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Since the attacks of 9/11 and 7/7, the British government has established and put in place a series of policies and strategies aimed at countering the threat of Islamic inspired terrorism. Whilst most policies have been introduced for this purpose alone, some have also been implemented under the guise of countering terrorism and have undermined and eroded civil liberties such as the right to protest and the right to privacy. | Since the attacks of 9/11 and 7/7, the British government has established and put in place a series of policies and strategies aimed at countering the threat of Islamic inspired terrorism. Whilst most policies have been introduced for this purpose alone, some have also been implemented under the guise of countering terrorism and have undermined and eroded civil liberties such as the right to protest and the right to privacy. | ||
| − | This portal | + | This portal aims to provide academics, analysts, practitioners, students and all other interested parties with alternative, up-to-date and rigorous information on British counter-terrorism policies, strategies and practices. |
Special focus is given not only to the work done by governmental organisations and departments, but also by academics, think tanks, voluntary organisations, Islamic organisations and Islamic charities on issues surrounding counter-terrorism, especially the [[Prevent]] strand of [[Contest 2]]. | Special focus is given not only to the work done by governmental organisations and departments, but also by academics, think tanks, voluntary organisations, Islamic organisations and Islamic charities on issues surrounding counter-terrorism, especially the [[Prevent]] strand of [[Contest 2]]. | ||
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The Counter-Terrorism Portal is closely related to Powerbase's portals on the [[Israel Lobby Portal|Israel Lobby]], [[Neoconservatives_Portal|Neoconservatives]], [[Northern_Ireland_Portal|Northern Ireland]], [[Propaganda Portal|Propaganda]], [[Spooks Portal|Spooks]] and [[Terrorism_Expertise_Portal|Terror Expertise]]. | The Counter-Terrorism Portal is closely related to Powerbase's portals on the [[Israel Lobby Portal|Israel Lobby]], [[Neoconservatives_Portal|Neoconservatives]], [[Northern_Ireland_Portal|Northern Ireland]], [[Propaganda Portal|Propaganda]], [[Spooks Portal|Spooks]] and [[Terrorism_Expertise_Portal|Terror Expertise]]. | ||
| − | Powerbase has a policy of [[Powerbase:A Guide to Referencing|strict referencing]] and is overseen by | + | Powerbase has a policy of [[Powerbase:A Guide to Referencing|strict referencing]] and is overseen by a [[User:Melissa Jones|Managing editor]] and [[User:David|Editor]].<br><br> |
'''Counter-Terrorism Portal editors: [[User:Rizwaan Sabir|Rizwaan Sabir]] and [[User:David|David Miller]]'''. | '''Counter-Terrorism Portal editors: [[User:Rizwaan Sabir|Rizwaan Sabir]] and [[User:David|David Miller]]'''. | ||
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| − | The UK has a long history of dealing with domestic terrorism, most notably due to its experience of [[the Troubles]] in Northern Ireland. The threat to British national security during the Troubles was posed by Republican paramilitary organisations, | + | {{Template:Counter-Terrorism Portal badge}}The UK has a long history of dealing with domestic terrorism, most notably due to its experience of [[the Troubles]] in Northern Ireland. The threat to British national security during the Troubles was posed by Republican paramilitary organisations, in particular the [[Irish Republican Army]] [[(IRA)]] and its affiliates. |
| − | In the 1970s, when the Troubles spilled onto the British mainland, the UK enacted | + | In the 1970s, when the Troubles spilled onto the British mainland, the UK enacted counterterrorism measures, such as [[Internment]], [[the Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions) Act (1973-96)]] and the [[Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act (1974-2000)]]. |
| − | After various attempts at bringing peace | + | After various failed attempts at bringing peace, [[the Good Friday Agreement]] was finally signed in April 1998 and ended the Troubles. The current threat from Irish paramilitary organisations is limited to a small number of Republican splinter groups, such as the [[Real Irish Republican Army]] [[(RIRA)]]. |
| − | When the Prevention of Terrorism Act expired in 2000, according to [[Clive Walker]] – “its replacement became an acute issue”. <ref>[http://www.law.leeds.ac.uk/about/staff/walker.php Clive Walker (2002) Blackstones Guide to the Anti-Terrorism Legislation [Oxford: Oxford University Press, p. 2]</ref> As a consequence, it was replaced by a permanent act – The[[Terrorism Act 2000]], which became the “bedrock” of the anti-terror legislation for the UK.<ref>[http://www.amazon.co.uk/British-War-Terrorism-Counterterorism/dp/0826499007 Steve Hewitt (2007) The British War on Terror: Terrorism and Counterterrorism on the Home Front since 9-11, Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd, p. 35] </ref> | + | When the Prevention of Terrorism Act expired in 2000, according to [[Clive Walker]] – “its replacement became an acute issue”. <ref>[http://www.law.leeds.ac.uk/about/staff/walker.php Clive Walker (2002) Blackstones Guide to the Anti-Terrorism Legislation [Oxford: Oxford University Press, p. 2]</ref> As a consequence, it was replaced by a permanent act – The [[Terrorism Act 2000]], which became the “bedrock” of the anti-terror legislation for the UK.<ref>[http://www.amazon.co.uk/British-War-Terrorism-Counterterorism/dp/0826499007 Steve Hewitt (2007) The British War on Terror: Terrorism and Counterterrorism on the Home Front since 9-11, Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd, p. 35] </ref> |
| − | In direct response to the events of 9/11, a series of other legislations | + | In direct response to the events of 9/11,the UK government also enacted a series of other legislations such as [[the Anti-Terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001]], [[the Criminal Justice Act 2003]], the [[Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005]] , the [[Terrorism Act 2006]] and the [[Counter-Terrorism Act 2008]]. The objective behind these legislations was to ensure the UK was protected from events such as 9/11 on its territory. |
| − | In 2003, the government initiated a four pronged counter-terrorism strategy known as [[Contest]] (2003-09). | + | In 2003, the government initiated a four pronged counter-terrorism strategy known as [[Contest]] (2003-09). Its ultimate objective was to "reduce the risk from international terrorism, so that people could go about their daily lives freely and with confidence." <ref>[http://security.homeoffice.gov.uk/news-publications/publication-search/general/Contest-Strategy?view Countering International Terrorism: The United Kingdom's Strategy,] July 2006, [[Home Office]], p.1 - accessed: 20 October 2009</ref> After the attacks of 7 July, 2005 however, the government felt it had to do more to prevent people from turning towards terrorism and therefore, in 2009, replaced Contest with [[Contest 2]], which was similar, but more focused on [[Preventing Violent Extremism]]. At present, there are numerous community led projects and organisational initiatives focusing on [[Prevent]]. |
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