secret. There have to be such secret elements, in order to avoid alerting the terrorists themselves either to capabilities we possess for countering their purposes or to vulnerabilities which they could exploit. Consequently, although we have tried to explain as much to the public as we safely can, this paper gives only a partial account of our counter-terrorist strategy and omits those aspects which have to be kept secret.

Author : Andrew Staniforth,Fraser Sampson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 374 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2012-11-27
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781136254307

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The Routledge Companion to UK Counter-Terrorism by Andrew Staniforth,Fraser Sampson Pdf

The United Kingdom has long been an island under siege from terrorists who believe they can advance their aims through acts of violence. Protecting the public from the excesses of extremism remains the primary responsibility of government. For over a century Special Branch, MI5 and MI6 have prevented terrorist atrocities and have pursued those who wish to destroy the United Kingdom’s free and democratic way of life. Yet, despite developing one of the world’s most sophisticated security architectures, successful terrorist attacks have occurred with alarming regularity. For the very first time, this new volume explores the evolution of counter-terrorism practice in the United Kingdom, brought to life with dramatic case studies and personal insider accounts provided by leading policy makers, prosecutors and counter-terrorism practitioners who openly reveal the challenges and operational reality of countering contemporary terrorist threats. From the troubles in Northern Ireland to the al Qa’ida inspired genre of international terrorism, this volume plots the trajectory of counter-terrorism policy and practice exploring the events that have served to change the course of civil protection. This unique title is enriched by leading academic perspectives providing analysis of counter-terrorism responses and identifies lessons to be learned from the past, the present, as well as exploring the terrorist threats of the future to be tackled by the next generation of counter-terrorism practitioners. This accessible and authoritative volume is required reading for all in authority and academia who are concerned with national security, counter-terrorism and the law, as well as those with a vested interest in the preservation of human rights, the protection of civil liberties and democracy itself.

Author : Great Britain: Home Office
Publisher : The Stationery Office
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2011-06-07
Category : Law
ISBN : 0101809220

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Prevent strategy by Great Britain: Home Office Pdf

The Prevent strategy, launched in 2007 seeks to stop people becoming terrorists or supporting terrorism both in the UK and overseas. It is the preventative strand of the government's counter-terrorism strategy, CONTEST. Over the past few years Prevent has not been fully effective and it needs to change. This review evaluates work to date and sets out how Prevent will be implemented in the future. Specifically Prevent will aim to: respond to the ideological challenge of terrorism and the threat we face from those who promote it; prevent people from being drawn into terrorism and ensure that they are given appropriate advice and support; and work with sectors and institutions where there are risks of radicalization which need to be addressed

Author : Stéfanie vonHlatky
Publisher : McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2020-02-20
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780228000600

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Countering Violent Extremism and Terrorism by Stéfanie vonHlatky Pdf

Since 9/11, counterterrorism has become a national and international priority. Research on violent extremism and terrorism, from homegrown threats to foreign fighters, has adapted accordingly but has not always translated into policymaking. Extremism can be traced to no single cause, and yet governments and law-enforcement agencies continue to spend millions on prevention efforts. Contributors to this book identify persistent challenges for counterterrorism and countering violent extremism and provide analysis from a variety of academic and professional perspectives. Countering Violent Extremism and Terrorism cautions against adopting a causal model to understand violent extremism and takes a critical look at how states have managed to cope with the global phenomenon of terrorism. By drawing on the expertise of researchers and practitioners from government, law enforcement, and the military, contributors identify past failures and offer guidance on how to correct these mistakes. With the collective goal of developing more effective strategies, the authors dispel common myths, discard counterproductive tactics, and point to countries in which policies have functioned as intended. As some terrorist organizations' influence wanes, others innovate and thrive, further challenging a state apparatus that is slow to adapt to these mutating threats. An essential and timely book, Countering Violent Extremism and Terrorism seeks to change how governments and policymakers consider and respond to security threats.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2023
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1400104066

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CONTEST by Anonim Pdf

Author : R.W. Orttung,A. Makarychev
Publisher : IOS Press
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2006-12-19
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781607502159

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National Counter-Terrorism Strategies by R.W. Orttung,A. Makarychev Pdf

National Counter-Terrorism Strategies provides an in-depth analyses of terrorism trends and responses in the US, UK, France, Turkey and Russia. The contributors are scholars and operational people from each of the countries. They contribute to the existing literature on terrorism by analyzing their countries’ response to the terror-organized crime nexus, coordination of state agencies fighting terrorism, and ability to manage trade-offs between protecting civil liberties and ensuring security. The book makes an important contribution by providing a comparative analysis of the various national responses to terrorism, showing where individual countries excel and lag behind. These analyses seek to provide the basis for improving the counter-terrorism approaches for each of the countries. The introductory chapters provide an analysis of current trends in terrorism today from a variety of different national perspectives. The different approaches and points of view allow the reader to gain a more nuanced understanding of terrorism and the current efforts to combat it.

Author : Great Britain. Foreign and Commonwealth Office,Great Britain: Home Office,Stationery Office (Great Britain)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 17 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2014-04-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1474101739

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Contest by Great Britain. Foreign and Commonwealth Office,Great Britain: Home Office,Stationery Office (Great Britain) Pdf

Available at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications. Dated April 2014

Author : Yonah Alexander
Publisher : University of Michigan Press
Page : 456 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0472098241

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Combating Terrorism by Yonah Alexander Pdf

A unique survey and assessment of counterterrorism strategies across the globe by prominent experts

Author : Us National Security Council
Publisher : Cosimo Reports
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2021-06-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1646795768

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National Strategy for Countering Domestic Terrorism by Us National Security Council Pdf

"Together we must affirm that domestic terrorism has no place in our society." -President Joseph R. Biden, Jr., National Strategy for Countering Domestic Terrorism (June 2021) National Strategy for Countering Domestic Terrorism (June 2021) conveys the Biden Administration's view of domestic terrorism and strategy on how to deal with it. What is domestic terrorism? As defined by this report, it is based on a range of violent ideological motivations, including racial bigotry and anti-government feeling, and it can take several forms, from lone actors and small groups to violent militias.

Author : Manchester University Press,Thomas Martin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2021-06
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1526156113

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Counter-Radicalisation Policy and the Securing of British Identity by Manchester University Press,Thomas Martin Pdf

Offering an innovative account of Britain's counter-radicalisation policy, Prevent, this book provides a timely analysis of the UK's response to the threat of 'homegrown' terrorism.