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Counter Terrorism - Prepare

The Government Counter-Terrorism Strategy published in 2023 will continue to be organised around four workstreams, each comprising a number of key objectives:

  • Pursue: to stop terrorist attacks 

  • Prevent: to stop people becoming terrorists or supporting terrorism

  • Protect: to strengthen our protection against a terrorist attack

  • Prepare: to mitigate the impact of a terrorist attack 

Prepare

Prepare means getting ready in case a terrorist attack happens, so that the damage is reduced and people are kept safe. 

  • Emergency plans: Making sure police, ambulance, fire services, and others know what to do if there’s an attack

  • Training and practice: Running drills and exercises so everyone is prepared to respond quickly

  • Helping victims: Making sure there is support for people affected by an attack

  • Keeping things running: Making sure important services (like hospitals, transport, and electricity) can keep going after an attack