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UK National Counter Terrorism Security Office . The Role of Law Enforcement in the Prevention of and Preparedness for Biological Threats Posed by non-State Actors – The UK Approach. Peter Bennett. Origin of NaCTSO and CTSAs USA 2001. Anthrax Sent to media in Florida
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UK National Counter TerrorismSecurity Office The Role of Law Enforcement in the Prevention of and Preparedness for Biological Threats Posed by non-State Actors – The UK Approach Peter Bennett
Origin of NaCTSO and CTSAsUSA 2001 • Anthrax • Sent to media in Florida • Exposed postal workers in Washington and New York – facilities still shut down
Protection of the UK Critical National Infrastructure Protection of Hazardous Sites and Dangerous Substances Protection of Crowded Places Core CTSA Responsibilities
Core Activities – Pathogens and Toxins • Anti-Terrorism Crime and Security Act 2001
ATCSA – Sections to Part 7 • S 59 – Duty to notify Secretary of State of intention to hold Schedule 5 substances • S 60 – Information about security of and access to Schedule 5 substances • S 61 – Information about who has access • S 62 – Directions requiring security measures
ATCSA – sections to Part 7 • S 65 – Powers of Entry (Constable) • S 67 - Offences • S 75 – Power to extend Part 7 to include animal and plant pathogens, pests and toxic chemicals
Schedule 5 • Advisory Committee on Dangerous Pathogens (ACDP) • Viruses • Rickettsiae • Bacteria • Fungi • Toxins • Review (2007 Specified Animal Pathogens Order)
Application of Security Measures • Classification of Schedule 5 substances based upon their pathogenicity/toxicity undertaken by ACDP in consultation with NaCTSO and UK Health and Safety Executive • Arranged accordingly into Hazard Groups
Application of Security Measures • NaCTSO development of security matrix • Specific security standards required • No specific products • Layered approach commensurate with threat – three ‘D’s • Consistent application • Independent testing body
In Summary • Legal basis for compliance • National training programme • Agreed national security standards • National network of specialist advisers • Consistent approach to advice • Collaborative partnerships • Options to raise security with threat • Option to review list
Thank –youAny questions?Peter BennettUK National Counter Terrorism Security OfficeP.O. Box 849LondonSW1P 1XDwww.nactso.gov.uknactso@btconnect.com+44 20 7931 7142