Counter-terrorism

Information about the Home Office's work fighting terrorism.

The Home Office is responsible for keeping the UK safe from the threat posed by terrorism.

Coroner's inquests into the London bombings of 7 July 2005
A review of progress made during the coroner's inquests into the 7/7 London bombings.
Published 21 May 2012
Security Minister visits Olympic sailing site
James Brokenshire visited Weymouth and Portland to see how security plans are developing ahead of the Games.
Published 14 May 2012
Authority to Carry scheme
A response to the consultation, final impact assessment and Security and Travel Bans Authority to Carry Scheme are now available.
Published 30 April 2012
Special police unit to follow Olympic torch
The Olympic Torch protection team gets ready for the London Games.
Published 9 March 2012
Olympic security plan put to the test
A major two day exercise is held to test government and emergency services responses to a terrorist incident.
Published 22 February 2012
Consultation on a counter-terrorism stop and search powers code of practice
We are seeking comments on the consultation on a draft code of practice governing counter-terrorism stop and search powers.
Published 6 February 2012

If you know of a threat to national security or you want to report suspicious activity you can:

You can remain anonymous, and you may save lives. In an emergency you should always call 999.

(Links will open in a new window)

We are not responsible for the content of external websites.