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Counter State Based Threats

17 March 2020

Proposing MP
Priti Patel Con
Witham
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Home Office
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At a Glance

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.
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