Counter-Terrorism

Wednesday 8th February 2012, Guoman Charing Cross Hotel - London, 09:00 - 16:30

Counter Terrorism: Protecting the Nation from Evolving Threats

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Overview

Tactics for protecting national security and tackling terrorism are top priorities for both national and international governments. In order to protect the nation, government agencies and organisations must evolve to combat the continually arising security threats that permeate the UK.

In October 2010, the government revealed the National Security Strategy, highlighting the mounting risks facing the UK. The strategy outlines the UK’s vulnerability to attack its relationship with the global community and proposes international solutions to terrorism.

In addition, the Draft Enhanced Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures (TPIM) Bill, published in September 2011, sets out to abolish the regime of control orders established under the Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005. With the aim of protecting the public the enhanced measures would include relocation provisions, curfews and a total ban on suspects using communication devices.

The PREVENT strategy, which was refocused in June 2011, has been given a fresh impetus in light of tragic events in Oslo this summer. Promoting community relations and tackling extremism, the PREVENT strategy aims to support individuals and deter participation in terrorism through addressing the risk of radicalisation and responding to the ideological challenge of terrorism and the danger from those who promote it.

Moreover, the government has placed increasing emphasis on cyber security, amid growing concerns about the possible economic impact of successful attacks on information systems. With cyber-attacks being elevated to 'tier-one' threats, the government is investing £650million into UK cyber-response, with the UK’s Cyber Security strategy scheduled to be launched in late 2011.

To ensure that the UK is in the best position to combat threats to national security, central government, local authorities, armed forces, emergency services and intelligence agencies must work together. With the UK hosting the 2012 Olympic Games, the need to strengthen our security system has become even more vital.

Agenda

This essential forum will enable delegates to hear expert guidance on how to build effective strategies to increase national security. Bringing together key stakeholders this forum will generate discussion on issues such as managing the risk of terrorism, tackling threats at a local level and securing crowded places. All delegates will acquire an update of government policies as well as case studies of the most pioneering and effective counter terrorism strategies today.

09:00	Coffee and Registration
09:40	Chair's Welcome and Address Robin Simcox, Research Fellow, Centre for Social Cohesion, The Henry Jackson Society (CONFIRMED)
09:50	Opening Keynote: National Security – Overcoming the Barriers to Safety Impact of the Draft Enhanced Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures Bill Review of counter-terrorism and security powers and background to the revised Bill The need to rebalance intrusive security powers and increase safeguards for civil liberties Outlining the extent of the terrorist threat in the UK Improving the security of national supply chains and infrastructure Implications of international politics and terror situations for the UK Enhancing counter terrorism measures including relocation provisions, curfews and a ban on using communication devices Richard Clarke, Director, Strategy, Planning and Change, Office for Security and Counter Terrorism, Home Office (CONFIRMED)
10:10	Special Keynote: Minimising the Risk of Terrorism The challenges of implementing the PREVENT strategy in local communities Examining the role of prisons, higher and further education bodies, schools and mosques Protecting the areas, communities and organisations most at risk of terrorism Promoting an individual commitment to risk management from every member of the community Developing a multi-agency approach to the risk management of terrorism and ensuring effective communication at every stage Siobhan Peters, Director, Prevent, Office for Security and Counter Terrorism, Home Office (CONFIRMED)
10:30	Questions and Answers Session
10:50	Coffee and Networking
11:15	Reducing the Threat of Violent Extremism Through Social Cohesion The refocused PREVENT strategy launched in June 2011 The challenges of implementing the PREVENT strategy in local communities Managing the impact of counter terror legislation on community relations Addressing the risk of radicalisation and responding to ideological extremism at grass root level Methods to encourage community cohesion across the UK Promoting early intervention through prevention projects Preventing home-grown terrorism and the importance of building partnerships Education as a way in which to alleviate the risk of terrorism within the UK The next steps for countering terrorism through community prevention Professor Mike Hardy CMG OBE, Executive Director, Institute of Community Cohesion, Coventry University (CONFIRMED)
11.35	Protecting the Nation at a Time of Financial Constraint Counter-terrorism operations within the local community The importance of community cohesion Local authority responses to the threat of terrorist attacks Using collaboration to boost efficiency Establishing positive counter terrorism methods with a restricted budget Employing cost effective counter terrorism strategies that are also effective in a multitude of scenarios Ewan King, Director, Office for Public Management (OPM) (CONFIRMED)
11:55	Challenges of Internet Communication Interception and Analysis James Mullins, Managing Director, SS8
12:15	Questions and Answers Session
13:00	Lunch and Networking
14:00	Case Study: Security in Crowded Places Effective and efficient security strategies for large scale events and crowded places Collaborating across all agencies including Government, public and private sector to ensure optimum security Practical insight into security provisions of the 2004 Olympic Games held in Greece Developing strategy and implementing tactics with the community Guaranteeing all members of your workforce have the skills and training needed to maintain security at large scale events and crowded places Addressing counter-terrorism in retail, entertainment, political, transport and medical environments Cllr Paul Murphy, Chair, Greater Manchester Police Authority (CONFIRMED)
14:20	Responding to Major Incidents Building successful responses to both small and major incidents Dealing with mass casualty Effective planning to minimise the risk of disaster Protecting vulnerable and busy places Creating consistent, positive and proactive command structures Liaising with all the responding agencies Working in conjunction with the emergency services Sheena McCabe, Emergency Planning Officer, NHS East London and the City (CONFIRMED)
14:40	Questions and Answers Session
15:10	Coffee and Networking
15:40	Special Keynote: Working to Improve National Security- Securing Our Borders The impact of terrorist threats on UK borders Addressing the weaknesses and minimising the terrorist opportunities at borders Using both technology and human security to improve safety Maximising the depth and breadth of border protection Utilising technology, such as biometrics, for improved document control Making better use of data, such as the e-Borders programme Working to intercept terrorist threats at an early stage Tony Smith, Senior Director, London 2012 Olympic Programme, UK Border Agency (CONFIRMED)
16:00	Questions and Answers Session
16.15	Chair's Summary
16:30	Close

*programme subject to change without notice

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Audience

Delegates will include representatives from security agencies, police service and law enforcement, local authorities, armed forces, counter-terrorism officers, data protection managers, community safety teams, emergency services, town centre managers, border control, neighbourhood wardens, social inclusion officers, community cohesion officers, central government, academia, the private, legal & voluntary sectors and all those involved in national security.