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Full UK security review for large outdoor events under way after Nice attack Full UK security review for large outdoor events under way after Nice attack
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A full review of the security measures in place for large outdoor events such as festivals and other public gatherings is under way in the aftermath of the deaths of 84 people in the Bastille Day attack in Nice, the home secretary has said.A full review of the security measures in place for large outdoor events such as festivals and other public gatherings is under way in the aftermath of the deaths of 84 people in the Bastille Day attack in Nice, the home secretary has said.
Amber Rudd told the House of Commons that extra security measures will be put in place, including the use of what is known as the “national barrier asset” when police assess there to be a risk of vehicle attacks.Amber Rudd told the House of Commons that extra security measures will be put in place, including the use of what is known as the “national barrier asset” when police assess there to be a risk of vehicle attacks.
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Rudd said: “On Friday, following the attack in Nice, the police and the security and intelligence agencies took steps to review our own security measures and ensure that we have robust procedures in place, and I am receiving regular updates. All police forces have reviewed upcoming events taking place in their regions to ensure that security measures are appropriate and proportionate.Rudd said: “On Friday, following the attack in Nice, the police and the security and intelligence agencies took steps to review our own security measures and ensure that we have robust procedures in place, and I am receiving regular updates. All police forces have reviewed upcoming events taking place in their regions to ensure that security measures are appropriate and proportionate.
“I can also tell the house that the UK has considerable experience in managing and policing major events. Extra security measures are used at particularly high profile events, including – where the police assess there to be a risk of vehicle attacks – the deployment of measures known as the national barrier asset.“I can also tell the house that the UK has considerable experience in managing and policing major events. Extra security measures are used at particularly high profile events, including – where the police assess there to be a risk of vehicle attacks – the deployment of measures known as the national barrier asset.
“This is made up of a range of temporary equipment – including security fences and gates – that enable the physical protection of sites.”“This is made up of a range of temporary equipment – including security fences and gates – that enable the physical protection of sites.”
The temporary security barrier system has been used since 2004 to protect high profile locations or events, such as party political conferences, from potential attacks involving the use of vehicles.The temporary security barrier system has been used since 2004 to protect high profile locations or events, such as party political conferences, from potential attacks involving the use of vehicles.
Large, modular, quick-assemble 9ft-high fencing has been used to protect the London Olympics, Nato summits and most recently the French end of the Channel tunnel to prevent incursions.Large, modular, quick-assemble 9ft-high fencing has been used to protect the London Olympics, Nato summits and most recently the French end of the Channel tunnel to prevent incursions.
In the Commons, Rudd’s condemnation of the attack received cross-party support including from the shadow home secretary, Andy Burnham, who said: “Unlike other attacks, this one wasn’t planned by a cell with sophisticated tactics and weapons. A similar attack could be launched anywhere at any time, and that is what makes it so frightening, and so difficult to predict and prevent.”In the Commons, Rudd’s condemnation of the attack received cross-party support including from the shadow home secretary, Andy Burnham, who said: “Unlike other attacks, this one wasn’t planned by a cell with sophisticated tactics and weapons. A similar attack could be launched anywhere at any time, and that is what makes it so frightening, and so difficult to predict and prevent.”
He urged Rudd to protect police budgets in real terms and called for a review of the Prevent programme, designed to curb the spread of extremism but which he said was creating a climate of mistrust.He urged Rudd to protect police budgets in real terms and called for a review of the Prevent programme, designed to curb the spread of extremism but which he said was creating a climate of mistrust.