Counter-terrorism strategy
The aims of the counter-terrorism strategy
The key aim of the counter-terrorism strategy is to reduce the risk we face from international terrorism so that people can go about their business freely and safely.
Who is involved?
Many people contribute to the government's counter-terrorism strategy. Our 'stakeholders' in this effort include:
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government departments
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emergency services
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voluntary organisations
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the business sector
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other governments across the world
What is the strategy based on?
The strategy known within Government as 'CONTEST' is based on a policy that can be summed up in four words: Prevent, Pursue, Protect and Prepare.
This revised strategy is designed to ensure our work remains successful and keeps you and your family safe.
Follow the links below to learn more about what this policy means, and how it works:
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watch a video about CONTEST (new window), or read a transcript (new window) of this video
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A leaflet about the CONTEST strategy, this leaflet also provides examples of supporting work
Members of the public can order paper copies of the full strategy or the leaflet:
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To buy a copy of the full strategy document, please contact The Stationery Office (new window) or by calling 0870 600 5522 and quoting the document code: CM7547
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To order the leaflet, please contact Prolog by email or by calling the ordering line on 0870 241 2680 and quoting: CTTSTRATEGY.
Explore this section:
About the counter-terrorism strategy
Prevent, Pursue, Protect and Prepare explained.
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Disrupting the financing of terrorist groups, and deportations with assurances.
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Strategies for protecting entry points and transportation systems.
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How and why surveillance is used to fight terrorism.
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How we work with other agencies to stop terrorist organisations.
