United Kingdom counter terrorism strategy has been called into question, just two months before London plays host to a high level gathering of counter terrorism officials and specialists from around the world. In a damning report published by the influential Home Affairs Committee, the government has been accused of institutional inertia over terrorism.
“This prescient report underscores a fundamental issue that has bedevilled counter terrorism professionals for many a long year; that capability to meet current and future threats dissipates with the passage of time from the last major incident,” comments Peter Jones, Event Director, Counter Terror Expo 2010.
The report states that while the structures now in place may be suitable for combating the terrorist threat as currently constituted, Home Affairs Committee members are not confident that government institutions have the desire to constantly adapt to meet ever-changing threats.
It goes on to say that a lack of political will has hindered the institution of valuable reforms such as regional policing counter-terrorism units; and that those involved in counter-terrorism may be willing to settle for existing sub-optimal solutions, rather than pro-actively reforming to meet those ever-changing threats.
“The concerns raised in the report mirror hard experience gained elsewhere and emphasise the need for constant evolution in counter terrorism strategy,” adds Mr. Jones. “This is a key theme in the forthcoming Counter Terror Expo 2010, which brings the world's leading experts together with governmental and private sector specialists in the field, for two days of informed debate and private deliberation on the principal issues facing us today.”
Article submitted to Aprodex in support of the Counter Terror Expo 2010
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