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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Countering Terrorism

21 January 2020 · Home Office

Proposed by Priti Patel Con Witham

Crime & Law EnforcementJustice & Courts

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At a glance

Key points

  • The UK announces a comprehensive review and shift in its counter-terrorism approach following recent attacks.
  • A package includes doubling the number of counter-terrorism probation officers and an independent review led by Jonathan Hall QC.
  • Proposals also include the Counter-Terrorism (Sentencing and Release) Bill with stricter sentencing guidelines.

Issue summary

The statement addresses a comprehensive review and shift in the UK's approach to counter-terrorism following recent terrorist attacks.

Action requested

A package of measures includes doubling the number of counter-terrorism probation officers, an independent review led by Jonathan Hall QC, introduction of the Counter-Terrorism (Sentencing and Release) Bill with tougher sentencing guidelines, increased CT policing funding to £906m in 2020-21, and a £500k investment to support victims through the Victims of Terrorism Unit.

Key facts

  • The package includes doubling the number of counter-terrorism probation officers.
  • Jonathan Hall QC will lead an independent review of multi-agency public protection arrangements.
  • A new Counter-Terrorism (Sentencing and Release) Bill will be introduced within the first 100 days of the Government.
  • CT policing funding will grow to £906m in 2020-21, a £90m year-on-year increase.
  • The Victims of Terrorism Unit will receive an immediate investment of £500k.
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