House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Counter State Based Threats
17 March 2020 · Home Office
Proposed by Priti Patel Con Witham
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- The UK faces growing and diversified risks from state-based threats.
- The minister announces the public recognition of the Joint State Threats Assessment Team (JSTAT).
- New legislation against hostile state activity is being developed as outlined in the Queen's Speech.
Issue summary
The statement addresses the growing and diversified risks from state-based threats to the UK and its allies, emphasizing the need for new legislation and enhanced understanding through public acknowledgment of the Joint State Threats Assessment Team (JSTAT).
Action requested
The minister announces the public recognition of JSTAT and highlights ongoing work to develop new legislation against hostile state activity as outlined in the Queen’s Speech. The statement also describes steps taken since 2017 to address these threats through the creation of JSTAT.
Key facts
- Risks from state-based threats have grown and diversified.
- New legislation is being developed to counter hostile state activity.
- Joint State Threats Assessment Team (JSTAT) was created in 2017.
- JSTAT reports to a governance board with MI5 oversight.
- Public announcement of JSTAT aims to enhance understanding and analytic challenge.