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Government response to the Protect Duty consultation
11 January 2022
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement discusses the Government's response to a public consultation on the Protect Duty, which aims to require certain venues and organisations to consider terrorist threats and reasonable mitigations.
Action Requested
The Government is carefully considering policy proposals based on the consultation responses. Legislative proposals will be taken forward when Parliamentary time allows, focusing on how to improve public security without placing an undue burden on smaller organisations or those staffed by volunteers.
Key Facts
- The consultation period was between 26 February and 2 July 2021.
- 2,755 responses were received via an online survey or email.
- Over 80 virtual engagement events were held with representatives from various organisations.
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