What Government is doing
Departments & Agencies
Who does what within Government to combat terrorism;
who prepares for and responds to a possible attack;
and how the various groups work together.
Legislation
There are two main pieces of legislation that we use
to fight terrorism: the Terrorism Act 2000 and the Anti-Terrorism,
Crime & Security Act 2001.
Border
Control
The policing of our ports and airports by Police, Immigration
and Customs is one of the first lines of defence against
terrorism and international organised crime in the UK.
Targeting
Terrorist Funds
Finding and freezing the money terrorists use is an
effective tool in stopping them before they start.
Infrastructure
Protection
We work hard to secure and protect our most vital systems
and services, such as communications and utilities.
Resilience
& Contingency Planning
We have well-laid plans in place to prevent and respond
to a terrorist attack, just as we have for any major
disruption or emergency.
Frequently
Asked Questions
Common questions about what Government is doing, and
our answers to them.
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