Intelligence Sharing 2024-11-25
2024-11-25
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Q1
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Following the terrorist incident at Forbury Gardens in Reading, which claimed three lives and faced criticism for poor intelligence sharing, Paula Barker asked about steps being taken to improve intelligence sharing.
What steps her Department is taking to improve intelligence sharing following the terrorist incident in Forbury Gardens in Reading in 2020?
The Home Secretary and I are overseeing the implementation of commitments made in response to the inquest. We are determined that all lessons learned from this terrible incident are acted on.
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Assessment & feedback
Did not provide specific actions or timeline for improving intelligence sharing.
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Q2
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The Forbury Gardens terrorist attack highlighted major problems with intelligence sharing. Paula Barker asked for specific actions to be taken based on the findings and requested a meeting with Gary Furlong, James Furlong's father.
What action will my right hon. Friend the Home Secretary take to make permanent changes on the back of this attack? Will she agree to meet Gary Furlong and me to discuss progress in due course?
We will do everything in our power to stop this happening again. We will be happy to meet the families to discuss changes made, and I would be happy to meet my hon. Friend and her constituent to discuss the matter further.
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Did not specify concrete actions or a timeline for change.
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Q3
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Jonathan Hall, an independent reviewer of terrorism legislation, suggested that early disclosure of information is crucial for maintaining public trust. Chris Philp asked if the government has always disclosed relevant information promptly in high-profile terror-related cases.
Can the Minister assure the House that he and his ministerial colleagues have always disclosed relevant information at an early stage in relation to high-profile terror-related cases that have attracted substantial public and media attention?
We agree with Jonathan Hall; he is absolutely right. Our overriding priority will always be to ensure that the victims of crime get justice, and we will look at how best that can be achieved.
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Assessment & feedback
Did not provide a specific commitment on disclosure practices or timeline for review.
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