Higher Assignment Flashcards
What is the role of the person writing the report?
“Advisor to the Head of Counter Terrorism Policing, Assistant Commissioner Matt Jukes.”
What is the remit of the report?
“Reducing Terrorism within the United Kingdom.”
What is solution 1?
Stronger intelligence sharing links between counter-terrorist organisations, intelligence services and frontline police forces.
What is Option 2?
Enhanced monitoring of flagged individuals deemed as a terrorist threat to the United Kingdom.
What is Option 3?
Additional funding for counter-terrorist organisations and related police forces.
What is terrorism driven by?
Domestic and International extremist ideologies.
What does the UK Government define terrorism as?
“The use or threat of action which involves serious violence against a person/property”.
In 2023, how many terrorist-related arrests was there?
There was 221 terrorist-related events.
How much was the increase in terrorist-related arrests between 2022 and 2023?
A 32% increase.
How many people were in custody by December 2023 as a result of being arrested for terrorist-related crimes?
There was 244 people in custody by December 2023.
How many cases of extremist material was reported online in 2022?
There was 4,000 cases of extremist material reported online in 2022.
How many arrests in 2023 were linked to terrorism?
1 in 5 arrests was linked to terrorism in 2023.
How much does preventing terrorism cost the UK Government annually?
Preventing terrorism costs the UK Government £1 billion annually.
How many UK citizens have expressed extreme concern over the Government’s handling of terrorism?
Around 40% of UK citizens have expressed an extreme concern in the Government’s handling of terrorism.
What are the key challenges the Government faces in trying to reduce terrorism?
The key challenges are: difficulties in the monitoring of extremist ideologies and the strain on both physical and financial resources.
What are the proposed solutions that would assist in reducing terrorism within the United Kingdom?
- Improving intelligence sharing links between counter-terrorist organisations.
- Expanding surveillance on suspected terrorist threats.
- Increased funding for counter-terrorist units.
What is an example that shows how stronger intelligence sharing links has been effective in reducing terrorism?
The 2016 plot to bomb the London Underground was disrupted by authorities as they acted on information received from counter-terrorist partners. This resulted in the arrest of the terrorist before they could fully carry out the attack.
What is an example that shows how enhanced monitoring of individuals deemed as terrorist threats has been effective in reducing terrorism?
In 2017, the authorities successfully foiled a plot to attack a British Army soldier by monitoring the online communications of known extremists closely, preventing a potential tragedy and showing the importance of proactive surveillance in reducing terrorism.
What is an example that shows how increased funding for counter-terrorist organisations and related police forces has been effective in reducing terrorism?
After the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing, the UK Government increased funding for counter-terrorism efforts which helped increase intelligence and security measures, and has assisted in preventing future attacks. Additionally it also highlighted the need to address the underlying issues like social alienation and radicalisation.
What is the overall recommendation?
My overall recommendation is that increased funding should be provided to counter-terrorist organisations and related police forces in order to improve intelligence sharing links, staff numbers and also strengthen the overall response to terrorism.
What does the recommendation address?
Additional funding would address the current resource gaps in counter terrorism and strengthen community policing. Importantly, this option has significant public support which is important.
Why was Option 1 not selected as the recommendation?
Option 1 was not opted for as concerns that a stronger intelligence sharing network could infringe on citizens’ privacy rights.
Why was Option 2 not selected as the recommendation?
Option 2 was not opted for as programs like ‘Prevent’ have fostered mistrust within certain communities and have disproportionately targeted specific ethnic and religious groups, which may ultimately hinder efforts to reduce terrorism.
What is a reason why Source C is reliable?
Source C is reliable as Sky News is a trusted and well-established news outlet and is known for its high standards. This adds credibility to the information found in the article.
What is a reason why Source C is not reliable?
Source C is not reliable as Sky News, like many other mainstream media outlets, may have its own editorial stance or biases. This means information could be presented from a particular perspective and might not fully capture all sides of the issue.
What is a reason why Source J is reliable?
Source C is reliable as BBC News is a trusted and reputable news organisations and is known for its in-depth and accurate reporting. This provides credibility to the information within the article.
What is a reason why Source J is not reliable?
Source J is not reliable as the article primarily focuses on the emotional aspects in the cause of terrorism rather than other more contributing issues like social alienation. This limits the broader understanding of the factors behind such acts of terrorism.
