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Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism. UK statement at HRC55.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
The unit, part of the Commission for Countering Extremism, will investigate complaints about how the Prevent duty has been applied.
Jonathan Hall KC appointed as the government’s new Independent Reviewer of State Threat Legislation.
A consultation has opened on new laws to make sure we are better prepared for, and protected from, terrorist attacks.
The inaugural UK-EU Counter-Terrorism Dialogue took place in Brussels on 2 February 2024, to enhance cooperation on counter-terrorism.
Hizb ut-Tahrir has been proscribed today (19 January), making it a criminal offence to belong to the group, or invite support for it.
James Cleverly has laid a draft order before Parliament to proscribe Hizb ut-Tahrir under the Terrorism Act 2000.
Tottenham Park Cemetery in Enfield is facing closure after owners repeatedly failed to make necessary improvements to ensure the safety of burials.
Stronger restrictions on poisons and explosive substances came into effect on 1 October 2023.
The Russian mercenary organisation, Wagner Group, has been proscribed as a terrorist organisation.
The Foreign Secretary gave a speech at the International Counter Terrorism Conference in Herzliya in Israel on 12 September 2023.
A draft proscription order is being laid in Parliament today, making it illegal to support Wagner Group and punishable by up to 14 years in jail.
Do you have a product or service that could tackle security challenges in the UK? Submit your innovation to our security-themed Open Call.
The Home Secretary launched the UK's updated counter-terrorism strategy, CONTEST 2023, at Central Hall, Westminster.
The government has today launched CONTEST 2023, a refreshed approach to the evolving and enduring threat from terrorism.
Minister of State for the Middle East Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon will set out the UK's work to eradicate Daesh and support those affected by its terrorism.
The specialist operational and laboratory facility brings together law enforcement, policing and counter-terrorism interests alongside military research.
The UK will be better prepared for, and protected from, terrorist attacks under new draft laws published by government.
Terrorist prisoners to be banned from taking leading roles in religious services.
All assets and economic resources belonging to Nazem Ahmad in the UK have been frozen
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