Terrorism Awareness (UK) Flashcards

What is the purpose of the 'Prevent' strand in the CONTEST strategy?

Answer: To stop people from being radicalised and drawn into terrorism

Prevent focuses on addressing the causes of radicalisation and stopping vulnerable individuals from being drawn into terrorism before they commit an offence.

What indicators might suggest a person has been radicalised?

Answer: Sudden changes in behaviour, expressing extremist views, glorifying violence and disengaging from previous social groups

Indicators of radicalisation include rapid changes in behaviour, adopting extreme viewpoints, glorifying acts of violence or terrorism and withdrawing from normal social contacts.

What is 'counter-narrative' in the context of terrorism prevention?

Answer: Providing alternative messages that challenge extremist ideology

Counter-narratives are messages designed to challenge and undermine extremist ideology, providing alternative perspectives that reduce the appeal of radicalisation.

Under the Terrorism Act 2000, what is the offence of 'encouraging terrorism'?

Answer: Publishing statements that encourage others to commit acts of terrorism

Section 1 of the Terrorism Act 2006 (as amended) makes it an offence to publish a statement that encourages or glorifies terrorism, knowing that it may be read as encouragement.

What is a 'security sweep' and when should it be conducted?

Answer: A systematic check of the premises before opening and after closing to identify suspicious items

A security sweep involves systematically checking all areas of the premises for suspicious items before opening and after major events; it is a key preventive security measure.

Why is it important to vary security procedures and patrol routes?

Answer: Predictable routines can be exploited by attackers conducting reconnaissance

Attackers conducting reconnaissance will note predictable patterns; varying routines makes it harder to predict the response to an attack and may deter hostile surveillance.