Last week marked 20 years of the horrific terror attacks on the Twin Towers in New York. 2017 saw the atrocious attacks at the Manchester Arena, and subsequently Fishmongers' Hall in London, and sadly there were others. Global events may create yet further security uncertainty and risks from potential terror attacks.
In February this year James Brokenshire, the Security Minister, reiterated the government's commitment to improving public security, and to action the findings and lessons learned from the ensuing inquiries. The Home Office has commenced a public consultation on the use of a 'Protect Duty'. In short this will require businesses, public bodies and security firms to consider risks of a terrorist attack and to ensure proportionate and reasonable measures are taken to protect the public.
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