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Homeland Security in the UK

Future Preparedness for Terrorist Attack since 9/11

Homeland Security in the UK

Future Preparedness for Terrorist Attack since 9/11

Edited ByPaul Wilkinson
Edition 1st Edition
First Published 2007
eBook Published 18 June 2007
Pub. location London
Imprint Routledge
DOIhttps://doi.org/10.4324/9780203087459
Pages 432 pages
eBook ISBN 9781134176090
SubjectsLaw, Politics & International Relations
KeywordsHome Offi Ce, Cabinet Offi Ce, CBRN Threat, CBRN Weapon, Al Qaeda Network
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Wilkinson, P. (Ed.). (2007). Homeland Security in the UK. London: Routledge, https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203087459
ABOUT THIS BOOK

This book is a detailed examination of whether domestic security measures are striking an appropriate balance between homeland security and civil liberties in the post-9/11 era.

Professor Paul Wilkinson and the other contributors assess the nature of UK responses to terrorism by key public and private-sector bodies, highlighting how these organizations can prevent, pre-empt, counter and manage terrorist attacks by using a matrix of factors such as types of terrorist networks, tactics and targets. The volume also compares and contrasts the UK's response with cognate states elsewhere in the EU and with the USA.

While improved intelligence has helped prevent a major Al Qaeda attack, the authors conclude that there is still a ‘major question mark’ over whether the country is adequately resourced to deal with an emergency situation, particularly in major cities other than London. The book also confirms that while the UK faces a ‘real and serious’ threat of terrorist attack by Al Qaeda, it is better prepared for an attack than other EU member states.

Homeland Security in the UK will be essential reading for all students of terrorism studies, security studies and politics, as well as by professional practitioners and well-informed general readers.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
part |2 pages
PART I Introduction
chapter 1|20 pages
Introduction
ByPAUL WILKINSON
View abstract
part |2 pages
PART II Threat assessment
chapter 2|12 pages
The threat from the Al-Qaeda network
ByPAUL WILKINSON
View abstract
chapter 3|20 pages
International terrorism and the UK: Assessing the threat
ByTAMARA MAKARENKO
View abstract
chapter 4|24 pages
The chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear weapons threat
ByJEZ LITTLEWOOD, JOHN SIMPSON
View abstract
chapter 5|34 pages
The domestic threat: The cases of Northern Ireland and animal rights extremism
ByANTHONY RICHARDS
View abstract
part |2 pages
PART III UK efforts to enhance preparedness since 9/11
chapter 6|24 pages
National governance structures to manage the response to terrorist threats and attacks: A cross-national comparative analysis with special reference to the UK ‘lead department’ response structure and UK counter-terrorism strategy
ByFRANK GREGORY
View abstract
chapter 7|18 pages
Reducing the chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear weapons threat: The role of counter-proliferation, arms control and disarmament
ByJOHN SIMPSON, JEZ LITTLEWOOD
View abstract
chapter 8|22 pages
The UK and the threat of nuclear terrorism: A case study of organisational responses
ByJOHN SIMPSON
View abstract
chapter 9|22 pages
An assessment of the contribution of intelligence-led counter- terrorism to UK homeland security post-9/11 within the ‘contest’ strategy
ByFRANK GREGORY
View abstract
chapter 10|45 pages
Police and counter-terrorism in the UK: A study of ‘one of the highest and most challenging priorities for police forces nationally’
ByFRANK GREGORY
View abstract
chapter 11|8 pages
Immigration and asylum issues
ByTAMARA MAKARENKO
View abstract
chapter 12|18 pages
Enhancing UK aviation security post-9/11
ByPAUL WILKINSON
View abstract
chapter 13|14 pages
Port security in the UK: The spectre of maritime terrorism
ByPETER LEHR
View abstract
chapter 14|8 pages
Terrorism and public information
ByANTHONY RICHARDS
View abstract
chapter 15|25 pages
Cyber security and the critical national infrastructure
ByDARRYL HOWLETT
View abstract
chapter 16|10 pages
Private sector roles in counter-terrorism
ByFRANK GREGORY
View abstract
part |2 pages
PART IV Civil contingencies and emergency response
chapter 17|10 pages
UK draft Civil Contingencies Bill 2003 and the subsequent Act: Building block for homeland security?
ByFRANK GREGORY
View abstract
chapter 18|26 pages
The emergency response: Progress and problems
ByANTHONY RICHARDS
View abstract
part |2 pages
PART V International dimensions and main conclusions of authors
chapter 19|8 pages
International dimensions of homeland security
ByPAUL WILKINSON
View abstract
chapter 20|17 pages
Main conclusions of the authors
ByPROJECT TEAM
View abstract

This book is a detailed examination of whether domestic security measures are striking an appropriate balance between homeland security and civil liberties in the post-9/11 era.

Professor Paul Wilkinson and the other contributors assess the nature of UK responses to terrorism by key public and private-sector bodies, highlighting how these organizations can prevent, pre-empt, counter and manage terrorist attacks by using a matrix of factors such as types of terrorist networks, tactics and targets. The volume also compares and contrasts the UK's response with cognate states elsewhere in the EU and with the USA.

While improved intelligence has helped prevent a major Al Qaeda attack, the authors conclude that there is still a ‘major question mark’ over whether the country is adequately resourced to deal with an emergency situation, particularly in major cities other than London. The book also confirms that while the UK faces a ‘real and serious’ threat of terrorist attack by Al Qaeda, it is better prepared for an attack than other EU member states.

Homeland Security in the UK will be essential reading for all students of terrorism studies, security studies and politics, as well as by professional practitioners and well-informed general readers.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
part |2 pages
PART I Introduction
chapter 1|20 pages
Introduction
ByPAUL WILKINSON
View abstract
part |2 pages
PART II Threat assessment
chapter 2|12 pages
The threat from the Al-Qaeda network
ByPAUL WILKINSON
View abstract
chapter 3|20 pages
International terrorism and the UK: Assessing the threat
ByTAMARA MAKARENKO
View abstract
chapter 4|24 pages
The chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear weapons threat
ByJEZ LITTLEWOOD, JOHN SIMPSON
View abstract
chapter 5|34 pages
The domestic threat: The cases of Northern Ireland and animal rights extremism
ByANTHONY RICHARDS
View abstract
part |2 pages
PART III UK efforts to enhance preparedness since 9/11
chapter 6|24 pages
National governance structures to manage the response to terrorist threats and attacks: A cross-national comparative analysis with special reference to the UK ‘lead department’ response structure and UK counter-terrorism strategy
ByFRANK GREGORY
View abstract
chapter 7|18 pages
Reducing the chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear weapons threat: The role of counter-proliferation, arms control and disarmament
ByJOHN SIMPSON, JEZ LITTLEWOOD
View abstract
chapter 8|22 pages
The UK and the threat of nuclear terrorism: A case study of organisational responses
ByJOHN SIMPSON
View abstract
chapter 9|22 pages
An assessment of the contribution of intelligence-led counter- terrorism to UK homeland security post-9/11 within the ‘contest’ strategy
ByFRANK GREGORY
View abstract
chapter 10|45 pages
Police and counter-terrorism in the UK: A study of ‘one of the highest and most challenging priorities for police forces nationally’
ByFRANK GREGORY
View abstract
chapter 11|8 pages
Immigration and asylum issues
ByTAMARA MAKARENKO
View abstract
chapter 12|18 pages
Enhancing UK aviation security post-9/11
ByPAUL WILKINSON
View abstract
chapter 13|14 pages
Port security in the UK: The spectre of maritime terrorism
ByPETER LEHR
View abstract
chapter 14|8 pages
Terrorism and public information
ByANTHONY RICHARDS
View abstract
chapter 15|25 pages
Cyber security and the critical national infrastructure
ByDARRYL HOWLETT
View abstract
chapter 16|10 pages
Private sector roles in counter-terrorism
ByFRANK GREGORY
View abstract
part |2 pages
PART IV Civil contingencies and emergency response
chapter 17|10 pages
UK draft Civil Contingencies Bill 2003 and the subsequent Act: Building block for homeland security?
ByFRANK GREGORY
View abstract
chapter 18|26 pages
The emergency response: Progress and problems
ByANTHONY RICHARDS
View abstract
part |2 pages
PART V International dimensions and main conclusions of authors
chapter 19|8 pages
International dimensions of homeland security
ByPAUL WILKINSON
View abstract
chapter 20|17 pages
Main conclusions of the authors
ByPROJECT TEAM
View abstract
CONTENTS
ABOUT THIS BOOK

This book is a detailed examination of whether domestic security measures are striking an appropriate balance between homeland security and civil liberties in the post-9/11 era.

Professor Paul Wilkinson and the other contributors assess the nature of UK responses to terrorism by key public and private-sector bodies, highlighting how these organizations can prevent, pre-empt, counter and manage terrorist attacks by using a matrix of factors such as types of terrorist networks, tactics and targets. The volume also compares and contrasts the UK's response with cognate states elsewhere in the EU and with the USA.

While improved intelligence has helped prevent a major Al Qaeda attack, the authors conclude that there is still a ‘major question mark’ over whether the country is adequately resourced to deal with an emergency situation, particularly in major cities other than London. The book also confirms that while the UK faces a ‘real and serious’ threat of terrorist attack by Al Qaeda, it is better prepared for an attack than other EU member states.

Homeland Security in the UK will be essential reading for all students of terrorism studies, security studies and politics, as well as by professional practitioners and well-informed general readers.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
part |2 pages
PART I Introduction
chapter 1|20 pages
Introduction
ByPAUL WILKINSON
View abstract
part |2 pages
PART II Threat assessment
chapter 2|12 pages
The threat from the Al-Qaeda network
ByPAUL WILKINSON
View abstract
chapter 3|20 pages
International terrorism and the UK: Assessing the threat
ByTAMARA MAKARENKO
View abstract
chapter 4|24 pages
The chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear weapons threat
ByJEZ LITTLEWOOD, JOHN SIMPSON
View abstract
chapter 5|34 pages
The domestic threat: The cases of Northern Ireland and animal rights extremism
ByANTHONY RICHARDS
View abstract
part |2 pages
PART III UK efforts to enhance preparedness since 9/11
chapter 6|24 pages
National governance structures to manage the response to terrorist threats and attacks: A cross-national comparative analysis with special reference to the UK ‘lead department’ response structure and UK counter-terrorism strategy
ByFRANK GREGORY
View abstract
chapter 7|18 pages
Reducing the chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear weapons threat: The role of counter-proliferation, arms control and disarmament
ByJOHN SIMPSON, JEZ LITTLEWOOD
View abstract
chapter 8|22 pages
The UK and the threat of nuclear terrorism: A case study of organisational responses
ByJOHN SIMPSON
View abstract
chapter 9|22 pages
An assessment of the contribution of intelligence-led counter- terrorism to UK homeland security post-9/11 within the ‘contest’ strategy
ByFRANK GREGORY
View abstract
chapter 10|45 pages
Police and counter-terrorism in the UK: A study of ‘one of the highest and most challenging priorities for police forces nationally’
ByFRANK GREGORY
View abstract
chapter 11|8 pages
Immigration and asylum issues
ByTAMARA MAKARENKO
View abstract
chapter 12|18 pages
Enhancing UK aviation security post-9/11
ByPAUL WILKINSON
View abstract
chapter 13|14 pages
Port security in the UK: The spectre of maritime terrorism
ByPETER LEHR
View abstract
chapter 14|8 pages
Terrorism and public information
ByANTHONY RICHARDS
View abstract
chapter 15|25 pages
Cyber security and the critical national infrastructure
ByDARRYL HOWLETT
View abstract
chapter 16|10 pages
Private sector roles in counter-terrorism
ByFRANK GREGORY
View abstract
part |2 pages
PART IV Civil contingencies and emergency response
chapter 17|10 pages
UK draft Civil Contingencies Bill 2003 and the subsequent Act: Building block for homeland security?
ByFRANK GREGORY
View abstract
chapter 18|26 pages
The emergency response: Progress and problems
ByANTHONY RICHARDS
View abstract
part |2 pages
PART V International dimensions and main conclusions of authors
chapter 19|8 pages
International dimensions of homeland security
ByPAUL WILKINSON
View abstract
chapter 20|17 pages
Main conclusions of the authors
ByPROJECT TEAM
View abstract

This book is a detailed examination of whether domestic security measures are striking an appropriate balance between homeland security and civil liberties in the post-9/11 era.

Professor Paul Wilkinson and the other contributors assess the nature of UK responses to terrorism by key public and private-sector bodies, highlighting how these organizations can prevent, pre-empt, counter and manage terrorist attacks by using a matrix of factors such as types of terrorist networks, tactics and targets. The volume also compares and contrasts the UK's response with cognate states elsewhere in the EU and with the USA.

While improved intelligence has helped prevent a major Al Qaeda attack, the authors conclude that there is still a ‘major question mark’ over whether the country is adequately resourced to deal with an emergency situation, particularly in major cities other than London. The book also confirms that while the UK faces a ‘real and serious’ threat of terrorist attack by Al Qaeda, it is better prepared for an attack than other EU member states.

Homeland Security in the UK will be essential reading for all students of terrorism studies, security studies and politics, as well as by professional practitioners and well-informed general readers.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
part |2 pages
PART I Introduction
chapter 1|20 pages
Introduction
ByPAUL WILKINSON
View abstract
part |2 pages
PART II Threat assessment
chapter 2|12 pages
The threat from the Al-Qaeda network
ByPAUL WILKINSON
View abstract
chapter 3|20 pages
International terrorism and the UK: Assessing the threat
ByTAMARA MAKARENKO
View abstract
chapter 4|24 pages
The chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear weapons threat
ByJEZ LITTLEWOOD, JOHN SIMPSON
View abstract
chapter 5|34 pages
The domestic threat: The cases of Northern Ireland and animal rights extremism
ByANTHONY RICHARDS
View abstract
part |2 pages
PART III UK efforts to enhance preparedness since 9/11
chapter 6|24 pages
National governance structures to manage the response to terrorist threats and attacks: A cross-national comparative analysis with special reference to the UK ‘lead department’ response structure and UK counter-terrorism strategy
ByFRANK GREGORY
View abstract
chapter 7|18 pages
Reducing the chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear weapons threat: The role of counter-proliferation, arms control and disarmament
ByJOHN SIMPSON, JEZ LITTLEWOOD
View abstract
chapter 8|22 pages
The UK and the threat of nuclear terrorism: A case study of organisational responses
ByJOHN SIMPSON
View abstract
chapter 9|22 pages
An assessment of the contribution of intelligence-led counter- terrorism to UK homeland security post-9/11 within the ‘contest’ strategy
ByFRANK GREGORY
View abstract
chapter 10|45 pages
Police and counter-terrorism in the UK: A study of ‘one of the highest and most challenging priorities for police forces nationally’
ByFRANK GREGORY
View abstract
chapter 11|8 pages
Immigration and asylum issues
ByTAMARA MAKARENKO
View abstract
chapter 12|18 pages
Enhancing UK aviation security post-9/11
ByPAUL WILKINSON
View abstract
chapter 13|14 pages
Port security in the UK: The spectre of maritime terrorism
ByPETER LEHR
View abstract
chapter 14|8 pages
Terrorism and public information
ByANTHONY RICHARDS
View abstract
chapter 15|25 pages
Cyber security and the critical national infrastructure
ByDARRYL HOWLETT
View abstract
chapter 16|10 pages
Private sector roles in counter-terrorism
ByFRANK GREGORY
View abstract
part |2 pages
PART IV Civil contingencies and emergency response
chapter 17|10 pages
UK draft Civil Contingencies Bill 2003 and the subsequent Act: Building block for homeland security?
ByFRANK GREGORY
View abstract
chapter 18|26 pages
The emergency response: Progress and problems
ByANTHONY RICHARDS
View abstract
part |2 pages
PART V International dimensions and main conclusions of authors
chapter 19|8 pages
International dimensions of homeland security
ByPAUL WILKINSON
View abstract
chapter 20|17 pages
Main conclusions of the authors
ByPROJECT TEAM
View abstract
ABOUT THIS BOOK
ABOUT THIS BOOK

This book is a detailed examination of whether domestic security measures are striking an appropriate balance between homeland security and civil liberties in the post-9/11 era.

Professor Paul Wilkinson and the other contributors assess the nature of UK responses to terrorism by key public and private-sector bodies, highlighting how these organizations can prevent, pre-empt, counter and manage terrorist attacks by using a matrix of factors such as types of terrorist networks, tactics and targets. The volume also compares and contrasts the UK's response with cognate states elsewhere in the EU and with the USA.

While improved intelligence has helped prevent a major Al Qaeda attack, the authors conclude that there is still a ‘major question mark’ over whether the country is adequately resourced to deal with an emergency situation, particularly in major cities other than London. The book also confirms that while the UK faces a ‘real and serious’ threat of terrorist attack by Al Qaeda, it is better prepared for an attack than other EU member states.

Homeland Security in the UK will be essential reading for all students of terrorism studies, security studies and politics, as well as by professional practitioners and well-informed general readers.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
part |2 pages
PART I Introduction
chapter 1|20 pages
Introduction
ByPAUL WILKINSON
View abstract
part |2 pages
PART II Threat assessment
chapter 2|12 pages
The threat from the Al-Qaeda network
ByPAUL WILKINSON
View abstract
chapter 3|20 pages
International terrorism and the UK: Assessing the threat
ByTAMARA MAKARENKO
View abstract
chapter 4|24 pages
The chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear weapons threat
ByJEZ LITTLEWOOD, JOHN SIMPSON
View abstract
chapter 5|34 pages
The domestic threat: The cases of Northern Ireland and animal rights extremism
ByANTHONY RICHARDS
View abstract
part |2 pages
PART III UK efforts to enhance preparedness since 9/11
chapter 6|24 pages
National governance structures to manage the response to terrorist threats and attacks: A cross-national comparative analysis with special reference to the UK ‘lead department’ response structure and UK counter-terrorism strategy
ByFRANK GREGORY
View abstract
chapter 7|18 pages
Reducing the chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear weapons threat: The role of counter-proliferation, arms control and disarmament
ByJOHN SIMPSON, JEZ LITTLEWOOD
View abstract
chapter 8|22 pages
The UK and the threat of nuclear terrorism: A case study of organisational responses
ByJOHN SIMPSON
View abstract
chapter 9|22 pages
An assessment of the contribution of intelligence-led counter- terrorism to UK homeland security post-9/11 within the ‘contest’ strategy
ByFRANK GREGORY
View abstract
chapter 10|45 pages
Police and counter-terrorism in the UK: A study of ‘one of the highest and most challenging priorities for police forces nationally’
ByFRANK GREGORY
View abstract
chapter 11|8 pages
Immigration and asylum issues
ByTAMARA MAKARENKO
View abstract
chapter 12|18 pages
Enhancing UK aviation security post-9/11
ByPAUL WILKINSON
View abstract
chapter 13|14 pages
Port security in the UK: The spectre of maritime terrorism
ByPETER LEHR
View abstract
chapter 14|8 pages
Terrorism and public information
ByANTHONY RICHARDS
View abstract
chapter 15|25 pages
Cyber security and the critical national infrastructure
ByDARRYL HOWLETT
View abstract
chapter 16|10 pages
Private sector roles in counter-terrorism
ByFRANK GREGORY
View abstract
part |2 pages
PART IV Civil contingencies and emergency response
chapter 17|10 pages
UK draft Civil Contingencies Bill 2003 and the subsequent Act: Building block for homeland security?
ByFRANK GREGORY
View abstract
chapter 18|26 pages
The emergency response: Progress and problems
ByANTHONY RICHARDS
View abstract
part |2 pages
PART V International dimensions and main conclusions of authors
chapter 19|8 pages
International dimensions of homeland security
ByPAUL WILKINSON
View abstract
chapter 20|17 pages
Main conclusions of the authors
ByPROJECT TEAM
View abstract

This book is a detailed examination of whether domestic security measures are striking an appropriate balance between homeland security and civil liberties in the post-9/11 era.

Professor Paul Wilkinson and the other contributors assess the nature of UK responses to terrorism by key public and private-sector bodies, highlighting how these organizations can prevent, pre-empt, counter and manage terrorist attacks by using a matrix of factors such as types of terrorist networks, tactics and targets. The volume also compares and contrasts the UK's response with cognate states elsewhere in the EU and with the USA.

While improved intelligence has helped prevent a major Al Qaeda attack, the authors conclude that there is still a ‘major question mark’ over whether the country is adequately resourced to deal with an emergency situation, particularly in major cities other than London. The book also confirms that while the UK faces a ‘real and serious’ threat of terrorist attack by Al Qaeda, it is better prepared for an attack than other EU member states.

Homeland Security in the UK will be essential reading for all students of terrorism studies, security studies and politics, as well as by professional practitioners and well-informed general readers.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
part |2 pages
PART I Introduction
chapter 1|20 pages
Introduction
ByPAUL WILKINSON
View abstract
part |2 pages
PART II Threat assessment
chapter 2|12 pages
The threat from the Al-Qaeda network
ByPAUL WILKINSON
View abstract
chapter 3|20 pages
International terrorism and the UK: Assessing the threat
ByTAMARA MAKARENKO
View abstract
chapter 4|24 pages
The chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear weapons threat
ByJEZ LITTLEWOOD, JOHN SIMPSON
View abstract
chapter 5|34 pages
The domestic threat: The cases of Northern Ireland and animal rights extremism
ByANTHONY RICHARDS
View abstract
part |2 pages
PART III UK efforts to enhance preparedness since 9/11
chapter 6|24 pages
National governance structures to manage the response to terrorist threats and attacks: A cross-national comparative analysis with special reference to the UK ‘lead department’ response structure and UK counter-terrorism strategy
ByFRANK GREGORY
View abstract
chapter 7|18 pages
Reducing the chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear weapons threat: The role of counter-proliferation, arms control and disarmament
ByJOHN SIMPSON, JEZ LITTLEWOOD
View abstract
chapter 8|22 pages
The UK and the threat of nuclear terrorism: A case study of organisational responses
ByJOHN SIMPSON
View abstract
chapter 9|22 pages
An assessment of the contribution of intelligence-led counter- terrorism to UK homeland security post-9/11 within the ‘contest’ strategy
ByFRANK GREGORY
View abstract
chapter 10|45 pages
Police and counter-terrorism in the UK: A study of ‘one of the highest and most challenging priorities for police forces nationally’
ByFRANK GREGORY
View abstract
chapter 11|8 pages
Immigration and asylum issues
ByTAMARA MAKARENKO
View abstract
chapter 12|18 pages
Enhancing UK aviation security post-9/11
ByPAUL WILKINSON
View abstract
chapter 13|14 pages
Port security in the UK: The spectre of maritime terrorism
ByPETER LEHR
View abstract
chapter 14|8 pages
Terrorism and public information
ByANTHONY RICHARDS
View abstract
chapter 15|25 pages
Cyber security and the critical national infrastructure
ByDARRYL HOWLETT
View abstract
chapter 16|10 pages
Private sector roles in counter-terrorism
ByFRANK GREGORY
View abstract
part |2 pages
PART IV Civil contingencies and emergency response
chapter 17|10 pages
UK draft Civil Contingencies Bill 2003 and the subsequent Act: Building block for homeland security?
ByFRANK GREGORY
View abstract
chapter 18|26 pages
The emergency response: Progress and problems
ByANTHONY RICHARDS
View abstract
part |2 pages
PART V International dimensions and main conclusions of authors
chapter 19|8 pages
International dimensions of homeland security
ByPAUL WILKINSON
View abstract
chapter 20|17 pages
Main conclusions of the authors
ByPROJECT TEAM
View abstract
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