Overview

This bill mandates a government consultation on implementing a new "Duty to Plan" for terrorism. This duty would require key responders and organizations responsible for public spaces to plan for and mitigate terrorist threats.

Description

The bill compels the Secretary of State to consult various groups (detailed below) on four key areas:

• The feasibility and desirability of obligating Category 1 responders (defined by the Civil Contingencies Act 2004) to create terrorism preparedness plans.
• The feasibility and desirability of mandating that those responsible for public spaces receive training and advice on counter-terrorism.
• The feasibility and desirability of mandating vulnerability assessments of public spaces to terrorist attacks for those responsible for them.
• The feasibility and desirability of requiring those responsible for public spaces to create mitigation plans based on these assessments, and a wider counter-terrorism plan.

The consultation must conclude within six months of the bill's passing, with a report to Parliament outlining plans for future legislation based on the consultation's findings.

Government Spending

The bill itself doesn't directly allocate funds. The cost of the consultation and any subsequent legislation will depend on the consultation's outcomes and future government decisions.

Groups Affected

The consultation will involve:

• Category 1 responders: Local authorities and emergency services. Potential impact: Increased planning and resource allocation for counter-terrorism.
• Entertainment and sporting venues: Increased security measures and training costs are possible.
• Businesses open to the public: Similar impacts to entertainment and sporting venues.
• Educational and religious institutions: Increased security measures and training costs are possible.
• Victims of terrorism: Their views on the proposed measures will be sought.
• Licensing and regulatory bodies: They will contribute to the discussion about regulation and enforcement.

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